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: 1916-06-12 - 1916-06-14
Summary:

Films screenings including Pathe's 'Under the Tricolor' (3 reels), 'Dolly of the Dailies' (4th and last episodes) and 'Jonah Day' (Keystone Comic); Screening of Pathe's British Gazette; Boxing and fencing performances

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-25 - 1916-07-25
Summary:

Change of Programme: The Famous Players Films Co. present 'Caprice' in 4 parts featuring Mary Pickford; Also screening of 'Harry Gazette', 'Schnitz the Tailor' (Keystone), 'A Marriage for Money' and 'Oh! My Aunt'; Band night Wednesday

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-26 - 1916-07-27
Summary:

Tonight's Programme: The Famous Players Films Co. present 'Caprice' in 4 parts featuring Mary Pickford; Also screening of 'Harry Gazette', 'Schnitz the Tailor' (Keystone), 'A Marriage for Money' and 'Oh! My Aunt'; Full band Tonight; Coming…

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-04 - 1917-01-04
Summary:

Screening of 'Iron Claw' (1st & 2nd episodes) featuring Pearl White, Jameson and Sheldon Lewis, 'The Great War' (With Our Armies on the 'Somme'), Pathe's British Gazette, 'Married on Credit' (Keystone Comic) and 'Rastus Rabid Rabbit Hunt…

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-05 - 1917-01-06
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Iron Claw' (1st & 2nd episodes) featuring Pearl White, Jameson and Sheldon Lewis, 'The Great War' (With Our Armies on the 'Somme'), Pathe's British Gazette, 'Married on Credit' (Keystone Comic) and 'Rastus Rabid Rabbit…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-01-21
Summary:

This afternoon, at 5.15, the Victoria Theatre has a big attraction, for 'Quo Vadis?' is to be screened. This magnificent picture is in seven parts. For tonight, there is a splendid programme, including the third and fourth episodes of 'The Great Secret,' as well as Pathe…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-01 - 1919-05-02
Summary:

Commencing Saturday, 3rd May, 9.15 p.m. performance, Charlie Chaplin pictures: 'The Cure' 2 parts; 'The Fireman' 2 parts; 'The Floorwalker' 2 parts. This comedy programme will keep you amused from beginning to end. (Book your seats early.) Dress circle: $1.00. First…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-02 - 1919-05-03
Summary:

Commencing Saturday, 3rd May, 9.15 p.m. performance, Charlie Chaplin pictures: 'The Cure' in 2 parts; 'The Fireman' in 2 parts; 'The Floorwalker' in 2 parts. Book your seats early. Dress circle $1.00. First-class 40 cents. Saturday matinee and 7.15 p.m. performance…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-02
Summary:

From tomorrow, Charlie Chaplin comedies in 2 parts will be screened at the Hongkong Theatre, 'The Cure,' 'The Fireman' and 'The Floor Walker.' 'The Hungry Heart' will be shown with new comics at matinee and 7.15 performances.

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

3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th May, tonight at 9.15 p.m., all comedy programme, Charlie Chaplin in: 'The Fireman' in 2 parts; 'The Floorwalker' in 2 parts; 'The Cure' in 2 parts. Saturday matinee and 7.15 p.m. performance, showing 'The Hungry Heart,' drama in 5…

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

May 3, 4, 5 and 6, 9.15 p.m. tonight, all comedy programme, Charlie Chaplin in: 'The Fireman,' 2 parts; 'The Floorwalker,' 2 parts; 'The Cure,' 2 parts. Saturday matinee and 7.15 p.m. performance, showing 'The Hungry Heart,' drama 5 parts.

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-10 - 1919-05-13
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., drama, 'The Hungry Heart' in 5 parts and various comics. Matinees: today at 5 p.m., Monday and Tuesday at 5.15 p.m., showing Charlie Chaplin pictures. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-10 - 1919-05-12
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., (drama) 'The Hungry Heart' (5 parts) and various Comics. Matinee Saturday at 5 p.m., Monday and Tuesday at 5.15, showing Charlie Chaplin Pictures. Booking at the Theatre.

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

Screening of 'The Hungry Heart' and 'Fatty' was very amusing. 'What Happened to Jones?' will be screened tomorrow.

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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.

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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.…

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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.

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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…

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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…

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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.