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: 1920-01-15
Summary:

There is a very varied and interesting programme provided for the patrons of the Hongkong Theatre this week. A Triangle comedy-drama, 'Borrowed Plumage,' featuring Bessie Barriscale, is the principal item. The story is well constructed by J. C. Hawks and admirably handled by Raymond B…

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Headline: Willis G. West
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-05
Summary:

Mr. Willis G. West, considered one of America's premier comedians, is the leading dispenser of fun with Banvard's All American Musical Comedy Co., which will be shown again at the theatre Royal. Mr. West's theatrical career has been wide and varied, covering musical comedy, drama…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-01-07
Summary:

Today's change of programme in Hongkong Theatre is 'The Iron Strain' in six parts, featuring Dustin Framum [sic] with Enid Mackey and Louise Glaum. On Saturday next a Triangle comedy drama 'Borrowed Plumage' in five parts will be screened, featuring Bessie Barriscale.…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-06-10 - 1920-06-11
Summary:

For two days only. H. B. Warner and Dorothy Dalton in 'The Raiders.' Billy West in 'The Villian.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-06-11 - 1920-06-11
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15, H. B. Warner and Dorothy Dalton in 'The Raiders.' Also Billy West in 'The Villain.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-05-04
Summary:

Today Mr. Raymond will give a matinee at the Theatre Royal for children at reduced prices. On Sunday Mr. Raymond gives his opening performance at New Theatre, Kau U Fong, near Gough Street. This theatre is the largest, coolest, best lighted and equipped in the colony. It has only been open for…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-06-10 - 1920-06-10
Summary:

Thursday and Friday, 10th and 11th June, for two days only, H. B. Warner and Dorothy Dalton in 'The Raiders' and Billy West in 'The Villain.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-06-10 - 1920-06-11
Summary:

Thursday and Friday, 10th and 11th June, for two days only, H. B. Warner and Dorothy Dalton in 'The Raiders,' and Billy West in 'The Villain.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-27
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-24 - 1920-05-24
Summary:

A Pair of Cupids' is one of the funniest comedies we have shown for a very long time. We are also screening a fine Canadian film, 'The Playground of a Continent' and a two-part Billy West comedy.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-10-04 - 1920-10-05
Summary:

Clara Kimball Young in 'The Savage Woman.' Billy West in 'The Hobo.' Pathe presents George B. Seitz and Marguerite Courtot in 'Bound and Gagged.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-22 - 1921-10-25
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Dorothy Dalton, the popular dramatic star in 'Flare-Up Sal.' Also Billy West Comedy. Usual prices.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-01-11
Summary:

With Edged Tools,' a British film was shown at world Theatre last night which attracted a large number of people at both shows. Although the lavishness of studio scenes which one sees in the majority of American films, is lacking in this British production, the individual actors matched the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-03-01
Summary:

A new Theatre worth $130,000 with a design similar to that of the World Theatre will be shortly erected at West Point to cater to the residents of this populous district. A site has been acquired at the corner of Third and Water Streets and arrangements have been made for a building capable of…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-23 - 1924-07-26
Summary:

Commencing today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, B. P. Schulberg presents 'Poisoned Paradise' with Kenneth Harlan, Raymond Griffith, Clara Bow, Carmel Myers. Telephone Central 4636. Booking at Theatre. July 26 Remarks: Another ad. on page 5. Distributed by Preferred Pictures.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-05-17 - 1912-05-18
Summary:

(Aberdeen Street, Above Queen's Road) Performance by The Great Raymond at Saturday night and Sunday matinee and evening. The public and police are invited to bring hand cuffs, leg irons or straight jackets of any description of nationality.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-15 - 1923-09-15
Summary:

Wild Honey' gives Priscilla Dean, the best role of her screen career. New photoplay at the Coronet Theatre, a super-picture of many thrills, starring Wallace and Noah Beery, Lloyd Whitlock, Landers Stevens, Carl Stockdale, Raymond Blathwayt, Helen Raymond, C. J. Frank and Harry DeRoy.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-28
Summary:

Uncharted Channels,' the Robertson-Cole production, featuring H. B. Warner, which is the current attraction at the Star Theatre. Mr Warner is supported by Kathryn Adams. Film plot included.

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Headline: Club de Recreio
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-04 - 1920-09-04
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., al fresco cinema show under the management of Mr. H. W. Ray, Metro presents Olive Tell in 'Secret Strings.' Also Billy West and Cub Comedies.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-05