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: 1921-02-25
Summary:

Mr. Price, U.S. Vice-Consul at Foochow, states that the type of American motion pictures shown in China recently, is very poor and old. Sometimes the motion pictures are dating back 10 to 12 years. Hence, the majority of pictures give a very erroneous idea of American life and standards.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-07-04 - 1921-07-06
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Madge Kennedy in 'Friend Husband' and Max Linder in 'Don't Kiss the Maid.' The Kowloon: At 9.15, H. B. Warner in 'Felix O'Day' and Mack Sennet [sic] Comedy, 'The Poor Fish.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-04 - 1921-07-06
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Madge Kennedy in 'Friend Husband.' Also Max Linder in 'Don't Kiss the Maid.' The Kowloon: Today at 9.15, H. B. Warner in 'Felix O'Day.' Also Mack Sennett Comedy in 'The Poor Fish.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-04 - 1921-07-06
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.30, 7.15 and 9.15, Madge Kennedy in 'Friend Husband' and Max Linder in 'Don't Kiss the Maid' at the Coronet. Today at 9.15, H. B. Warner in 'Felix O'day,' Mack Sennet [sic] comedy, 'The Poor Fish' at the Kowloon.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-17
Summary:

The many admirers of Charles Ray, the Thomas H. Ince star in Paramount pictures, portrays in his new photoplay 'Playing the Game,' which presented at the Kowloon Theatre yesterday. The story is written by Julien Josephson and directed by Victor Schertzinger. The supporting cast…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-08 - 1921-10-10
Summary:

At 5.45 and 9.15, Marguerite Clark in 'Rich Man, Good Man' [sic].

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-08 - 1921-10-10
Summary:

At 5.45 and 9.15, Marguerite Clark in 'Rich Man, Poor Man.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-04-03
Summary:

Mother Eternal,' a picture vividly portraying the power of a mother's love, with Vivian Martin in the leading role, will be screened at the World Theatre tonight for the last time. Tomorrow comes a new Paramount picture 'The Hope Chest,' a story of a poor girl who married the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-05-11
Summary:

World Theatre is going to show the photo-play named 'Rich Girl, Poor Girl' from Friday to Monday.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-05-12 - 1922-05-15
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Gladys Walton in 'Rich Girl, Poor Girl.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., final episode of 'The White Horseman,' and 1st epi. of 'Do or Die' featuring Eddie Polo. Booking at the Theatre. May 13 & 15 Remarks: Sunday matinee at 6 p.m., Wallace…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-12 - 1922-05-15
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Gladys Walton in 'Rich Girl, Poor Girl,' a delightful drama of heart interest. 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m., final episode of 'The White Horseman' and 1st episode of 'Do or Die' featuring Eddie Polo. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-12
Summary:

The World Theatre is showing a picture 'Rich Girl, Poor Girl,' in which the famous star Gladys Walton takes the leading role. In addition, J. G. Hawks has fashioned his tale after the manner of Mark Twain's 'Prince and the Pauper.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-05-12 - 1922-05-15
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Gladys Walton in 'Rich Girl, Poor Girl.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., final episode of 'The White Horseman' and 1st episode of 'Do or Die' featuring Eddie Polo. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. May 13 Remarks: Sunday matinee 6 p.m., Wallace…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-13 - 1922-05-13
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Gladys Walton in 'Rich Girl, Poor Girl.' 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m., final episode of 'The White Horseman' and 1st episode of 'Do or Die' featuring Eddie Polo. Sunday matinee at 6 p.m., Wallace Reid in 'The Dub.' Usual prices.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-08
Summary:

The development and growth of the film industry and its place in modern life were discussed by Mr. Wilmer with a reporter of the Telegraph yesterday. Mr. Wilmer is well-known as a leading figure in the cinema trade, being a partner in the firm of Wilmer and Vincent of New York, an enterprising…

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Headline: Some Suggestion
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-07-18
Summary:

A letter from a reader on some suggestions of weekend entertainments within Hongkong community. The writer mentioned that Mr Ray has done wonders in that poor alleyway of his, and if he has given a decent building (say the City Hall which would do splendidly for such, though as a theatre it is…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-06 - 1922-11-07
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Owen Moore in 'The Chicken in the Case.' It is even funnier than 'The Poor Simp.' Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-11-06 - 1922-11-07
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Owen Moore in 'The Chicken in the Case,' it contains even more laughs than Mr. Moore's recent comedy hit, 'The Poor Simp.' Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: Films Out East
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-30
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – Mr. Ray's reply on the 'Films Out East' article. He has an opposite view. About China as a dumping ground for junk films. He hardly thinks Paramount, Realart, and Fox productions are to be classed in that category. He mentioned that the Coronet showed…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-21
Summary:

Les Miserable,' Victor Hugo's masterpiece, a screen version of which William Fox presents at the World Theatre today, has been called by leading literary lights of the world, 'The Gospel of the Poor.' William Farnum takes the title role in the film. Film synopsis included.…