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: 1920-01-23
Summary:

There is a varied programme of pictures provided for the patrons of the Victoria Theatre this week. The final episode of 'The Terror of the Range' is to be screened together with 'The Yellow Ticket,' featuring Fannie Ward. And also a film version of 'Jack and the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-05-12 - 1920-05-14
Summary:

Commencing tonight at 9.15 sharp, Tom Mix in a William Fox picture, Mr. Logan, U. S. A.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-12 - 1920-05-14
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Tom Mix in a story of the secret service where grim duty outweighs the call of love, 'Mr. Logan, U. S. A.' May 12 Remarks: Another ad. on page 12.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-28 - 1923-05-28
Summary:

Norma Talmadge in 'Smilin' Through,' directed by Sidney A. Franklin, an 8-reel First National attraction. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-19 - 1924-06-19
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Joseph M. Schenck presents Constance Talmadge in 'The Primitive Lover,' a First National attraction, directed by Sydney A. Franklin. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-21 - 1924-06-21
Summary:

Last time today at 5.30 and 9.15, William S. Hart in 'The Toll Gate.' Also Larry Semon in 'A Pair of Kings' and B. A. T. China News, arrival of reception of American Fliers in Shanghai. Commencing Sunday, Rex Beach's 'The Iron Trail.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-12 - 1925-06-13
Summary:

William Fox presents the motion picture version of A. S. M. Hutchinson's novel, 'If Winter Comes,' a Harry Millarde production. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-19 - 1925-06-19
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.10 and 9.30, William Fox presents the motion picture version of A. S. M. Hutchinson's famous novel, 'If Winter Comes.' By general desire, this picture will be shown again tomorrow at the same times. Today and tomorrow at 7.30, Hoot Gibson in 'The Ridin'…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-17 - 1924-07-17
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Mark Twain's 'The Prince and the Pauper.' The Star: Today at 5.30 and 9.15, Sidney A. Franklin presents Sylvia Breamer in the 'Unseen Forces,' a First National picture. This picture has never been shown in Hongkong before…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-07-30 - 1925-07-31
Summary:

Thursday and Friday, July 30th and 31st, First National presents the Sydney [sic] Franklin production, 'Unseen Forces,' a great psychological drama. Usual prices.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-14
Summary:

Assaulting a Chinese clerk employed by A. S. Watson and Company in the Kau U Fong theatre was the charge against an Indian watchman of the theatre at the Magistracy yesterday. The defendant was sentenced to fourteen days' hard labour, and ordered to pay $50 compensation to the complainant,…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-07-30 - 1925-07-31
Summary:

Thursday and Friday, July 30th and 31st, First National presents the Sydney Franklin production, 'Unseen Forces,' a great psychological drama. Note: This picture should not be confused with the Goldwyn production of the same name shown last year at the Queen's. Usual prices.

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Headline: R. A. Xmas Tree
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-25
Summary:

W. A. Passby, C. R. A., officers and ladies were at the R. A. Theatre. There was a cinema show produced by the Pathe Cinema Company.

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

A Shocking Night,' presenting Eddie Lyons and Lee Moran in the Universal Comedy team, was shown last night at the World Theatre. It is an original contribution by Edgar Franklin. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-07-30 - 1925-07-31
Summary:

Thursday and Friday, July 30th and 31st, First National presents the Sidney Franklin production, 'Unseen Forces,' a great psychological drama. Note: this picture should not be confused with the Goldwyn production of the same name shown last year at the Queen's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-24 - 1919-03-24
Summary:

The three most popular film actors in the public estimation are William S. Hart, Douglas Fairbanks and William Farnum. The Coronet has booked pictures starring all three. Today we are showing your old favourite Douglas Fairbanks in 'Double Trouble.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-11-26
Summary:

A large audience assembled at the Victoria Theatre last night to give a send-off to Verne and Smith and the two Franklins, who are returning home after a lengthy and successful tour in the Orient. An excellent programme was gone through by Misses Connor and Porter from the Bijou, by courtesy of…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-20 - 1925-06-20
Summary:

Today only at 2.30, 5.10 and 9.30, William Fox presents the motion picture version of A. S. M. Hutchinson's famous novel, 'If Winter Comes.' By general desire, this picture will be shown again tomorrow at the same times. Today only at 7.30, Hoot Gibson in 'The Ridin' Kid…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-08
Summary:

What the disturbance was all about, why, and its outcome is told in 'The Woman Who Fooled Herself,' a romantic drama written by Charles A. Logue, produced in Porto Rico by Edward A. MacManus and presented by Associated Exhibitors at the World Theatre tomorrow with May Allison co-…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-19 - 1919-03-21
Summary:

We are fortunate in securing another picture of Creighton Hale and Gladys Hulette in 'Annexing Bill.' Edgar Franklin's cleverly written play. Film plot included.