A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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101
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-05 - 1918-06-07
Summary:

Tonight and 6th and 7th June, screening a great exclusive feature in 6 parts, 'The Mormon Maid,' including Universal Weekly (War News) and comics. Saturday, 8th June, see 9th and 10th episodes, 'The Red Ace.'

102
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-05 - 1918-06-05
Summary:

Tonight, showing the greatest dramatic film, 'The Mormon Maid' in 6 parts, 6,000 feet, featuring Mae Murray. Including Universal Weekly (War News) and comics. Please note: owing to the enormous price we are paying for the rights to exhibit this film, the prices for admission will be…

103
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-08 - 1918-06-11
Summary:

Commencing Saturday 8th June, showing 9th and 10th episodes, 'The Red Ace,' including Universal Weekly and Keystone Comics. Wednesday, 12th June, see the great Universal drama in 7 parts, 'The Frame-Up.'

104
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-12 - 1918-06-14
Summary:

12th, 13th and 14th June, screening Universal's exclusive feature, 'The Frame-Up' in 7 parts. Also comics. Thursday, 13th June, special matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing 'The Mormon Maid' in 6 parts. Saturday, 15th June, a continuation of 'The Red Ace.'

105
Headline: Hongkong
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-12
Summary:

Further episodes in 'The Red Ace' are being shown. Universal Drama 'The Frame Up' and amusing pictures 'The Mormon Maid' and Keystone comic 'Only a Messenger Boy' will be screened at the special matinee.

106
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-15 - 1918-06-18
Summary:

15th to 18th June, showing 11th and 12th episodes, 'The Red Ace,' including Universal Weekly (world's news) and comics. Wednesday, 19th June, 'The Primrose Path.'

107
Headline: Picture Houses
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-18
Summary:

Both cinema theatres have been crowded despite the rain. New films will be shown together with subsequent episodes of several serials. 'Seven Pearls' is attracting big houses in the Victoria Theatre. A new star in 'The Angel Factory' will be shown. As for Hongkong Theatre,…

108
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-19 - 1918-06-21
Summary:

19th, 20th and 21st June, screening an exclusive Broadway drama, 'The Primrose Path' in 7 parts, 7,000 feet. Also comics. Thursday 20th June, special matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing new programme. Saturday, 22nd June, a continuation of 13th and 14th episodes, 'The Red Ace.'

109
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-21
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre continues its usual arrangement. Tonight is the last screening of 'The Primrose Path' featuring Gladys Hanson. Tomorrow the continuation of the 'Red Ace.'

110
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-22 - 1918-06-25
Summary:

Saturday, 22nd to Tuesday, 25th June, showing 13th and 14th episodes, 'The Red Ace,' including Universal Weekly and Keystone Comics. Wednesday, 26th June, see the great dramatic film 7 parts, 'The Man Inside.'

111
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-26 - 1918-06-28
Summary:

Tonight, an exclusive Broadway Universal feature in 7 parts, 'The Man Inside' and comics. Thursday, 27th June, special matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing new programme. Saturday, 29th June, see final episode of 'The Red Ace.'

112
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-29 - 1918-07-02
Summary:

Tonight, showing the final episodes of 'The Red Ace.' Also Universal Weekly (World's News) and comics. Wednesday, 3rd July, showing a great comedy in 5 parts, 'Mrs. Plum's Pudding.'

113
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-05
Summary:

As 'The Red Ace' just completed its final episode, the management of the Hongkong Theatre hopes that another classical photo-play will soon forthcoming. Tomorrow a new programme will be shown, including 'Mrs Plum's Pudding.'

114
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-06
Summary:

Victoria Theatre patrons were afforded a variation of picture programme by two Manchester Regiment stars Herb Burton and Jack Canavan. It's a comedy programme from a splendid three-part picture featuring Prince, 'Whiffles' Mascot Umbrella.' The Gazette was very interesting.…

115
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-11
Summary:

Victoria Theatre was well filled as Thurber and Thurber pleased everyone. An excellent selection of pictures completed the programme, including General Allenby's entry into Jerusalem, and Baby Marie Osborne's film and Gazette.

116
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-21
Summary:

The appearance of Mr. Wheeler Dryden was well remembered. He gave nice songs and the picture part of the programmes included a five part story 'Little Mary Sunshine' featuring Baby Marie Osborn [sic], a gazette and a funny comic.

117
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-04 - 1918-12-06
Summary:

Tonight, showing Paramount feature in 5 parts, 'The Kiss,' featuring the screen stars, Owen Moore and Marguerite Courtot, including Gazette and comics. Today matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing 'The Ragged Earl,' a drama in 5 parts, etc.

118
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-07 - 1918-12-10
Summary:

Saturday 7th to Tuesday 10th December, showing 'The Mystery Ship' episodes 13 and 14, including Gazette and comics. Monday 9th December, special matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing 'Robinson Crusoe,' film story in 4 parts. Wednesday 11th December, see Blanche Sweet in 'Sowers…

119
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-11 - 1918-12-13
Summary:

11th, 12th and 13th, showing Paramount feature in 5 parts, 'The Sowers,' featuring the screen star Blanche Sweet, including Gazette and comics. Thursday 12th matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing 'The Birth of a Man,' a drama in 5 parts.

120
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-14 - 1918-12-17
Summary:

Saturday 14th to Tuesday 17th December, showing 15th and 16th episodes, 'The Mystery Ship,' including Gazette and comics. Tuesday 17th matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing 'The Star of Bethlehem.' Wednesday, 18th December, see Blanche Sweet in 'The Clue.'