A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1905-09-02
Summary:

Introducing two excellent attractions: The Wheelers, group of trick riders and Dante, a conjurer, from the performance of The Gaiety Stars Entertainment Company, which opened a short season in the Theatre Royal. Other than that, the rest of the performers include: singing and dancing by Mr Eric…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-09-12 - 1910-09-14
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Tonight! For three nights only. Grand attraction. 'Bag Pipe Selections.' Pipe Major. 'W. Burnside.' Late piper to Lord Stewart Vane Tempest. Selections of Scotch and Irish competition tunes.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-10
Summary:

The new programme for this week in Hongkong Theatre has just been issued in which the Vitagraph Co. presents the thrilling drama, 'The Combat,' in five parts, featuring the popular actress Anita Stewart. William Fox's production 'The Slave' in five parts, starring Miss…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-10 - 1919-12-12
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Anita Stewart in 'The Combat.' Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. December 11 & 12 Remarks: Next change of programme, Valeska Suratt in 'The Slave.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-30 - 1919-12-31
Summary:

The well-known Parisian dancer and ragtime high-class soubrette at the Victoria on Wednesday night. Picture and illustration included.

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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
Summary:

Miss. Le Roy, a pretty Parisian Dancer, is appearing at Victoria Theatre only tonight.

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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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-01-03 - 1920-01-03
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Nance O'Neil and Theda Bara in 'Kreutzer Sonata.' 5.15 and 7.15 p.m., Anita Stewart in 'The Girl Philippa,' a war drama in 8 parts.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-01-09 - 1920-01-09
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 p.m. and tonight at 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Lucille Lee Stewart in 'The Ninety and Nine.' Also 'His Last Scent.' Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-01-10 - 1920-01-13
Summary:

Today at 5 p.m. and tonight at 9.15 p.m., William Courtenay and Lucille Lee Stewart in a wonderful production of the great play by Ramsay Morris, 'The Ninety and Nine.' Today at 2.30 p.m. and tonight at 7.15 p.m., the final episodes of 'The Brass Bullet.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-03-22 - 1921-03-26
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Anita Stewart in 'In Old Kentucky.' Also British Gazette. March 23 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'In Old Kentucky.' Film review included. March 26 Remarks: Sunday, March 27, Guazzoni (producer of 'Quo Vadis') presents '…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-04-28
Summary:

A photoplay 'The Money Changers,' Benjamin B. Hampton's Masterpiece, was shown for the first time at the Coronet yesterday. The story is by Upton Sinclair and the cast includes Robert McKimm [sic], Roy Stewart, Claire Adams and Audrey Chapman.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-26
Summary:

Mind the Paint Girl' will be seen at the Empire Theatre. Anita Stewart, who delighted Hongkong some few months ago in 'In Old Kentucky' is shown in two characters in the film. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-26 - 1921-07-27
Summary:

Today at 5.45 and 9.15, Anita Stewart in 'In Old Kentucky.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-28 - 1921-07-30
Summary:

Patrons are requested to visit the Empire, late Woping (opposite Central Market), tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Anita Stewart in Sir A. W. Pinero's 'Mind the Paint Girl.' Also, Humorist's Derby and Canton from the air. July 28 Remarks: Another ad. on page 5. The First National…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-30
Summary:

The film version of Sir Arthur Wing Pinero's 'Mind the Paint Girl' will be seen at the Empire Theatre, starring Anita Stewart. An unusually British Gazette showing Wonderful Derby scenes, views from air, views of Canton will also be included. While tomorrow Mary Pickford, will be…

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Headline: The Empire
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-11 - 1921-08-11
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Anita Stewart in 'In Old Kentucky.' Popular prices.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-02 - 1921-09-03
Summary:

September 2nd and 3rd 1921, Anita Stewart in 'Mind the Paint Girl' [sic]. Also the Clarins in fresh songs and dances.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-03
Summary:

A discussion about the film 'Mind the Paint Girl,' which was screened in Kowloon Theatre last night. The film was starred by Anita Stewart.