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: 1917-06-01 - 1917-06-05
Summary:

On June 2, showing an exclusive Italian film. 'Mystery of St. Martin's Bridge' in 5 parts.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-21 - 1919-01-27
Summary:

Wednesday January 22 to Friday 24, screening 1st, 2nd and 3rd episode of 'The Voice on the Wire,' also Comics. Friday January 24th, matinee at 5.15 p.m. by special request repeating, 'Tennessee's Pardner,' a beautiful Paramount drama in 5 parts, featuring Fannie Ward. On…

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-22 - 1919-01-24
Summary:

Wednesday, 22nd to Friday, 24th January, screening 1st, 2nd and 3rd episodes, 'The Voice on the Wire,' and comics. Friday 24th, matinee 5.15 p.m., by special request, repeating 'Tennessee's Pardner,' a beautiful Paramount drama in 5 parts, featuring Fannie Ward. Saturday…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-26 - 1919-01-28
Summary:

25th, 26th, 27th and 28th January, showing Paramount photoplay in 5 parts, Vivian Martin in 'The Stronger Love,' including Gazette and comics. Wednesday. 29th January, showing 4th to 6th episodes of 'The Voice on the Wire.'

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-22 - 1919-03-25
Summary:

22nd, 23rd, 24th and 25th March, showing 9th and 10th episodes, 'A Lass of the Lumberlands.' Also Gazette and comics. Tuesday 25th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., 7th and 8th episodes 'Gloria's Romance.' Wednesday 26th, see Vivian Martin in 'The Right Direction' (…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-22 - 1919-03-24
Summary:

March 22, 23, 24 and 25, showing 9th and 10th episodes of 'A Lass of the Lumberlands.' Also Gazette and Comics. Tuesday 25th, matinee 5.15 p.m., 7th and 8th episodes of 'Gloria's Romance.' Wednesday 26th, see Vivian Martin in 'The Right Direction' (Paramount 5…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-25 - 1919-03-28
Summary:

March 26, 27, 28, Paramount photoplay in 5 parts, Vivian Martin in 'The Right Direction.' Also Gazette and Comics. Saturday 29th, 11th and 12 episodes of 'A Lass of the Lumberlands.' Tuesday 1st, April, matinee at 5.15 p.m., 9th and 10th episodes of 'Gloria's…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-26 - 1919-03-28
Summary:

26th, 27th and 28th March, Paramount photoplay in 5 parts, Vivian Martin in 'The Right Direction.' Also Gazette and comics. Saturday, 29th, 11th and 12th episodes, 'A Lass of the Lumberlands.' Tuesday, 1st April, matinee at 5.15 p.m., 9th and 10th episodes of 'Gloria…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-30 - 1919-04-30
Summary:

30th April, 1st and 2nd May, Paramount in 5 parts, Vivian Martin in 'The Arrival of Perpetua.' Saturday 3rd May, watch for Charlie Chaplin's million-dollar pictures. Notice: the management of the Hongkong Theatre begs to announce that owing to the high cost of films, that on and…

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-30
Summary:

Vivian Martin has the leading part in the feature photo-drama which will occupy the screen tomorrow at the Hongkong Theatre, 'The Arrival of Perpetua.' Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-04-30 - 1919-04-30
Summary:

April 30, May 1 and 2, Paramount 5 parts, Vivian Martin in 'The Arrival of Perpetua.' Saturday 3rd May, watch for Charlie Chaplin Million Dollar Pictures. Notice: the management of the Hongkong Theatre begs to announce that owing to the high cost of the films that on and after 1st May…

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-01 - 1919-05-02
Summary:

Tonight, Paramount in 5 parts, Vivian Martin in 'The Arrival of Perpetua.' Saturday 3rd May, 9.15 p.m. performance, showing Charlie Chaplin pictures, 'The Cure' (2 parts), 'The Fireman' (2 parts) and 'The Floorwalker' (2 parts).

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-01 - 1919-05-03
Summary:

Tonight, Paramount feature (5 parts), Vivian Martin in 'The Arrival of Perpetua' and Comics. Saturday 3rd, May, Charlie Chaplin pictures: 'The Cure,' 2 parts; 'The Floorwalker,' 2 parts; 'The Fireman,' 2 parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-06 - 1919-12-09
Summary:

6th, 7th, 8th and 9th December at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Vivian Martin in 'Giving Becky a Chance,' a delightful comedy drama with a near tragic ending. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

15
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-06
Summary:

A new Paramount picture entitled 'Giving Becky a Chance' in five parts is to be screened in Hongkong Theatre till Tuesday night. The film stars Vivian Martin and is produced by Oliver Morosco Photoplay Company. Film plot included. In addition, the 9th and 10th episodes of the '…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-06 - 1919-12-09
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Vivian Martin in 'Giving Becky a Chance,' a comedy drama. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-08
Summary:

Another splendid Paramount picture is being screened at this theatre entitled 'Giving Becky a Chance,' a comedy drama combined in five parts, featuring Vivian Martin. Film plot included. The 9th and 10th episodes of the serial film 'Brass Bullet,' will be continued at the 7.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-08-31
Summary:

Tonight will be the last screening of 'Christus' at Hongkong Theatre. Tomorrow a new programme featuring Vivian Martin in 'The Spirit of Romance' will be screened. Excellent comedies will also be shown.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-09-01 - 1920-09-03
Summary:

Tonight, Vivian Martin in 'The Spirit of Romance.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-01 - 1920-09-03
Summary:

Tonight, Vivian Martin in 'The Spirit of Romance.'