A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-03-23
Summary:

Local kinema goers will be glad to learn that a very unusual picture entitled 'It May Be Your Daughter' has been secured by the Victoria Kinema Theatre. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-12
Summary:

The Walk-Offs,' the screen classic film version of the Broadway stage success is the feature attracting at the Star Theatre today, with May Allison in the leading role. The play was originally produced on Broadway by Oliver Morosco and is by the same authors who wrote 'Lombardi Ltd.,…

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

At the Helena May Institute last evening, the Netherlands community of Hongkong entertained company of distinguished guests which included H. E. the Governor and the Colonial Secretary with a screening of the film 'Holland.' After pictorial presentations of the comparative sizes of the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-07-24
Summary:

The Furnace' , the new Wm. D. Taylor production released as a Realart Special, is an unusually powerful photodrama, which opened at the World Theatre since Friday last. The film starred Agnes Ayres, Jerome Patrick, Theodore Roberts, Helen Dunbar, Betty Francisco, Milton Sills and Mayme…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-03-27 - 1920-03-27
Summary:

For four nights only. The moral uplift Society of America offers the powerful preachment photoplay 'It May Be Your Daughter.' Children not admitted.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-03-24
Summary:

Through a misunderstanding, it was announced in yesterday's China Mail, that the film, 'It may be your daughter,' will be screened at the Victoria Theatre. It should have read Hongkong Theatre.

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Headline: Miss May Clark
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-04-27
Summary:

Miss May Clark, a vocalist, has returned from the Philippines completely restored in health and will perform in Bijou Theatre tomorrow.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-04-27
Summary:

Miss May Yohe gives her first turn at the Victoria tonight.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-25 - 1920-03-27
Summary:

For four nights only, commencing Saturday 27th, March 1920, at 9.15 p.m. only, the moral uplift society of America presents the powerful photoplay, 'It May Be Your Daughter,' a pleasing story, beautiful photography and splendid acting by an admirable cast, Edith Thornton, Hugh Thompson…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-31 - 1920-04-05
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Betty Nansen in 'A Woman's Temptation.' At 5.15 p.m., 'It May Be Your Daughter.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-07
Summary:

Yesterday, World Theatre screened a Realart picture, entitled 'Through a Glass Window,' starring May McAvoy. The story is written by Olga Printzlau and contains an intermixture of pathos and comedy. Miss McAvoy is assisted by a capable cast including Raymond McKee, Fannie Midgley,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-03-31 - 1920-04-01
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Betty Nansen in 'A Woman's Temptation' [sic]. At 5.15 p.m., 'It May Be Your Daughter.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-20
Summary:

This evening, Star Theatre is going to screen 'A Very Good Young Man,' Bryant Washburn's new Paramount picture. With Helene Chadwick playing the leading role, Helen Jerome Eddy and Anna Q. Nilsson have equally important parts. The cast also includes Wade Boteler, Sylvia Ashton,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-03-29
Summary:

It May Be Your Daughter,' the superfine photoplay that has been drawing packed houses at the Hong Kong Theatre, will be presented again tonight and tomorrow. Very shortly Hall Caine's 'Christian' [sic] will be shown at this Theatre. It is a six-reel picture, make by the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-01 - 1924-05-05
Summary:

Moving pictures of Hongkong, taken for the British Empire Exhibition, will be exhibited at the Helena May Institute on Monday, May 5 at 9.15 p.m., Tuesday, May 7 at 9.15 p.m., Thursday, May 8 and Friday, May 9 at 5.30 p.m., Adults $1.00; children 50 cents. Pay at the door.

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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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Headline: Notice
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-02 - 1924-05-05
Summary:

Moving pictures of Hongkong, taken for the British Empire Exhibition, will be exhibited at the Helena May Institute on Monday, May 5th at 9.15 p.m., Tuesday, May 6th at 5.30 p.m.; Wednesday, May 7th at 9.15 p.m.; Thursday, May 8th and Friday, May 9th at 5.30 p.m. Adults $1.00; children 50 cents…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-04-27 - 1915-04-29
Summary:

Miss May Clark will perform at Bijou Theatre tomorrow (Wednesday) and two following nights. New songs and all old favourites included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-05-28 - 1923-05-31
Summary:

May McAvoy in 'A Virginia Courthship' at the World Theatre tomorrow & Wednesday. May 31 Remarks: Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-04-28
Summary:

Miss May Yohe gave her first turns at the Victoria Theatre and received a rousing reception.