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: 1917-05-10
Summary:

A beautiful drama 'The Price [sic] of Blood' is now being screened in the Hongkong Theatre. It comprises of four reels. There are also Chaplin comics.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-28
Summary:

The week's programme at the Hongkong Theatre is very attractive with Paramount photo-play 'Each Pearl a Tear,' the first five parts of 'A Daughter of the Gods' and another serial 'The Secret Kingdom' featuring Chas. Richman, Dorothy Kelly and Arline Pretty will…

3
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: 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.

5
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.

6
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: 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.

8
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…

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-21
Summary:

'The Little Soldier Girl,' a very absorbing Paramount film, will run at the Hongkong Theatre. The film features Ann Pennington, the successful star in 'Susie Snowflake,' written by Charles Sarver.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-25
Summary:

The fifth and sixth episodes of the serial film 'The Moon Child' will be screened at the Hongkong Theatre at the matinee and 7.15 p.m. performance next Saturday. At night, the production by Thomas Dixon, entitled 'The Fall of a Nation' will be shown for the first time. The…

11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-11-17 - 1920-11-19
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Fannie Ward in 'On the Level' by Charles Kenyon.

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-01-26 - 1921-01-28
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Charles Ray in 'The Pinch Hitter,' a Triangle production in 5 parts.

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-01-26 - 1921-01-26
Summary:

Wednesday, January 26th, 1921 at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Trixie and Buttons, and Gibson and Doreen. Also Charles Ray in 'The Pinch Hitter.'

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-06-01 - 1921-06-03
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Charles Ray in 'The Son of His Father,' a thrilling story of love, youth and ambition.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-06-01
Summary:

A story from a novel will be screened from today up to Friday at the Hongkong Theatre, when Thos. H. Ince presents Charles Ray in 'The Sin of His Father,' a film in five parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-27 - 1921-07-29
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Charles Ray in 'His Mother's Boy,' a Paramount picture.

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-28
Summary:

A film picturing Rupert's story and directed by Victor L. Schertzinger is being shown at the Hongkong Theatre. It is the naturalness of Chas. Ray that makes him so convincing and pleasing.Chas. Ray was successful in his late picture 'The Son of his Father,' and this new picture…

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-31 - 1921-09-02
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Charles Ray in 'The Law of the North.' Also Charlie Chaplin in 'Triple Trouble' and new screen magazine.

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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.