A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-23
Summary:

To capture the elusive spirit of O. Henry's genius in a photoplay. That is the aim that has animated the producers of 'The Double Dyed Deceiver' showing at the Kowloon Theatre this evening. Jack Pickford is in the leading role.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-25
Summary:

A Double-Dyed Deceiver,' the film version of O Henry's masterpiece, is now showing at the Kowloon Theatre for the last time this evening. In this film, Jack Pickford plays the leading role. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-24
Summary:

Jack Pickford plays the Kid in O. Henry's story 'A Double Dyed Deceiver.' The film is now showing at the Kowloon Theatre. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-23 - 1921-11-23
Summary:

An O. Henry story at Kowloon Theatre, tonight at 5.30 and 9.15, Jack Pickford in 'A Double-Dyed Deceiver.' Other items include 'Open Another Bottle' and British Gazette. Note: tonight will be the only matinee performance of this programme.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-05
Summary:

Paramount feature film 'The Guilty Man' is now being screened at the Hongkong Theatre. The story is based on O'Henry's celebrated story.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-09
Summary:

O. Henry, who knew his 'Bagdad on the Subway,' disclosed with colourful accuracy, bizarre adventure of the mysterious underworld. Upton Sinclair and Benjamin B. Hampton changed his vision to motion pictures entitled 'The Money-Changers,' which paints in powerful colours the…

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Headline: Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-08-31 - 1925-08-31
Summary:

Today at 5.30 and 9.15, Jack Dempsey in 'K. O. for Cupid' and Elaine Hammerstein in 'The Midnight Express.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-08-31 - 1925-08-31
Summary:

Today only at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Jack Dempsey in 'K. O. for Cupid' and Elaine Hammerstein in 'The Midnight Express.'

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Headline: Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-08-31 - 1925-08-31
Summary:

Today only at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Jack Dempsey in 'K. O. for Cupid' and Elaine Hammerstein in 'The Midnight Express.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-25
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-01-11
Summary:

Henry and May performed at the Victoria last night. The war pictures are still going strong and more are expected by the management in the immediate future.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-09-01 - 1908-09-03
Summary:

Open-air cinematograph show in the hotel gardens every Saturday and Sunday; Assorted ices would be served on the Lawn during the performance

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-07
Summary:

A distinctly pleasing novelty is 'The Silent Call,' the current feature photodrama at the Queen's Theatre, where it commenced its four-day engagement yesterday. In this picture, Laurence Trimble – Jane Murfin Production, presented by H. O. Davis and distributed through Associated…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-06
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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-05-17 - 1916-05-17
Summary:

Films screenings including 'In the Midst of the Jungle' (3 parts) and 'Henry VII & Anne Boylen' (3 parts)

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-05-18 - 1916-05-19
Summary:

Films screenings including 'In the Midst of the Jungle' (3 parts) and 'Henry VII & Anne Boylen' (3 parts)

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-05-18
Summary:

In the Midst of the Jungle' was the attraction at the Bijou Theatre. Another good film 'Henry VIII & Anne Boylen' completed the programme.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-06
Summary:

H. O. Davis presentation of 'The Silent Call,' the Laurence Trimble-Jane Murfin production, released through Associated First National Pictures, Inc., which comes to the Queen's Theatre today. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1902-01-04 - 1902-01-05
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. The great film, 'An Episode in the Life of Henry VIII.' Reappearance of Harris and Vernon. Extraordinary success of Miss Lynda Davies. Matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m.

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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,…