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: 1919-05-03
Summary:

In September, 1620, the Mayflower, a little craft of 190 tons burden, sailed from Plymouth South with 100 souls on board, bound for the inhospitable shores of the New World. A special feature of the celebrations will be the official Mayflower cinematograph film, which is being produced by Mr.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-14 - 1922-01-14
Summary:

Tonight's seven-part Mayflower special at the Coronet, 'The Luck of the Irish.' It is a picture that is bound to please.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-20 - 1925-03-20
Summary:

Mayflower Photoplay Corporation presents George Loane Tucker's production, 'Ladies Must Live' with Betty Compson, a Paramount picture. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-01-14 - 1922-01-14
Summary:

The Luck of the Irish,' tonight's fine seven part Mayflower special at The Coronet.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-20 - 1925-03-21
Summary:

MayFlower Photoplay Corporation presents George Loane Tucker's production 'Ladies Must Live' with Betty Compson. A Paramount Picture. From the novel by Alice Duer Miller. Cast includes Marcia Manon, Mahlon Hamilton, Robert Fillis, Cleo Madison and Leatrice Joy.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-01-14 - 1922-01-14
Summary:

The Luck of the Irish,' tonight's fine 7-parts Mayflower special at the Coronet, the little house that shows the big pictures. Plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-02 - 1922-03-02
Summary:

all-comedy programme, the Mayflower six-part special comedy drama, 'The New York Idea.' Also Larry Semon in his greatest comedy, 'The Stage Hand' and Topical Budget 541.

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

There are only two British picture houses in the Colony! The Coronet: Mayflower's greatest film since 'The Miracle Man,' 'The Deep Purple,' in 7 reels. Kowloon Theatre: Harold Lloyd in his latest comedy special, 'Among Those Present,' and Madge Kennedy in…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-04-15 - 1922-04-17
Summary:

Take a note of the splendid programmes they are showing tomorrow and Monday. The Coronet: Mayflower's greatest film since 'The Miracle Man,' 'The Deep Purple' in 7 reels. Kowloon Theatre: Harold Lloyd in 'Among Those Present' and Madge Kennedy in 'Day…

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Headline: The Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-06-16 - 1913-06-16
Summary:

After complete renovation, 9.15 p.m. every evening, an excellent programme of the latest picture photoplays, combined with vaudeville.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-16 - 1922-02-16
Summary:

A big picture for Kowloon willing to try anything once Hongkong Amusements, Ltd. are putting on one of their big pictures tonight at Kowloon. Roll up and see Robert W. Service's famous Alaskan ballad 'The Law of the Yukon' upon the screen. It is a Mayflower production. You know…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-12-09
Summary:

The excellent programme now being shown at the Bijou Scenic Theatre was further strengthened on Thursday night by the appearance of Miss Eileen Murray. The photoplays screened are undoubtedly the best seen at the theatre for some time.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-12-02
Summary:

Pinang Gazette' established a local company which will be known as 'Middle East Films, Ltd.', with a capital, already fully subscribed, of $375,000. The main objects of the company are the buying in New York and London of first-class photo-plays and the hiring of same to…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-11
Summary:

Florodora Company begins a brief season in the Star Theatre this evening. Further variety is added by the photoplay called 'Lovers' Lane,' produced by Warner Brothers Studio.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-09-04
Summary:

The Chief Justice heard in the Supreme Court yesterday a petition from the Sun Company Ltd., of Hongkong to extend the objects of the Company as set out in the memorandum of association. The action can be referenced with previous cases and his Lordship granted the application. Mr Potter…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-03
Summary:

The Rossiter Company who return from Canton today has been engaged for three more nights at the Star Theatre, commencing this evening. The reappearance of this versatile company will no doubt be rewarded by the same measure of success as they have won the last time. There will be a change of…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-22
Summary:

The Hughes Comedy Company again staged 'A Day at the Races' last night at the Victoria Theatre. Mr. Carlton Chase, Miss Eugenie Le. Blane, Miss Gertrude Sinclair [sic], Mr. Harry Burgess and Messrs. Vack and Le Blane all did well in their parts. Tonight, the company will present '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-06-30
Summary:

The public that patronizes the better class of photoplay houses refuses to tolerate the speculate of sitting through the average vaudeville chaser in order to see a good photoplay. With the Kalem Company spend $100,000 on one photoplay, and $50,000 for several, and with the Edison and Vitagraph…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-24
Summary:

The Hughes Comedy Company again staged 'The Speculators' (at Victoria Theatre). Tonight, a double bill is promised – 'The Bullfighters' and 'Three of a Kind.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-23
Summary:

The Hughes Comedy Company staged 'The Speculators' at Victoria Theatre. Messrs. Le Blane, F. Vack, and C. Chase, Mr. Reach and Miss Gertrude St. Clair did well in their parts.