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: 1914-01-28
Summary:

Wagner's famous opera was exhibited in a three-reel film at the Victoria Theatre. The Ambrosio Company has presented a remarkable atmosphere and poetical illustration. The dainty Colliers will dance to and sing their latest songs.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-02-21 - 1916-02-24
Summary:

Great race week attraction; New songs, new dances, new sketches and burlesques by the Melbourne Comedy Company; Film screening of 'His Sisters Kids'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-14
Summary:

The Melbourne Company will stage a miniature musical comedy called 'Suzanne,' members included Tosti, Stephen Adams, Edwin Green, Arthur Sullivan, Tschaikowsky, Sidney Jones, Lionel Monckton, Wagner and Miss Ada Edney with Mr Tom Melbourne.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-25 - 1916-08-25
Summary:

Tonight: 'The Black Box' (4th & 5th Episodes), 'Comedy and Tragedy', 'Kitchener's Army', 'Kid Love' (Keystone Comedies) and 'A Convenient Friend'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-26 - 1916-08-26
Summary:

Tonight: 'The Black Box' (4th & 5th Episodes), 'Comedy and Tragedy', 'Kitchener's Army', 'Kid Love' (Keystone Comedies) and 'A Convenient Friend'; Band night Tonight

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Headline: The Palisade
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-26
Summary:

The Black Box,' by E. Phillips Oppenheim, is being shown at the Palisade and great entertainments were screened. Film plot for the fourth and fifth episodes included. Other films include 'Comedy and Tragedy,' 'Kitchener's Army,' Keystone's 'Kid Love,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-28 - 1916-08-28
Summary:

Tonight: 'The Black Box' (4th & 5th Episodes), 'Comedy and Tragedy', 'Kitchener's Army', 'Kid Love' (Keystone Comedies) and 'A Convenient Friend'; Band night Tonight

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-12-02 - 1916-12-02
Summary:

Screening of 'Red Circle' (last two episodes), 'Praying Monks', 'Pathe's British Gazette', 'The Great War', Comics: 'Pokes & Jabs in Clover' and 'Just Kids'

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-17 - 1917-11-20
Summary:

Screening of 'The Secret of the Submarine' (7th & 8th episodes) and Keystone comedies: 'His Sisters Kid' and 'His Crooked Career'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-02-06 - 1918-02-07
Summary:

9.15 p.m. performance, Wednesday and Thursday, the 6th and 7th February 1918, 7th and 8th episodes of 'The Great Secret,' 'The Yellow Claw' and 'A Clue from the Klondike' [sic]. Pathe's American Gazette and various comics. Look out for the opening date of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-22 - 1918-03-25
Summary:

March 22nd, 23rd, 24th and 25th 1918, 'The Fatal Ring,' episode 3, 'Borrowed Identity' and episode 4, 'The Warning of the Ring.' American Gazette No. 41, 'Spirit, Where Art Thou?' and 'Those Kids and Cupid.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-25 - 1919-12-25
Summary:

Timetable of performances. December 25th to 27th. Thursday, December 25th: at 2.30 p.m., 'The Frozen Warning' and 'The Candy Kid'; at 5.15 p.m., 'Thais'; at 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Heart of Humanity.' Friday, December 26th, at 2.30 and 9.15 p.m., '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-29 - 1919-12-30
Summary:

December 29th, 30th and 31st, Charlotte, the greatest woman skater in 'The Frozen Warning.' Also Billy West in 'The Candy Kid.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-31 - 1919-12-31
Summary:

At 9.15 p.m., Charlotte, the greatest woman skater in 'The Frozen Warning.' Also Billy West in 'The Candy Kid.' At 5.15 p.m., 'Thais.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Heart of Humanity.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-19 - 1920-01-20
Summary:

Has the time come yet for a continuous performance theatre in Hongkong, similar to those in all the big cities of Europe and America? We wish to find out! On Wednesday, therefore, from 2.30 to 11.30 p.m., there will be a continuous performance. Tea and cakes will be served free to everyone…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-21 - 1920-01-21
Summary:

Continuous performance from 2.30 p.m. to 11.30 p.m. Timetable: 2.30 p.m., Paramount pictograph; 2.45 p.m., Madame Petrova in 'Extravagance' in 5 parts; 4 p.m., Billy West in 'The Pest'; 4.30 p.m., a conference of dogdom; 4.45 p.m., Jerry in 'Beech Nuts' [sic]; 5 p.m…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-11-05 - 1920-11-08
Summary:

Tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Harold Lloyd in 'Captain Kidd's Kids,' June Caprice in 'In Walked Mary' and the Coronet Review. Super-production prices.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-11-05 - 1920-11-05
Summary:

Firstly, the Coronet Review with home events that are right band up to date including the cool strike and latest football. Secondly, June Caprice in 'In Walked Mary,' a most delightful little girl in an equally pleasant film play. Thirdly, Harold Lloyd in his $100,000 comedy, '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-11-05
Summary:

No expense seems to have been spared in the production of the uproarious comedy 'Captain Kidd's Kids,' which is being screened at the Coronet, and which features the inimitable Harold Lloyd in the role of a prospective bridegroom, with Bebe Daniels and Harry Pollard. Film plot…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-12-09
Summary:

Emmy Wehlen in 'His Bonded Wife,' a smart up-to-date comedy of society life, is but one of the attractions at the Coronet Theatre until Saturday next, the other items being a screamingly funny $100,000 comedy entitled 'Bumping into Broadway,' featuring Harold Lloyd, and an…