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: 1921-11-16
Summary:

Will Roger [sic] will appear in his newest picture entitled 'Almost a Husband' at the Coronet Theatre this evening. This latest picture was written by Opie Read and directed by Clarence Badger. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-21
Summary:

Sex,' the newest J. Parker Read Jr. special production, starring Louise Glaum, will open at the World Theatre this week. It is released by W. W. Hodkinson. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-25
Summary:

Sex,' the newest J. Parker Read Jr. special production, starring Louise Glaum, is now available at the World Theatre. Noted that it is released by W. W. Hodkinson. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-21
Summary:

Lilian Read, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Parker Read, Jr., had a contract with Thomas H. Ince for twenty years. In Mr. Ince's motion picture spectacle 'Civilization,' now being shown at the Criterion Theatre, she did such clever work that he decided to make her a star.…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-24 - 1921-12-24
Summary:

Sunday, December 25 at 6 and 9.15, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 2.30 and 7.15, the introduction of associated producers, Thomas Ince, Maurice Tourneur, Mack Sennett, J. Parker Read, Marshall Neilan, to Hongkong. Maurice Tourneur presents 'The Last of the Mohicans' and Louise Glaum…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-23 - 1921-12-23
Summary:

The Leopard Woman,' great Louise Glaum drama, here, a J. Parker Read Jr. production. Plot and picture included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-23
Summary:

There is a joint celebration on the Shakespeare Commemoration by the Shakespeare Reading Society and the London Shakespeare League. Dr. William Martin lectured at King's College on 'The Cinema in its relation to the Drama.' Dr. Martin said the cinema is less suitable than a…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-02-24
Summary:

Sex' is being shown in the World Theatre tonight. The film was produced by J. Parker Read Jr. and directed by Fred Niblo. Louise Glaum is the leading star. Glaum had been starred in 'Sahara' and 'The Lone Wolf Daughter' [sic]. Other supporting cast included Irving…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-28
Summary:

The Attorney General: I beg to move the first reading of a Bill intituled An Ordinance to make better provision for the prevention of film in premises where raw celluloid or cinematograph film is stored. The Colonial Secretary seconded and the Bill was read a first time.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-03-21
Summary:

A Dead Man's Child...6000 feet,' reads a cinematograph poster. It must have been a multiple centipedes.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-03-21 - 1921-03-21
Summary:

Make no engagement for tomorrow night until you have read the important announcement in this space tomorrow morning.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-11-04 - 1915-11-04
Summary:

Film screening of 'Lion-Tamer's Revenge' (3 parts); Screening of Gaumont War Graphic; Coming Benefit Night in aid of The British Read Cross Fund

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-11-05 - 1915-11-05
Summary:

Film screening of 'Lion-Tamer's Revenge' (3 parts); Screening of Gaumont War Graphic; Coming Benefit Night in aid of The British Read Cross Fund

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-01
Summary:

Dr. Wu Lien-teh is to read a paper on 'Modern Health Problems' at the University this evening under the auspices of the University Medical Society. There will be illustrations by cinematograph films.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-03-24
Summary:

Through a misunderstanding, it was announced in yesterday's China Mail, that the film, 'It may be your daughter,' will be screened at the Victoria Theatre. It should have read Hongkong Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-21 - 1925-04-21
Summary:

Read what the proprietor of your home town cinema had to say about 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame' which will soon be seen again at the Coronet.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-04 - 1925-05-04
Summary:

Read what the critic of North China Daily News had to say about 'Welcome Stranger' when it was shown recently in Shanghai. Film critique included.

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

The White Sister,' in which Lillian Gish is now appearing at the Queen's Theatre, is a perfect visualization of F. Marion Crawford's widely read story. Film plot included.

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Headline: At the Pictures
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-05-30
Summary:

The regular patrons of cinema seldom or never read a book, and know nothing or less than nothing about literature. A dialogue overheard at a suburban picture theatre is mentioned.