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: 1919-05-20
Summary:

Commencing tomorrow the Hongkong Theatre is showing 'The Tongues of Men' a fine drama by Edward Childs Carpenter. Film plot included. Film version of Charles Dickens' 'Great Expectations' will be screened soon.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-20
Summary:

Constance Collier, the famous London Star was in 'The Tongues of Men' which will appear in Hongkong Theatre on Wednesday. Another renowned novelist's romantic picture, 'Great Expectations' by Charles Dickens, will be screened on Saturday.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-21 - 1919-05-23
Summary:

21st, 22nd and 23rd May, showing Paramount feature in 5 parts from Charles Dickens' famous novel, 'Great Expectations,' featuring Louise Huff and Jack Pickford. Also various comics. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-21
Summary:

Charles Dickens' famous novel 'Great Expectations' will be screened this afternoon and tonight at the Hongkong Theatre, instead of 'The Tongues of Men' which has been put off.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-21 - 1919-05-23
Summary:

May 21, 22 and 23, showing Paramount feature 5 parts, from Charles Dickens famous novel, 'Great Expectations,' featuring Louise Huff and Jack Pickford. Also various Comics. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-22
Summary:

Louise Huff and Jack Pickford, the two principal roles in Charles Dickens' 'Great Expectations,' have proved the predicted success in Yesterday's show in Hongkong Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-24
Summary:

Screening of Charles Dickens' 'Great Expectations' and excellent supporting comedies. Another fine Triangle film, 'The Missing Links' featuring Norma Talmadge, will be shown tonight.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-31 - 1919-06-04
Summary:

31st May, 1st, 2nd and 3rd June, showing Paramount photoplay in 5 parts, Pauline Frederick in 'The Love That Lives' and various Comics. Tuesday 3rd June, matinee at 5 p.m., by special request, showing 'Lost and Won' (Paramount photoplay 5 parts). Booking at the Theatre. June…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-03 - 1919-06-03
Summary:

Matinee at 5 p.m., today (Tuesday), 3rd June, by special request, 'Great Expectations' in 5 parts by Charles Dickens, featuring the great and beautiful star Louise Huff. See it for the last time. For one matinee only.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-03 - 1919-06-04
Summary:

Tonight, Pauline Frederick in 'The Love That Lives,' Paramount photoplay in 5 parts and comics. Today matinee at 5 p.m., by request, showing Charles Dickens' play in 5 parts, 'Great Expectations.' Wednesday 4th, Thursday 5th and Friday 6th, June, 'Mr. Grex of Monte…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-06-09 - 1925-06-11
Summary:

Today to Thursday only, at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., First National Pictures presents Charles Ray in 'Two Minutes to Go.' Also 'Gymnasium Jim,' a Mack Sennett comedy in 2 parts. Prices of admission: at 5.15 p.m., $1.20, 80 cents and 40 cents; at 9.15 p.m., $1.50, $1.00 and 60 cents…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-09 - 1925-06-10
Summary:

Today to Thursday only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., First National Pictures presents Charles Ray in 'Two Minutes to Go.' Also 'Gymnasium Jim,' a Mack Sennett comedy in 2 parts. Prices of admission: at 5.15 p.m., $1.20, 80 cents and 40 cents; at 9.15 p.m., $1.50, $1.00 and 60 cents…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-09
Summary:

Charles Ray starred in a picture 'Two Minutes to Go,' at the Queen's Theatre today. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-06-09
Summary:

Today, Queen's Theatre commences the screening of the First National attraction 'Two Minutes to Go' for a run of three days. The film features Charles Ray who plays the role of Chet Burnett. 'Two Minutes to Go' is a story of college life by Richard Andre. Film synopsis…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-09
Summary:

Charles Ray portrays the role of Chet Burnett in his latest starring vehicle, 'Two Minutes to Go,' the First National attraction, which comes to the Queen's Theatre today. 'Two Minutes to Go' is a story of college life by Richard Andre [sic]. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-09 - 1925-06-11
Summary:

Today to Thursday only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., First National Pictures presents Charles Ray in 'Two Minutes to Go.' Also 'Gymnasium Jim,' a Mack Sennett comedy in 2 parts. Prices: 5.15, $1.20, 80 cents and 40 cents; 9.15, $1.50, $1.00 and 60 cents. June 11 Remarks: Tomorrow at…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-10
Summary:

Charles Ray and Mary Anderson starred in a picture 'Two Minutes to Go,' at the Queen's Theatre last night. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-06-10
Summary:

Last night, Queen's Theatre began screening the First National attraction 'Two Minutes to Go' featuring Charles Ray who plays the role of Chet Burnett. The cast also includes Mary Anderson. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-10
Summary:

Charles Ray has scored another screen triumph in 'Two Minutes to Go,' a corking story of college life by Richard Andre [sic], which began an engagement at the Queen's Theatre last night. Ray gives an excellent portrayal of a football hero in this admirable First National…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-11 - 1925-06-11
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., First National Pictures presents Charles Ray in 'Two Minutes to Go.' Tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., the greatest shows on earth, Jackie Coogan in 'Circus Days' a First National picture.