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: 1917-02-14 - 1917-02-16
Summary:

From Feb 14-16, showing a thrilling and interesting story 'What Happened to Mary,' 1-6 series; also Keystone comics; on Feb 17, see 3rd and 4th episodes of 'Peg O' the Ring.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-17 - 1917-02-20
Summary:

On Feb 17, showing 3rd and 4th episodes of 'Peg O' the Ring,' more thrilling and exciting; also Keystone comics; on Feb 21, see last 6 series of 'What Happened to Mary.'

3
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-21 - 1917-02-23
Summary:

From Feb 21-23, showing last 6 series of 'What Happened to Mary'; also Keystone comics; on Feb 24, see 5th and 6th episodes of 'Peg O' the Ring.'

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-22
Summary:

Lucille Love's performance is attracting many people to the Hongkong Theatre. The managers have given an extra matinee every Saturday to accommodate patrons. The well-known film 'What happened to Mary' with new comics are screened.

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-27 - 1917-06-29
Summary:

Tonight, 'The Pointsman's Daughter' (drama); 'Mama Is Asleep' (comedy in 2 parts); 'The Iron Claw,' 11th and 12th episodes (2 parts each).

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-07-21 - 1920-07-23
Summary:

Tonight, Ann Murdock in 'Envy,' one of the 'Seven Deadly Sins.' The most Romantic series ever produced.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-21 - 1920-07-23
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Ann Murdock in 'Envy,' one of the 'Seven Deadly Sins.' The most romantic series ever produced.

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-07-24 - 1920-07-26
Summary:

Tonight, McClure Pictures Corporation presents Nance O'Neil in 'Greed.' Second episode of the 'Seven Deadly Sins.'

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-24 - 1920-07-27
Summary:

Tonight, McClure Pictures Corporation presents Nance O'Neil in 'Greed,' second episode of 'Seven Deadly Sins.'

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-24
Summary:

The second series of the film 'The Seven Deadly Sins,' in five parts, entitled 'Greed' will be screened from tonight to Tuesday next, in the Hongkong Theatre. The first, 'Envy,' has just concluded and the rest will be shown in regular course. Various new comedies…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-07-28 - 1920-07-30
Summary:

Tonight, Charlotte Walker in 'Sloth,' one of the 'Seven Deadly Sins.'

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-28 - 1920-07-30
Summary:

Tonight, Charlotte Walker in 'Sloth,' one of 'The Seven Deadly Sins.'

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-29
Summary:

The serial film 'The Seven Deadly Sins' which is now screening at Hongkong Theatre has attracted large attendances at the matinees and night performances. Last night the third series of this picture was given, 'Sloth.' Miss Charlotte Wilkin has the leading role.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-08-04 - 1920-08-06
Summary:

Tonight, McClure Pictures presents the most famous dramatic star in 'Passion' a five-part photoplay of modern life. One of 'Seven Deadly Sins.'

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-08-04 - 1920-08-06
Summary:

Tonight, Shirley Mason in 'Passion,' a most interesting story in five parts, one of 'The Seven Deadly Sins.'

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-08-06
Summary:

Notwithstanding counter attractions, the attendance at the Hongkong theatre has been very large during the week, and as the 'Seven Deadly Sins' series is coming soon to an end, and a new production from William Fox is being now announced, it is expected that the patronage will be…

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-08-07 - 1920-08-10
Summary:

Tonight, H. B. Warner in an interesting story in five parts, 'Wrath' and one of 'The Seven Deadly Sins.'

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-08-07 - 1920-08-10
Summary:

Tonight, H. B. Warner in 'Wrath,' one of 'The Seven Deadly Sins.'

19
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-08-11 - 1920-08-13
Summary:

Tonight, McClure Pictures presents Shirley Mason in 'The Seventh Sin,' one of the deadliest of 'Seven Deadly Sins.'

20
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-08-11 - 1920-08-13
Summary:

Tonight, Shirley Mason in 'The Seventh Sin,' the deadliest of 'The Seven Deadly Sins.'