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: 1914-09-19
Summary:

Gibson Girls have pleased the patrons of the Bijou and 'Atlantis' in 8 reels with a length of 12,000 feet. Coming performance by Monsieur Nicholas Leng, a magician.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-09-23
Summary:

Professor Nicholas Lenz and his company will commence a short season at the Bijou Science Theatre. Performance by Madame Lenz and Miss Dora Lenz.

3
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-18 - 1921-08-18
Summary:

Canyon Pictures presents Franklyn Farnum with Mary Anderson in Colonel Wm. N. Selig's super serial, 'Vanishing Trails' in 15 episodes. Various episodes of the above super serial will be screened at every Thursday's matinee at 5.15 p.m. This afternoon, the 18th inst., at 5.15…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-01 - 1922-08-01
Summary:

A picture for the kiddies! Export & Import Film Co. presents Col. Wm. N. Selig's 'The Jungle Goddess,' Elinor Field and Truman Van Dyke. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-02 - 1922-08-02
Summary:

Col. Wm. N. Selig's 'The Jungle Goddess.' Kowloon boys and girls admitted free on presentation of their parents' visiting card bearing address and names of children to be admitted. Others, 25 cents each. Adult double. Illustration included.

6
Headline: Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-09 - 1922-08-09
Summary:

Today at 5.45 and 9.15, by all means go and see Selig's 'The Jungle Goddess,' starring Elinor Field and Truman Van Byke, 15 specular episodes. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-11
Summary:

The Flirt' which comes to the World Theatre tomorrow as a Universal-Jewel animation of Booth Tarkington's novel, has well been described as 'the story of the folks next door.' The film starred Helen Jerome Eddy, Eileen Percy, George Nichols and Lydia Knott.

9
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-12 - 1923-09-15
Summary:

Wed. 12th to Sat. at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Booth Tarkington's masterpiece, produced by Universal-Jewel, 'The Flirt,' featuring Eileen Percy, Helen Jerome Eddy, George Nicholas [sic], Edware Hearne [sic] and Buddy Messenger [sic]. Price details included. Booking at the Theatre.

10
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-11
Summary:

The Dirty Dog Morris' is a film version of a story by Guy de Maupassant, star by new screen comedian M. Rimsky; 'Infatuation' a French film starred by Ivan Mosjoukine, Natalie Limenko and Nicholas Koline are featured; 'Ponjola' a First National picture adapted by Cynthia…

11
Headline: Kean'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-25
12
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-31 - 1925-01-03
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Jesse L. Lasky presents 'The Covered Wagon,' a Paramount picture. Film plot included. December 31 & January 2 Remarks: Today & tomorrow at 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., a marvelous chapter play with English & Chinese titles, 'Mr.…

13
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-31 - 1925-01-03
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., the greatest American picture, Jesse L. Lasky presents 'The Covered Wagon,' a Paramount picture. To be shown simultaneously with the Coronet. Today and tomorrow at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., a marvelous chapter play with Chinese titles, 'Mr.…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-03 - 1925-01-03
Summary:

The giant epic of the screen 'The Covered Wagon.' The Nicolai [sic] Koline in his latest creation 'The Parisian Rag-Picker' in seven reels.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-03 - 1925-01-03
Summary:

Last chance to see Jesse L. Lasky presents 'The Covered Wagon.' Final show today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Don't miss it. Starting Sunday at 6 and 9.15 p.m., Nicolas Koline in his latest creation, 'The Parisian Rag-Picker.' Usual prices. Today at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., and…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-03 - 1925-01-03
Summary:

Today only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Paramount presents 'The Covered Wagon.' Starting tomorrow at 6 and 9.15 p.m., Nicolas Koline in his latest creation, 'The Parisian Rag-Picker' in 7 reels. Usual prices. Picture included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-03 - 1925-01-05
Summary:

Today only at 5.30 and 9.15, Paramount presents 'The Covered Wagon.' Starting tomorrow at 6 and 9.15 p.m., Nicolai [sic] Koline in 'The Parisian Rag-Picker.' Picture included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-05 - 1925-01-06
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only, the latest French super production 'The Parisian Rag-Picker' in seven reels, featuring Nicolai [sic] Koline and Helen Darney. Starting Wednesday, the best super Jewel production 'Merry-Go-Round.' January 5 remarks: Today till Thursday, a marvellous…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-05 - 1925-01-05
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., the latest French super-production, 'The Parisian Rag-Picker,' featuring Nicolas Koline and Helene Darly in 7 reels. Usual prices. Today till Thursday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Mr. Nobody' episodes 12 and 13.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-05 - 1925-01-05
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., the latest French super-production, 'The Parisian Rag-Picker,' featuring Nicolas Koline and Helene Darly in 7 reels. Usual prices. Starting Wednesday next, the best super Jewel production, 'Merry-Go-Round' in 11 reels. Picture…