A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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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: 1920-01-21 - 1920-01-23
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Dorothy Donnelly in 'The Thief.' At 7.15 p.m., Marie Walcamp in 7th, 8th and 9th episodes of 'The Red Ace.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-01-21 - 1920-01-23
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Dorothy Donnelly [sic] in 'The Thief.' At 7.15 p.m., Marie Walcamp in 7th, 8th and 9th episodes of 'The Red Ace.'

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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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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-30 - 1922-10-30
Summary:

Last show today only, Monroe Salisbury in a Universal special attraction, 'The Sleeping Lion.' Commencing Wed. till Saturday, William Fox special production, Pearl White in 'The Thief,' 7 parts. Prices increased slightly.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-31 - 1922-10-31
Summary:

Today only, last show, Monroe Salisbury in a Universal special attraction, 'The Sleeping Lion.' Commencing Wednesday till Saturday, William Fox special production, Pearl White in 'The Thief' in 7 parts. Prices increased slightly.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-10-31 - 1922-10-31
Summary:

Last show today only, Monroe Salisbury in a Universal special attraction, 'The Sleeping Lion.' Commencing Wednesday till Saturday, William Fox special production, Pearl White in 'The Thief' in 7 parts. Prices increased slightly.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-01 - 1922-11-04
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox special production, Pearl White in 'The Thief,' in 7 reels. Prices of admission: 9.15 p.m. Performances - $1.2 & 80 cents; 5.15 p.m. Matinees – 70 & 50 cents. November 1-2 Remarks: On page 7, another ad. will photo. The…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-01 - 1922-11-02
Summary:

Commencing today till Saturday, William Fox presents Pearl White in Henri Bernstein's dramatic masterpiece, 'The Thief.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-01 - 1922-11-04
Summary:

From today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox special production, Pearl White in Henri Bernstein's dramatic masterpiece, 'The Thief,' 7 reels. Prices of admission: 9.15 p.m. performance, $1.20 and 80 cents; 5.15 p.m., 70 cents and 50 cents. Booking at the theatre.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-11-01 - 1922-11-04
Summary:

From today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox special production, Pearl White in 'The Thief' in 7 reels. Prices of admission: 9.15 p.m. performances, $1.20 and 80 cents; 5.15 p.m. matinees, 70 cents and 50 cents. Booking at the Theatre. November 1 & 2 Remarks: Another…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-13 - 1922-12-16
Summary:

Thursday to Saturday, 14th to 16th Dec., at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Max Linder in 'Seven Years Bad Luck,' in 5 parts. Also, Round one of 'The Leather Pusher.' December 13 Remarks: At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., William Russell in 'Challenge of the Law,' 5 parts. December 14-16…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-13 - 1922-12-13
Summary:

Wednesday to Saturday 13th to 16th December. 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Max Linder in 'Seven Years Bad Luck' in 5 parts. Also round one 'The Leather Pusher [sic].' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., William Russell in 'Challenge of the Law.' Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-02-14
Summary:

Frank Mayo, and his supporting players were in the screen drama entitled 'Dr. Jim' which will be shown at the World Theatre this weekend. The film directed by William Worthington, written by Eugene B. Lewis based on the original story of Stuart Paton. Other than this, the programme…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-24
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-09
Summary:

This evening the chief attraction is a fine open-air Western film called 'The Ramblin' Kid,' in which that engaging young cowboy Hoot Gibson plays the leading role as a restless soul ever seeking adventures. Coupled with 'The Rambling Kid' is another picture called…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-11
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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-03 - 1924-12-08
Summary:

Today only at 5.30 and 9.15, Reginald Denny in 'The Reckless Age' and 'The Leather Pushers,' Round 22. Tomorrow till Saturday, big triple bill: William S. Hart in 'The Cradle of Courage'; Charles Chaplin in 'Behind the Screen'; 'The Shadowgraph'…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-05
Summary:

The Law Forbids,' by Universal, based on Bernard McConville's story, is showing today at the Queen's Theatre. The cast includes Baby Peggy, whose first picture 'The Darling of New York,' was so widely acclaimed. Her parents in this picture are Elinor Fair, remembered for…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-06 - 1924-12-06
Summary:

Last time today at 5.30 and 9.15, the colony's biggest amusement bargain, W. S. Hart in 'The Cradle of Courage,' Charlie Chaplin in 'Behind the Screen' and 'The Shadow Graph.' Starting Sunday, final presentation in the colony of the world's greatest comedy…