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: 1919-04-12 - 1919-04-15
Summary:

12th, 13th, 14th and 15th April, showing 'Rolling Stones' in 5 parts, Paramount photoplay of Edgar Selwyn's great stage success, featuring Owen Moore and Marguerite Courtot. Also Gazette and comics. Monday 14th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., Kathlyn Williams in 'Redeeming Love.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-04-12 - 1919-04-14
Summary:

April 12, 13, 14 and 15, showing 'Rolling Stones,' 5 parts. Also Gazette and Comics. Paramount photoplay of Edgar Selwyn's great stage success, featuring Owen Moore and Marguerite Courtot. Monday 14th, matinee 5.15 p.m., Kathlyn Williams in 'Redeeming Love.' Wednesday…

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-11 - 1919-10-14
Summary:

From 11th to 14th October, showing episodes 5 and 6 of 'Houdini.' Monday 13th, matinee at 5 p.m., Kathlyn Williams in 'Big Timber,' Paramount in 5 parts. Booking at the theatre. October 14 Remarks: Ad. on 'Houdini' only.

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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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-10-11 - 1919-10-14
Summary:

From October 11 to 14, showing episodes 5 and 6 of 'Houdini.' Monday, 13th, matinee 5 p.m., Kathlyn Williams in 'Big Timber,' Paramount in 5 parts. Booking at the Theatre.

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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: 1919-11-01 - 1919-11-04
Summary:

For four nights only, commencing Saturday 1st November, 9.15 p.m. performances, Selig presents Kathlyn Williams and Wheeler Oakman in 'The Ne'er-Do-Well.' Drama complete in 10 parts. Book your seats early. Matinees and 7.15 p.m. performances, showing 11th and 12th episodes of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-01 - 1919-11-01
Summary:

Announcement: there will be a matinee every day at 5.15 p.m. Saturday 1st to Tuesday 4th November, 9.15 p.m. performances, Kathlyn Williams and Wheeler Oakman in 'The Ne'er-Do-Well,' drama in 10 parts by Rex Beach. Usual prices. Booking your seats early. Monday 3rd, matinee at 5.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-01 - 1919-11-04
Summary:

For four nights only, commencing Saturday 1st November, 9.15 p.m. performance, Selig presents Kathlyn Williams and Wheeler Oakman in 'The Ne'er Do Well,' drama in 10 parts, a stirring story by Rex Beach. Usual prices. Matinees and 7.15 p.m. performances, showing 11th and 12th…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-06 - 1919-11-06
Summary:

One night only, Thursday 6th November at 9.15 p.m., Maude Gilbert and William H. Tooker in 'The Fool's Revenge.' Matinee and 7.15 p.m., the last four parts of 'The Ne'er-Do-Well.' Booking at the theatre.

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Publication Date: 1919-11-06 - 1919-11-06
Summary:

For one night only, Thursday, 6th November, 9.15 p.m., Maude Gilbert and William H. Tooker in 'The Fool's Revenge.' Matinee and 7.15 p.m., the last 4 parts of 'The Ne'er Do Well.' Booking at the Theatre.

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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: 1919-11-15 - 1919-11-18
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Betty Nansen in 'A Woman's Resurrection,' a fine drama complete in seven reels. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Publication Date: 1919-11-15 - 1919-11-18
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Betty Nansen in 'A Woman's Resurrection,' a fine drama complete in seven reels. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-19 - 1919-11-21
Summary:

Tonight, William Fox presents Gladys Brockwell in 'Her Temptations,' a fine five-part drama. Coming, a big attraction, Theda Bara in 'Gold and a Woman' in 7 reels. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-19 - 1919-11-21
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents the favourite cinema star, Gladys Brockwell in 'Her Temptation,' a fine five-part story. Theda Bara in 'Gold and the Woman.' Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.