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: 1920-08-28
Summary:

By the courtesy of Mr. H. W. Ray of the Coronet Theatre, an invitation open-air cinema entertainment has been arranged for members of the Club Recreio and their friends. Among the films will be the Metro drama, featuring Nazimova, 'Out of the Fog,' a beautiful drama in seven parts. The…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-01 - 1920-09-01
Summary:

Open-air cinema at the Club de Recreio, showing 'Little Red Decides,' a delightful Triangle picture and Harold Lloyd comedy, under the management of the Coronet. Admission 50 cents, children half-price.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-09-04 - 1920-09-04
Summary:

A splendid Metro photoplay entitled 'Secret Strings' and two comedies. The entire programme being new to Hongkong audiences. September 4 remarks: Alfresco cinema show under the management of Mr. H. W. Ray. Metro presents Olive Tell in 'Secret Strings.' Billy West and Club…

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Headline: Club de Recreio
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-04 - 1920-09-04
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., al fresco cinema show under the management of Mr. H. W. Ray, Metro presents Olive Tell in 'Secret Strings.' Also Billy West and Cub Comedies.

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Headline: Club de Recreio
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-09-04 - 1920-09-04
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., al fresco cinema show under the management of Mr. H. W. Ray, Metro presents Olive Tell in 'Secret Strings,' also Billy West and Cub Comedies. September 4 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'Secret Strings' at the open-air cinema show at the Club de…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-09-17 - 1920-09-18
Summary:

Kowloon residents! Frank Keenan in 'The Silver Girl.' Harold Lloyd and Cartoon comedies.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-18 - 1920-09-18
Summary:

Don't forget tonight's open-air cinema performance at the Club de Recreio, Frank Keenan in 'The Silver Girl.' Also Harold Lloyd and cartoon comedies.

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Headline: Club de Recreio
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-10-13 - 1920-10-13
Summary:

Open-air cinema, Wednesday and Thursday at 9.15 p.m., Rex Beach's masterpiece, 'The Crimson Gardenia.' Don't miss this really fine film.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-10-20 - 1920-10-20
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Frank Keenan in 'Gates of Brass.' Also British Gazette and Lloyd comedy.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-10-25 - 1920-10-29
Summary:

Mrs. Vernon Castle in 'Stranded in Arcady,' Lloyd comedy.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-10-25 - 1920-10-25
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Mrs. Vernon Castle in 'Stranded in Arcady' and Lloyd comedy.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-12-06
Summary:

The man of might' is the fitting name of a serial in which William Duncan, Vitagraph's famous star and director, is the leading figure. It will be seen in the Wo Ping Theatre on 7th December, 1920. Film synopsis included. The Wo Ping Theatre is situated in Des Voeux Road, Central, just…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-12-07 - 1920-12-08
Summary:

Tonight at 7.30 and 9.30 p.m., William Duncan in Vitagraph's newest serial, 'The Man of Might,' episodes 1, 2 and 3 of 6 parts. Also Mack Sennett Comedy. Prices: 50, 40 and 30 cents. Half price of soldiers and sailors in uniform.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-12-11 - 1920-12-11
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., under the auspices of the Coronet, H. W. Ray presents Geraldine Farrar in 'Shadows.' Also Pathe Gazette and Rolin Comedy. String Band in attendance.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-06-29
Summary:

Hong Kong Amusements Ltd., operating the Coronet, Kowloon, Eastern and Tai Yat theatres, obtained the possession of the Woping Theatre, opposite the Central Market and hitherto devoted to Chinese plays, and will run it from today on as an up-to-date cinema. Today's programme, at the Woping…

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

The Wo Ping Theatre, opposite the Central Market, has been secured by Hongkong Amusement Ltd., as an addition to their already big list of cinemas. The place is being redecorated and reseated throughout. The first performance will take place on Friday and will include a film featuring Jack…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-01
Summary:

Kinema patrons are reminded that the first performance in the Wo Ping Theatre, which has been secured by Hongkong Amusements Ltd., as an addition to their already big list of cinemas will take place today and will include a film featuring Jack Dempsey, a Harold Lloyd Comedy and vaudeville act.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-09
Summary:

In taking over Woping Theatre, Mr. Ray, General Manager, Hongkong Amusements Ltd., announced that they are securing Chefalo and Palermo, the great magicians to perform for six nights.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-11 - 1921-07-11
Summary:

Commencing at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., we are showing episodes 1, 2, 3 and 4 of 'The Son of Tarzan,' episodes 1 and 2 of 'Daredevil Jack' and comedies, 16 reels of first-class film. Don't forget that the Woping dress circle is the coolest in the colony. Friday, July 15th at…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-13 - 1921-07-16
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, the best show in town, Chefalo and Palermo, the greatest magicians that have ever traveled the East. Dress circle, $1.50; stalls, $1.00.