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: 1916-03-14
Summary:

Something entirely different' is being advertised for tonight's show by the Melbourne Company at the Victoria, and judging from excerpts extracted for 'Suzanne,' it should be a musical treat. Wagner, Tschaikowsky, Sullivan, Mendelssohn, Chas. Aucliffe [sic], Sidney Jones, etc…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-21 - 1917-04-21
Summary:

On Apr 23, 'The Woman' in 5 parts; 'Golden Chance' in 5 parts; on Tue and Wed at 9.15 pm, Pathe's great comedy serial, 'Rufus Wallingford' [sic]; on Thu at 5.15 pm, 'Tennesses Partner' [sic] in 5 parts, and 'Are You a Mason?' in 5 parts at 9…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-21 - 1917-04-23
Summary:

An exciting detective drama 'The Corsair' in 6 parts; war graphic: 'The Allies in the East'; next week, special programme: Mon & Tue: 'The Woman' (drama in 5 parts); Wed & Thu: 'The Golden Chance' (drama in 5 parts); Fri: 'Tennesse's…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-21
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre is screening two very interesting pictures tonight: 'The Corsair,' a detective drama in six parts; and a Gaumont Graphic, showing the Allies in the East. There will be several changes of programme next week, on account of management having arranged to show a series of…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-24 - 1917-04-26
Summary:

The Woman' (drama in 5 parts); also Paramount pictorials; Wed & Thu: 'The Golden Chance' (drama in 5 parts); Fri: 'Tennesse's Partner' [sic] (drama); Sat: 'Are You a Mason?' (farce comedy).

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-25 - 1917-04-25
Summary:

On Apr 26, Paramount's famous photoplay 'Tennessee's Parner' in 5 parts, wonderful photography, wonderful acting; on Thu at 9.15 pm, Paramount's great screaming comedy, 'Are You a Mason?' in 5 parts; on Apr 27, final episodes of 'Iron Claw.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-27 - 1917-04-27
Summary:

1 night only, 'Tennessees Partner' [sic], splendid drama in 5 parts; Paramount pictorials; on Sat and Sun, 'Are You a Mason?' (farcical comedy).

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-28 - 1917-04-28
Summary:

On Sat and Sun, 'Are You a Mason?,' one of the greatest comedies; also Keystone comics.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-28
Summary:

The management of the Bijou Theatre is to be congratulated in presenting before its patrons that extremely funny farce 'Are You a Mason?,' which has been filmed by the Famous Players Company, and for the presentations, which take place tonight and tomorrow, there should be very large…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-01-28
Summary:

The Coronet Theatre was packed to the doors, last night when the first (evening) screening of William Fox's comedy 'The Yankee Way' took place. It is said that Mr. George Walsh has succeeded in giving us something new in the movie and a quite distinctive 'picture'…

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

The Doctor and the Woman,' a Jewel Production (Founded on Mrs. Mary Roberts Rinehart's famous Novel 'K') featuring True Boardman as 'K' Le Moyne and Mrs. Charlie Chaplin as Sidney Page.

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-04-05
Summary:

News from the Daily News – The fight for the British film market appears to be imminent. The American share in this, apparently, is not to be limited to the production and marketing of films but is to be extended to the neutral running of picture theatres on an elaborate scale, if plans which…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-08-11 - 1920-08-13
Summary:

Tonight, McClure Pictures presents Shirley Mason in 'The Seventh Sin,' one of the deadliest of 'Seven Deadly Sins.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-19
Summary:

An extraordinary production by the Graphic Film Co., a splendid drama written and directed by Ivan Abramson is now screening at the Hongkong Theatre in seven parts entitled 'The Moral Suicide.' John Mason, famous on the American stage for many years, is starred in this sensational play…

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-13
Summary:

World Theatre is screening the Edgar Lewis-Pathe feature entitled 'The Sage Hen,' for four days commencing Friday, the 14th. The film is starring Gladys Brockwell in the principal role. The cast also includes Lillian Rich, Wallace MacDonald, Jame [sic] Mason, Helen Case, Arthur…

16
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: 1923-07-27
Summary:

Commencing tomorrow, Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'Hunting Big Game in Africa.' Two American hunters H. A. and Sidney Snow travelled sixty thousand miles through wildest Africa to get the film. Various encounters of the party with different animals are filmed. The picture shows…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-07-30
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is screening a super-film entitled 'Hunting Big Game in Africa.' Mr. H. A. and Sid. Snow travelled over 50,000 miles for this film. Enjoying immense success in London, the picture takes the audiences right into the heart of the jungle and people can enjoy spectacles of…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-07-31
Summary:

Coronet Theatre continues to screen the H.A. Snow's Oakland Expedition to Africa entitled 'Hunting Big Game in Africa,' with packed houses. The picture is one of the best thrillers ever shown in the colony and demonstrates the sincerity of purpose and determination of the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-18
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to screen 'Hunting Big Game in Africa.' The film was made by H. A. and Sidney Snow in a span of two and a half years in Africa. The film gives the audience a detailed view of the wildlife of the Dark Continent.