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: 1909-10-06
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – Your excellent editorial note of today regarding cinematograph pictures deserves more than passing consideration. Apart altogether from the question as to whether such pictures are intended to educate or amuse the public, there remains the fact that they can be made…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-16 - 1922-06-19
Summary:

16th & 17th June, at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., William S. Hart in 'The Poppy Girl's Husband.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Great Radium Mystery,' 5th & 6th episodes. Sunday, 18th June 9.15 p.m., debut of La Belle Cora. Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong residents, free…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-16 - 1922-06-19
Summary:

16th and 17th June at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., William S. Hart in 'The Poppy Girl's Husband.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Great Radium Mystery' (5th and 6th episodes). Sunday, 18th June at 9.15 p.m., debut of 'La Belle Cora.' Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong…

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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-16
Summary:

The Poppy Girl's Husband,' featuring William S. Hart, will be screened at the Star Theatre from today until the 19th. An attraction for Sunday is the engagement of little lady La Belle Cora in her novelty statuary and posing acts.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-16
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to screen Thomas Ince's 'The Poppy Girl's Husband,' featuring William S. Hart. On Sunday, La Belle Cora will appear in a novel statuary and posing act, will be repeated on the three succeeding nights.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-17 - 1922-06-17
Summary:

16th to 17th June at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., William S. Hart in 'The Poppy Girl's Husband,' an Artcraft picture, from Jack Boyle's story in the red book magazine. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-18 - 1922-07-20
Summary:

Tuesday, 18th to Thursday, 20th, 5.30 & 9.15, William S. Hart in 'Shark Monroe,' an Artcraft star attrction. Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong residents, free ferry tickets both ways.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-18 - 1922-07-21
Summary:

Tuesday 18th to Thursday 20th at 5.30 and 9.15, William S. Hart in 'Shark Monroe,' an Artcraft star attraction. Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong residents, free ferry tickets both ways. Open daily: 4.30 to 5.15 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday s: 2 to 2.15 p.m., 4.30 to 5.15 p…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-29
Summary:

It is believed that everyone has heard of A. E. W. Mason's novel and stage play entitled 'The Witness for the Defence.' It was included in the repertoire of a touring company which came to Hongkong about a year ago, and was performed at the theatre Royal. At the moment, the screen…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-29
Summary:

Everyone has heard of A. E. W. Mason's novel and stage play on Anglo-Indian life, entitled 'The Witness for the Defence' [sic]. It was performed at the Theatre Royal about a year ago. The screen version of the famous play has been brought into the Colony and will from tonight till…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-10 - 1922-10-12
Summary:

Tonight at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Harry Sheldon in 'Men.' Debut of Baron Lambert Bi-Bo. Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong residents, free ferry tickets both ways. October 11 Remarks: On page 2, another ad. on the film.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-10 - 1922-10-10
Summary:

Today at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Harry Sheldon in 'Men,' a powerful drama. Tomorrow, debut of the king of the music, Baron Lambert Bibo. Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong residents. Free ferry tickets both ways. Open daily: 4.30 to 5.15 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday: 2 to 2.15 p…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-08 - 1922-12-11
Summary:

Today till Monday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Sunday matinee at 6 p.m., William S. Hart in 'Wagon Tracks,' Comedy & Gazette. Italian Opera opens on 13th.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-08 - 1922-12-11
Summary:

Today till Monday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Sunday matinee at 6 p.m., William S. Hart in the sensational drama of the west, 'Wagon Tracks.' Italian opera, open on 13th inst. Also Comedy and Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-09 - 1922-12-09
Summary:

Showing today to Monday, 11th December at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Sunday matinee 6.00 p.m., William S. Hart in an Artcraft picture, 'Wagon Tracks.' Illustration included.

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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-10 - 1923-01-11
Summary:

For the busy man: Today & tomorrow at 9.15 p.m., Mlle Toska in classical dances. At 5.30 also 9.15 p.m., William S. Hart in 'Square Deal Sanderson.' Friday 12th till Sunday 14th at 9.15 p.m., 'The Powder Puffs' in a complete change of programme. Monday, 23rd, Von Stroheim…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-10 - 1923-01-11
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 9.15 p.m., special engagement of Mlle. Toska in classical dances. At 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., William S. Hart in 'Square Deal Sanderson.'

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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-10 - 1923-01-20
Summary:

Commencing January 15th, daily at 5.30 and 9 p.m., 'Foolish Wives' featuring Erich von Stroheim and Miss DuPont, presented by Carl Laemmle, a Universal super production. Admission: at 5.30 p.m., $1.50 and 80 cents, at 9 p.m., $2.00 and $1.00. Book your seats now. January 10 & 17…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-11 - 1923-01-11
Summary:

Today only at 9.15 p.m., Mlle Toska in classical dances. 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., William S. Hart in 'Square Deal Sanderson.' Friday 12th till Sunday 14th at 9.15 p.m., the Powder Puffs in a complete change of programme. Popular matinee on Saturday at 5.30 p.m. Monday 23rd, von Stroheim and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-12 - 1923-01-12
Summary:

Opening night of the Powder Puffs at 9.15 p.m. At 5.30 p.m. only, William S. Hart in 'Square Deal Sanderson.'