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: 1916-09-16 - 1916-09-18
Summary:

12th and 13th episodes of Oppenheim's great mystery serial 'The Black Box' in 4 parts; 'Rip van Winkle' in 2 parts, a splendid picture screened from this well-known story; Topical Cartoon Gazette; comics: 'Fatty Joins the Force' by Keystone; 'One Good Joke…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-13
Summary:

Albany, November 21 – The constitutionality of the American law prohibiting the admissions of children under sixteen years of age to motion picture theatres, unless accompanied by parents or guardians was upheld today by the Court of Appeals. The decision was given in the case of Mr. Jacob Van…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-04-17 - 1919-04-19
Summary:

For two nights only, William Farnum in the great William Fox super production 'When a Man Sees Red' by Larry Evans. From his Saturday Evening Post story 'The Painted Lady.' Preceded by the most laughable sunshine comedy 'Roaring Lions and Wedding Bells.' April 19…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-25 - 1922-07-27
Summary:

Tuesday, 25th to Thursday, 28th, 5.30 & 9.15, Ethel Clayton in 'Vicky Van' [sic]. Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong residents, free ferry tickets both ways.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-04-03
Summary:

This is no less than the founding in the Colony of a motion picture company to produce Chinese plays and dramas. The China Sun Motion Pictures Company, Limited, is in the field with a capital of half a million dollars which it desires to be usefully and profitably employed in the starting of a…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-04-09 - 1923-04-09
Summary:

A Doll's House,' from the play by Henrik Ibsen, a Nazimova production, directed by Charles Bryant, scenario by Peter M. Winter and photography by Charles Van Enger. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-26 - 1924-06-28
Summary:

Jesse L. Lasky presentsWilliam DeMille's 'Midsummer Madness' with Lois Wilson, Lila Lee, Jack Holt and Conrad Nagel. Film plot and illustration included. Also showing the only authentic official pictures of 'The American Fliers Arrival in Hongkong.' June 28 Remarks:…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-16 - 1924-09-18
Summary:

See 'The Driving Fools' with Wally Van at 5.15 and 9.15. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-06-12
Summary:

Last night, World Theatre screened 'Slave of Desire' featuring Bessie Love, Carmel Myres and George Walsh. The film is a screen version of Honore de Balzac's story 'Magic Skin.' The film stays true to the original story. The supporting cast includes William Orlamond,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-06-13
Summary:

World Theatre is screening 'Slave of Desire' which was made at Goldwyn studio for distribution by Goldwyn-Cosmopolitan. The film is Charles Whittaker's adaptation of Honore de Balzac's story 'Magic Skin.' Gilbert E. Gable, president of Achievement Films, Inc., and…