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: 1918-01-19 - 1918-01-21
Summary:

The Hongkong Film Exchange Co. presents the most beautiful production serial of the day, 'Gloria's Romance,' featuring Miss Billie Burke. Also Keystone comedies. Wednesday, 23rd January, see: a Broadway Universal feature in 7 parts, 'A Soul Enslaved.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-02-14
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre, a magnificent masterpiece picture 'The White Scar' is being screened in 7 parts, this is the production of Universal Cinema Co. Also, the 8th and 9th episodes of 'Gloria's Romance' will be screened.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-23 - 1918-05-23
Summary:

The three big productions of the year: 'The Barrier' in 7 parts, 8,000 feet, produced by the Rex Beach Motion Pictures Co.; 'The Mormon Maid' in 6 parts, 6,000 feet, featuring Mae Murray; 'The Lust of the Ages' in 7 parts, 7,000 feet, featuring Lillian Walker. Watch…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-25 - 1918-05-25
Summary:

Attraction extraordinary, tonight at 9.15 performance only, see the wonderful screen production from the famous novel, 'The Barrier,' produced by Rex Beach Motion Pictures Co. in 7 reels. Press opinions from The New York Telegraph, The Moving Picture World and The New York Times…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-09-07
Summary:

The excellent selections of films at the Hongkong Cinematograph Theatre are making the show very popular. Exclusive rights have been granted to this Theatre by the Paramount Picture Co. The serial film 'The Strange Case of Mary Page' is attracting good houses.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-12
Summary:

A good show takes place at Hongkong Theatre this week, with a beautiful drama entitled 'The Faded Flower' in six parts from Inn [sic] Film Co. Inc., featuring Marguerite Snow. Another wonderful film will screen on Saturday, entitled 'A Woman's resurrection' in seven…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-13
Summary:

The management has undertaken to engage the best cinema production from the Iron Film Co., Inc. which have proved of late in its recent shows to be really high-class pictures. The film is 'The Faded Flower' featuring Marguerite Snow. In addition, there will also be a screening of…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-10
Summary:

The new programme for this week in Hongkong Theatre has just been issued in which the Vitagraph Co. presents the thrilling drama, 'The Combat,' in five parts, featuring the popular actress Anita Stewart. William Fox's production 'The Slave' in five parts, starring Miss…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-06-08
Summary:

From tomorrow up to Friday night the London Film Co. presents a beautiful photoplay entitled 'Called Back' in four reels, with Hugh Conway taking the leading role and George L. Tucher writing the screenplay. 'The Bridge of Death,' will also be screened during the week. Some…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-06-10 - 1920-06-11
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., the London Film Co. presents a 4-part photo drama, 'Called Back.' Also 'The Bridge of Death' in 4 parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-06-11 - 1920-06-11
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, the London Film Co. presents a four-part photodrama, 'Called Back.' Also 'The Bridge of Death' in 4 parts.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-06-18 - 1921-06-21
Summary:

Universal Jewel Co. presents 'The Wicked Darling' in 6 parts, featuring Priscilla Dean, and 'Over the Transom.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-06-18 - 1921-06-21
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Universal-Jewel Film Co. presents 'The Wicked Darling' in 6 parts.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-06-18 - 1921-06-21
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Universal-Jewel Film Co. presents 'The Wicked Darling' in 6 parts.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-06-29
Summary:

From this afternoon to next Friday there will be a new programme at the Hongkong Theatre, in which Carmel Myers will be seen in the love-drama 'Who will Marry Me?.' This picture is a 5-part production from the Universal Film Co. A comedy in two parts 'The Monkey Stuff' with…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-23
Summary:

The Nature Girl,' featuring Violet Mercereau, is produced by O. A. C. Lrond [sic] and presented by the Universal Film Co. It is now being screened at the Hongkong Theatre. Besides, a few interesting scenes from the Screen Magazine No. 100, and a comedy in two acts, 'The Jazz Monkey,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-19
Summary:

An extraordinary production by the Graphic Film Co., a splendid drama written and directed by Ivan Abramson is now screening at the Hongkong Theatre in seven parts entitled 'The Moral Suicide.' John Mason, famous on the American stage for many years, is starred in this sensational play…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-19
Summary:

The Moral Suicide' a 7-part Graphic Film Co. drama written and directed by Ivan Abramson is now screening at the Hongkong Theatre. The film starred John Mason.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-19
Summary:

The Universal Film Trading Co. has presented to the Hongkong Theatre 'God's Law.' It was produced by Louis Weber, the director who brought out Mildred Harris Chaplin in 'Borrowed Clothes,' 'Forbidden,' and many others. The special picture was released under the…

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

The Universal Film Trading Co., has presented to the Hongkong Theatre one of its beautiful pictures 'God's Law,' in six parts, which has been screened since last Saturday. It was produced by Louis Weber, who brought out Mildred Harris Chaplin in 'Borrowed Clothes,'…