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: 1912-12-26 - 1912-12-27
Summary:

The Shepherdess (played by children); current events - Ulster Day in Belfast, Wallace Memorial at Paisley, Great Fire at New Jersey and The Follies in new songs and stunts; Madames Swift, Spencer, Rowley in all new turns; 7.15 pictures only.

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-01-13 - 1921-01-14
Summary:

Wallace Reid in 'Rimrock Jones,' a Paramount picture in 5 parts.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-05-14 - 1921-05-17
Summary:

Carlos and his company in 'A Happy Mixture of Varieties.' Also, Wallace Reid and Kathlyn Williams in 'The Thing We Love' [sic].

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-25 - 1921-10-27
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., Jesse L. Lasky presents Wallace Reid in 'The Source' in 5 parts. Matinee 5.15 p.m., George Walsh in 'Melting Millions.' 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'The King of the Circus,' 1, 2 & 3 epis. Popular prices. Booking at Messrs. Mehta…

6
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-01 - 1921-11-03
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Eddie Lyons & Lee Moran in 'La La Lucille,' in 5 parts. Matinees: 5.15 p.m., Wallace Reid in 'The Source.' 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 4 & 5 episodes of 'King of Circus.' Usual prices. Booking at Messrs. Mehta & Co.

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

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, H. B. Warner in 'Dice of Destiny.' Kowloon Theatre: Thursday to Saturday, Feb. 2 to 4, Wallace Reid in 'The Dub,' and Mack Sennett Comedy.

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-03 - 1922-02-03
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Mary Miles Minter in 'Nurse Marjorie' by Israel Zangwill. Kowloon Theatre: Thursday to Saturday, Feb. 2 to 4, Wallace Reid in 'The Dub,' and Mack Sennett Comedy.

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-04 - 1922-02-04
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at all shows, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Kid,' and Harold Lloyd in 'Haunted Spooks.' Kowloon Theatre: Thursday to Saturday, Feb. 2 to 4, Wallace Reid in 'The Dub,' and Mack Sennett Comedy.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-01 - 1922-03-01
Summary:

The Coronet: Last night of 'The Yellow Typhoon.' Kowloon Theatre: 5.45 and 9.15, Wallace Reid in 'Too Many Millions.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-02 - 1922-03-02
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Alice Brady in 'The New York Idea,' Larry Semon in 'The Stage Hand,' and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: 5.45 and 9.15, Wallace Reid in 'Too Many Millions.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-10 - 1922-03-13
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. performances, Edith Roberts in 'The Fire Cat.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, final episodes of 'Velvet Fingers' and 1st episode of 'The White Horseman' featuring Art Acord. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. March 11 & 13…

14
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…

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-10
Summary:

World Theatre continues to screen the Goldwyn film entitled 'A Voice in the Dark.' The film is directed by Frank Lloyd and the cast includes Ramsey Wallace, Irene Rich, Alice Hollister, Alan Hale, Ora Carew, Alec Francis and James Neill. Film synopsis included.

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-21 - 1922-04-24
Summary:

Today at 5 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Gloria Swanson in Cecil B. DeMille's special production, 'For Better, for Worse,' 7 parts. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, 'The White Horseman,' episodes 12 and 13. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. April 22 & 24 Remarks: Sunday…

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-05-12 - 1922-05-15
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Gladys Walton in 'Rich Girl, Poor Girl.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., final episode of 'The White Horseman,' and 1st epi. of 'Do or Die' featuring Eddie Polo. Booking at the Theatre. May 13 & 15 Remarks: Sunday matinee at 6 p.m., Wallace…

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-09 - 1922-06-12
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents 'The Lure of Egypt.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'Do or Die,' epis. 8 & 9. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. June 10 & 12 Remarks: Sunday matinee at 6 p.m., Wallace D. Cobun [sic] in 'Sunset Princess.…

19
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-23 - 1922-06-23
Summary:

The Coronet: At 5.15 and 9.15 only, 'Man-Woman-Marriage' in 9 reels. Tickets $2 and $1. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. only, Constance Binney in 'Something Different' and 'A Game Lady.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 & 9.15 p.m., Wallace Reid in 'Alias Mike Moran,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-24 - 1922-06-24
Summary:

The Coronet: At 5.15 and 9.15 only, 'Man-Woman-Marriage' in 9 reels. Tickets $2 and $1. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. only, Constance Binney in 'Something Different' and 'A Game Lady.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 & 9.15 p.m., Wallace Reid in 'Alias Mike Moran,…