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: 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
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, '…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-06
Summary:

The management of the Coronet Theatre believes in moving with the times. Its latest demonstration of the enterprise is the completion of arrangements whereby lighting current is able to run a five-part film without any interruption in its continuity, while it will now also possible to run a five…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-28
Summary:

The management of the Coronet advertised this undoubtedly fine Triangle production as the finest photoplay they had ever seen. Film synopsis included.

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-10
Summary:

Sold for Marriage' at the Coronet tonight. It's a D. W. Griffith picture, with fine acting of Lilian Gish. In addition there is a fine British Gazette and a Triangle comedy, 'Dirty Work in a Laundry.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-22
Summary:

Norma Talmadge, who reached the heights of filmdom with the Vitagraph and Triangle companies, will make her first appearance as a Selznick-Pictures star at the Coronet Theatre, in an adaptation of the noted drama 'Panthea' by Monckton Hoffe. Film synopsis included.

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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.…

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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: 1920-01-15
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: 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.

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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: 1920-04-19
Summary:

A Triangle comedy-drama entitled 'American Aristocracy' is showing at the Hongkong Theatre. Douglas Fairbanks enacts the leading role in this high standard play, in five parts, and he is well supported by his leading lady Jewel Carmen.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-22
Summary:

Yesterday, a very special film was screened during the matinee and at night, at the Hongkong Theatre, entitled 'The Little Liar.' The management announces that another splendid drama, in which H. B. Warner will take the leading role, entitled 'The market of Van Desire,' will…

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-30
Summary:

The Two Orphans,' William Fox's production, has been so much appreciated that the management has decided to screen the picture again this evening. The picture, which features Theda Bara, is a most interesting and exciting one. A special Triangle drama entitled 'An Even Break…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-05-22
Summary:

The new programme announced by the Hongkong Theatre is full of fun and excitement. There are no fewer than three splendid comedies by the celebrated Triangle-Keystone Company – 'A Modern Enoch Arden,' 'Bright Lights' and 'She Needed a Doctor.' During the four nights…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-06-15
Summary:

Norma Talmadge and Marguerite Marsh are appearing in a Triangle Fine Art [sic] drama of lawless passions, entitled 'The Devil's Needle' at the Hongkong Theatre this week. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-06-16
Summary:

A new programme is being issued for the week at the Hongkong Theatre, including a fine Triangle drama, 'The Devil's Needle,' in five parts. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-06-24
Summary:

Last night another 5-part Triangle film, 'Paddy O'Hara,' featuring William Desmond, was screened in the Hongkong Theatre. A new dramatic master-piece is announced for the next change of programme, namely 7-part film entitled 'The Warfare of the Flesh.' Owing to shipping…