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: 1917-04-02 - 1917-04-03
Summary:

On Apr 3, the great detective serial, 3rd and 4th episodes of 'Zudora'; Pathe's British Gazette and various comics; on Apr 6, the great triangle Keystone picture, 'The [sci] Submarine Pirate' in 4 parts (a scream).

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-10 - 1918-08-10
Summary:

Tonight, 9.15 p.m. performance, showing 'A Daughter of the Gods,' a beautiful picture story in 10 parts. 7.15 p.m. performance and also Saturday matinees, showing 'His Picture in the Papers,' a fine Triangle comedy in 5 parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-10
Summary:

A fine film 'Daughter of Gods' will be screened tonight. At the matinee a Triangle comedy 'His picture in the papers' will be shown together with new comics. Final episodes of 'Mary page' will be given on Saturday.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-24 - 1918-08-27
Summary:

August 24, 25, 26 and 27, screening a fine Triangle photoplay in 5 parts, 'Let Katy Do It,' including Keystone and L. Ko Comedies. Wednesday 28th August, matinee and 7.15 p.m. performance, showing the fine 5 parts of 'A Daughter of the Gods.'

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-24
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre had good attendance by showing popular films like 'Mary Page.' Tomorrow the Triangle photo-play 'Let Katy do it' featuring a child will be screened, also 'Their Husbands,' a Keystone comedy, and 'The Great Smash.' On Wednesday, '…

6
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-04 - 1918-09-05
Summary:

4th, 5th and 6th September, 9.15 p.m. performance, showing a fine Triangle comedy in 5 parts, 'His Picture in the Papers,' etc. Matinee and 7.15 p.m. performance, showing the last 5 parts of 'A Daughter of the Gods.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-06 - 1918-09-06
Summary:

Tonight, 9.15 p.m. performance, showing a fine Triangle comedy in 5 parts, 'His Picture in the Papers,' etc.

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-24 - 1919-05-27
Summary:

24th, 25th, 26th and 27th May, showing Triangle photoplay in 5 parts, Norma Talmadge in 'The Missing Links,' including various comics. Wednesday, 28th May, Pauline Frederick in 'The Love That Lives' in 5 parts. Booking at the Theatre.

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-24
Summary:

Screening of Charles Dickens' 'Great Expectations' and excellent supporting comedies. Another fine Triangle film, 'The Missing Links' featuring Norma Talmadge, will be shown tonight.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-24 - 1919-05-26
Summary:

May 24, 25, 26 and 27, showing Triangle photoplay 5 parts, Norma Talmadge in 'The Missing Links,' including various Comics. Wednesday 28th May, Pauline Frederick in 'The Love That Lives' in 5 parts. Booking at the Theatre.

11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-21 - 1919-06-24
Summary:

21st, 22nd, 23rd and 24th June, showing a charming story, a talented star, a Famous-Players production, Ann Pennington in 'The Little Soldier Girl' in 5 parts. Also Triangle Keystone comedy in 2 parts, 'Haystacks and Steeples,' etc. Booking at the Theatre.

12
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-23 - 1919-06-24
Summary:

June 21, 22, 23 and 24, showing a charming story, a talented star, a famous player's production, Ann Pennington in 'The Little Soldier Girl' (5 parts). Triangle-Keystone Comedy 2 parts, 'Haystacks and Steeples.' Booking at the Theatre.

13
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-01-07
Summary:

Today's change of programme in Hongkong Theatre is 'The Iron Strain' in six parts, featuring Dustin Framum [sic] with Enid Mackey and Louise Glaum. On Saturday next a Triangle comedy drama 'Borrowed Plumage' in five parts will be screened, featuring Bessie Barriscale.…

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-08
Summary:

Two magnificent pictures are now being screened, 'The Iron Strain,' in six parts and the Triangle comedy-drama 'The Borrowed Plumage.' The latter features Bessis Barriscale [sic]. There's an introduction about the actress.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-14 - 1920-01-16
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Triangle Players present Bessie Barriscale, supported by the celebrated English actor, Arthur Maude in 'Borrowed Plumage.' At 7.15 p.m., Marie Walcamp in 1st, 2nd and 3rd episodes of 'The Red Ace.'

16
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-01-14 - 1920-01-16
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Triangle Players present Bessie Barriscale, supported by the celebrated English actor, Arthur Maude in 'Borrowed Plumage.' At 7.15 p.m., Marie Walcamp in 1st, 2nd and 3rd episodes of 'The Red Ace.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-15
Summary:

There is a very varied and interesting programme provided for the patrons of the Hongkong Theatre this week. A Triangle comedy-drama, 'Borrowed Plumage,' featuring Bessie Barriscale, is the principal item. The story is well constructed by J. C. Hawks and admirably handled by Raymond B…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-02-11 - 1920-02-13
Summary:

Tonight, Bessie Love and Mary Alden in 'Acquitted,' a Triangle film in 5 parts. Prices as usual.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-12 - 1920-02-14
Summary:

Tonight, Bessie Love and Mary Alden in 'Acquitted,' a Triangle film in 5 parts. Usual prices.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-12
Summary:

Commencing tonight, a Triangle production in five parts, entitled 'Acquitted,' will be screened. The film features Bessie Love and Mary Alden. In addition, 'The Mystery of the Leaping Fish,' a Triangle Keystone comedy, in two parts, will also be shown.