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: 1916-02-09
Summary:

At the Victoria Cinematograph Theatre the famous Shakespeare's play 'Othello' will be shown on Friday evening. New comics and war films will form part of the programme.

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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: 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: 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…

8
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: 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…

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-06-09
Summary:

Tonight at the Hongkong Theatre the last of Wm. Fox's production, 'Rough and Ready,' will be screened, and two exceptional photoplays will be given from tomorrow, 'Called Back' and 'Bridge of Death.' At intervals, new comedies will be introduced.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-17 - 1924-06-18
Summary:

Tue. & Wed. June 17 & 18, Norma Talmadge in 'The Wonderful Thing.' Usual prices. Illustration included. Coming Thursday, Wm. S. Hart in 'The Toll Gate.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-17 - 1924-06-18
Summary:

Tuesday and Wednesday June 17 and 18, Norma Talmadge in 'The Wonderful Thing.' Usual prices. Coming Thursday. Wm. S. Hart in 'The Toll Gate.' Illustration included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-17 - 1924-06-18
Summary:

Tuesday and Wednesday, June 17 and 18, Norma Talmadge in 'The Wonderful Thing.' Coming Thursday, Wm. S. Hart in 'The Toll Gate.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-18 - 1924-06-21
Summary:

Commencing Thursday, Wm. S. Hart in 'The Toll Gate,' a Paramount picture. Illustration included. June 21 Remarks: Commencing Sunday, Rex Beach's 'The Iron Trail.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-18 - 1924-06-18
Summary:

Commencing Thursday, Wm. S. Hart in 'The Toll Gate,' a Paramount-Artcraft picture. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-19 - 1924-06-20
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, Wm. S. Hart in 'The Toll Gate,' a Paramount-Artcraft picture. A big picture at usual prices. Matinees 5.30, 40 cents and 60 cents; nights 9.15, 60 cents and $1.00. Children and servicemen half-price. Illustration included.

17
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-19
Summary:

William S. Hart comes to the Star Theatre this evening in the best picture entitled 'The Toll Gute.' Anna Q. Nilsson is also starred in the film. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-19
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to screen 'The Toll Gate' featuring William S. Hart and Anna Q. Nilsson.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-19
Summary:

That cowboy, William S. Hart comes to the Star Theatre this evening in the best picture of his career. It is called 'The Toll Gate' and deals with the rugged days of the olden West. Film synopsis included. Anna Q. Nilsson invests the part of Mary Brown with great charm, while Bill Hart…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-19 - 1924-06-21
Summary:

Tonight till Saturday, William S. Hart in 'The Toll Gate.' June 21 Remarks: Commencing Sunday, Rex Beach's 'The Iron Trail.'