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: 1909-03-01
Summary:

The moving pictures of the famous Johnson-Burns fight which took place at Sydney, Australia, on December 26, have been brought to Manila by Sydney S. Cohan, one of the promoters of the fight, and will be seen in Hongkong at an early date. These pictures are the best that have ever been taken of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-15
Summary:

Precautions have been taken by the management of the Victoria Theatre. The absence of the military is due to the arrangement for providing cinema performances only for them. The films including 'The Fatal Ring' featuring Pearl White, Sydney Chaplin's comics, and 'The…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-07-23
Summary:

The star film of the Bijou Theatre: 'The Mystery of Sydney Street.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-23
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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-23 - 1924-02-25
Summary:

Tomorrow and Monday, Famous Players-Lasky Corporation presents Sydney Chaplin in 'King, Queen and Joker,' a Paramount picture. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-16
Summary:

If Winter Comes,' based on the novel by A. S. M. Hutchinson, made its appearance on the screen at the Coronet Theatre last night. Watching the tale unfold is like reading the book with living illustrations on the page opposite. Film synopsis included. Percy Marmont takes the leading role.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-02 - 1923-10-02
Summary:

Arthur S. Kane presents Charles Ray in 'A Tailor-Made Man,' by Harry James Smith as produced by Cohan and Harris in the United States of America, directed by Joseph De Grasse. Illustration included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-04 - 1925-04-16
Summary:

Starting Friday, Warner Bros. presents Johnny Hines in 'Little Johnny Jones,' adapted from George M. Cohan's drama of the stage. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-02-18 - 1918-02-19
Summary:

Tonight, showing: 9th and 10th episodes, 'Gloria's Romance' and Keystone comedy, two parts featuring Sydney Chaplin, 'No One to Guide Him.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-17
Summary:

World Theatre will be screening a Warner Brothers classic 'Little Johnny Jones,' for two more days. The film is a screen version of George M. Cohan's play and features Johnny Hines.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-07-21 - 1915-07-23
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Mystery of Sydney Street' (3 parts, 5,000 ft); Also a set of comic pictures

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-07-17 - 1915-07-19
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Curse of Greed' (8 parts, 10,000 ft); Coming film: 'The Mystery of Sydney Street'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-07-20 - 1915-07-20
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Curse of Greed' (8 parts, 10,000 ft); Coming film: 'The Mystery of Sydney Street'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-02-06
Summary:

Romance,' starring Doris Keane and Basil Sydney, is showing at the Coronet today. Plot included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-01-28 - 1921-01-28
Summary:

Today till Sunday, at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., George M. Cohan in 'Seven Keys to Baldpate' in 6 reels. Eastern Cinema, Wanchai, tonight at 7.15 and 9.15, Trixie and Buttons in graceful acrobatic feats, etc, and Gibson and Doreen, novelty musical experts. Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-07
Summary:

Romance,' featuring Doris Keane and Basil Sydney, is now the attraction at the Coronet Theatre. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-07-21 - 1915-07-23
Summary:

On July 21, 22, and 23, the thrilling detective drama 'The Mystery of Sydney Street' in 3 parts, length 5,000 feet; also a set of comic pictures.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-11
Summary:

Little Johnny Jones,' Johnny Hines's latest starring vehicle, a Warner Brothers classic of the screen adapted from the George M. Cohan stage success in which that actor and producer personally appeared and put himself definitely on the Broadway scene. Johnny had appeared with William…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-02-16 - 1918-02-16
Summary:

16th, 17th, 18th and 19th February, showing 9th and 10th episodes of 'Gloria's Romance.' Also Keystone comedy in two parts featuring Sydney Chaplin, 'No One to Guide Him.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-20
Summary:

The 5th and 6th episodes of the serial film 'Strange Case of Mary Page' will be shown. Together with a comedy 'Hushing Scandal' in two parts, featuring Sydney Chaplin, and Gaumont Graphic. Paramount picture 'Public Opinion' will also be screened soon.