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: 1914-10-26
Summary:

The Duchess of the Folies Bergeres' was screened last night at the Victoria. Douglas and Barry performed. Tomorrow night, the Great Duncan and his Novelty Company begin their season.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-22
Summary:

The Sin Flood,' is coming to the World theatre for five days beginning tomorrow. Story by Henning Berger. Goldwyn has selected one of the strongest casts ever assembled. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-27
Summary:

(Reuter's Service the China Mail) Paris, March 26 – The filming has begun of M. Clemenceau's work 'le voile du bonheur' for the film production of which Clemenceau recently signed a contract. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-23
Summary:

To capture the elusive spirit of O. Henry's genius in a photoplay. That is the aim that has animated the producers of 'The Double Dyed Deceiver' showing at the Kowloon Theatre this evening. Jack Pickford is in the leading role.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-25
Summary:

A Double-Dyed Deceiver,' the film version of O Henry's masterpiece, is now showing at the Kowloon Theatre for the last time this evening. In this film, Jack Pickford plays the leading role. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-19 - 1918-03-21
Summary:

Programme for March 19th, 20th and 21st. Tonight at 9.15 p.m. performance, M. Henri [sic] Krauss in 'Victims of Fate,' an absorbing drama in 3 parts. Also American Gazette and comedies. Booking at Anderson's.

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

When Ouida Bergere, the author of 'The Profiteers,' the five-act photodrama, which is Fannie Ward's latest emotional vehicle, was writing this story. Film synopsis included. It opens three days run at the Victoria Theatre on New Year's Night.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-29
Summary:

A bright and entertaining programme is offered at the Kowloon Theatre, including 'Mr. Fix-It' starring Douglas Fairbanks. While Hongkong Amusements Ltd. has secured three entertainers from the Folies Bergere, the famous Paris comedy theatre. In a novelty act entitled 'Le Globe d…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1904-01-23 - 1904-01-27
Summary:

The Bioscope is the only one of its kind really worth seeing. Emphasis on the pictures are steady and continuous and do not dazzle the eye. Cinematographic art as exhibited in the leading theatres of Europe and America. Price details included. Seats reserved can be booked at the Robinson Piano…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-17
Summary:

Coronet Theatre will be screening Pola Negri's 'One Arabian Night' for the last time today. Mae Murray's 'Peacock Alley' is scheduled to follow. The Metro production is based on the story by Ouida Bergere.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-01-11
Summary:

Henry and May performed at the Victoria last night. The war pictures are still going strong and more are expected by the management in the immediate future.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-27
Summary:

The Sheik's Wife,' directed by M. Henry-Roussell [sic], is the current attraction at the Coronet Theatre. The leading roles are taken by Marcel Vibert and Emmy Lynn. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-10 - 1924-11-10
Summary:

Welsh-Pearson and Company Ltd. present Betty Balfour in 'Squibs M. P.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-27
Summary:

The best brains in French filmdom helped to produce 'The Sheik's Wife' which Coronet audiences enjoyed thoroughly when it was shown to them for the first time yesterday. The film is directed by M. Henry Roussell [sic] and starred by Emmy Lynn.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-11 - 1924-11-11
Summary:

British Film Week starts today with 'Squibs M. P.' at the Coronet, and world's premier performance of 'Reveille' at the Star.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-17
Summary:

Following Pola Negri's remarkable Oriental pageant play, 'One Arabian Night,' which is showing at the Coronet for last time, 'Peacock Alley' will be followed by, which is based on the story by Ouida Bergere. Mae Murray is the lead and plot summary included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-16 - 1924-05-17
Summary:

Robert Z. Leonard presents Mae Murray in 'Peacock Alley' by Edmund Goulding, a Metro picture, a Tiffany Production, based on a story by Ouida Bergere, directed by Robert Z. Leonard. Illustration included.