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: 1913-07-19
Summary:

It will be remembered, says the 'Times of Ceylon,' that some time ago a proposal that entertainments should be provided for coolies on estates afforded a rare opportunity for local humorists to exercise their wit. We believe that it was Mr. Wallace Westland who brought the news that in…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-11-29
Summary:

Remarking, at London Sessions, on the number of boys who went astray, Mr. Robt. Wallace said that many who came before him owed their position to having been influenced by pictures of burglaries and thefts at cinematograph shows. His lordship said that not a session passed in which there was not…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-06-07
Summary:

Police Sgt. McDonald was in the role of defendant yesterday, being charged with assult by the proprietor of the Chung Fa Mo Toy cinema. Appearing to prosecute for the Chinese proprietor, Mr. W. E. L. Shenton said that at the evening exhibition of pictures on May 27 the defendant was watching the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-23
Summary:

On Monday at the matinee several pictures including a five part film 'The Woman,' comedy 'The Golden Chance' with Cleo Ridgely and Wallace Res [sic] and a drama 'Rufus Wallingford' that deals with modern life and 'Are you a Mason?' will be shown. Those who…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-21
Summary:

Among the witnesses before the Cinema Commission in London recently was Dr. Moore Ede, Dean of Worcester who described the results of visits to four picture theatres in Worcester and of inquiries made in elementary schools as to the effects of pictures shows. He had not found any indecency but a…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-19
Summary:

A new Paramount picture will be shown at the matinees at Hongkong Theatre on Saturday and Sunday next, entitled 'The World Apart.' The leading roles are taken by Wallace Reid and Myrtle Stedman. Film Synopsis included. The final episodes of the 'Moon Child' and 'Master…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-10-25
Summary:

The Devil Stone,' an extraordinary photoplay in five parts, produced by Cecil B. de Mille, is showing at the Hongkong Theatre to large houses. The play features the famous actress Geraldine Farrar in the leading role. Miss Farrar is supported by a notable cast, including Wallace Raid, Tully…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-05-14
Summary:

The Thing [sic] We Love' a five part Paramount picture featuring Wallace Reid and Kathlyn Williams will be screened at Hongkong Theatre. Mack Sennet [sic] comedies will also be shown.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-22
Summary:

Now York, July 20. The cinema actress, Pearl White, has been granted a divorce, without alimony, on the ground that the husband, Wallace McCutcheon, neglected to provide for her.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-10
Summary:

At the Kowloon Theatre, there will be shown a five-reel subject 'Brothers Divided' written by Gertrude Andrews, which features Frank Keenan. The work of Wallace MacDonald and Ruth Langston is commendable.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-12
Summary:

Bullet Proof,' starring Harry Carey, will be shown from today at the Hongkong Theatre. 'Bullet Proof' is the work of John Frederick, and it was produced for Universal by Lynn Reynolds, the director responsible for 'The Brute Breaker,' 'Overland Red,' and other…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-21
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre, 'The Freeze Out' starring Harry Carey was screened last night. It is directed by Jack Ford, and is supported by Helen Ferguson, J. Farrell McDonald, Joe Harris, Charles Le Moyne and Mrs. Lydia Yeamans Titus. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-21
Summary:

The Freeze Out,' a Universal photo-drama on life in the old west, will be shown at the Hongkong Theatre today. The film starred Harry Carey, Helen Ferguson. Ferguson was previously starring in 'The Mutiny of the Elsinore.' Other casts included J. Farrell McDonald, Joe Harris and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-23
Summary:

Early American history is presented on the screen in Maurice Tourneur's 'The Last of the Mohicans,' which is now available at the Coronet Theatre. Wallace Beery, Albert Roscoe, Joseph Singleton, Barbara Bedford, Lillian Hall and Henry Woodward, will appear in the film. Film…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-02
Summary:

With Mr. H. W. Ray taking charge of personal management of the Kowloon Theatre, the theatre is expected to match the standards of the Coronet Theatre. Things have started to happen in the Kowloon Theatre; starting from an improved orchestra to a monthly ticket system allowing patrons to see…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-02
Summary:

At the Kowloon Theatre, Mr. H. W. Ray, the Colony's entertaining amusement expert, announced that the new scheme will provide three changes of the programme a week and one dance (on Tuesday). Another new feature is the introduction of monthly tickets: $4 for matinees only and $6 for any…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-02-02
Summary:

Mr. H. W. Ray, the manager of Coronet Theatre, has taken over personal management of the Kowloon Theatre. With improvement on a ticket system and screen arrangement, this evening will play Paramount attraction 'The Dub,' starring Wallace Reid.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-10
Summary:

World Theatre will screen 'The Fire Cat' this Friday. The film casts Edith Roberts who had a distinctive personality in 'Lasca.' It is written and directed by Norman Oawn [sic]. The film shares the elements of 'Lasca' and 'The Adorable Savage.' The film…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-10
Summary:

The Fire Cat,' a Universal film starring Edith Roberts, will be shown at the World Theatre on Friday. The film is written and directed by Norman Oawn [sic], and Edith Roberts previously presented in 'Lasca' and 'The Adorable Savage.' In addition, Edith Roberts in '…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-03-10
Summary:

Edith Roberts, the Universal star, who starred in 'Lasca,' is coming to the World Theatre today in 'The Fire Cat.' The film was written and directed by Norman Dawn, it carries the same elements as 'Lasca' and 'The Adorable Savage.' Wallace McDonald was a…