A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-06-29 - 1918-07-01
Summary:

The final episode of 'The Red Ace,' including Universal Weekly (world's news) and comics tonight. A great comedy in 5 parts, 'Mrs. Plum's Pudding,' on Wednesday, 3rd July.

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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…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-07-23 - 1919-07-25
Summary:

July 23, 24 and 25, showing 'A Price for Folly,' an exclusive Vitagraph film with a powerful story in 5 parts, featuring the two favorite stars, Edith Storey and Antonio Moreno. Saturday 26 at 9.15 p.m., see 'The Fall of a Nation' in 7 parts. Matinee and 7.15 p.m. performance…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-07-24
Summary:

The 5th and 6th episodes of the 'Moon Child' will be screened on Saturday. 'The Fall of a Nation' written recently by Thomas Dixon, in 7 parts, will also be screened. The protagonist of the play is Leila Frost in the role of Virginia Holland, the heroine of the story written…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-07-24 - 1919-07-29
Summary:

Four nights only. July 26, 27, 28 and 29 at 9.15 p.m. performance, showing the great picture drama in 7 parts, 'The Fall of a Nation' by Thomas Dixon, featuring Virgina Holland. Saturday matinees and 7.15 p.m. performance, see 'The Moon Child,' 5th and 6th episodes. Booking…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-07-30
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre is showing 'The Fall of a Nation.' On Friday night, the 5th and 6th episode of 'The Moon Child,' starring Marie Walcamp, will be screened. New comics will be introduced at intervals, the best and latest ones.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-07-30 - 1919-08-01
Summary:

July 30, 31 and August 1 at 9.15 p.m. performance, showing 5th and 6th episodes of 'The Moon Child.' 7.15 p.m. performance, 'The Fall of a Nation' in 7 parts. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-05 - 1919-08-06
Summary:

August 6, 7 and 8, showing dramatic film in 4 parts, 'One of Millions' and various Comics. Saturday 9th, see 9th and 10th episodes of 'The Moon Child.' Booking at the Theatre.

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

Tonight, 9.15 p.m. performance, showing 'One of Millions' (4 parts) and Comics. 7.15 p.m. performance, showing a new serial, 1st, 2nd and 3rd episodes of 'The Bull's Eye.' Booking at the Theatre.

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

The Hongkong Theatre will show 'Bull's Eye' this afternoon. There are several programmes, including a film 'Moon Child' and a drama 'One of the millions.'

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

Hongkong Theatre is showing the 9th and 10th episodes of the magnificent serial film 'The Moon Child.' The programme includes screening of 'One of Millions' and 'Bull's Eye.' Some exceptionally good comedies will be screened at intervals.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-09 - 1919-08-11
Summary:

Saturday 9th and Monday 11th, August, showing 9th and 10th episodes of 'The Moon Child' and Comics. Sunday matinee at 6 p.m., showing 'One of Millions.' Booking at the Theatre.

13
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-04 - 1919-11-05
Summary:

On special request, one night only, Wednesday, 5th November, 9.15 p.m. sharp, 'The Fall of a Nation,' the great spectacle, complete in 8 parts. Booking at the Theatre. Begins from 9 a.m. Tuesday. Friday 7th to Monday 10th, 9.15 p.m., also Friday and Monday matinees, Chrystine [sic]…

14
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-01-14
Summary:

Borrowed Plumage' in five parts was postponed till today at Hongkong Theatre. The magnificent drama 'Red Ace,' a serial film of eighteen episodes starring Marie Walcamp, will be screened during 7.15 performance.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-01-14 - 1920-01-16
Summary:

Today 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.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
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.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-01-19
Summary:

William Fox presented William Farnum in a romantic drama 'Battle of Hearts' with Lilian Marion as the leading role. This fine film is being screened in Hongkong Theatre since last Saturday and will run till Tuesday. Film synopsis included. The serial film 'Red Ace' starring…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-01-20
Summary:

Tomorrow, a beautiful drama from William Fox entitled 'The Thief,' starring Dorothy Donnelly, will run till next Friday in Hongkong Theatre. Film synopsis included. At 7.15 performance the 7th 8th and 9th episodes of 'Red Ace,' starring Marie Walcamp, will be continued.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-01-21 - 1920-01-23
Summary:

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

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-01-24 - 1920-01-27
Summary:

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