A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-10
Summary:

Within the Law,' starred by Norma Talmadge, coming to the Queen's Theatre today. The film directed by Frank Lloyd and is presented by Joseph M. Schenck. The stars included Jack Mulball, Lew Cody, Eileen Percy, DeWitt Jennings, Lincoln Plummer, Joseph Kilgour, Helen Ferguson, Warde [sic…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-10
Summary:

There was a large attendance of old boys at the meeting held at the St. Joseph's College yesterday when the forthcoming golden jubilee celebrations were discussed. The last day of the programme will be devoted to the present pupils of the College. There will be a cinematograph show in the…

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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-05
Summary:

A magazine story by Kenneth L. Roberts entitled 'Good Will and Almond Shells' forms the basis for the Metro five-reel feature, 'The Shell Game,' now being shown at the Coronet Theatre. Henry Kolker and Emmy Wehlen played the main roles. The supportive cast included Joseph…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-07-10
Summary:

Mr. Joseph Blascheck and Miss Alyce Austin will conclude their season in Hongkong. The picture 'Who's Guilty' which completes the programme is worthy of their place with each part providing a story itself. 'A Message from Mars' will be screened soon.

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Headline: A Fine Film
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-03-26
Summary:

The Nestle and Anglo-Swiss Condensed Milk Co. displayed a fine film to some 400 children at Macao the other afternoon. This film will be projected again in St. Joseph's College this week.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-20
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-07-09
Summary:

Mr. Joseph Blascheck and Miss Alyce Austin have a wide range and their performance is so novel at the Victoria. Together they provide selections of every variety of fun.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-07-07 - 1917-07-09
Summary:

Performance by Mr. Joseph Blascheck with support by Miss Alice Austin; Screening of 'Who's Guilty' (final stories), Pathe's British Gazette, The Great War and Lonesome Luke; Coming film: 'The Shielding Shadow'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-24
Summary:

Showing at the Star Theatre for the last time this evening is Joseph Lincoln's 'Partners of the Tide.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-15
Summary:

Cytherea,' the Goddess of Love, to be screened at the Coronet Theatre this afternoon and this evening. The picture is based on a novel written by Joseph Hergesheimer. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-24
Summary:

Star Theatre is screening 'Partners of the Tide,' with Joseph Lincoln's masterful story, last time this evening.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-17
Summary:

The Devil to Pay,' featuring Joseph Dowling, comes to the Coronet Theatre today. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-07-07
Summary:

Previous to Mr. Joseph Blascheck's appearance on the stage an excellent programme of pictures 'Who's Guilty' and Pathe's Gazette was provided. Pathe's Gazette, a film featuring incidents in the Great War, and a comic sketch picture by an American cartoonist…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-25
Summary:

Tol'able David' which has been shown in Coronet, is in a class by itself. The film is based on the novel written by Joseph Hergesheimer. Short review included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-24
Summary:

Showing at the Star Theatre for the last time this evening is Joseph Lincoln's masterful sea story, 'Partners of the Tide,' which has been filmed with notable realism.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-10-19
Summary:

St. Joseph Boy Scouts (Baden Powell), under the charge of Mr. Blake of the Victoria Theatre, are arranging a Concert to be given in their headquarters on Saturday, November 14, when the whole proceeds will be given to the Prince of Wales Fund.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-10
Summary:

Norma Talmadge has never been surrounded by a stronger cast than that which appears in her latest screen production, a picturization of Bayard Vellier's [sic] tremendously popular stage play, 'Within the Laws,' which comes to the Queen's Theatre today. Film plot included. The…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-11
Summary:

The Sin of Martha Queed' comes to the Kowloon Theatre tonight. The part of Marvin Queed, is taken by Joseph Dowling of 'Miracle Man.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-11
Summary:

Kowloon Theatre is going to screen 'The Sin of Martha Queed' featuring Joseph Dowling who is famous for his performance in 'The Miracle Man.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-21
Summary:

False Faces,' a Paramount-Artcraft's film version of the colourful story written by Louis Joseph Vance, comes to Coronet Theatre on Sunday. Film plot included.