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: 1918-05-18
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre, a splendid programme will be given, including 'The Bathers' Race' and 'A Lucky Mistake.' It also includes amusing comedy, the Pathe photoplay, 'The Venus of Arles' in six parts, and 'Cousin Fluffy' will be shown until next…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-29
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre, Pathe's photo-play 'Red Haired Marie' will be screened together with amusing comics. New programmes are always given, including 'The Lust of the Ages.'

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Headline: Hongkong
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-12
Summary:

Further episodes in 'The Red Ace' are being shown. Universal Drama 'The Frame Up' and amusing pictures 'The Mormon Maid' and Keystone comic 'Only a Messenger Boy' will be screened at the special matinee.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-01 - 1919-05-02
Summary:

Commencing Saturday, 3rd May, 9.15 p.m. performance, Charlie Chaplin pictures: 'The Cure' 2 parts; 'The Fireman' 2 parts; 'The Floorwalker' 2 parts. This comedy programme will keep you amused from beginning to end. (Book your seats early.) Dress circle: $1.00. First…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-13
Summary:

Screening of 'The Hungry Heart' and 'Fatty' was very amusing. 'What Happened to Jones?' will be screened tomorrow.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-06-21
Summary:

The histrionic powers of Leah Baird, famed as one of the few truly great emotional stars of the screen, were taxed to the limit in the newest Artco production, 'The Capitol,' which is being screened in the Hongkong Theatre. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-01
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre is now screening a Triangle production in five parts, 'Firefly of Tough Luck,' featuring Miss Alma Reubens [sic]. The additional comedies given at intervals are exceptionally amusing.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-08-21
Summary:

Accommodation has become so scarce that Hongkong is confronted with the possibility of the elimination of most of its places of amusement. Till quite recently, the Colony has been able to support with ease three good class moving picture houses, chiefly by European patronage But with the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-30
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre started with a new programme last night. The famous star Bessie Barriscale takes the leading role in the Triangle production of five parts 'Plain Jane,' a magnificent picture and very amusing. An attractive drama is anticipated for Saturday next, together with some…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-12-28
Summary:

The beautiful weather prevailing contributed to a most enjoyable series of Xmas celebrations. The places of amusement were crowded at all performances. The Coronet had four shows each day, and specially good pictures were thrown upon the screen. The 'star' pictures included '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-03-10
Summary:

The Songs of Song' [sic] is the title of a five part film production by the Paramount Film Company, in which Miss Elsie Ferguson will appear at the Hongkong Theatre next week. Some exceptionally amusing comedies will be screened during the interval. Moreover, the addition of a small stage…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-05-07
Summary:

What would you do if you loved a girl and your mother disliked her? This is the question for you to answer when you see 'The Cabaret Girl' tonight at the Hongkong Theatre. It is a most amusing picture in which Ruth Clifford takes the leading role. And another laughable comedy in two…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-07-23
Summary:

Through the efforts of Edward Laemmle, nephew of Carl Laemmle of Universal and William F. Alder [sic], a member of the Southern California Academy of Science, one of the most interesting, amusing and educational pictures seen has been presented to the screen and comes to the Hongkong Theatre…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-23
Summary:

Through the efforts of Edward Laemmle, one of the most interesting, amusing and educational pictures has been presented to the screen and comes to the Hongkong Theatre today, 'Shipwrecked Among Cannibals.' Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-12
Summary:

From tomorrow until Tuesday next a 5-part Universal drama 'A Taste of Life' featuring Edith Roberts, will be screened at the Hongkong Theatre. An amusing 2-part comedy and interesting scenes from the Universal Gazette will complete an excellent programme.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-24
Summary:

This afternoon a new programme starts at the Hongkong Theatre where a very amusing comedy in two acts from Mack Sennet's [sic], the 'Never Too Old,' will be shown. Next comes 'Resurrection,' a photo-drama in five parts featuring Pauline Frederick and events from Screen…