A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-28 - 1919-12-01
Summary:

William Desmond in 'Blood Will Tell.' Booking at Robinson's. November 29 remarks: British Gazette No. 575. Harold Lloyd in 'A Jazzed Honeymoon.' Augmented orchestra. At 7.15 p.m., 'The Brass Bullet' episode 5-8.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-28 - 1919-12-01
Summary:

Tonight until Sunday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Desmond in 'Blood Will Tell.' Usual prices. Booking at Robinson's. November 28 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on the film. December 1 Remarks: 7.15 p.m., 'The Brass Bullet' episodes 5 to 6.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-29 - 1919-11-29
Summary:

Today at 2.15, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., tomorrow at 6 and 6.15 p.m., William Desmond in 'Blood Will Tell.' British Gazette No. 575. Harold Lloyd in 'A Jazzed Honeymoon,' also augmented orchestra Sunday at 9.15 p.m., some splendid music. Today at 7.15 p.m., 'The Brass Bullet…

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Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-01 - 1919-12-01
Summary:

Tonight, by general request, one more night of William Desmond and Enid Markey in 'Blood Will Tell.' The band of S. S. Korea will play at the 9.15 p.m. performance. December 1 Remarks: Another ad. on page 11. 7.15 p.m., 'The Brass Bullet' episodes 5 to 8.

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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: 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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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-12-12 - 1919-12-16
Summary:

Goldwyn presents the world famous operatic star Mary Garden in Anatole France's masterpiece 'Thais.' December 12 remarks: William Farnum in 'The Plunderer.' Also Harold Lloyd comedy. December 13 remarks: Harold Lloyd in 'All Aboard.' December 16 remarks: 7.15 p…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-10 - 1920-01-13
Summary:

Today at 5.15 p.m. and tonight at 9.15 p.m., William Courtenay and Lucille Lee Stewart in 'The Ninety and Nine,' a wonderful production of the great play by Ramsay Morris. 7.15 p.m., the final episodes of 'The Brass Bullet.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-01-10 - 1920-01-13
Summary:

Today at 5 p.m. and tonight at 9.15 p.m., William Courtenay and Lucille Lee Stewart in a wonderful production of the great play by Ramsay Morris, 'The Ninety and Nine.' Today at 2.30 p.m. and tonight at 7.15 p.m., the final episodes of 'The Brass Bullet.'

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Headline: Flickers
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-16
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-10
Summary:

Occasionally Yours,' a Robertson-Cole super-special starring Lew Cody, will be shown at the World Theatre for a run of four days beginning today. It is adapted to the screen by H. Tipton Steck from a story by Elmer Forst. Besides, Mr. Cody previously appeared in 'The Beloved Cheater…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-27
Summary:

World Theatre will be screening a Benjamin B. Hampton production 'The Killer' which is inspired from Stewart Edward White's novel. The film features Claire Adams, who is famous for her work with little Frankie Lee of 'The Westerners' and 'The Miracle Man.' The…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-07
Summary:

Lon Chaney, in a Universal Jewel super-production that comes to a climax when a reproduction of the earthquake of 1906 shakes San Franciso into kindling for the great fire, will be the offering at the World Theatre, entitled as 'The Shock.' The film also starred by Virginia Valli, the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-07
Summary:

Lon Chaney in a Universal-Jewel super-production that comes to a climax when a reproduction of the earthquake of 1906 shakes San Francisco into kindling for the great fire, will be the offering at the World Theatre beginning tomorrow. It is entitled 'The Shock.' The sweetness is…

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

The Law Forbids,' Baby Peggy's second Universal production, opened last night at the Queen's Theatre. The notable cast was assembled by Jess Robins, director of the picture, to portray the varied roles in the story, which was written by Bernard McConville. Robert Ellis and Elinor…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-19
Summary:

World Theatre will be screening the Universal production 'The Gaiety Girl.' The film is the screen version of I. A. R. Wylie's 'The Inheritors.' The film features Mary Philbin who is famous for her work in productions like 'Merry-Go-Round,' 'Fool's…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-19
Summary:

The romantic love story is the play in which Mary Philbin is at her very best.' This statement, by King Baggot, seems borne out in her three biggest successes of the screen; 'Merry-Go-Round,' 'Fool's Highway,' and her last 'The Gaiety Girl,' Universal…