A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-02-10
Summary:

At the Bijou Theatre last night, two comics and two very powerful dramatic films 'Tom Butler' and 'For the Motherland' were shown. On Saturday, the 7-part historical film 'Marguerite of Navarre' will be screened for the first time. This film is based on Dumas'…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-02-14
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre is providing cinematograph-lovers with an enormous treat in its new film 'Marguerite of Navarre.' This is a dramatized version of one of the older Dumas' most powerful novels, 'Marguerite de Valois.' This picture will be shown again tonight and tomorrow…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-14
Summary:

The magnificent film now being screened at the Hongkong Theatre featuring Owen Moore and Marguerite Courtot is 'Rolling Stones.' Film synopsis included. Other Paramount dramas are forthcoming.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-07
Summary:

From Saturday up to 10th, a pathetic and fanciful story of the courage and resourcefulness of a child whose 'Gambler' father did not want her, is to be screened in the Hongkong Theatre, featuring Marguerite Clark in the 'Valentine Girl.' It was written by Laura Sawyer and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-12
Summary:

A good show takes place at Hongkong Theatre this week, with a beautiful drama entitled 'The Faded Flower' in six parts from Inn [sic] Film Co. Inc., featuring Marguerite Snow. Another wonderful film will screen on Saturday, entitled 'A Woman's resurrection' in seven…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-13
Summary:

The management has undertaken to engage the best cinema production from the Iron Film Co., Inc. which have proved of late in its recent shows to be really high-class pictures. The film is 'The Faded Flower' featuring Marguerite Snow. In addition, there will also be a screening of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-24
Summary:

One of the outstanding merits of the Humphrey Bishop Comedy and Operatic Company is that the performances can be seen again and again. The performances included Mr. Walter Kingsley, Mr. Maurice Jaffey, Miss Louise Meadows, Miss Marguerite Edwards, Miss Rosina Ward and Mr. Frank Egan.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-06-07
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin was featured last night before a crowded audience at the Coronet. It was in six-reels of laughs that Mable Normand and Marie Dessler appeared. There were two other good pictures depicting the delights of a fish catch, and also a cartoon. The same programme is to be repeated…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-06-15
Summary:

Norma Talmadge and Marguerite Marsh are appearing in a Triangle Fine Art [sic] drama of lawless passions, entitled 'The Devil's Needle' at the Hongkong Theatre this week. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: Kinema Notes
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-08-12
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre, the last and most deadly of the 'Seven Sins' is being shown. On Saturday next 'The Pretty Sister of Jose,' a Paramount picture feature Marguerite Clark, will be screened. 'Patsy,' a Fox Production, has not yet arrived. New Vitagraph comedies…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-08-13
Summary:

The last series of the 'Seven Sins' in seven parts is now being screened at the Hongkong Theatre, featuring Shirley Mason. On Saturday next a new attraction, a Paramount drama in five parts, in which Marguerite Clarke takes the leading role, is 'The Pretty Sister of Jose.'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-22
Summary:

London, Aug. 19 – To those behind the scenes of the film industry in this country the evolution of the British film has presented many curious and intriguing phases. When American picture audiences were sick to death of the American productions, and a galaxy of American stars of the first…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-10-29
Summary:

Those who are desirous of spending a couple of hours of real enjoyment should not fail to visit the Hongkong Theatre where 'Bab's Burglar,' a screamingly funny farce will be screened this evening for the last time. The story is written by Mary Robert Rinehart [sic] and the picture…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-06-11
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre, the weekend attraction is one of the best films that has ever been shown at this popular house. 'Out of the Drifts,' written by Wm. H. Clifford, is a beautiful drama in six parts, the starring role being played by Marguerite Clark. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-06-11
Summary:

Beginning this afternoon, a splendid photoplay, 'Out of the Drifts' featuring Miss Marguerite Clark, will be screened at the Hongkong Theatre. The film is in six parts and abounds with beautiful scenery of Alpine snow.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-20
Summary:

Marguerite Clark plays the principal role in 'Prunella' at the Kowloon Theatre tonight.

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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-16
Summary:

Miss Marguerite Clark appears at the Star Theatre this evening when she takes the principal role in an entertaining story.

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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-08-16
Summary:

Miss Marguerite Clark appears at tonight's screening at Star Theatre. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-25
Summary:

Love in Pawn,' a Paramount production, starring Marguerite Clark, comes to the Star Theatre this evening in the special attraction. It turned out by no less famous a director than Adolphe [sic] Zukor. Film plot included.