A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-07-07 - 1917-07-10
Summary:

On July 7, a powerful drama 'The Blue King' in 5 parts; also comics; band night on Sun.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-07-09
Summary:

At this theatre some very good pictures have been shown of late, and the chief one in Saturday's programme 'The Blue King' bore a very favourable comparison with any of them. It was a splendid achievement in photography and the dramatic incidents depicted were followed with deep…

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-14
Summary:

Splendid pictures 'The Grip of Evil' and 'The Double Cross' with Miss Molly King and Mr. J. Bary, will be shown at the Victoria Theatre. Hongkong Theatre will show 'The Secret of the Submarine.' New dramas and other exceptional pictures will also be screened during…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-12 - 1919-04-15
Summary:

12th, 13th, 14th and 15th April, showing 'Rolling Stones' in 5 parts, Paramount photoplay of Edgar Selwyn's great stage success, featuring Owen Moore and Marguerite Courtot. Also Gazette and comics. Monday 14th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., Kathlyn Williams in 'Redeeming Love.…

5
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-04-12 - 1919-04-14
Summary:

April 12, 13, 14 and 15, showing 'Rolling Stones,' 5 parts. Also Gazette and Comics. Paramount photoplay of Edgar Selwyn's great stage success, featuring Owen Moore and Marguerite Courtot. Monday 14th, matinee 5.15 p.m., Kathlyn Williams in 'Redeeming Love.' Wednesday…

6
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-04-15 - 1919-04-22
Summary:

April 16, 17 and 18, Paramount photoplay 5 parts, Anita King in 'The Golden Fetter.' Also Gazette and Comics. Saturday 19th, see Marguerite Clark in 'The Goose Girl' (Paramount 5 parts). Special matinee on Easter, Monday 5 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-16 - 1919-04-18
Summary:

16th, 17th and 18th April, Paramount photoplay in 5 parts, Anita King in 'The Golden Fetter.' Also Gazette and comics. Saturday 19th, see Marguerite Clark in 'The Goose Girl' (Paramount 5 parts). Special matinee on Easter Monday at 5 p.m.

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-10 - 1919-09-12
Summary:

10th, 11th and 12th September, showing drama in 5 parts, 'The Dancer and the King' and comics. Saturday 13th, see the final episodes of 'The Moon Child.' Booking at the Theatre.

9
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-09-10 - 1919-09-11
Summary:

September 10, 11 and 12, showing a drama in 5 parts, 'The Dance and the King,' and Comics. Saturday 13, see the final episodes of 'The Moon Child.' Booking at the Theatre.

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-03
Summary:

From today till Friday, a Paramount picture by Jesse L. Laspy [sic], entitled 'The Evil Eye,' in five parts, will be screened in the Hongkong Theatre. The cast included Miss Sweet, Tom Forman, Walter Long, Ruth King, Webster Campbell, J. Parks Jones and William Dale. The production was…

11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-17 - 1920-01-17
Summary:

The Knox Brothers are Russian artists. They have been a great success everywhere and are very clever performers. They are now in the colony for the first time and will play tonight in the Hongkong Theatre during the 9.15 p.m. performance. Book your seats at once.

12
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-01-17 - 1920-01-17
Summary:

The Knox Brothers are Russian Artists, who occasionally stopped in Hongkong. They have had the biggest successes everywhere with their clever performances. Now, they are in the colony and will play tonight at the Hongkong Theatre during the 9.15 p.m. performance. Booking your seats at once.

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-10 - 1921-08-12
Summary:

Vivian Martin in 'Molly Entangled' and Richard Jones in 'It Pays to Exercise.'

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-10 - 1921-08-12
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Vivian Martin in 'Molly Entangled,' a Paramount picture and Mack Sennett comedies.

15
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-10
Summary:

At Hongkong Theatre, a 5-part production featuring Vivian Martin, 'Molly Entangled' will be screened. An excellent 2 part comedy and International News scenes, will also be shown.

16
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-10 - 1921-08-12
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Vivian Martin in 'Molly Entangled,' a Paramount picture and Mack Sennet [sic] comedies.

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-11
Summary:

The Molly Entangled,' a fine romance of Auld Ireland, will be the principal attraction at the Hongkong Theatre. International Gazette will also be shown.

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-24
Summary:

This week's programme at the Hongkong Theatre beings the popular Max Linder on the screen in a comedy of two acts entitled 'Max Comes Cross' [sic] followed by a beautiful war drama 'When Arizona Won,' in which Shorty Hamilton takes the leading role. The programme…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-24
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre, the programme entitled 'Max Becomes Cross' in which Max Linder takes the leading role. This is followed by a war drama 'When Arizona Won' with Shorty Hamilton in the leading role. Today's matinee a Paramount picture 'Molly Entangled'…