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: 1904-05-27
Summary:

Hong Kong is threatened with a music hall of a pronounced type. These reports are to the effect that Mr. Louis Levy of Manila, has secured permission to open a vaudeville theatre in Hong Kong. We are aware of the fact that Mr. Levy was here a short while ago for the purpose of looking into the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-04-28
Summary:

It is a poem about the moving picture man by St. Louis Times.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-04-29
Summary:

Louis Rohmeyer, who was walking around the world for a wager, was stolen $10. The criminal was brought into court by Sergeant Pitt and was sentenced one month's hard labour and 4 hours ' stocks. The 'pedestrian' stated in evidence that he engaged the defendant to convey him…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-02-03 - 1915-02-03
Summary:

Performance by Louis. T. Slicker; Screening of War Pictures, also other comic, dramatic and scenic pictures; Coming performance by Miss May Clarke

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-02-04 - 1915-02-05
Summary:

Performance by Louis. T. Slicker; Screening of War Pictures, also other comic, dramatic and scenic pictures; Coming performance by Miss May Clarke

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-08 - 1920-05-08
Summary:

Sing hey for the days of the bold Buccaneer! H. W. Ray announces the re-issue of a famous Triangle play, 'Daphne and the Pirate' featuring Lillian Gish and Elliott Dexter, a realistic picture of France under Louis Quinze, of the slave market of New Orleans, and of the Black Flag on the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-08
Summary:

The principal item of the Coronet programme is 'Daphne and the Pirate,' a costume play dealing with the times of Louis XV of France. Lilian Gish plays the heroine. Film plot included. Other interesting items in the programme are an excellent Pathe Gazette, in which showing Captain Ross…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-16
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre, theatre-goers will have an opportunity to see the latest Universal-Jewel production entitled 'Under Crimson Skies' featuring the Colossus of the screen, Elmo Lincoln, the celebrated star of 'Tarzan of the Apes' and 'The Romance of Tarzan.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-23 - 1921-07-23
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., see Jack Dempsey give Willard the knock-out blow.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-12
Summary:

The Coronet Theatre has been undergoing extensive renovation, and it will reopen on Saturday, with 'A Woman of Pleasure,' filmed by Jesse D. Hampton for Pathe. The story was written by James Willard. Meanwhile, Miss Sweet takes a role in the film, and is given support by Wheeler Oakman…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-19
Summary:

The Universal Film Trading Co. has presented to the Hongkong Theatre 'God's Law.' It was produced by Louis Weber, the director who brought out Mildred Harris Chaplin in 'Borrowed Clothes,' 'Forbidden,' and many others. The special picture was released under the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-13
Summary:

The Bandbox,' starring Doris Kenyon, the Deitrich-Back, Inc., production of Louis Joseph Vance's story, comes to the World Theatre. Meanwhile, the film is directed by R. William Neill, and Kenyon is supported by Alexander Gaden, Gretchen Hartman, Walter, Weston, Edward Keppler, Logan…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-17 - 1922-07-17
Summary:

All the week, the great fun film that all Hongkongers has been waiting for, Harold Lloyd in 'I Do.' Note the schedule: Monday, 'Captain Kidd, Jr.'; Tuesday, 'Alias Mike Moran'; Wednesday, 'Don't Ever Marry'; Thursday, Louis Glaum in 'Sahara…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-20 - 1922-07-20
Summary:

Harold Lloyd in 'I Do' and Louise Glaum in 'Sahara.' Friday, July 21, 'I Do' and Fred Stone in 'The Goat.' Saturday, July 22, 'I Do' and 'Home Talent.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-28 - 1922-09-28
Summary:

The Coronet: Louis B. Mayer presents Anita Stewart in 'Harriet and the Piper.' Illustration included. Kowloon Theatre: 'Married Life' and 'The Tip.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-29 - 1922-09-30
Summary:

The Coronet: Louis B. Mayer presents Anita Stewart in 'Harriet and the Piper.' Illustration included. Kowloon Theatre: Friday and Saturday, September 29th and 30th, 'Man-Woman-Marriage.' Matinee 80 cents, soiree $1.50.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-21
Summary:

False Faces,' a Paramount-Artcraft's film version of the colourful story written by Louis Joseph Vance, comes to Coronet Theatre on Sunday. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-27
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-03