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: 1918-07-31
Summary:

The 7th and 8th episodes of the 'Strange Case of Mary Page' will be screened tonight with Gaumont Graphic and Keystone Comics. A ten reel film 'A Daughter of the Gods' will be exhibited with amazing scenes, featuring Annette Kellermann and made by William Fox. Film synopsis…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-23
Summary:

The management desires to inform the public that, owing to the late arrival of steamers, there will be no 'Moon Child' episodes shown this week. Paramount's 'The Explorer,' featuring Lou Tellegen, will be screened tomorrow. Mme. Sarah Bernhart, makes her debut as a…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-23
Summary:

During the week the rest of the episode of 'The Moon Child' will not be screened owing to the late arrival of steamers. From today at 9.15pm, 'The Explorer' in five parts will be screened. It is the work by famous English dramatist, William Somerset Maugham. 14th and 15th…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-10-11
Summary:

Monday the 13th instant, being a holiday, the Hongkong Theatre is giving a special Matinee at 5 p.m., a screening of a Paramount film in 5 parts, featuring Kathleen [sic] Williams in a beautiful drama 'Big Timber.' A fine comedy will be shown at intervals.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-13
Summary:

Today, at the 5 p.m. matinee at the Hongkong Theatre, Miss Kathleen Williams will appear in Paramount film the 'Big Timber.' There will be a fine comedy and new comics at intervals.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-10-17
Summary:

A Gentleman from Mississippi' is the title of the William A. Brady production which has been drawing large houses at the Hongkong Theatre for the last two nights. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-13
Summary:

The management has undertaken to engage the best cinema production from the Iron Film Co., Inc. which have proved of late in its recent shows to be really high-class pictures. The film is 'The Faded Flower' featuring Marguerite Snow. In addition, there will also be a screening of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-20
Summary:

The management of the Hongkong Theatre has secured for this week two magnificent dramas from the famous William Fox Corporation. The first is 'Her Temptation,' featuring Gladys Brockwell. The other is 'Gold and a Woman,' featuring Theda Bara.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-01
Summary:

William Fox's new production is now being shown at this Theatre. It is an emotional drama in five parts entitled 'In Her Mother's Secret,' featuring Dorothy Green and Ralph Kellard. At intervals, some new comedies will be introduced. During the 7.15 performances, the 5th and…

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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…

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

The new programme for this week in Hongkong Theatre has just been issued in which the Vitagraph Co. presents the thrilling drama, 'The Combat,' in five parts, featuring the popular actress Anita Stewart. William Fox's production 'The Slave' in five parts, starring Miss…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-11
Summary:

Two magnificent pictures are being shown this week. 'The Combat,' is a splendid drama presented by the Vitograph [sic] Company in five parts, featuring Anita Stewart. In addition, William Fox's excellent production 'The Slave,' also in five parts, will be screened on…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-01-19
Summary:

William Fox presented William Farnum in a romantic drama 'Battle of Hearts' with Lilian Marion as the leading role. This fine film is being screened in Hongkong Theatre since last Saturday and will run till Tuesday. Film synopsis included. The serial film 'Red Ace' starring…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-01-20
Summary:

Tomorrow, a beautiful drama from William Fox entitled 'The Thief,' starring Dorothy Donnelly, will run till next Friday in Hongkong Theatre. Film synopsis included. At 7.15 performance the 7th 8th and 9th episodes of 'Red Ace,' starring Marie Walcamp, will be continued.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-23
Summary:

A William Fox film featuring Dorothy Donnelly entitled 'The Thief' can now be seen at the Hongkong Theatre. Film plot included. In addition, there is also a two part L-Ko comedy picture entitled 'On the Trail of the Lonesome Pill.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-18
Summary:

A most attractive film is being presented at the Hongkong Theatre entitled 'Lest we Forget.' Film synopsis included. Another fine production from Gilbert A. Hamilton [sic] entitled 'Are Passions inherited?' will be screened at Friday's matinee. It features Dorothy Farley…

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

One of the best films ever produced by William Fox, now being screened at the Hongkong Theatre, and entitled 'Blue Blood and Red,' is a thrilling picture of love and adventure. The story is written and the production directed by R. A. Walsh, and his brother, George Walsh with Doris…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-14
Summary:

The Two Orphans,' the last magnificent production of William Fox which has been screened during the last four days at the Hongkong Theatre, has been drawing crowded houses. Today a new programme is issued including a splendid Triangle comedy entitled 'Indiscreet Corinne,' features…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-04-24
Summary:

The main feature of the Hongkong Theatre programme for today in Hongkong Theatre is a five-reel drama entitled 'The Market of Vain Desires.' The leading roles are taken by H. B. Warner and Clara Williams. The Story is by the well-known author Thomas Ince and the film is produced by the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-30
Summary:

The Two Orphans,' William Fox's production, has been so much appreciated that the management has decided to screen the picture again this evening. The picture, which features Theda Bara, is a most interesting and exciting one. A special Triangle drama entitled 'An Even Break…