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: 1916-08-31
Summary:

The New Hongkong Cinematograph will be opened on Saturday night. The new theatre is located in Queen's Road Central and easily accessible from all parts of the Colony. It is entirely under European management and the proprietors' aim is to combine low prices with the best accommodation…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-09 - 1917-05-11
Summary:

From May 9-11, showing a thrilling drama 'The Price of Blood' in 4 parts; also comedies with Charlie Chaplin.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-05-10
Summary:

A beautiful drama 'The Price [sic] of Blood' is now being screened in the Hongkong Theatre. It comprises of four reels. There are also Chaplin comics.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-24 - 1918-05-24
Summary:

Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, May 25, 26, 27 and 28, super-programme for four nights only. 9.15 p.m. performance, the first greatest picture of the year, 'The Barrier' from the novel by Rex Beach, in 7 parts, 8,000 feet. Owing to the enormous price we are paying for the rights…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-25 - 1918-05-25
Summary:

Attraction extraordinary, tonight at 9.15 performance only, see the wonderful screen production from the famous novel, 'The Barrier,' produced by Rex Beach Motion Pictures Co. in 7 reels. Press opinions from The New York Telegraph, The Moving Picture World and The New York Times…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-31 - 1918-05-31
Summary:

The next exclusive feature, a 32-centimeter dramatic shot that has started the film world, Lillian Walker in 'The Lust of the Ages,' in 7 parts, 7,000 feet, produced by Ogden Pictures Corporation. Book your seats early for Saturday, 1st June. Dress circle, $1.00; first-class, 50 cents…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-05 - 1918-06-05
Summary:

Tonight, showing the greatest dramatic film, 'The Mormon Maid' in 6 parts, 6,000 feet, featuring Mae Murray. Including Universal Weekly (War News) and comics. Please note: owing to the enormous price we are paying for the rights to exhibit this film, the prices for admission will be…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-25 - 1918-09-27
Summary:

For Wednesday 25th to Friday 27th, screening 'Pasquale,' a Paramount feature complete in 5 parts, featuring the screen star George Beban with Gaumont Graphic and comics. By special request, matinees at 5.15 p.m. on Thursday 26th and Friday 27th, screening 'The Emigrant' [sic…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-09-25 - 1918-09-27
Summary:

A Paramount feature in 5 parts, 'Pasquale' from Wednesday, 25th to Friday, 27th September. Gaumont gazette and comics of George Beban included. Matinees at 5:15 p.m. on Thursday, 26th and Friday, 27th September by special request. 'The Emigrant' [sic], 'Behind the Screen…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-23 - 1919-04-25
Summary:

23rd, 24th and 25th April, Paramount photoplay in 5 parts, Marguerite Clark in 'Gretna Green.' Also Gazette and comics. Notice: the management of the Hongkong Theatre begs to announce that owing to the high cost of films, that on and after 1st May next, the price for admission for 9.15…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-04-23 - 1919-04-24
Summary:

April 23, 24 and 25, Paramount photoplay 5 parts, Marguerite Clark in 'Gretna Green.' Also Gazette and Comics. Notice: the management of the Hongkong Theatre begs to announce that owing to the high cost of the films that on and after 1st May next, the price for admission for 9.15 p.m.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-04-25 - 1919-04-29
Summary:

April 26, 27, 28 and 29, showing Paramount exclusive 5 parts, Lou Tellegen in 'The Black Wolf.' Notice: the management of the Hongkong Theatre begs to announce that owing to the high cost of the films that on and after 1st May next, the price for admission for 9.15 p.m. performance…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-26 - 1919-04-29
Summary:

26th, 27th, 28th and 29th April, showing Paramount exclusive in 5 parts, Lou Tellegen in 'The Black Wolf.' Notice: the management of the Hongkong Theatre begs to announce that owing to the high cost of films, that on and after 1st May next, the price for admission for 9.15 p.m.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-30 - 1919-04-30
Summary:

30th April, 1st and 2nd May, Paramount in 5 parts, Vivian Martin in 'The Arrival of Perpetua.' Saturday 3rd May, watch for Charlie Chaplin's million-dollar pictures. Notice: the management of the Hongkong Theatre begs to announce that owing to the high cost of films, that on and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-04-30 - 1919-04-30
Summary:

April 30, May 1 and 2, Paramount 5 parts, Vivian Martin in 'The Arrival of Perpetua.' Saturday 3rd May, watch for Charlie Chaplin Million Dollar Pictures. Notice: the management of the Hongkong Theatre begs to announce that owing to the high cost of the films that on and after 1st May…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-23 - 1919-07-25
Summary:

23rd, 24th and 25th July, showing 'A Price for Folly,' an exclusive Vitagraph film with a powerful story in 5 featuring the two favourite stars, Edith Storey and Antonio Morino [sic]. Also various comics. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-23
Summary:

Tonight the Hongkong Theatre is showing an exclusive Vitagraph film featuring two stars, Edith Storey and Antonio Moreno. The play is entitled 'A price for Folly.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-07-23 - 1919-07-25
Summary:

July 23, 24 and 25, showing 'A Price for Folly,' an exclusive Vitagraph film with a powerful story in 5 parts, featuring the two favorite stars, Edith Storey and Antonio Moreno. Saturday 26 at 9.15 p.m., see 'The Fall of a Nation' in 7 parts. Matinee and 7.15 p.m. performance…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-07-24 - 1919-07-29
Summary:

Four nights only. July 26, 27, 28 and 29 at 9.15 p.m. performance, showing the great picture drama in 7 parts, 'The Fall of a Nation' by Thomas Dixon, featuring Virgina Holland. Saturday matinees and 7.15 p.m. performance, see 'The Moon Child,' 5th and 6th episodes. Booking…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-25 - 1919-07-29
Summary:

26th, 27th, 28th and 29th July at 9.15 p.m. performance, showing 'The Fall of a Nation' in 7 parts, 7,000 feet, the most stupendous and amazing film production in the world's history, written by Thomas Dixon, featuring Virginia Holland [sic]. Saturday's matinee and 7.15 p.m.…