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: 1915-01-08 - 1915-01-09
Summary:

The great military picture 'High Treason' in 4 parts and 4,000 feet long. The fourth series of war pictures in 3 parts and 3,000 feet long. Both will be shown tonight, 8th January. Special performance by Henry & May for one night only on Sunday, 10th January.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-01-08 - 1915-01-09
Summary:

On Jan 8, the best picture programme ever presented to the public when the great military picture 'High Treason' in 4 parts- 4,000 feet long (thrilling & startling) will be screened, this film has been obtained at great expense; also 4th series of War Pictures in 3 parts - 3,000…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-01-09
Summary:

The new series of war pictures was on show for the first time at the Victoria last night. Mr. Henry and Miss May will perform tomorrow night.

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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: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-02-03
Summary:

At the Bijou Theatre tonight, 'The Comedian King' will begin a four-nights' engagement, producing ragtime parodies, patter and impersonation. A new set of war pictures will also be screened. Next Sunday, Miss May Clarke, a popular mezzo-soprano who has had a very successful season…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-02-06
Summary:

Some excellent war pictures, a new Max Linder adventure were screened at the Bijou last night. Mr. Louis T. Slicker sang songs and tomorrow night Miss May Clarke will make her first appearance.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-02-19
Summary:

The war pictures were screened at the Bijou Theatre and Miss May Clarke sang 'Deville' and 'A little love and a little kiss.'

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-02-22
Summary:

In addition to the war pictures, a powerful film entitled 'The Playing of an Hour' is also being screened at the Bijou. Miss May Clarke sang songs last night.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-12-09
Summary:

There was an exceptionally fine programme at the Victoria Theatre last night. The films throughout being of a very high order of merit. In addition to the usual topical and war films, the feature picture was 'The Treasure of Tregor,' a fascinating romance. The first appearance was made…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1917-10-05 - 1917-10-09
Summary:

Schedule for Thursday, 18th October, 1917: In morning, a collection for Lady May's Rose Fund is held. In afternoon at 3 o'clock, a drawing of war bonds and St. John Ambulance Brigade competitions are held. Teas and refreshments are included. In evening at 9 o'clock, new official…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1917-10-10 - 1917-10-16
Summary:

Schedule for Thursday, 18th October, 1917: In morning, a collection for Lady May's Rose Fund is held. In afternoon at 3 o'clock, a drawing of war bonds and St. John Ambulance Brigade competitions are held. Teas and refreshments are included. In evening at 9 o'clock, new official…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1917-10-17 - 1917-10-17
Summary:

Schedule for Thursday, 18th October, 1917: In morning, a collection for Lady May's Rose Fund is held. In afternoon at 3:30 o'clock, St. John Ambulance Brigade competitions begins. Drawing of war bonds (motor car raffle) will start at 3:45 p.m. Teas and refreshments are included. In…

13
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-03 - 1919-02-03
Summary:

The management of the Coronet Theatre have much pleasure in announcing that they have secured the most stirring picture thrown upon the screen, the official film showing the last scenes of the great World War. This magnificent picture is over four thousand feet in length. It commences fitly…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-07-21 - 1923-07-23
Summary:

May McAvoy in 'A Homespun Vamp,' at the World Theatre Sunday 6 p.m. & 9.15 p.m.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-21 - 1923-07-23
Summary:

On Sunday at 6 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., May McAvoy in A Homespun Vamp.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-07-23 - 1923-07-24
Summary:

Mon. 23rd & Tue. 24th July at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., May McAvoy in 'A Home Spun Vamp' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., Helen Holmes in 'The Fatal Fortune,' epis. 1 & 2. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-23 - 1923-07-24
Summary:

Monday 23rd and Tuesday 24th July at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., May McAvoy in 'A Homespun Vamp.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Helen Holmes in 'The Fatal Fortune' episodes 5 and 6. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-23 - 1923-07-23
Summary:

A Homespun Vamp' starring May McAvoy.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-23
Summary:

Realart pictures present May McAvoy in 'A Homespun Vamp,' the story of a little Scotch Cinderella who had no fairy grandmother to arrange things for her, so had to manage her own heart affairs. Film synopsis included. Today and tomorrow this beautiful woman will be shown at the World…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-23 - 1923-07-24
Summary:

Monday 23rd and Tuesday 24th July at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., May McAvoy in 'A Homespun Vamp.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Helen Holmes in 'The Fatal Fortune' episodes 5 and 6. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.