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 - 1918-06-05
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…

102
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.'

103
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.'

104
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.

105
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.'

106
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,…

107
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.'

108
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.'

109
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.'

110
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.'

111
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.'

112
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.'

113
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-01 - 1919-02-01
Summary:

1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th February, showing a special Paramount feature in 6 parts, 'Temptation,' featuring the famous opera star Geraldine Farrar, including Gazette and comics. Monday 3rd, matinee at 5 p.m., showing 'Quo Vadis' drama in 7 parts. Tuesday 4th, matinee at 5.15 p.m…

114
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-05
Summary:

An extraordinary eighteen episode picture entitled 'The Moon Child' is to be screened at the Hongkong Theatre. The picture features Marie Walcamp of 'Red Ace.'

115
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-14 - 1920-01-16
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Triangle Players present Bessie Barriscale, supported by the celebrated English actor, Arthur Maude in 'Borrowed Plumage.' At 7.15 p.m., Marie Walcamp in 1st, 2nd and 3rd episodes of 'The Red Ace.'

116
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-17 - 1920-01-20
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents William Farnum in a romantic drama of the sea, 'Battle of Hearts.' At 7.15 p.m., Marie Walcamp in 'The Red Ace,' 4th, 5th and 6th episodes.

117
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-21 - 1920-01-23
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Dorothy Donnelly in 'The Thief.' At 7.15 p.m., Marie Walcamp in 7th, 8th and 9th episodes of 'The Red Ace.'

118
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-24 - 1920-01-27
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Fannie Ward in 'The Cry of the Weak.' At 7.15 p.m., Marie Walcamp in 'The Red Ace,' 10th, 11th and 12th episodes.

119
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-28 - 1920-01-30
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents 'The Primitive Call' with Gladys Coburn and an all-star cast of Fox players picturing a woman's power for good or evil. At 7.15 p.m., Marie Walcamp in the final four episodes of 'The Red Ace.'

120
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-29
Summary:

The final performance of the five-reel special production, 'The Cry of the Week,' at the Hongkong Theatre, revealed the value of a great producer's intelligence. Tonight, another magnificent masterpiece of Fox's production, entitled 'The Primitive Call,' featuring…