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: 1918-02-18
Summary:

The Tramp' featuring Henry Krauss will be screened tonight at the Victoria Theatre. Pathe's British and American Gazettes are really good this week and comic pictures are worth seeing. A well-known cinema serial 'The Fatal Ring' featuring Pearl White is expected shortly from…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-08-21
Summary:

The Peking Correspondent of The Times recently sent an article about the war film screening in Lanchow-fu in the far West of China, in a large hall of Anhui Club. It was most likely a first moving picture shown for the oriental people in Lanchow-fu. One of the pictures shown represented a group…

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

A good show takes place at Hongkong Theatre this week, with a beautiful drama entitled 'The Faded Flower' in six parts from Inn [sic] Film Co. Inc., featuring Marguerite Snow. Another wonderful film will screen on Saturday, entitled 'A Woman's resurrection' in seven…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-13
Summary:

The management has undertaken to engage the best cinema production from the Iron Film Co., Inc. which have proved of late in its recent shows to be really high-class pictures. The film is 'The Faded Flower' featuring Marguerite Snow. In addition, there will also be a screening of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-15 - 1919-11-18
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Betty Nansen in 'A Woman's Resurrection,' a fine drama complete in seven reels. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Publication Date: 1919-11-15 - 1919-11-18
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Betty Nansen in 'A Woman's Resurrection,' a fine drama complete in seven reels. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-01-07
Summary:

Today's change of programme in Hongkong Theatre is 'The Iron Strain' in six parts, featuring Dustin Framum [sic] with Enid Mackey and Louise Glaum. On Saturday next a Triangle comedy drama 'Borrowed Plumage' in five parts will be screened, featuring Bessie Barriscale.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-15
Summary:

There is a very varied and interesting programme provided for the patrons of the Hongkong Theatre this week. A Triangle comedy-drama, 'Borrowed Plumage,' featuring Bessie Barriscale, is the principal item. The story is well constructed by J. C. Hawks and admirably handled by Raymond B…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-25 - 1920-02-27
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Miss Jackie Saunders in 'Betty Be Good,' an interesting drama in five parts. At 7.15 p.m., Ben Wilson in 'The Mystery Ship' 4th, 5th and 6th episodes. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-02-25 - 1920-02-27
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Miss Jackie Saunders in 'Betty Be Good,' in 5 parts. At 7.15 p.m., Ben Wilson in 'The Mystery Ship' 4th, 5th and 6th episodes.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-26
Summary:

An interesting drama in five parts entitled 'Betty be good,' in which Miss Jackie Saunders takes the leading role, is now drawing excellent houses at the Hongkong Theatre. At the 7.15 performances, the 4th, 5th and 6th episodes of the serial film 'The Mystery Ship' will be…

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-17 - 1920-03-18
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents the well-known and favourite Betty Nansen in 'Should a Mother Tell' in 6 parts.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-03-17 - 1920-03-19
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Betty Nansen in 'Should a Mother Tell' in 8 parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-18
Summary:

There is an excellent programme of pictures provided for the patrons of the Hongkong Theatre this week. The 'star' picture is entitled 'Should a Mother Tell,' and features Betty Nansen in the leading role. The subsequent episodes of the serial film 'Who is No. 1'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-19
Summary:

A well-known Chinese resident, Mr. Ying Kee, Rickshaw dealer and one of the oldest residents in the Colony, died on the evening of the 17th. The deceased was the owner of the Hongkong Theatre and a partner of the Asiatic Lithograph Depot at West Point.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-25 - 1920-03-27
Summary:

For four nights only, commencing Saturday 27th, March 1920, at 9.15 p.m. only, the moral uplift society of America presents the powerful photoplay, 'It May Be Your Daughter,' a pleasing story, beautiful photography and splendid acting by an admirable cast, Edith Thornton, Hugh Thompson…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-03-25 - 1920-03-30
Summary:

Tonight until Tuesday at 9.15 p.m., the Moral Uplift Society of America presents 'It May Be Your Daughter.' At 5.15 p.m., William Fox presents Betty Nansen in 'A Woman's Temptation' [sic]. At 7.15 p.m., Kathleen Clifford in 'Who is Number One' episodes Nos. 10…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-27 - 1920-03-30
Summary:

Tonight until Tuesday at 9.15 p.m., the moral uplift society of America presents the powerful preachment, 'It May Be Your Daughter.' At 5.15 p.m., William Fox presents the royal actress, Betty Nansen in 'A Woman's Temptation.' At 7.15 p.m., Kathleen Clifford in 'Who…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-31 - 1920-04-05
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Betty Nansen in 'A Woman's Temptation.' At 5.15 p.m., 'It May Be Your Daughter.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-03-31 - 1920-04-01
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Betty Nansen in 'A Woman's Temptation' [sic]. At 5.15 p.m., 'It May Be Your Daughter.'