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: 1912-03-20
Summary:

The productions staged at the Victoria Theatre under the auspices of Hughes American Musical Comedy Company have convulsed large audience with laughter. 'Society' was presented last night. The performance was offered by Messrs Paul Stanhope and Bert Le Blane, Madame Pearl Lloyd and Mr…

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Headline: Al Fresco Fete
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-10-24 - 1912-11-01
Summary:

In aid of the funds of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul to be held in the compound of the Roman Catholic Cathedral on Sunday; 3rd Nov from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. under the most distinguished patronage of His excellency the Governor Sir Francis, Henry May and Lady May; admission ticket $ 1.00 which…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-06-16
Summary:

Some five hundred people witnessed a fine cinematograph entertainment at Kowloon last evening. This was held to help the funds of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Local pictures among others were provided by the Variety Film Exchange Company.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-08-16 - 1918-08-17
Summary:

August 16-18. Gladys Hulette and Paul Clerget in 'A Crooked Romance.' British Gazette No.456 and American Gazette No.72. 'Beat It.' Harold Lloyd in one of his funniest comedies.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-11-04 - 1918-11-04
Summary:

Coming. Antonio Moreno, Pearl White and Paul Clerget in 'The House of Hate.' Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-11-05 - 1918-11-05
Summary:

Coming. Antonio Moreno, Pearl White and Paul Clerget in 'The House of Hate.' Film review included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-11-06 - 1918-11-06
Summary:

November 7. Antonio Moreno, Pearl White and Paul Clerget in 'The House of Hate.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-04-10 - 1919-04-12
Summary:

Tonight, 'Lest We Forget,' a $250,000 (Gold) production with a cast of 3000 people. Matinee: 'The Lion's Ward' featuring Betty Shade [sic] and Paul Bourgeois. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-04-28 - 1919-04-28
Summary:

Tonight! Bessie Love in her happy play 'A Little Sister of Everybody.' April 28 and 29 remarks: 'Wiffles Advances the Time.' Matinee: 'A Mormon Maid' by Paul West with Mae Murray. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-05
Summary:

Paul J. Rainey's four-reel film 'The Heart of the Jungle' will be presented at the Coronet Theatre on Wednesday next. Rainey is an American and was born in Cleveland. He has been a hunter with gun and camera of lions and tigers in the African jungle. He has been an explorer in…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-11
Summary:

Characterized by splendid direction and acting is 'The Foolish Virgin,' the Selznick picture featuring Clara Kimball Young. Albert Capellani has adapted and produced this story by Thomas Dixon in his own style. The cast includes Paul Capellani, William Welch, Edward Elkas and Catherine…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-01-13
Summary:

The Bandbox' is a Deitrich-Beck [sic] Inc. picture directed by R. William Neill, which comes to the World Theatre soon. The cast of this big Hodkinson release includes Doris Kenyon, Alexander Gaden as her leading man. Other supporting crew members recruited by Theodore C. Deitrich [sic],…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-17
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is screening the film version of Rudyard Kipling's 'Without Benefit of Clergy,' a Pathe film directed by James Young. The film features Thomas Holding. Randolph Lewis, technical expert, and Mr. Paul Brunet, president of Pathe, spent three months with Kipling to…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-20
Summary:

World Theatre is screening 'The Studio Girl' featuring Constance Talmadge. This picture was directed by Charles Giblyn from Paul West's adaptation of 'La Gemine' by Pierre Veber and Henri de Grosse. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-11
Summary:

Tomorrow, World Theatre will be screening Goldwyn studios' film version of Elinor Glyn's famous love story 'Three Weeks.' The film is directed by Alan Crosland who was assisted by Mrs. Glyn herself in selecting the players. Aileen Pringle and Conrad Nagel were chosen for the…