A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-07-21
Summary:

Films of Sir J. Forbes-Robertson and Miss Gertrude Elliott have been taken by the Gaumont Film Hire Service. Most of the scenes were 'staged' in the studio. It is stated that 'Hamlet,' when completed, will be about a mile long, and will cost about 10,000 pounds.

2
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-04-09
Summary:

Mr. Justine Lust recently gave judgment for the defendant, with costs, in the action by the British Actors' Film Company, against Mr. James Glover, the well-known musical director, in respect of the right to film the light opera, 'Les Cloches de Corneville.' The film company…

3
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-06 - 1922-07-07
Summary:

Adapted from the story 'Emergency House.' At World Theatre, Friday, 7th. Film plot included.

4
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-07 - 1922-07-10
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Plaything of Broadway,' featuring Justine Johnstone. Also, Snub Pollard in 'Name the Day.' At 2.30 and 7.15 performance, Eileen Sedgwick in 'Terror Trail,' epis. 5 & 6. Usual price. Booking at the Theatre. July 8 & 10…

5
Headline: At the World
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-08-03 - 1922-08-05
Summary:

Justine Johnstone, who has the star rold in 'Blackbirds' at the World Theatre tomorrow (today). Illustrations included.

6
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-08-04 - 1922-08-07
Summary:

Today, Realart presents Justine Johnstone in 'Blackbirds,' The Baseball Game in Shanghai on 7th July, and Snub Pollard in 'Penny in the Slot.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., June Caprice & George B. Seitz in 'Sky Ranger,' epis. 15 & 16. Usual prices. Booking at…

7
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-08-04
Summary:

World Theatre is going to screen a photo-drama entitled 'The Blackbirds' starring Justine Johnstone, from tonight until Monday. The Theatre will also screen the baseball game that took place in Shanghai on July 7th and a comic by Snub Pollard, 'The Penny in the Slot.'

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-24 - 1923-01-27
Summary:

Wed. to Sat. 24th to 27th Jan. at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Justine Johnstone in 'A Heart to Let' presented by Realart Pictures, and Snub Pollard Comedy. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

9
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-28 - 1923-03-31
Summary:

Wed. 28th to Sat. 31st at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Justine Johnstone in 'Sheltered Daughters.' Film plot included. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-10
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'Captain Fly-by-Night,' until Saturday. The story was written by Johnston M'Culley [sic] who also wrote the story of 'The Mark of Zorro' which featured Douglas Fairbanks. Mr. M'Culley has made the action scenes of 'Captain Fly…

11
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-23 - 1923-10-24
Summary:

Two splendid boxing films, 'Luis Firpo vs. Jack McAuliffe,' and 'Jess Willard vs. Floyd Johnston.' Also, a first rate vaudeville bill. A big show at popular pices.

12
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-25 - 1923-10-27
Summary:

Tonight, the J. W. William Company in a Grand Vaudeville Show. With at 5.15, 'Skinner's Dress Suit,' a laughable comedy. At 9.30, Firpo v. McAuliffe, and Willard v. Johnson [sic].

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-18 - 1924-08-21
Summary:

August 18-19 Remarks: Teaser ads for the film 'To Have and to Hold.' The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. August 19 & 23 Remarks: Another ad. George Fitzmaurice's 'To Have and to Hold' with Betty Compson and Bert Lytell, from…