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: 1916-02-24
Summary:

The Melbourne Comedy Company, Eileen Melbourne, Tom Melbourne, scored another big success at the Victoria Theatre. Tonight is the last night of this programme. The 'movies' consist entirely of comedies with the exception of Pathe's Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-02-22 - 1918-02-25
Summary:

Programme tonight, a great Gold Rooster play in 5 parts, 'Miss Nobody,' featuring Gladys Hulette. Also Pathe Gazette and splendid comedy. The romantic and thrilling serial 'The Fatal Ring' with their favourite artist Pearl White will commence sometime in March next. Booking…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-05 - 1918-03-05
Summary:

Programme, tonight for 5th, 6th and 7th March, the continuation of 'The Great Secret,' 13th and 14th episodes, entitled 'The Struggle' and 'The Escape.' Pathe's Gazette and screaming comedy. Watch for the opening date of 'The Fatal Ring' with Pearl…

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-08 - 1918-03-11
Summary:

Programme for 8th, 9th, 10th and 11th March. Tonight at 9.15 p.m., 'A Lapland Lass,' a drama of life, beautifully acted and splendid photograph in 3 parts. Pathe's Gazette, Annals of the War and a very amusing comedy. Kindly note the date, Friday, 15th March, 'The Fatal Ring…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-12 - 1918-03-14
Summary:

Programme for 12th, 13th and 14th March. Tonight at 9.15 p.m., the continuation of 'The Great Secret,' 15th and 16th episodes, entitled: 'The Test of Death' and 'The Crafty Hand.' Pathe's Gazette and screaming comedies. Kindly note, Friday, 15th March, '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-19 - 1918-03-21
Summary:

Programme for March 19th, 20th and 21st. Tonight at 9.15 p.m. performance, M. Henri [sic] Krauss in 'Victims of Fate,' an absorbing drama in 3 parts. Also American Gazette and comedies. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-26 - 1918-03-26
Summary:

Programme for 29th, 30th, 31st March and 1st April. Tonight at 9.15 p.m., 'The Fatal Ring,' 5th and 6th episodes. Also Annals of the War and different comedies. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-01 - 1918-04-04
Summary:

2nd, 3rd and 4th April, the final chapter of 'The Great Secret,' 17th and 18th episodes. Also American Gazette and different comedy. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-12 - 1918-04-15
Summary:

12th, 13th, 14th and 15th April, 'The Fatal Ring,' episode 9, 'The Dice of Death' and episode 10, 'The Perilous Plunge.' Also Pathe's British Gazette No. 439 and comedies. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-23 - 1918-04-25
Summary:

23rd, 24th and 25th April, a beautiful star in a great photoplay, Mollie King in 'Blind Man's Luck.' Also American Gazette No. 45 and Comedies. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-09 - 1918-08-12
Summary:

August 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th, the great French drama, 'Instinct.' Also British Gazette No. 455, 'The Flirt,' etc. Booking at Anderson's.

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-06 - 1918-09-06
Summary:

There are 15 exciting episodes in the great new serial picture, 'The Hidden Hand.' Episodes one and two will be shown on September 12th.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-07 - 1918-09-07
Summary:

Look out for Sheldon Lewis and Doris Kenyon in 'The Hidden Hand.' One old favourite and one new star.

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-09
Summary:

Rasputin was responsible for a combat between two producers and playing an important role in the latest Pathe serial 'The Hidden Hand' showing at the Victoria Theatre. One of the producers accused the other of taking advantage of his original idea. The serial has four stars, including…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-10 - 1918-09-10
Summary:

15 exciting episodes, commencing Thursday 12th September. 'The Hidden Hand' is the most enthralling serial Pathe has ever produced. It is a mysterious and awe-inspiring story and teams with the marvellous scientific knowledge of a master criminal created by Arthur B. Reeve. Book your…

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-11 - 1918-09-11
Summary:

Having seen the first two episodes of 'The Hidden Hand,' and having read the book, we confidently assert that it will hear comparison with any serial picture yet shown in Hongkong. The story is a most absorbing one.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-12 - 1918-09-14
Summary:

September 12th, 13th, 14th and 15th, 9.15 p.m. performance, 'The Hidden Hand,' episodes one and two. Also Harold Lloyd in 'Love, Laughs and Lather,' British Gazette No. 462, etc. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-19 - 1918-09-21
Summary:

September 19th, 20th, 21st and 22nd, 'The Hidden Hand,' episode 3 and episode 4. Also 'Move On,' a Harold Lloyd comedy, British Gazette Nos. 465-466, etc. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-26 - 1918-09-30
Summary:

September 26th, 27th, 28th and 29th, 9.15 performance, 'The Hidden Hand,' episodes 6 and 7. Also 'Boarder Busters,' a Rolin comedy,' British Gazette No. 467, etc.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-03 - 1918-10-05
Summary:

October 3rd, 4th and 5th, 9.15 p.m. performance, 'The Hidden Hand' episodes 7 and 8. Also Wiffles in a great two-part comedy, 'The Recalcitrant Bride' and British Gazette No. 468. Booking at Anderson's.