A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-10
Summary:

The Middle East Films, Ld., whose head office is in Singapore, is about to open an office in Hongkong. Mr. Joe Fisher, the general manager of the Company, and Mr. Ernest A. Hopson, who represents several South African corporations connected with film art, are in Hongkong. The first exhibition of…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-23 - 1921-08-25
Summary:

Charles Ray in 'The Hired Man,' a Paramount star attraction in 5 acts, Paramount Magazine and Mack Sennet [sic] Comedies. At 5.15 p.m. Matinees on Tuesday & Wednesday (23rd & 24th), 'Eyes of Youth.' Thursday, 25th August, 4th & 5th episodes of 'Vanishing…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-23
Summary:

Booking for notable coming events at the World Theatre – The Dempsey VS Carpentier fight, may be had at Messrs. Methas & Co., Hongkong Hotel Buildings, as from today.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-01-10 - 1922-01-12
Summary:

Tuesday, 10th to Thursday, 12th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., African Film Production Ltd. Present 'With Edged Tools,' featuring Mabel May, a powerful melodrama in 6 parts. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-10 - 1922-01-12
Summary:

Tuesday, 10th to Thursday, 12th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., African Film Productions, Ltd. presents 'With Edged Tools' featuring Mabel May, a powerful melodrama in 6 parts. Booking at the theatre. Phone 1337.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-01-10 - 1922-01-12
Summary:

Tuesday 10 to Thursday 12th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., African Film Production Ltd. presents 'With Edged Tools' featuring Mabel May. Booking at the Theatre (Telephone 1337).

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-13 - 1922-04-13
Summary:

May McAvoy and Bruce Gordon in 'The House of the Tolling Bell,' a Blackton production, commencing Friday, 14th at The World for three days only. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-13
Summary:

World Theatre is going to screen Blackton-Pathe production, 'The House of the Tolling Bell,' on Friday, the 14th, inst. The photoplay is featuring Bruce Gordon and May McAvoy, the star of 'Man and His Woman.' Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-14 - 1922-04-14
Summary:

Today at 5.15 sharp and 9.15 p.m., May McAvoy and Bruce Gordon in 'The House of the Tolling Bell' and ‘Snub' Pollard Comedies. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Art Acord in 'The White Horseman' episodes 10 and 11. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-15 - 1922-04-15
Summary:

Today at 5 p.m. sharp and 9.15 p.m., May McAvoy and Bruce Gorden in 'The House of the Tolling Bell,' and Snub Pollard Comedies. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Art Acord in 'The White Horseman,' epis. 10 and 11. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-04-15 - 1922-04-20
Summary:

Last performance today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., May McAvoy and Bruce Gordon in 'The House of the Tolling Bell.' 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m., 'Branded Four' episodes 12 and 13. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. April 15 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'The House of the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-20 - 1922-04-20
Summary:

Today at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., last performances of May McAvoy and Bruce Gorden in 'The House of the Tolling Bell.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, 'Branded Four' epis. 12 and 13. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-20 - 1922-04-20
Summary:

Last performances, today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., May McAvoy and Bruce Gordon in 'The House of the Tolling Bell.' 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m., 'Branded Four' episodes 12 and 13. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-04-27 - 1922-05-01
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., May McAvoy and Bruce Gordon in 'Forbidden Valley [sic]' in 6 parts. 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m., 'The White Horseman' episodes 14 and 15. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. April 27, 28 & 29 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'Forbidden…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-28 - 1922-05-01
Summary:

Today at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., 'Forbidden Valley' with May McAvoy and Bruce Gorden. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, 'The White Horseman,' epis. 14 and 15. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. April 29 & May 1 Remarks: Sunday matinee at 6 p.m., William S. Hart in…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-28 - 1922-05-01
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., May McAvoy and Bruce Gordon in 'Forbidden Valley.' 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m., 'The White Horseman' episodes 14 and 15. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Headline: World
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-28 - 1922-04-29
Summary:

A special four-day feature now, a Kentucky drama flavoured with romance, 'Forbidden Valley' with May McAvoy and Bruce Gordon.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-28
Summary:

May McAvoy and Bruce Gordon will be co-starred at the World Theatre tonight in 'Forbidden Valley,' J. Stuart Blackton's newest Pathe feature. It is noted that the story is originally written by Randolph Lewis. In addition, May McAvoy and Bruce Gordon are supported by William R.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-29 - 1922-04-29
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., May McAvoy and Bruce Gordon in 'Forbidden Valley.' 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m., 'The White Horseman' episodes 14 and 15. Sunday matinee at 6 p.m., William S. Hart in 'The Border Wireless.' Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-05-05 - 1922-05-08
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Goldwyn presents Mabel Normand in 'The Floor Below.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The White Horseman,' epis. 16 & 17. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. May 5 Remarks: On page 4, another ad. on 'The Floor Below' only. Mabel Normand is…