A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-08 - 1919-08-08
Summary:

Tonight, Kathlyn Williams and Wallace Reid in the film version of Bertrand Sinclair's 'Big Timber.'

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

Tonight, Kathlyn Williams and Wallace Reid in the film version of Bertrand Sinclair's 'Big Timber.'

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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: 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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Headline: What is BAD?
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-13 - 1924-11-22
Summary:

November 13-14 Remarks: Teaser ads for the film 'Broadway After Dark.' The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. November 17 Remarks: Starting tomorrow at the World Theatre. November 18 Remarks: Showing today at the World Theatre. November 18-12…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-18 - 1924-11-22
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Warner Bros. presents 'Broadway After Dark' with Adolphe Menjou, Anna Q. Nilson [sic], Norma Shearer, Carmel Myers and others. November 18 Remarks: Today till Thursday at 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., Emory Johnson's 'The Mailman,'…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-22 - 1924-11-22
Summary:

Last chance to see 'Broadway After Dark.' Final show today. Starting tomorrow, Wm. Desmond in 'Big Timber.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-22 - 1924-11-22
Summary:

Broadway After Dark' with Adolphe Menjou, Norma Shearer, Anna Q. Nilsson and thousand others. Last performances today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Tomorrow at 6 and 9.15 p.m. and Monday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Wm. Desmond in 'Big Timber.' Today till Monday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., '…

12
Headline: Big Timber'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-22
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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-22 - 1924-11-24
Summary:

Today only at 5.15 and 9.15, Wm. Desmond in 'Big Timber.' Starting tomorrow, Diana Karenne in 'The Martyr Queen.' Also 'Between Love and Wealth' at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. November 22 Remarks: On page 14, another ad. on 'Big Timber' only.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-24 - 1924-11-24
Summary:

Today only at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Wm. Desmond in 'Big Timber.' Starting tomorrow, Diana Karenne in 'The Martyr Queen.' The best and latest Chinese production, 'Between Love & Wealth' will be show at 2.30 & 7.15 p.m.,

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-24 - 1924-11-24
Summary:

Today only at 5.15 and 9.15, Wm. Desmond in 'Big Timber.' Starting tomorrow, Diana Karenne in 'The Martyr Queen.' The best and latest Chinese production, 'Between Love and Wealth' will be shown at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m.

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Headline: Big Timber'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-24
Summary:

World Theatre will be screening Universal production 'Big Timber' featuring William Desmond, tonight. The supporting cast includes Olive Hasbrouck, Betty Francisco, Lydia Yeemans [sic] Titus and Albert J. Smith.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-07 - 1925-01-10
Summary:

Today till Saturday, the picture you've been long waiting for 'Merry-Go-Round' in eleven reels featuring Mary Philbin, Norman Kerry and a great cast. The latest Chinese super-production 'The Valiant Brothers' in ten reels produced by Commercial Press Ltd. Also 'Mr.…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-09 - 1925-01-09
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Merry-Go-Round' in 11 reels, starring Mary Philbin, Norman Kerry and a great cast. Starting Sunday 11th, Carmel Myers in 'The Love Pirate.' Coming, William Fox presents 'Over the Hill.' Watch for its opening date.…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-09 - 1925-01-09
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Merry-Go-Round' in 11 reels, starring Mary Philbin, Norman Kerry and others. Starting Sunday, F. B. O. presents Carmel Myers in 'The Love Pirate.' Remember the date. Coming, William Fox presents 'Over the Hill.' Watch…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-12 - 1925-01-13
Summary:

Carmel Myers in 'The Love Pirate' also featuring Kathryn McGuire, Melbourne McDowell, Clyde Fillmore. Don't forget to see France Dhelia in 'Demi-Virgins.' Coming! William Fox presents 'Over the Hill.' January 12 remarks: Today, the best Chinese production…