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: 1909-11-08
Summary:

Mr. Maurice E. Bandmann has in contemplation, we are reliably informed, the erection of a modern theatre on the Gaiety principle in Hongkong, provided he can obtain a good site. Negotiations are already in progress for the erection of a Bandmann theatre in Shanghai, and the great entertainer…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-31
Summary:

A grand matinee performance will be given in the above theatre on Thursday, February 8, in aid of the funds of the Portuguese School, which will shortly be established in this Colony. Through the courtesy and generosity of the management of the theatre, the whole of the proceeds will be devoted…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-02 - 1919-04-04
Summary:

Tonight, Paramount photoplay in 5 parts, Maurice and Florence Walton in 'The Quest of Life.' Also Gazette and comics. Saturday, 5th, see the final episodes of 'A Lass of the Lumberlands.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-04-02 - 1919-04-03
Summary:

April 2, 3 and 4, Paramount photoplay 5 parts, Maurice and Florence Walton in 'The Quest of Life.' Also Gaumont Gazette and Comics. Saturday 5th, see the final episodes of 'A Lass of the Lumberlands.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-12-09
Summary:

The first screening of 'Barbary Sheep' at the Hongkong Theatre yesterday was marked by a crowded attendance to witness what was a magnificent production. With that artistic touch which has characterised his other productions. Tourneur has succeeded in holding the interest of the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-02-12
Summary:

The family Gibson will make their last appearance in 'Fun On a Battleship' in Hongkong Theatre. Norma Talmadge, will delight her numerous admirers in a 6-part drama, 'The Right of Purchase,' an interesting play written by Joseph Schenk. The latest improvement at the theatre…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-02-14
Summary:

There were crowded houses at the Hongkong Theatre on Saturday afternoon and evening when the Gibson family made their last appearance. They gave an entertaining presentation of 'Fun on a Battleship,' performed by Doreen, Trixie, Buttons and Gibson. Besides, the programme of pictures…

8
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-16
Summary:

William Lyon Phelps Lampson, Professor of English Literature at Yale University, was so impressed by the William Fox picturization of 'Les Miserables,' with William Farnum take the leading role, will be shown at the World Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-13
Summary:

Midnight,' a Constance Binney picture opened at the World Theatre last evening. The part of the unhappy wedded heroine is radically different from any of Miss Binney's roles in previous productions. Jack Mullhall [sic] appears to splendid advantage. The leading roles are handled by…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-01
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-07
Summary:

Yesterday, World Theatre screened a Realart picture, entitled 'Through a Glass Window,' starring May McAvoy. The story is written by Olga Printzlau and contains an intermixture of pathos and comedy. Miss McAvoy is assisted by a capable cast including Raymond McKee, Fannie Midgley,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-07
Summary:

Through a Glass Window,' which was presented at the World Theatre last night, is an excellent show. Little Miss Avoy wins your attention as the plucky little mite. And then there is Raymond Mckee and Fannie Midgely [sic]. All in all, it is a heart interest story which stacks up splendidly…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-08
14
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-05
15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-22
Summary:

The title of 'The Blot' has reference to the true but shocking fact that college professors and clergymen are not adequately salaried to support their families in a decent manner. Lois Weber takes up this problem and skillfully makes of it a worthwhile film. It is not a sermon, but a…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-11
Summary:

Little Johnny Jones,' Johnny Hines's latest starring vehicle, a Warner Brothers classic of the screen adapted from the George M. Cohan stage success in which that actor and producer personally appeared and put himself definitely on the Broadway scene. Johnny had appeared with William…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-30 - 1925-06-02
Summary:

Starting Sunday 31st, B. P. Schulberg presents 'The Triflers' with Mae Busch, Frank Mayo, Elliott Dexter, Walter Hiers, Eva Novak and Lee Morgan. Usual prices. Coming, William Fox presents Zane Grey's world-famous story, 'The Last Trail' with Eva Novak, Wallace Beery,…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-06-02 - 1925-06-06
Summary:

Today till Saturday, 5.15 and 9.15, Goldwyn presents 'Red Lights' with Marie Prevost, Johnny [sic] Walker and Alice Lake. Today till Friday, 2.30 and 7.15, 'Repentance' produced by Key Co., Hongkong. June 5 & 6 Remarks: Starting Sunday, 6 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-03 - 1925-06-06
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15, Goldwyn presents 'Red Lights' with Marie Prevost, Johnny [sic] Walker, Alice Lake, etc. Today till Friday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., the latest Chinese super-production, 'Repentance' produced by Key Co. Hongkong. June 5-6 Remarks: Starting…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-05 - 1925-06-06
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Goldwyn presents 'Red Lights,' with Marie Prevost, Johnnie Walker, Alice Lake, Ray Griffith and a great cast. Starting Sunday, William Fox presents Zane Grey's world-famous story, 'The Last Trail,' with Maurice Flynn, Eva…