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: 1915-06-05 - 1915-06-05
Summary:

Film screening of 'Jack' (4 parts, 6,000 ft); Also comic and interesting pictures; Coming film: 'The Adventures of Kathlyn'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-06-05 - 1915-06-05
Summary:

On June 5 and 6, the powerful drama 'Jack' in 4 parts - 6,000 feet; On June 7, 'The Adventures of Kathlyn,' 1st and 2nd series in 5 parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-06-07 - 1915-06-12
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Adventures of Kathlyn' (in 13 series) and Keystone Comedies

4
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-06-07
Summary:

There was a big house at the Bijou Theatre on Saturday night when a film version of Daudet's pathetic story 'Jack' was screened. Tonight, the first instalment of a new and most wonderful series 'The Adventures of Kathlyn' will be shown. The lady who takes the heroine…

5
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-06-07 - 1915-06-12
Summary:

On June 7, the most thrilling and wonderful drama, 'The Adventures of Kathlyn,' in 13 series, 27 parts, 27,000 feet; 1st and 2nd series on June 7 and 8, 3rd and 4th series on June 9-11, 5th and 6th series on June 12 and 13, 6th and 7th series on June 14 and 15; also a fine set of…

6
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-06-11
Summary:

The Adventures of Kathlyn' having being discontinued until further notice, it was replaced at the Bijou Theatre on Sunday night by an interesting and most realistic six-part drama 'Satanasso,' which met with general approval.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-06-12
Summary:

We are asked to say that the film 'The Adventures of Kathlyn' will be discontinued at the Bijou Theatre until further notice. Tonight, the management will screen the dramatic film 'Satanasso' instead.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-06-14
Summary:

The Adventures of Kathlyn' will be discontinued at the Bijou Theatre until further notice and 'Santanasso' will be screened instead.

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-01 - 1919-07-04
Summary:

Tonight, showing 3rd episodes in 4 parts, Gaumont British film, 'Ultus.' Also various comics. Matinee 5 p.m. today, by request showing 'At First Sight,' featuring the beautiful Mae Murray. Booking at the theatre. July 2 Remarks: Ad. on 'Ultus' and comics only. July…

10
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-07-02 - 1919-07-04
Summary:

Tonight, showing 3rd episodes (final) of Gaumont British film in 5 parts, 'Ultus,' also various comics. Saturday, July 5, see Marie Walcamp in 'The Moonchild,' episodes 1 and 2. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-07-04
Summary:

During the 'Ultus' show in Hongkong Theatre, the attendance was very pleased. The programme for tomorrow will include a new serial film of episodes in which the well-known protagonist Marie Walcamp in the 'Red Ace' will appear in the 'Moon Child,' a picture of the…

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-05 - 1919-07-08
Summary:

5th, 6th, 7th and 8th July, showing dramatic serial story, 1st and 2nd episodes, Mary [sic] Walcamp in 'The Moon Child.' Also Keystone comics. Booking at the theatre.

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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.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-07-05 - 1919-07-08
Summary:

July 5, 6, 7 and 8, showing dramatic serial story, 1st and 2nd episodes, Marie Walcamp in 'The Moon Child.' Also Keystone Comics. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-07-07
Summary:

The 'Moon Child' film is now screening in Hongkong Theatre, featuring Marie Walcamp. Tomorrow the well-known actress Fannie Ward will appear in 'Her Strange Wedding' of Lasky Production in 5 parts. New comics will be introduced at intervals.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-08
Summary:

The Serial film 'Moon Child' is attracting many people to the Hongkong Theatre, to see the daring feats performed by the famous actress Marie Walcamp. 'Her Strange Wedding' featuring Fannie Ward, will be screened tomorrow. The story is written by George Middleton.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-09 - 1919-07-11
Summary:

9th, 10th and 11th July, showing a fine picture with a beautiful star, Fannie Ward in 'Her Strange Wedding' in 5 parts. Also various comics. Saturday 12th July, continuation 3rd and 4th episodes of 'The Moon Child.' Booking at the theatre.

18
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-07-09 - 1919-07-11
Summary:

July 9, 10 and 11, showing a fine picture with a beautiful star, Fannie Ward in 'Her Strange Wedding' (5 parts), also various Comics. Saturday 12th, continuation 3rd and 4th episodes of 'The Moon Child.' Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-12 - 1919-07-15
Summary:

12th, 13th, 14th and 15th July, showing dramatic film in 5 parts, 'The Daughter of the People.' Also various comics. 16th, 17th, 20th, 21st and 22nd July, showing 3rd and 4th episodes, 'The Moon Child.' Please note: peace celebrations, 18th and 19th July, the theatre will be…

20
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-12
Summary:

The third and fourth episodes 'The Moon Child' will not be screened at this Theatre tonight as previously advertised, but the dramatic play 'The Daughter of the People,' in five parts will be given instead. The theatre will be entirely closed on the 18th and 9th, for Peach…