A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-05-02
Summary:

There appear the so-called 'talking pictures,' a synchronization of the cinematograph and the phonograph by electrical science, are already in craze in London and Paris. So premising have been these reproductions of plays and operas that two prominent producers, Charles Frohman and…

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Headline: Palisade
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-08-15 - 1916-08-17
Summary:

(Out-of-door pictures, location near post office, Kowloon) 'The Secret of Monte Carlo' in 3 parts tonight. 'The Passing of Diana' in 2 parts by Vitagraph. Drama including 'The Cowboy Samaritan' and 'The Wager.' Comedies including 'Tilly and the…

3
Headline: Palisade
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-08-29 - 1916-09-01
Summary:

(Out-of-door pictures, location near post office, Kowloon) The sixth episode of 'The Black Box' (by Universal) in 2 parts are displayed tonight. Photo of the actor (Herbert Rawlinson) included. A drama 'The Wreck'in 3 parts. Drama including Under Desperation's Spur (by…

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Headline: Palisade
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-09-02 - 1916-09-04
Summary:

(Out-of-door pictures, location near post office, Kowloon) The seventh episode of 'The Black Box' (by Universal) in 2 parts are displayed tonight. Photo of the actor (Herbert Rawlinson) included. Dramas including 'The Single Act' (by the Lubin company) and 'The Vavasour…

5
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-07-09 - 1919-07-12
Summary:

July 9, 10, 11 and 12, Antonio Moreno in the great Vitagraph Production, 'Aladdin From Broadway.' Usual Prices. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-07-23 - 1919-07-25
Summary:

July 23, 24 and 25, showing 'A Price for Folly,' an exclusive Vitagraph film with a powerful story in 5 parts, featuring the two favorite stars, Edith Storey and Antonio Moreno. Saturday 26 at 9.15 p.m., see 'The Fall of a Nation' in 7 parts. Matinee and 7.15 p.m. performance…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-10
Summary:

The new programme for this week in Hongkong Theatre has just been issued in which the Vitagraph Co. presents the thrilling drama, 'The Combat,' in five parts, featuring the popular actress Anita Stewart. William Fox's production 'The Slave' in five parts, starring Miss…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-31 - 1919-12-31
Summary:

Commencing tonight at 9.15 p.m., Anita Stewart in Robert W. Chambers' greatest story, 'The Girl Philippa,' a special Vitagraph feature in 8 parts. Prices: $1.00 and 50 cents. At 5.15 and 7.15 p.m., Nance O'Neil and Theda Bara in 'Kreutzer Sonata.' Illustration and…

9
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-08-03
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre last night 'Passion,' another episode of the 'Seven Deadly Sins' was shown to large audiences. The next of the series will be 'Wrath' with H. B. Warner playing the lead role. Coming shortly will be the famous Fox star, June Caprice, in '…

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Headline: Kinema Notes
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-08-12
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre, the last and most deadly of the 'Seven Sins' is being shown. On Saturday next 'The Pretty Sister of Jose,' a Paramount picture feature Marguerite Clark, will be screened. 'Patsy,' a Fox Production, has not yet arrived. New Vitagraph comedies…

11
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-08-24
Summary:

The Fox production 'Patsy' has not yet arrived, while 'Durand of the Bad Lands' is being shown in Hongkong Theatre. Dustin Farnum takes the leading role. Tomorrow a brilliant Triangle 5-part play, 'Flying Colours' featuring William Desmond will be screened.…

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Headline: Kinema Notes
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-09-13
Summary:

Mistress Nell,' a beautiful play in which Mary Pickford plays the leading role, will be screened at the Hongkong Theatre tonight and tomorrow night. Vitagraph comedies are also shown.

13
Headline: Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-28
Summary:

D. W. Griffith masterpiece 'The Idol Dancer' and Marshall Neilan's 'Don't Ever Marry,' 'Trumpet Island,' a truly remarkable Vitagraph production, and Hepworth's 'Once aboard the Lugger,' will all be screened in the Kowloon Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-28 - 1921-09-28
Summary:

Wednesday, September 28, a D. W. Griffith's masterpiece, 'The Idol Dancer.' Thursday, September 29, Marshall Neilan's 'Don't Ever Marry.' Friday, September 30, Vitagraph's big production, 'Trumpet Island.' Saturday, October 1, Hepworth's all…

15
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-26
Summary:

Dead Men Tell No Tales,' a Vitagraph masterpiece, is being shown at the Coronet Theatre this evening. Based on the famous book by E. W. Hornung. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-07-05 - 1922-07-07
Summary:

A Vitagraph special production with the excellent direction of David Smith. Illustration included.

17
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-10-11
Summary:

The Broadway Bubble,' starring the Vitagraph star, Corinne Griffith, is today's new attraction at the Coronet. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-09
Summary:

Steelheart,' the stirring Vitagraph picture which constitutes the current attraction at the Kowloon Theatre, gets its name from the sterling qualities of the hero. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-25
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-25 - 1923-01-25
Summary:

D. W. Griffith's 'Dream Street.' Also the latest Topical Budget, 'Flower of the North,' a Vitagraph super-production and Charlie Chaplin in 'The Idle Class.' Illustration included.