A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-04-30 - 1914-05-01
Summary:

Continued success of 'The Gibson Girls'; also 'Max Wishes He Hadn't' by the popular comedian, length 3,000 feet; Pathe's German & International Gazette; the splendid film 'Glimpses of Yuan Shi-kai' will be screened on Apr 2.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-05-01 - 1914-05-01
Summary:

Film screening of 'Max Wishes He Hadn't' (3,000 ft); Screening of Pathe's German and International Gazette; Continued performance of 'The Gibson Girls'; Coming film: 'Glimpses of the Life of Yuan Shi Kai'

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-05-02 - 1914-05-05
Summary:

Films screning of'Glimpses of the Life of Yuan Shi Kai', 'The Return of the Emigrant' (3,500 ft) and 'Max As a Chairopodist'; Screening of The World's Pathe's American Weekly and Pathe's Cartoon latest News; Performances by The Gibson Girls

4
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-05-02 - 1914-05-05
Summary:

The coloured film entitled 'Glimpses of the Life of Yuan Shi-kai'; also the great Italian love story 'The Return of the Emigrant,' length 3,500 feet; Max As A Chiropodist (a good comedy); Pathe's American Weekly & Pathe's Cartoon (the world's latest news);…

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-25 - 1916-07-25
Summary:

Screening of Charles Dickens' 'Barnaby Rudge' in 6 reels, Max Linder's 'Sympathetically Inclined', Pathe's British Gazette: 'Funeral of Yuan Shi Kai'; Coming film: 'Exploits of Elaine' and 'Charlie Chaplin's Elopement'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-26 - 1916-07-27
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of Charles Dickens' 'Barnaby Rudge' in 6 reels, Max Linder's 'Sympathetically Inclined', Pathe's British Gazette: 'Funeral of Yuan Shi Kai'; Coming film: 'Exploits of Elaine' and 'Charlie Chaplin's Elopement…

7
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-19 - 1919-12-19
Summary:

An excellent programme tonight, two comedies and an exciting 6-part Metro drama, 'The Voice of Conscience,' with Francis Bushman and Beverly Bayne.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-19 - 1925-02-19
Summary:

Why did he dodge that girl? Just wait till Saturday and get the answer at the Coronet in Harold Lloyd's 'Girl Shy.'

9
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-20 - 1925-02-28
Summary:

Eight reels of uproarious fun, Harold Lloyd in his latest vehicle 'Girl Shy,' 8000 feet of spills and thrills funnier than 'Dr. Jack,' more exciting than 'Safet Last' [sic]. February 21 remarks: Funnier than 'Grandma's Boy.' February 28 remarks:…

10
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-20 - 1925-02-28
Summary:

Another big Coronet success. All records were broken on Saturday and Sunday by Harold Lloyd in 'Girl Shy.' Also our own Topical. February 28 Remarks: Sunday at 6.00 and 9.15 p.m., 'K - The Unknown.'

11
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-21 - 1925-02-27
Summary:

Commencing today, for one week only, Harold Lloyd in his latest million dollar comedy, 'Girl Shy,' funnier than 'Grandma's Boy,' more exciting than 'Safety Last.' Times and prices: 2.30, $1.20 and 60 cents; 5.15, $1.50 and 80 cents; 7.15, $1.00 and 50 cents; 9.…

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-23 - 1925-02-23
Summary:

Another big Coronet success! All records broken on Saturday and Sunday by Harold Lloyd in 'Girl Shy,' 8 reels of sheer delight. Come and see yourself on the screen in our own Topical.

13
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-27 - 1925-02-27
Summary:

The moving picture industry has now decided which were the ten biggest pictures of 1924. Here is the list. 1. 'The Thief of Bagdad'; 2. 'The Sea Hawk'; 3. 'Monsieur Beaucaire'; 4. 'Beau Brummel'; 5. 'Secrets'; 6. 'The Marriage Circle';…

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-28 - 1925-02-28
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, tomorrow at 7.30 p.m. only, final showings of Harold Lloyd in 'Girl Shy.' Sunday at 6.00 and 9.15 p.m., in response to numerous requests, 'K - The Unknown,' a super-film at ordinary prices.

15
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-02 - 1925-03-02
Summary:

Today only, 'K, the Unknown' the film that brought dozens of letters of appreciation. At 7.15 p.m. only, Harold Lloyd in 'Girl Shy.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-02 - 1925-03-02
Summary:

Today only at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'K – The Unknown.' At 7.15 p.m. only, Harold Lloyd in 'Girl Shy.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-02 - 1925-03-02
Summary:

Today only at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., by special request, 'K – The Unknown.' At 7.15 p.m. only, Harold Llyod [sic] in 'Girl Shy.'

18
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-16 - 1925-06-17
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, Hoot Gibson in 'The Ridin' Kid from Powder River.' Also a good comedy entitled 'The Fight' and our own Topical. June 17 Remarks: Tomorrow till Saturday, Harold Lloyd in 'Girl Shy.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-06-17 - 1925-06-17
Summary:

Today at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Hoot Gibson in 'The Ridin' Kid from Powder River.' Tomorrow till Saturday, Harold Lloyd in 'Girl Shy.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-17 - 1925-06-17
Summary:

Today at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Hoot Gibson in 'The Ridin' Kid from Powder River.' Tomorrow till Saturday, Harold Lloyd in 'Girl Shy.'