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: 1919-12-03
Summary:

From today till Friday, a Paramount picture by Jesse L. Laspy [sic], entitled 'The Evil Eye,' in five parts, will be screened in the Hongkong Theatre. The cast included Miss Sweet, Tom Forman, Walter Long, Ruth King, Webster Campbell, J. Parks Jones and William Dale. The production was…

2
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-01-07
Summary:

Today's change of programme in Hongkong Theatre is 'The Iron Strain' in six parts, featuring Dustin Framum [sic] with Enid Mackey and Louise Glaum. On Saturday next a Triangle comedy drama 'Borrowed Plumage' in five parts will be screened, featuring Bessie Barriscale.…

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-15
Summary:

There is a very varied and interesting programme provided for the patrons of the Hongkong Theatre this week. A Triangle comedy-drama, 'Borrowed Plumage,' featuring Bessie Barriscale, is the principal item. The story is well constructed by J. C. Hawks and admirably handled by Raymond B…

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-19
Summary:

A well-known Chinese resident, Mr. Ying Kee, Rickshaw dealer and one of the oldest residents in the Colony, died on the evening of the 17th. The deceased was the owner of the Hongkong Theatre and a partner of the Asiatic Lithograph Depot at West Point.

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-25 - 1920-03-27
Summary:

For four nights only, commencing Saturday 27th, March 1920, at 9.15 p.m. only, the moral uplift society of America presents the powerful photoplay, 'It May Be Your Daughter,' a pleasing story, beautiful photography and splendid acting by an admirable cast, Edith Thornton, Hugh Thompson…

6
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-03-25 - 1920-03-30
Summary:

Tonight until Tuesday at 9.15 p.m., the Moral Uplift Society of America presents 'It May Be Your Daughter.' At 5.15 p.m., William Fox presents Betty Nansen in 'A Woman's Temptation' [sic]. At 7.15 p.m., Kathleen Clifford in 'Who is Number One' episodes Nos. 10…

7
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-06-10 - 1920-06-10
Summary:

Thursday and Friday, 10th and 11th June, for two days only, H. B. Warner and Dorothy Dalton in 'The Raiders' and Billy West in 'The Villain.'

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-12-29 - 1920-12-31
Summary:

Tonight, Ann Pennington in 'Sunshine Nan' 5 parts. Billy West in 'The Scholar.' Burton Holmes Travel No. 1150.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-01-03 - 1921-01-04
Summary:

Ann Penington [sic] in 'Sunshine Nan' (5 parts), Billy West in 'The Scholar' and Burton Holmes Travel No. 1150.

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-01-05 - 1921-01-12
Summary:

Vivian Martin in 'A Petticoat Pilot,' a charming love story in five parts, Billy West in 'The Rogue' and Paramount Pictograph No. 1109.

11
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-01-07
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre is showing Vivian Martin in 'A Petticoat Pilot.' Film plot included. In addition, Billy West's comedy 'The Rogue' is also shown.

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-01-15 - 1921-01-18
Summary:

Clara Kimball Young in 'The Reason Why,' a Select picture, and Billy West in 'Dough-nuts.'

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-01-22
Summary:

A first-class vaudeville attraction will be staged at the Hongkong Theatre, commencing on Sunday night, when Mr. Hal. A. Freeman of the DeLacey Agency, London West, will present his grand combination of English artist, direct from the best Australian theatres, comprising Trixie, the world's…

14
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-01-22
Summary:

A first-class vaudeville attraction will be staged at the Hongkong Theatre commencing on Sunday night when Mr. Hal. A. Freeman of the De'Lacey Agency, London West, will present his grand combination of English artists, direct from the best Australian Theatre, comprising Trixie, the world…

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-21 - 1921-09-23
Summary:

Mrs. Vernon Castle in 'Stranded in Arcady' and Billy West in 'The Fly Cop.'

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-21 - 1921-09-23
Summary:

Tonight, Vernon [sic] Castle in 'Stranded in Arcady.' Also Billy West in 'The Fly Cop.'

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-21
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre, the programme includes a fine comedy entitled 'The Fly Cop' in which Billy West takes the role. This is followed with a magnificent drama 'Stranded in Arcady' with Vernon Castle in the leading role.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-21
Summary:

This week's programme at the Hongkong Theatre included Billy West's appearance in 'The Fly Cab' [sic] and a magnificent drama entitled 'Stranded in Arcady' in which Mrs. Vernon Castle takes the leading role.

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-22 - 1921-10-25
Summary:

Dorothy Dalton in 'Flare-Up Sal,' by J. G. Hawks, Billy West in 'Going Straight,' and Paramount Gazette at usual prices.