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: 1909-02-05
Summary:

The Alexandra Cinematograph, No. 2 Zetland Street, showed many beautiful films of varied subjects like pictures of comedy, travel and educational advantage. The machine is a particularly good one, and the entertainment well repays a visit.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-03-03 - 1916-03-04
Summary:

All comedy picture programme from Friday to Sunday on 3rd, 4th and 5th March. For three nights only. Also 'Great Sale at Rightaways' by The Melbourne Comedy Company. See The Flapper, The Scotch Girl, The Manager, The Secretary and The Customers.

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Headline: Palisade
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-09-02 - 1916-09-04
Summary:

(Out-of-door pictures, location near post office, Kowloon) The seventh episode of 'The Black Box' (by Universal) in 2 parts are displayed tonight. Photo of the actor (Herbert Rawlinson) included. Dramas including 'The Single Act' (by the Lubin company) and 'The Vavasour…

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Headline: Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-10 - 1919-03-10
Summary:

Tonight, to accompany the first episode of 'Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford,' we have arranged a special comedy programme, featuring Max Linder, Charlie Chaplin, Harold Lloyd. We are also showing the latest war film, bringing events down to November 22nd, 1918. 8,000 feet of first-class…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-28 - 1919-07-31
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William S. Hart in 'The Disciple' and two capital comedies. 7.15 p.m. only, the big transatlantic serial in 17 episodes, 'The Bull's Eye' featuring Eddie Polo, episodes 1 and 2, and comedies. Booking for 9.15 p.m. at Robinson's.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-11 - 1919-08-11
Summary:

Tonight programme, 'The Candy Girl,' a sweet picture featuring Miss Glady [sic] Hulette. String Band from S. S. 'Colombia.' Also a Harold Lloyd Comedy and 'Surrender of German Warships.' August 11 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on the same programme.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-20 - 1919-11-21
Summary:

Positively for one night only, Theda Bara in 'The Serpent.' No increase in prices. Booking at Robinson's. November 21 Remarks: Also showing Pathe news picture. On page 10, another ad. on the film. Tonight until Monday at 7.15, 'The Brass Bullet' episodes 1 and 2, and…

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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-16
Summary:

The last chance of seeing Anatole France's great work 'Thais' will be given to patrons of the Coronet Theatre tonight. Some magnificent acting is seen by Mary Garden. Film plot included. Pathe's news pictures are very interesting. Local boxers will be interested in the films…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-09
Summary:

Here is a picture that should break all records in attendance. It fairly bristles with good features, the chief one being the star, Geraldine Farrar. 'Shadows' is at the Coronet. In addition to it, there is an interesting Pathe News, showing scenes from London, California and Paris,…

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-04-14 - 1920-04-17
Summary:

Long Arm of Mannister,' Henry B. Walthall. The third big picture. Also showing 'How Dry I Am,' Rolin Comedy and Pathe news.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-14 - 1920-04-17
Summary:

Pioneer presents 'The Long Arm of Mannister' with Henry B. Walthall, based on the famous novel by E. Phillips Oppenheim. Also showing 'How Dry I Am,' Rolin comedy and Pathe News.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-14 - 1920-04-14
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., the third big picture, E. Phillips Oppenheim's weird and powerful drama, 'The Long Arm of Mannister' in 7 parts, featuring Henry B. Walthall and Helene Chadwick. Also 'How Dry I Am,' ‘Snub' best comedy to date and an interesting Pathe…

13
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-04-14 - 1920-04-14
Summary:

Also showing 'How Dry I Am,' Rolin Comedy and Pathe News.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-26 - 1920-04-29
Summary:

Monday to Thursday, April 26th to 29th at 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., 1. overture, Coronet orchestra; 2. Pathe news; 2. 'Going! Going! Gone!,' a Rolin comedy; 4. D. W. Griffith presents the picture that ends on a woman's no, 'The Great Love' in 7 parts.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-07-03 - 1920-07-06
Summary:

Tonight, Ivan Film Productions Inc. presents Paula Shay in 'Forbidden Fruit.' A remarkably tense film play in 6 parts and comedy.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-03 - 1920-07-06
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Ivan Film Productions Inc. presents Paula Shay in 'Forbidden Fruit,' a remarkably tense film play in 6 parts. Also comedy.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-03 - 1920-07-06
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Ivan Film Productions Inc. presents Paula Shay in 'Forbidden Fruit' and comedy.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-20 - 1920-07-22
Summary:

The new picture house. If you have not been go and see whether it is perfectly clean, cool and sanitary. For 20th, 21st and 22nd, July at 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents Pearl White in 'The Black Secret' episode 7 and Ruth Roland in 'The Tiger's Trail' episodes 3 and…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-08-30 - 1920-08-30
Summary:

Tonight till Thursday, a Blackton Production, 'Respectable by Proxy,' with Sylvia Breamer and Robert Gordon. Also Dolores Cassinelli in 'Tarnished Reputations,' ‘Snub' Comedy, Pathe news and Britain's best Topical, 'Around the Town.' Illustration included…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-03 - 1920-09-03
Summary:

Tonight till Monday, Norma Talmadge in 'Her Only Way.' Also ‘Snub' Comedy, Pathe News and 'Around the Town.' September 3 Remarks: Another ad. on page 5. Picture included.