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: 1918-05-27
Summary:

An excellent programme was given on Saturday evening at the Victoria Theatre. The British Gazette and the five reel film 'The On-the-Square Girl,' and the comedy 'Luke and the Wild Woman' proved very interesting and funny. More amusing pictures including 'The Torture of…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-05-31 - 1918-06-01
Summary:

From May 31 to June 3, 'Kick in,' the greatest crook play ever written, with William Courtenay and Mollie King in the leading roles; 'By the Sad Sea Waves,' one thousand feet of laughs, girls and prize winning bathing suites; British Gazette No. 446.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-31 - 1918-05-31
Summary:

May 31st and June 1st, 2nd and 3rd, 'Kick In,' the greatest crook play ever written with William Courtenay and Mollie King in the leading roles. Also 'By the Sad Sea Waves,' one thousand feet of laughs, girls and prize-winning bathing suits, and British Gazette No. 446.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-01 - 1918-06-03
Summary:

Tonight, 'Kick In,' the greatest crook play ever written with William Courtenay and Mollie King in the leading roles. Also 'By the Sad Sea Waves,' one thousand feet of laughs, girls and prize-winning bathing suits, and British Gazette No. 446. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-06-20 - 1918-06-20
Summary:

Owing to the non arrival of the next episode of 'The Seven Pearls,' the Victoria Theatre begs to announce that the continuation of this serial is postponed until Thu June 27, they are showing instead the great 5-part gold rooster drama 'The Recoil,' with William Courtenay in…

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Headline: Notice
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-20 - 1918-06-20
Summary:

Owing to the non-arrival of the next episodes of 'The Seven Pearls,' the management of the Victoria Theatre beg to announce that the continuation of this serial is postponed until Thursday, June 27th. They are showing instead the great 5-part Gold Rooster drama, 'The Recoil,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-20
Summary:

William Courtenay plays both on the stage and the screen. He is to be seen tonight at the Victoria Theatre in Pathe Gold Rooster play 'The Recoil,' supported by Lillian Greuze. Film plot included. He acted in 'Kick In.' and made his first stage appearance at 15 years old and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-10
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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-17 - 1924-01-18
Summary:

Thursday to Saturday, Jesse L. Lasky presents William DeMille's 'What Every Woman Knows,' a Paramount picture from James M. Barrie's famous play, with Conrad Nagel and Lois Wilson. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-17 - 1924-01-18
Summary:

Thursday to Saturday, Jesse L. Lasky presents William DeMille's production of Sir James M. Barrie's famous play, 'What Every Woman Knows,' with Conrad Nagel and Lois Wilson, a Paramount picture. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-17 - 1924-01-17
Summary:

Thursday to Saturday, a Paramount picture, William DeMille's production of Sir James M. Barrie's famous play, 'What Every Woman Knows,' with Conrad Nagel and Lois Wilson. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-03-03 - 1924-03-03
Summary:

Today only at 12.15, 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15 p.m., William De Mille presents Sir J. M. Barrie's famous play, 'What Every Woman Knows.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-03 - 1924-03-03
Summary:

Today only at 12.15, 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., William DeMille presents Sir J. M. Barrie's famous play. 'What Every Woman Knows.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-03
Summary:

Hongkong cinema patrons have their last opportunity today of seeing William de Mille's superb film version of Sir James Barrie's famous play 'What Every Woman Knows,' which is the feature attraction at the Coronet Theatre this afternoon and this evening.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-03
Summary:

Today at the Coronet the first of two Barrie plays, as adapted to the needs of the screen, will be presented. 'What Every Woman Knows' is no doubt familiar to the vast majority of theatre-goers as one of the brilliant works. William de Mille is responsible for the present production.…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-03 - 1924-03-03
Summary:

Today at 12.15, 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., William de Mille presents Sir J. M. Barrie's 'What Every Woman Knows.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-30
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-11 - 1924-09-13
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15 p.m., Bert Lytell, May McAvoy and Betty Compson in 'Kick In.' The Star: Today till Saturday at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Wallace Reid and Lois Wilson in 'The World's Champion,' supported by Lionel Belmore and W…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-11 - 1924-09-13
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Bert Lytell, May McAvoy and Betty Compson in 'Kick In.' The Star: Today till Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Wallace Reid and Lois Wilson in 'The World's Champion' supported by Lionel Belmore and W. J.…