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: 1919-01-15 - 1919-01-17
Summary:

15th, 16th and 17th January, showing 'Colorado' in 5 parts, a great dramatic masterpiece, produced from the story by August [sic] Thomas, including Gazette and comics. Friday, 17th matinee 5.15 p.m., by special request repeating, 'Fanchon, the Cricket,' Paramount feature in 5…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-15 - 1919-01-17
Summary:

January 15, 16, and 17, showing 'Colorado' (in 5 parts,) a great dramatic masterpiece produced from the story by Augustus Thomas, also Gazette and Comics. Friday January 17, matinee at 5.15 p.m., by special request repeating: 'Fanchon, the Cricket,' a Paramount feature in 5…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-07-24
Summary:

The 5th and 6th episodes of the 'Moon Child' will be screened on Saturday. 'The Fall of a Nation' written recently by Thomas Dixon, in 7 parts, will also be screened. The protagonist of the play is Leila Frost in the role of Virginia Holland, the heroine of the story written…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-07-24 - 1919-07-29
Summary:

Four nights only. July 26, 27, 28 and 29 at 9.15 p.m. performance, showing the great picture drama in 7 parts, 'The Fall of a Nation' by Thomas Dixon, featuring Virgina Holland. Saturday matinees and 7.15 p.m. performance, see 'The Moon Child,' 5th and 6th episodes. Booking…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-25 - 1919-07-29
Summary:

26th, 27th, 28th and 29th July at 9.15 p.m. performance, showing 'The Fall of a Nation' in 7 parts, 7,000 feet, the most stupendous and amazing film production in the world's history, written by Thomas Dixon, featuring Virginia Holland [sic]. Saturday's matinee and 7.15 p.m.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-25
Summary:

The fifth and sixth episodes of the serial film 'The Moon Child' will be screened at the Hongkong Theatre at the matinee and 7.15 p.m. performance next Saturday. At night, the production by Thomas Dixon, entitled 'The Fall of a Nation' will be shown for the first time. The…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-01-30
Summary:

Tomorrow; Saturday, quite a new feature of film presented by Edison's Photoplay, entitled 'The Cossack's Whip' [sic], featuring Viola Dana, written by James Oppenheim, will be screened till Tuesday night in Hongkong Theatre. Another forthcoming celebrity of Kinema Art, the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-16
Summary:

A beautiful production in five parts, directed by Thomas Heffron and entitled 'Mountain Dew' is being screened at the Hongkong Theatre tonight. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-11
Summary:

Between Men' is the title of the principal picture now being screened at the Hongkong Theatre. The drama was written by C. G. Sullivan and Thos. H. Ince. Film synopsis included. Further episodes of the 'Mystery Ship' will be screened during the Weekend, together with a number of…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-04-13 - 1920-04-16
Summary:

Tonight, Olive Thomas in 'Indiscreet Corinne,' a Triangle comedy drama in 5 parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-14 - 1920-04-16
Summary:

Tonight, Olive Thomas in 'Indiscreet Corinne,' a Triangle comedy drama in 5 parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-14
Summary:

The Two Orphans,' the last magnificent production of William Fox which has been screened during the last four days at the Hongkong Theatre, has been drawing crowded houses. Today a new programme is issued including a splendid Triangle comedy entitled 'Indiscreet Corinne,' features…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-04-24
Summary:

The main feature of the Hongkong Theatre programme for today in Hongkong Theatre is a five-reel drama entitled 'The Market of Vain Desires.' The leading roles are taken by H. B. Warner and Clara Williams. The Story is by the well-known author Thomas Ince and the film is produced by the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-04-29
Summary:

A sensational drama 'Common Clay' is now screened at Hongkong Theatre. Tomorrow night in response to a special request, the management will show 'The Two Orphans.' On Saturday the programme will include a magnificent drama 'An Even Break,' with Olive Thomas in the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-01 - 1920-05-04
Summary:

Tonight until Tuesday, Olive Thomas, the world's favourite star in 'An Even Break.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-01 - 1920-05-01
Summary:

Commencing tonight, Olive Thomas in the great sensational interesting drama, 'An Even Break.' Have you seen Olive Thomas, who has been acting in our big picture 'Indiscreet Corinne' and who charmed you with her beauty? The story is about a girl who exchanged the great white…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-05-01 - 1920-05-04
Summary:

Commencing tonight, Olive Thomas, who acted in 'Indiscreet Corinne,' in 'An Even Break.' Time and prices as usual.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-05-29 - 1920-06-01
Summary:

Don't forget tonight 'The Exploit of a German Submarine, U 35.' Olive Thomas in 'Toton.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-05-29 - 1920-06-01
Summary:

Olive Thomas in her latest production in 6 parts 'Toton.' Also, showing 'The Exploit of a German Submarine, U 35.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-29 - 1920-05-31
Summary:

Don't forget tonight, 'The Exploits of German Submarine U 35' and Olive Thomas in 'Toton.'