A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Hongkong Cinematograph
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-04-25 - 1908-04-29
Summary:

(Opposite Central Market) Tonight. New films! 'The Sinking of the Mary Jane.' Schedule details included.

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Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-23 - 1917-01-23
Summary:

Screening of 'In the Clutch of the Apache', featuring the little child Marie, and Comics; Coming film: Mysteries of the Grand Hotel

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Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-25 - 1917-01-26
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'In the Clutch of the Apache', featuring the little child Marie, and Comics; Coming film: Mysteries of the Grand Hotel

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Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-14 - 1917-02-14
Summary:

Screening of 'What Happened to Mary' and Keystone Comics for 3 nights; Coming film: 'Peg O' The Ring'

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Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-15 - 1917-02-15
Summary:

Screening of 'What Happened to Mary' and Keystone Comics for 2 nights; Coming film: 'Peg O' The Ring'

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Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-16 - 1917-02-16
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'What Happened to Mary' and Keystone Comics; Coming film: 'Peg O' The Ring'

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Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-17 - 1917-02-17
Summary:

Screening of 'Peg O' The Ring' (3rd & 4th episodes) and Keystone Comics; Coming film: 'What Happened to Mary'

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Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-19 - 1917-02-20
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Peg O' The Ring' (3rd & 4th episodes) and Keystone Comics; Coming film: 'What Happened to Mary'

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Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-21 - 1917-02-21
Summary:

Screening of 'What Happened to Mary' and Keystone Comics for 3 nights; Coming film: 'Peg O' The Ring'

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Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-22 - 1917-02-22
Summary:

Screening of 'What Happened to Mary' and Keystone Comics for 2 nights; Coming film: 'Peg O' The Ring'

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Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-23 - 1917-02-23
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'What Happened to Mary' and Keystone Comics; Coming film: 'Peg O' The Ring'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-18 - 1921-08-18
Summary:

Canyon Pictures presents Franklyn Farnum with Mary Anderson in Colonel Wm. N. Selig's super serial, 'Vanishing Trails' in 15 episodes. Various episodes of the above super serial will be screened at every Thursday's matinee at 5.15 p.m. This afternoon, the 18th inst., at 5.15…

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Headline: The World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-12
Summary:

The Westerners,' which was the principal attraction at the World Theatre last night, is a picturization of Stewart Edward White's famous novel of the same name, produced by Benjamin B. Hampton for Great Authors Picture, Inc. and enacted by screen artists as Roy Stewart, Mildred Manning…

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Headline: World Theatre: 'Heart of a Lion'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-18
Summary:

The recent William Fox picture, 'The Heart of a Lion' is taken from Ralph Connor's novel, 'The Doctor.' In the picture, William Farnum is the principal role, and William is supported by Mary Martin and William Courtleigh. The picture is available from today at the World…

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Headline: The World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-19
Summary:

The Heart of a Lion,' starring William Farnum, was shown at the World Theatre last night. Other cast included Mary Martin and Walter Law. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: World Theatre: Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace. Entirely Under British Management - Phone. 1337
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-25 - 1921-11-28
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Elsie Ferguson in 'Under the Greenwood Tree.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., the master serial of all times, 1 & 2 episodes of 'The Dragon's Net,' with Marie Walcamp. Booking at Messrs. Mehta & Co.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-25 - 1921-11-28
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Elsie Ferguson in 'Under the Greenwood Tree.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., the master serial of all times, 'The Dragon's Net,' 1st and 2nd episodes, with Marie Walcamp. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co. (Tel. 951.)

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-25 - 1921-11-28
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Elsie Ferguson in 'Under the Greenwood Tree.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Dragon's Net' 1st and 2nd episodes, featuring Marie Walcamp. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co., Tel 951.

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Headline: The Coronet: Cinema House Deluxe
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-26 - 1921-11-26
Summary:

Dead Men Tell No Tales. Kowloon Theatre Sunday at 6 and 9, Mary Pickford in How Could You, Jean?

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Headline: The Coronet: Cinema House Deluxe
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-28 - 1921-11-29
Summary:

Dead Men Tell No Tales. Kowloon Theatre tonight at 9 p.m., Mary Pickford in How Could You, Jean?