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: 1914-03-23
Summary:

Mr Rudyard Kipling talked to an audience of geographers in Queen's Hall about different aspects of travel and how smells recall. Hence, it is perceived that people can move in three dimensions. 'I knew one man who said he could run any road that he had marched over, backward between…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-10-25
Summary:

A statement about the winter season of Victoria Theatre has been made by Mr. J. J. Blake, the manager. Concerning serial pictures were so much appreciated by cinema-goers, Mr. Blake has arranged to screen first 'The Grip of Evil,' with Jackie Saunders in the leading role. Other serials…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-26
Summary:

Mr J. J. Blake, the manager of that Victoria Theatre, informs us that great care has been taken in the choice of productions for the winter season. Great variety of films were obtained, including 'The Grip of Evil,' with Jack Saunders, 'The Fatal Ring' featuring Pearl White…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-06
Summary:

The Light That Failed' is the first Rudyard Kipling work to be produced as a motion picture played by a well-known cast. Directed by Edward Jose, and played by Robert Edeson, Claude Fleming, Jose Collins and Lillian Tucker. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-11-07 - 1917-11-10
Summary:

On Nov 8, by repeated requests, 'The King's Game' in 5 parts, featuring Pearl White; on Nov 9, Rudyard Kipling's Immortal Masterpiece in 5 reels; 'The Light that Failed,' featuring Robert Edeson in his magnificent impersonation of the blind artist; Pathe's…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-08 - 1917-11-08
Summary:

Screening of 'The King's Game' featuring Pearl White, Wheldon Lewis and George Probert; Coming film: Rudyard Kipling's 'The Light that Failed'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-08 - 1917-11-08
Summary:

Screening of 'The King's Game' featuring Pearl White; Coming film: Rudyard Kipling's 'The Light that Failed' featuring Robert Edeson and Pathe's Annals of the War

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-09 - 1917-11-09
Summary:

Screening of Rudyard Kipling's 'The Light that Failed' featuring Robert Edeson

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-09 - 1917-11-12
Summary:

Screening of Rudyard Kipling's 'The Light that Failed' featuring Robert Edeson and Pathe's Annals of the War

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-10 - 1917-11-10
Summary:

Screening of Rudyard Kipling's 'The Light that Failed' featuring Robert Edeson; Matinees today

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-09 - 1920-02-10
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Light that Failed,' a picturization of the famous novel by Rudyard Kipling.

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-02-09 - 1920-02-10
Summary:

Tonight! 'The Light That Failed,' a picturization of the famous novel by Rudyard Kipling.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-02-09 - 1920-02-10
Summary:

Tonight at 2.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Light That Failed,' a picturization of the famous novel by Rudyard Kipling.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-12
Summary:

So many people visited the Victoria Theatre during this week to see a film version of a book by a British author, Rudyard Kipling, 'The Light That Failed.' Film review included. People also do not appear to be taking full advantage of the Season Tickets which are still obtainable at…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-17 - 1922-10-17
Summary:

Technical experts transplant actual street scenes of Lahore, India, under the shadow of the Southern California mountains, for Rudyard Kipling's Pathe picture, 'Without Benefit of Clergy.' Authorities state that a more accurate photographic record could not have been secured from…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-17 - 1922-10-18
Summary:

Rudyard Kipling's 'Without Benefit of Clergy.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-17
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is screening the film version of Rudyard Kipling's 'Without Benefit of Clergy,' a Pathe film directed by James Young. The film features Thomas Holding. Randolph Lewis, technical expert, and Mr. Paul Brunet, president of Pathe, spent three months with Kipling to…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-17
Summary:

Without Benefit of Clergy,' in which Thomas Holding takes the leading role, will be screened at the Coronet Theatre. It is written by Rudyard Kipling and directed by James Young. It is noted that Dr. H. R. M. Maddock is the technical consultant. Also, Randolph Lewis, technical expert and…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-18 - 1922-10-18
Summary:

Tonight till Saturday, Rudyard Kipling's 'Without Benefit of Clergy.' Illustration and film plot included. Remarks: On page 4 & 5, two other ads says 'See Special Advt on Page 3.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-19
Summary:

Coronet Theatre screened Rudyard Kipling's love story called 'Without Benefit of Clergy.' One of the most quoted phrases from the story is 'East is East and West is West.' Film synopsis included. Being highly realistic, the film doesn't have a plot and appeals to…