A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-09-10 - 1917-09-10
Summary:

Screening of Pathe's photoplay 'The Kangaroo' form the novel by Judge Harris Dickson, Pathe's British, American and French Gazettes, Comics: 'Leap Year Lottery Prize' and 'From Altar to Halter'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-09-11 - 1917-09-13
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of Pathe's photoplay 'The Kangaroo' form the novel by Judge Harris Dickson, Pathe's British, American and French Gazettes, Comics: 'Leap Year Lottery Prize' and 'From Altar to Halter'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-09-10 - 1917-09-12
Summary:

On Sept 11, Pathe's great photoplay 'The Kangaroo' in 5 reels, culled from the well known novel by Judge Harris Dickson; Pathe's British French & American Gazettes; comics: 'Leap Year Lottery Prize' and 'From Altar to Halter.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-15
Summary:

A story of life in the Old South of 1835 is told in the Vitagraph production, 'The Prodigal Judge,' which commences at the Grand tonight. Some exciting scenes of floods on the Mississippi river make the film spectacular, but it is chiefly remarkable for the acting of Maclyn [sic]…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-13
Summary:

The Prodigal Judge,' a Vitagraph production based on the story by Vaughan [sic] Kester, is now an attraction at the Coronet Theatre until Thursday. Miss Jean Paige, who has appeared as Jessie Gordon in 'Black Beauty,' takes the starring role. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-02-12
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to present a Vitagraph Company production entitled 'The Prodigal Judge' featuring Miss Jean Paige whose performance in 'Black Beauty' gained her popularity. The film is based on an American novel of the same name. With vivid scenes from Tennessee and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-02-13
Summary:

The Prodigal Judge,' which the Vitagraph Company reckon to be their best picture so far, is coming to Coronet Theatre this week. The story is written by Vaughan [sic] Kester. Miss Jean Paige who will be remembered as Jessie Gordon in 'Black Beauty' stars as the heroine and a very…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-08
Summary:

Star Theatre is screening 'The Habit' featuring Mildred Harris. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-11 - 1925-03-11
Summary:

Tonight, at the Star, Harry Lauder.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-20
Summary:

Film synopsis included. 'The Habit' of spending, is a story well told, containing many good thrills. It commences at the Coronet today. Mildred Harris took the leading role.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-12
Summary:

The Prodigal Judge,' a Vitagraph picture adapted from the well-known American novel of the same title, comes to the Coronet Theatre today. The leading parts are shared by Mr. Maclyn Arbuckle and Miss Jean Paige. The former one previously appeared in 'The Country Chairman' and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-21
Summary:

The big picture is a First National attraction, entitled 'The Habit,' featuring the popular Mildred Harris. 'The Habit' is the spending habit. How a young girl is cured of her spendthrift ways by means of a dream makes a rattling good film story and one which picture-goers…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-02-12 - 1923-02-12
Summary:

The Prodigal Judge' is showing tonight till Thursday at The Coronet. It's a Vitagraph picture.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-02-12 - 1923-02-12
Summary:

Tonight till Thursday, 'The Prodigal Judge,' proclaimed by Vitagraph the greatest picture they have produced.

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Headline: The Grand
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-15 - 1923-12-15
Summary:

Saturday and Sunday at 9.15 p.m., Vitagraph presents Macklin [sic] Arbuckle in 'The Prodigal Judge.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-18
Summary:

Referring to the spectacular film 'Foolish Wives' that is now being shown at the Star Theatre, Judge Sabath, a famous Judge of Chicago, who has tried hundreds of divorce cases, commented on the film.

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Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-14 - 1923-02-14
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, one of the big scenes in the Vitagraph super film, 'The Prodigal Judge.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-04-18 - 1921-04-21
Summary:

Today till Thursday, 'Pirate Gold,' episode 3 and 4, Pathe Review, Harry Pollard Comedy and British Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-30
Summary:

Paris July 18 – Judging races by film seems likely to be the next innovation on the French turf. The owners of Le Tremblay racecourse today tested the idea. Two kinematograph machines were mounted on the side of the course. As in two finishes the winner only got home by a head. The result of the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-08
Summary:

The fox-trot competition organized by the management of the Kowloon Theatre drew a big crowd of dancing enthusiasts to the theatre. In turn, Misses Aileen and Doris Woods are the two judges, while Mrs. Harry Woods played at the piano with orchestral accompaniment. Names of the winners are…