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: 1918-12-28 - 1918-12-31
Summary:

Saturday 28th to Tuesday, 31st December, screening 'The Silent Command,' a thrilling and powerful drama in 5 parts, featuring Robert Leonard and Ella Hall. Also Gazette and comics. Wednesday, 1st January, see Fannie Ward in 'Tennessee's Pardner' in 5 parts. Thursday 2nd…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-19 - 1919-19-23
Summary:

Tonight, Robert B. Mantell with Genevieve Hamper in 'The Blindness of Devotion.' During the 9.15 p.m. performance tonight, Mr. Rudolph Andre of Honolulu will give an exhibition on the Hawaiian steel guitar for the last time. Prices as usual. December 20 Remarks: On page 17, another ad…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-20 - 1919-12-23
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Robert B. Mantell with Genevieve Hamper in 'The Blindness of Devotion,' a modern society drama in 6 parts. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. December 20 Remarks: Another ad. on page 11. During the 9.15 p.m. performance tonight, Mr. Rudolph Andre from…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-31 - 1920-01-01
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m. only, J. Stuart Blackton and Albert E. Smith present America's daintiest actress, Anita Stewart in Robert W. Chambers' greatest story, 'The Girl Philippa,' a special Vitagraph feature in eight parts. Prices: $1.00 and 50 cents. 5.15 and 7.15 p.m., Nance O…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-31
Summary:

Another attractive film entitled 'The Kreutzer Sonata' in five parts and a film adapted by Robert Chamber's greatest novel, entitled 'The Girl Philippa,' starring Anita Stewart, will be shown in Hongkong Theatre. Watch also for some special comics at intervals.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-31 - 1919-12-31
Summary:

Commencing tonight at 9.15 p.m., Anita Stewart in Robert W. Chambers' greatest story, 'The Girl Philippa,' a special Vitagraph feature in 8 parts. Prices: $1.00 and 50 cents. At 5.15 and 7.15 p.m., Nance O'Neil and Theda Bara in 'Kreutzer Sonata.' Illustration and…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-06-12 - 1920-06-15
Summary:

Tonight, Selznick Pictures present Clara Kimball Young in Robert Chambers' greatest story 'The Common Law,' 7 parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-06-12 - 1920-06-15
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15, Selznick Pictures present Clara Kimball Young in Robert Chambers' greatest story, 'The Common Law' in 7 parts.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-06-12 - 1920-06-15
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Selznick Pictures presents Clara Kimball Young in Robert Chamber's 'The Common Law' in 7 parts.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-06-14
Summary:

A seven-part picture entitled 'The Common Law' is the attraction at Hongkong Theatre. The story is by Robert W. Chambers and features Clara Kimball Young. The 'Carter Case' is being continued at the 7.15 performance.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-06-15
Summary:

Tonight will be the last showing of the picture 'Common Law,' in seven parts, at Hongkong Theatre. It is from the well-known story of Robert W. Chambers, and is presented by Lewis J. Selznick on the screen, featuring Clara Kimball Young. The subsequent episodes of 'The Carter Case…

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-10-25
Summary:

The Devil Stone,' an extraordinary photoplay in five parts, produced by Cecil B. de Mille, is showing at the Hongkong Theatre to large houses. The play features the famous actress Geraldine Farrar in the leading role. Miss Farrar is supported by a notable cast, including Wallace Raid, Tully…

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-10-27 - 1920-10-29
Summary:

Marguerite Clark in 'Bab's Burglar,' one of the famous Sub Deb stories by Mary Roberts Rinehart and fine comedies.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-10-29
Summary:

Those who are desirous of spending a couple of hours of real enjoyment should not fail to visit the Hongkong Theatre where 'Bab's Burglar,' a screamingly funny farce will be screened this evening for the last time. The story is written by Mary Robert Rinehart [sic] and the picture…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-12-09
Summary:

There was a good house at the Hongkong Kinema Theatre last night when 'Barbary Sheep,' a 6-part picture featuring Elsie Ferguson in the leading role was screened for the first time. This is a screen version of Robert Hichens' romantic story of Algeria.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-12-10
Summary:

Starring Miss Elsie Ferguson, 'Barbary Sheep,' a dramatization of the novel by Robert Hichens, which is at the Hongkong Theatre until this evening, is a great production.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-02-21
Summary:

The Blood Barrier,' a thrilling 6-parts drama, featuring Sylvia Breamer and Major Trevor, is the leading attraction in the Hongkong Theatre. During the week, commencing tonight, the mysterious 'Orville' is giving a series of spirit seances performance.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-03-23 - 1921-03-24
Summary:

Marguerite Clark in 'Bab's Diary,' by Mary Roberts Reinhert [sic].

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-03-23 - 1921-03-25
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Marguerite Clark in 'Bab's Diary' by Mary Roberts Reinhart [sic].

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-03-23 - 1921-03-24
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Marguerite Clark in 'Bab's Diary' by Mary Roberts Reinhert [sic].