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: 1917-10-11
Summary:

Mr. Frederic Shipman, who is so successfully touring feature films throughout Australasia, has decided to extend the scope of his operations to the whole of the Far East and will shortly commence the return in Hong Kong. For the past three years, there has been piloted, under the personal…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-11
Summary:

Miss Macfarlane is preparing to show in Hongkong some special cinematograph features. She is arranging an Eastern tour and is working in conjunction with arrangements made by Mr. Frederic Shipman.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-09-11 - 1920-09-14
Summary:

Tonight! Mary Pickford as 'Mistress Nell.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-11 - 1920-09-14
Summary:

Tonight, Mary Pickford in 'Mistress Nell.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-09-11 - 1920-09-14
Summary:

Tonight, Mary Pickford in 'Mistress Nell.'

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Headline: Kinema Notes
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-09-13
Summary:

Mistress Nell,' a beautiful play in which Mary Pickford plays the leading role, will be screened at the Hongkong Theatre tonight and tomorrow night. Vitagraph comedies are also shown.

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

Those who visit the Coronet to witness the unique photo-play 'Back to God's Country' will be repaid by seeing one of the most remarkable achievements in motion pictures yet accomplished. Nell Shipman plays the lead role. Film plot included.

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

Are you tired of commonplace films? Then see this one, 'Back to God's Country' adopted from the story by James Oliver Curwood, featuring the brilliant Nell Shipman. Illustration included.

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Headline: Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-06-16 - 1921-06-16
Summary:

Today at 5.30, tonight at 9.15, Nell Shipman in 'Back to God's Country.'

10
Headline: Flickers
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-28
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-11
14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-02-08 - 1923-02-10
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., opening performance of Kaai's Royal Haiwaiian Troubadours in their 'Hawaiian Dreams.' Booking at Moutrie's, Star Ferry Pier and at the Theatre. February 8-9 Remarks: At 5.30 p.m., Dorothy Gish in 'Nugget Nell.' February 10 Remakrs: Farewell…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-08 - 1923-02-09
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., opening performance of Kaai's Royal Hawaiian Troubadours in a new programme: Hawaiian Dreams. Prices: $3, $2 and $1. Bookings at Moutrie's, Star Ferry Pier and at the theatre after 5 p.m. At 5.30 p.m. only, Dorothy Gish in 'Nugget Nell.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-31
Summary:

The Frawley Company added to their list of successes last evening by the performance of 'Lawful Larceny,' an absorbing play by Samuel Shipman. Miss Adele Blood took the part of Marion Dorsey, whilst Mr. Herbert Light gave a convincing study of Andrew Dorsey. Miss Helen Barnes scored a…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-01
Summary:

World Theatre is will be screening a Hobart Henley directed film, entitled 'The Flirt,' featuring Eileen Percy, Helen Jerome Eddy and George Nichols who is famous for his performance in 'Human Hearts.' The film gives a detailed view of the American lifestyle with a little…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-01
Summary:

Booth Tarkington's story, 'The Flirt,' is one of the most widely read books and its entertainment value is greatly enhanced by its presentation in screen form. It was made into a magnificent film by the Universal Picture Corporation and will be seen at the World Theatre soon. The…