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: 1925-01-08
Summary:

Today, Star Theatre will be screening an Allied Producers and Distributors' Corporation's 'The Hill Billy' featuring Jack Pickford and Lucille Rickson. The picture story was written by Jack, his famous sister, Mary Pickford and Marion Jackson. George Hill directed the picture…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-08
Summary:

Star Theatre will be screening an Allied Producers and Distributors' Corporation release, 'The Hill Billy,' featuring Jack Pickford and Lucille Rickson, who is famous as Hollywood's youngest leading woman. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-08
Summary:

Jack Pickford returns to 'Movierow' today at the Star Theatre, in 'The Hill Billy,' the greatest picture of his entire career. 'The Hill Billy' is a tonic for the jaded motion picture appetite. Film plot included. There aren't any risqué situations in Jack…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-04
Summary:

San Francisco, April 22 – A sweeping but constructive indictment of the entire motion picture industry is registered against both producer and distributor by the motion picture survey section of the Commonwealth Club of California, in its findings made public here following a two years'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-14
Summary:

Mabel Normand's admirers and cinema-goers, in general, will imagine themselves transported to Mexico when 'Suzanna,' the petite star's latest picture comes to the Coronet Theatre this evening. Produced by Mack Sennet [sic] for the Allied Producers and Distribution Corporation…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-19
Summary:

Mack Sennet's famous burlesque 'The Shriek of Araby' is the feature for Kowloon cinema-goers. The film starred Ben Turpin, who was delightful in 'The Small Town Idol,' with Kathryn McGuire, George Copper, Dick Sutherland, Ray Grey and Louis Fronde. This is an Allied…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-12-07
Summary:

The following is from St. John Cathedral Notes: We had decided to make a reply to Professor Forster's criticisms of the cinema before we had read them. It must be admitted that the cinema gives us a stock of outrageous unreality. The dollar, moreover, is represented in most film stories as…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-09
Summary:

Whether it is by design or accident that the Coronet Theatre this evening offers 'The Shriek of Araby' does not really matter, the only thing that concerns local cinema-goers is the fact that they are thus able to compare Mack Sennet [sic]'s famous burlesque with the picture…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-05 - 1924-09-06
Summary:

Order your cartoon film ads from us to advertise your business. Let us take pictures of your happy events that you would like to make a remembrance of. Prompt and reliable services guaranteed. The China Pictures Co., 45 Lee Tung Street. Tel. C. 4774.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-20 - 1917-04-21
Summary:

Continuous performance from 3.30 pm to 6 pm, including moving pictures; details included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-06-19
Summary:

It will no doubt greatly interest the public of Hongkong to know that Messrs Ramos and Ramos, of the Victoria Theatre, have secured the services of Mr A. Lauro, a cinematograph film producer, who arrived today for the purpose of taking pictures of the Coronation Celebrations in Hongkong during…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-02
Summary:

Since their arrival on March 24, says the 'Canton Times,' the members of the American Silk Mission have been lecturing, demonstrating with the help of moving pictures on subjects regarding sericulture, or have been entertained at dinners.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-08-07
Summary:

The newest organisation to enter the field of film production is the James B. Leong Productions, Inc., with offices at 1240 Maral Strong Bldg, Los Angeles, California, which was incorporated under the laws of State of California, 27th October 1919, with James B. Leong, President and General…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-31
Summary:

I am Guilty,' a photoplay drama of Associated Producers, will be the feature attraction at the Coronet Theatre this evening. Any one of Victor Hugo's three types would find the element it most esteems strongly marked in this film. Meanwhile, Louise Glaum takes the leading role in the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-08
Summary:

Los Angeles, Feb 6 – The police have detained two men, a cinema actor and a cameraman, in connection with the murder of Mr. Taylor, the British film producer.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-25
Summary:

A Perfect Crime,' an Associated Producers picture, comes to the Coronet Theatre this evening. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-04-25
Summary:

A Perfect Crime,' an Associated Producers' film based on a Saturday Evening Post Story, is the keynote of this evening's Coronet Theatre Attraction. Plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-11-20
Summary:

The management of the Victoria Theatre is securing pictures of the war, dramas of intense interest are produced, while the comic series is delightful. There was a complete change of the programme last night.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-13
Summary:

The Devil,' a production of Associated Producers' starring George Arliss, will be presented at the Coronet Theatre this evening. It is noted that the film is directed by James Young. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-02
Summary:

Los Angeles, Cal., Jan. 21 – Speaking today before the Southern California Editorial Association, Will H. Hays, president of the motion picture producers and distributors of America, Inc., deplored the censorship of the moving pictures. Mr. Hays declared that the movies have been blamed for much…