A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-28
Summary:

The Great Duncan opened last night at the Victoria. Mr. Duncan, Joe Reed, Serra, Jack Owen, Barton and Mack offered good performances.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-11-03
Summary:

Mr. Joe Reed, Serra, Mr. Jack Owen, Miss Hewitt and Great Duncan performed last night at the Victoria. The great gala night will be held at the Victoria on Friday, in aid of the Prince of Wales' Fund. The film 'The Fascination of the Dance' will be screened and Douglas and Barry…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-06
Summary:

The management of the Coronet Theatre believes in moving with the times. Its latest demonstration of the enterprise is the completion of arrangements whereby lighting current is able to run a five-part film without any interruption in its continuity, while it will now also possible to run a five…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-30
Summary:

See D. W. Griffith's 'Intolerance' when it opens at the Coronet Theatre on Friday evening next, if you would be amazed and thrilled and fascinated by what has been called the most novel, stupendous and magnificent stage work the world has ever known. One performance will be given…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-04-30 - 1920-05-19
Summary:

Romance, mystery, thrills in Rex Beach's 6 part Goldwyn melodrama 'The Crimson Gardenia.' Also showing 'Snub' Pollard in 'All at Sea.' May 3 and 4 remarks: Owen Moore and Hedda Mova in 'The Crimson Gardenia.' 'Elmo the Mighty' episodes 1 and…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-19 - 1921-10-22
Summary:

A Man and His Money' with Tom Moore and Seena Owen, a delightful Goldwyn comedy. Also showing ‘Snub' Pollard in 'Cash Customers' and a universal number of the Topical Budget.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-01 - 1921-12-02
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 & 9.15, Larry Semon in 'The Bakery,' Tom Moore & Seena Owen in 'The City of Comrades,' and Paramount Magazine. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9 p.m., Norma Talmadge in 'The Way of a Woman.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-03 - 1921-12-03
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 & 9.15, Larry Semon in 'The Bakery,' Tom Moore & Seena Owen in 'The City of Comrades,' and Paramount Magazine. Kowloon Theatre: Sat. 3rd to Mon. 5th at 9 p.m., 'Fuss and Feathers,' an Ince production.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-04 - 1922-11-04
Summary:

Today only, last shows Henri Bernstein's 'The Thief' featuring Pearl White. From Sunday till Tuesday, Owen Moore in 'The Chicken in the Case.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-06 - 1922-11-07
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Owen Moore in 'The Chicken in the Case.' It is even funnier than 'The Poor Simp.' Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-07 - 1922-11-07
Summary:

Today will be the last chance to see Owen Moore in 'The Chicken in the Case.' Commencing Wed. till Sat., 'Two Weeks With Pay,' featuring Bebe Daniels.

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Headline: Victory'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-05 - 1923-03-06
Summary:

Jack Holt, Seena Owen and Lon Chaney in 'Victory' showing tonight till Wednesday at the Star. Illustration included. March 5 Remarks: On page 4, another ad. on 'Victory.' The cast also includes Wallace Beery and Bull Montana. Novel by Maurice Tourneur. A Paramount picture.…

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Headline: Intolerance
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-04-13 - 1923-04-25
Summary:

April 13-14 Remarks: Teaser ads. The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. April 21 Remarks: The greatest picture of all time, 'Intolerance' will be shown at the Star. The cast includes Lilian [sic] Gish, Mae Marsh, Seena Owen, Constance Talmadge,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-06 - 1923-06-06
Summary:

The Coronet: Today and tomorrow at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Viola Dana in 'Puppets of Fate.' Thursday and Friday, 'Man-Woman-Marriage.' The Star: Today and tomorrow at 5.30 & 9.15, Dorothy Dalton in 'His Wife's Friend.' The Grand: Today at 2.30,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-09 - 1924-06-10
Summary:

Mon. 9th & Tue. 10th July at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Larra [sic] La Plante, Owen Gorine, Thomas Carrigan in 'Crooked Alley,' 'Along the Moonbeam Trail' and 'King's Birthday Celebration.'

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Headline: Milestones'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-10 - 1924-06-14
Summary:

June 10 Remarks: Teaser ads for the film 'Milestone.' The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. June 10 Remarks: Another ad. on page 5, the film is produced by Samuelson Film Co. with the famous British stars, Campbell Gullan, Owen Nares, Winfred […

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-11 - 1924-06-14
Summary:

Wed. 11th to Sat. 14th at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Samuelson presents Campbell Gullan, Owen Nares, Winfred [sic] Delevanti, Hubert Harben, Isobel Elsom, Ernest Graham, Minna Grey, Esme Hubbard and Mary Lincoln, in 'Milestones,' in 9 parts.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-21
Summary:

For one night only, Star Theatre will be screening the British film 'Milestones,' based on the play of the same name by Arnold Bennett and Edward Knoblock. 'Milestones' was first produced by Frank Vernon under the direction of Messrs. Vedrenne and Eadie at the Royal Theatre,…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-13 - 1924-10-17
Summary:

Tuesday to Friday, Oct. 14th to 17th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Corinne Griffith and a big supporting cast in Robert W. Chamber's 'The Common Law.' At ordinary prices. October 14-15 Remarks: Oct. 14-16 at 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., your last chances to see 'The Grandson,' a…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-18 - 1924-10-20
Summary:

Saturday to Tuesday, Oct. 18-21 at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Owen Moore and Marjorie Daw in 'Love Is an Awful Thing.' At Ordinary prices. At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., your last opportunity to see 'Two Orphans,' a first class Chinese drama produced in Shanghai.