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).

6
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-27 - 1919-08-28
Summary:

Tonight, showing a drama in 5 parts, 'Across the Pacific' and various Comics. 7.15 p.m., see final episodes of 'The Bull's Eye.' Saturday 30th, see the great victory picture of America and her allies, 'Under Four Flags.' Booking at the Theatre.

7
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-28 - 1919-08-29
Summary:

Tonight, showing drama in 5 parts, 'Across the Pacific' and various comics. 7.15 p.m. performance, see final episodes 'The Bull's Eye.' Saturday 30th August, see the great victory picture of America and her allies: 'Under Four Flags.' Booking at the theatre.…

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-29
Summary:

Tomorrow, the 13th and 14th episodes of the 'Moon Child' will be resumed at the matinee at 9.15 performance. Next week, 'Under Four Flags' will be screened.

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-30 - 1919-09-02
Summary:

30th, 31st August, 1st and 2nd September, Saturday matinee and 9.15 p.m., showing episodes 13 and 14 of 'The Moon Child.' 7.15 p.m. performance, episodes 11 and 12. Wednesday 3rd September, see the great victory picture of America and her allies: 'Under Four Flags' in 7 parts…

10
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-30 - 1919-09-02
Summary:

August 30, 31 and September 1 and 2, Saturday matinee and 9.15 p.m., showing episodes 13 and 14, 'The Moon Child.' 7.15 p.m. performance, episodes 11 and 12. Wednesday 3rd, August, see the great victory picture of America and her allies, 'Under Four Flags' in 7 parts. Booking…

11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-01
Summary:

The Hongkong Cinema has been fortunate in securing the Official war film released by the Committee on Public Information entitled 'Under Four Flags.' The film has been intelligently assembled and titled by Kenneth B. Beaton. Film synopsis included.

12
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-09-01
Summary:

Under Four Flags' the United States Government War film, released by the Committee on Public Information, will be screened at the Hongkong Cinema for a few nights only, commencing on Wednesday, September 3, 1919. Film production details were included in this article.

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-03 - 1919-09-05
Summary:

3rd, 4th and 5th September, showing the great victory picture of America and her allies, 'Under Four Flags' in 7 parts. Saturday 6th September, see 15 and 16 episodes of 'The Moon Child.' Booking at the Theatre.

14
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-09-03 - 1919-09-06
Summary:

September 3, 4 and 5, showing the great victory picture of America and her allies, 'Under Four Flags' in 7 parts. Saturday 6th, September, see episodes 15 and 16 of 'The Moon Child.' Booking at the Theatre.

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-03-12 - 1921-03-15
Summary:

Fritzi Scheff in 'Pretty Mrs. Smith.' At 9.15 p.m., 'The Iron Test,' episodes 1 & 2 in 4 parts.

16
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-03-12
Summary:

From today until Tuesday next a Paramount picture in five parts, 'Pretty Mrs Smith' featuring Fritzie [sic] Scheff, will be screened at the Hongkong Theatre. Fatty Arbuckle will be seen in a delightful 2-part love comedy. At the 7:15 performance a new serial in fifteen episodes '…

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-03-14
Summary:

A Paramount picture in five parts, 'Pretty Mrs. Smith,' featuring Fritzi Scheff, is being screened at the Hongkong Theatre. The popular Fatty is appearing in a comic entitled 'Fatty Arbuckle in Love.' Also, at the 7.15 performance a thrilling serial picture, 'The Iron…

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-03-16 - 1921-03-18
Summary:

Julian Eltinge in 'The Clever Mrs. Eltinge' [sic], a Paramount picture. At 7.15 p.m., 'The Iron Test,' episodes 3 & 4 in 4 parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-03-18
Summary:

A Paramount picture film, in five parts entitled 'The Clever Mrs. Carfax,' featuring Julian Eltinage, is being screened at the Hongkong Theatre. Meanwhile, a comic film, 'A Brass Monkey,' will be released. The subsequent episodes of the serial picture 'The Iron Test…

20
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-03-26 - 1921-03-29
Summary:

Henry B. Walthall in 'The Long Arm of Dannister' [sic] (7 parts), and 'Be My Wife.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Iron Test,' episodes 7 & 8 in 4 parts.