A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-12-13
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre is showing an attractive programme every night. Many of the films are exceedingly comic and create roars of laughter. 'Muscular development,' 'Marriage haters,' 'Max Linder and his duel' and 'Trying to get arrested,' are amongst those…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-07-17 - 1913-07-18
Summary:

Coming film screening of 'On the Steps of the Throne'; Singing and dancings performances by Olga Montes and Kitty Raynor

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-07-19
Summary:

The programme at the Victoria Theatre on Saturday to Monday is notable for excellent films to be exhibited. These include the superb military film 'On the Steps of the Throne' and several very good comics. Misses Olga Montez and Kitty Raynor are still entertaining the many patrons of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-08-19 - 1913-08-20
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Sewer' (in 2 parts) and some comic films; Performances by Olga Montez and Kitty Raynor

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-08
Summary:

Last night, there was a special performance at the Victoria Theatre, when the Band of the 18th Infantry played a most excellent selection of pieces. With one exception all the films shown were comic, and included the performances of Max Linder, Wiffles, Foolshead and Charlie Chaplin. Tonight,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-10
Summary:

Mabelle and Kitty are appearing at the Victoria Theatre. The pictures include an interesting film showing how flowers awaken and some good comics.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-08-02 - 1918-08-06
Summary:

The ninth and tenth episodes of 'Mary Page' from Saturday, 3rd to Tuesday 6th August. Gaumont graphic and comics included. A Paramount feature in 5 parts, 'Sweet Kitty Bellairs,' on Wednesday, 7th August.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-03 - 1918-08-06
Summary:

Saturday 3rd to Tuesday, 6th August, showing 9th and 10th episodes of 'Mary Page.' Also Gaumont Graphic and comics. Wednesday 7th August, see Paramount feature in 5 parts, 'Sweet Kitty Bellairs.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-07 - 1918-08-09
Summary:

7th, 8th and 9th August, showing Paramount photoplay in 5 parts, 'Sweet Kitty Bellairs,' featuring the beautiful star Mae Murray. Also Paramount Gazette and Comics. Saturday 10th to Tuesday 13th August, screening 'The Daughter of the Gods.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-08-07 - 1918-08-08
Summary:

A Paramount photo-play in 5 parts, 'Sweet Kitty Bellairs,' featuring Mae Murray on 7th, 8th and 9th August. Gaumont graphic and comics included. 'The Daughter of the Gods' will be released on Saturday 10th to Tuesday 13th.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-27 - 1925-03-02
Summary:

Goldwyn Pictures Corporation presents Lon Channey the star of 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame' in 'The Blind Bargain.' Buster Keaton in 'Hard Luck' in 2 parts. March 2 remarks: Special engagement Miss Kitty Barlow and Miss Irene West perform. Also, Anita Stewart in…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-02 - 1925-03-02
Summary:

Today last performances at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Goldwyn Pictures Corporation presents Lon Chaney in 'The Blind Bargain.' Tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., special engagement, Miss Kitty Barlow, England's favourite musical comedy star in songs and stories, and Miss Irene…

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Headline: Mystery Picture
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-02
Summary:

Lon Chaney, is remarkable in the Goldwyn melodrama, 'A Blind Bargain,' which is now showing at the Queen's Theatre. Tomorrow a new picture, 'The Invisible Fear,' a First National Attraction will be shown and the other half of the programme will contain Vaudeville acts of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-02
Summary:

Lon Chaney plays one of the most remarkable roles of his spectacular career, in 'A Blind Bargain,' which is now showing in the Queen's Theatre. Lon Chaney plays two roles – one a polished suave physician and the other is a hunchback. Tomorrow a new picture, 'The Invisible…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-03 - 1925-03-05
Summary:

Tuesday to Thursday, special engagement Kitty Barlow. Irene West, America's expert dancer. Also showing Anita Stewart in her most sumptuous production 'The Invisible Fear,' a First National attraction.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-03 - 1925-03-04
Summary:

Tuesday to Thursday, March 3rd to 5th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., special engagement: Kitty Barlow, England's favourite musical comedy star in songs and stories; Irene West, America's expert dancer. Also showing Anita Stewart in her most sumptuous production, 'The Invisible Fear,…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-03
Summary:

Not since the filming of 'In Old Kentucky' has Anita Stewart had such a strenuous time in a picture as that which confronted her in the making of 'The Invisible Fear,' a Louis B. Mayer First National attraction which comes to the Queen's Theatre today for an engagement…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-03
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening a Louis B. Mayer-First National attraction, 'The Invisible Fear,' featuring Anita Stewart. The story is written by Hampton Del Ruth and the scenario by Madge Tyrone. The theatre will also be staging the Kitty Barlow Vaudeville Company, from today…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-03
Summary:

Not since the filming of 'In Old Kentucky' has Anita Stewart had such a strenuous time on a picture as that which confronted her in the making of 'The Invisible Fear,' a Louis B. Mayer First National attraction, which comes to the Queen's Theatre today. The story is by…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-03 - 1925-03-06
Summary:

Tuesday to Thursday, March 3rd to 5th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., special engagement: Kitty Barlow and Irene West. Also showing Anita Stewart in 'The Invisible Fear,' a First National attraction. Prices of admission: at 5.15, $1.20, $1.00 and 60 cents; 9.15, $1.50, $1.00 and 60 cents. March…