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: 1913-02-21
Summary:

The jewellery she has worn in 'The Marriage of William Ashe' has drawn attention to Miss Fanny [sic] Ward, the American actress who has just been divorced.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-20
Summary:

Tomorrow afternoon and at night, there will be benefit performances on behalf of the funds of the Portuguese School, at the Victoria Theatre, under the distinguished patronage of H. E. the Governor, H. E. General Ventris and Commodore Sundeman. Messrs. F. Latymer, E. G. d'Aquino, A. B.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-07-14 - 1917-07-16
Summary:

On July 16, the great official war film under the patronage of H.E. the Governor, 'The Battle of the Ancre and the Advance of the Tanks,' price details included; on July 18, grand military concert and performance by Geordie Crane and the Comedy Four.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-10-19
Summary:

A report from Sydney Sun introduced Charlie Chaplin. The writer had been Mr. Chaplin's guest in Los Angeles for ten days, and under his guidance, met many of the principal stars in filmdom, including Douglas Fairbanks, Mary Pickford, Fanny [sic] Ward, Theda Bara, and William S. Hart. About…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-04-12
Summary:

It is announced that tonight the last production of the beautiful pictures 'The Scandal of the Family' and 'The Lion's Ward' will take place at the Hongkong Theatre. 'The Red Ace' (5th and 6th episodes) will be screened tomorrow till next Tuesday. There will be…

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Headline: The Ginks'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-07-13
Summary:

It will be seen from our advertising columns that 'The Ginks,' who have had such a successful season at the Victoria Theatre, is giving a special performance at the Mount Austin Regimental Theatre on Tuesday next, under the patronage of Lieut. Col. John Ward, M.P., and officers of the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-07-15 - 1918-07-16
Summary:

By the kind permission and under the patronage of Lt. Col. John Ward, C. M. G., M. P., and officers 25th Batt. Middlesex Regt. 'The Ginks' will give two performances in the Regimental Theatre Mt. Austin.

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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…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-23
Summary:

Tomorrow there will be a special matinee at 5.15 p.m. at the Hongkong Theatre, which by special request is repeating 'Tennessee's Pardner,' a Paramount drama featuring Fannie Ward.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-04-10 - 1919-04-12
Summary:

Tonight, 'Lest We Forget,' a $250,000 (Gold) production with a cast of 3000 people. Matinee: 'The Lion's Ward' featuring Betty Shade [sic] and Paul Bourgeois. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-04-10 - 1919-04-12
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., Lest We Forget, $250,000 gold production with a cast of 3,000 people. Immortalizing the sinking of the Lusitania and Charles Frohman's last words, 'why fear death! It is life's most beautiful adventure.' A mighty presentation of the causes that led America…

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

The 'Moon Child' film is now screening in Hongkong Theatre, featuring Marie Walcamp. Tomorrow the well-known actress Fannie Ward will appear in 'Her Strange Wedding' of Lasky Production in 5 parts. New comics will be introduced at intervals.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-07-09 - 1919-07-11
Summary:

July 9, 10 and 11, showing a fine picture with a beautiful star, Fannie Ward in 'Her Strange Wedding' (5 parts), also various Comics. Saturday 12th, continuation 3rd and 4th episodes of 'The Moon Child.' Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-07-30 - 1919-08-01
Summary:

On Thursday night the Victoria is projecting the world-famous novel of Goldsmith, 'The Vicar of Wakefield.' To all lovers of a perfect picture, the management of the Victioria confidently recommends it to their patrons. It is produced by Mr. Ward and associated with him is a wonderful…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-14 - 1919-08-15
Summary:

Tonight programme, Frederick Warde in 'Hinton's Double.' 'Toto's Troubles' always trouble about Girls. Matinee 'The Bull's Eye,' episodes 3, 4 & 5. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-14
Summary:

At the Victoria Theatre this afternoon, the management is screening episodes 3, 4 and 5 of 'The Bull's Eye,' which has been drawing crowded houses. There will be another matinee tomorrow. The reason for this new departure is that a very fine and stupendous serial, featuring Pearl…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-14
Summary:

The Victoria continues to show good pictures, including the Pathe film and three episodes of 'The Bull's Eye.' 'Hinton's Double' with Frederick Ward [sic] in the title role, is the feature for tonight's show.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-14 - 1919-08-16
Summary:

Tonight programme, Frederick Ward [sic] in 'Hinton's Double.' 'Toto's Trouble,' always trouble about girls. Thursday and Friday matinee at 5.15 p.m., 'The Bull's Eye,' episodes 3, 4 and 5. Booking at Anderson's. August 16 Remarks: Saturday…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-16 - 1919-08-16
Summary:

Hinton's Double' featuring Frederick Warde. 'Toto's Troubles.' Matinee: 'The Bull's Eye.' Sunday's matinee: 'Candy Girl.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-19 - 1919-08-19
Summary:

Tomorrow: 'Hinton's Double,' a capital picture with Frederick Warde in title role. Thursday: 'The Bull's Eye.'