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: 1917-09-13 - 1917-09-15
Summary:

On Sept 14, Pathe's great serial, 11th and 12th episodes of 'The Shielding Shadow'; 'Annals of the War'; Pathe's British, American & French Gazettes; comics: 'Court House Crooks' in 2 parts, featuring Ford Sterling.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-09-14 - 1917-09-14
Summary:

Screening of Pathe's 'The Shielding Shadow' (11th & 12th episodes), 'Annals of the War', Pathe's British, American and French Gazettes, 'Court House Crooks' featuring Ford Sterling

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-09-15 - 1917-09-15
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of Pathe's 'The Shielding Shadow' (11th & 12th episodes), 'Annals of the War', Pathe's British, American and French Gazettes, 'Court House Crooks' featuring Ford Sterling

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-05
Summary:

The Chimes,' the work of Charles Dickens is now screened while the 'Annals of the War' are proceeding with No. 4 of the series.

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-10-11 - 1917-10-13
Summary:

On Oct 12, Pathe's great photoplay 'The Manor House Mystery' in 3 parts; interesting: Pathe's British, American & French Gazettes; comics: 'Wanted a Husband'; next week, the great serial (Jackie Saunders) in 'The Grip of Evil.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-12 - 1917-10-12
Summary:

Screening of Pathe's 'The Manor House Mystery', British and American Gazettes 'Annals of the War', 'Wanted a Husband' (comic); Coming films: Jackie Saunders in 'The Grip of Evil'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-12 - 1917-10-13
Summary:

Screening of 'The Manor House Mystery' in 3 parts for 4 days, British & American Gazette and selected Comics, and also details of 'Annals of the War No. 4'; Coming films: Jackie Saunders in 'The Grip of Evil' and Pearl White & Sheldon Lewis in 'The King…

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-13 - 1917-10-13
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of Pathe's 'The Manor House Mystery', British and American Gazettes 'Annals of the War', 'Wanted a Husband' (comic); Coming films: Jackie Saunders in 'The Grip of Evil'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-15 - 1917-10-15
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'The Manor House Mystery' in 3 parts for 4 days, British & American Gazette and selected Comics, and also details of 'Annals of the War No. 4'; Coming films: Jackie Saunders in 'The Grip of Evil' and Pearl White & Sheldon Lewis in…

10
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: 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…

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-11-12 - 1917-11-14
Summary:

On Nov 13, Jackie Saunders in the 'Grip of Evil,' fate & the underworld; instructive: 'A Study of Birds'; interesting: Annals of the War; comics: 'Luke Late Lunchers' and 'Feeding the Kitty.'

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

Coming screening of 'The Grip of Evil' (first and second episodes) featuring Jackie Saunders and Roland Bottomley

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-13 - 1917-11-13
Summary:

Screening of 'Grip of Evil' featuring Jackie Saunders, 'Study of Birds', 'Annals of the War' and Comics: 'Luke Late Lunchers' and 'Feeding the Kitty'

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-14 - 1917-11-15
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Grip of Evil' featuring Jackie Saunders, 'Study of Birds', 'Annals of the War' and Comics: 'Luke Late Lunchers' and 'Feeding the Kitty'

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-11-15 - 1917-11-17
Summary:

On Nov16, 'The Clue' in 5 parts, a photoplay full of pathos splendid acting, and beautiful photography, featuring Mdlle Robinne, supported by a cast of the finest French artists; interesting: 'Wild Ducks,' a fin film on natural history; Annals of the War; 'The Taking of…

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-16 - 1917-11-16
Summary:

Screening of 'The Clue' featuring Mlle Robinne, 'Wild Ducks', 'Annals of the War' (The taking of Craonne, 4th May, 1917) and 'An Unexpected Present' (comic); Coming film: 'Grip of Evil'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-16
Summary:

The first and second episodes of 'Grip of Evil' are now being shown. Two other pictures 'The Clue' and 'The Annals of War' are also being arranged.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-17 - 1917-11-17
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'The Clue' featuring Mlle Robinne, 'Wild Ducks', 'Annals of the War' (The taking of Craonne, 4th May, 1917) and 'An Unexpected Present' (comic); Coming film: 'Grip of Evil'