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: 1913-08-23 - 1913-08-25
Summary:

Change of programme for 23rd, 24th and 25th Aug, the following magnificent pictures will be screened: the dramatic film 'The Power of Love' (in three parts), the comic pictures, 'To Save Her Mistress,' 'A School Romance,' 'Hello Central,' 'Wiffles…

2
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-03-27 - 1914-03-27
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, change of programme including a beautifully coloured historical drama in three parts, 'The Fall of Constantiople'; 'The Last Days of Pompeii' in 8,000 feet is coming.

3
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-03-30 - 1914-03-30
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, change of programme headed by the magnificent picture 'Wild Beasts at Large' in 2 parts; 'The Last Days of Pompeii' in 8,000 feet is coming.

4
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-03-31 - 1914-04-03
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, the magnificent drama 'The Hyman of Life' in 2 parts; 'The Last Days of Pompeii' is coming.

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-04-04 - 1914-04-06
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, the detective picture 'The Mystery of Yellow Room' in 3 parts; Lord Lytton's wonderful masterpiece 'The Last Days of Pompeii' in 8,000 feet will soon be exhibited; watch for the great picture George Carpentier v Bomdardier Wells.

6
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-04-07 - 1914-04-11
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, the comic picture 'The Sleeping Car Man' in 2 parts, and a fine selection of pictures; Lord Lytton's wonderful masterpiece 'The Last Days of Pompeii' will be exhibited on Apr 13.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-04-13 - 1914-04-18
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, Lord Lytton's wonderful masterpiece 'The Last Days of Pompeii' will be exhibited, length 8,000 feet in 5 parts.

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-04-21 - 1914-04-23
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, change of programme headed by the dramatic picture 'Red and White Roses' in 2 parts; grand matinee of Apr 25; the wonderful film 'The Last Days of Pompeii' in 5 parts will be exhibited.

9
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-04-24 - 1914-04-24
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, change of programme including the magnificent dramatic film 'Beyond the Grave's Mysteries' [sic] in 2 parts; grand matinee on Apr 25; the great picture 'The Last Days of Pompeii' will be exhibited.

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-12-28 - 1916-12-30
Summary:

On Dec 29, performance by Shirleys; the magnificent exclusive film 'On the Brink' in 3 reels, featuring Mdlle Robinne; Pathe's British Gazette, The Great War; a Chaplin comedy, 'Dough and Dynamite'; don't forget the 'Iron Claw,' it grips you.

11
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-02 - 1917-01-02
Summary:

On Jan 2, last three nights of the 'Musical Shirleys'; 'An Old Love Story' in 2 parts, wonderful photography; 'Caught in His Own Net,' a pretty drama in 2 parts; comics: 'Father's Neutral' [sic] (Keystone); 'Housekeeping Under Cover,' Pathe…

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-03 - 1917-01-08
Summary:

On Jan 5, an amazing and thrilling programme: 1st and 2nd episodes of 'Iron Claw,' featuring Pearl White, Jameson [sic], and Sheldon Lewis; The Great War (with our armies on the Somme); interesting: Pathe's British Gazette; comic: 'Married on Credit' (Keystone); cartoon…

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-09 - 1917-01-10
Summary:

On Jan 8, the magnificent photoplay serial in 20 episodes: 1st and 2nd episodes of 'The Greed'; 'The Boob's Racing Career'; 'Winter Sports; Sleighing, Etc.'; Pathe's British Gazette; on Jan 12, 3rd and 4th episodes of 'Iron Claw.'

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-11 - 1917-01-13
Summary:

On Jan 12, 3rd and 4th episodes of 'Iron Claw' in 4 parts: The Cognac Cask and The Name and the Game; interesting: 'Across Hindustan' (colour), Pathe's British Gazette; comic: 'Billy Studies Music' [sic], 'When the Clock Went Cuckoo,' and '…

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-18 - 1917-01-20
Summary:

On Jan 19, 5th and 6th episodes of the 'Iron Claw,' Intervention of Tito & The Spotted Warning; Pathe's British Gazette, 'The Great War' (1916-17 reserves in training); comic: 'Wiffles' Dancing Pumps,' 'Merely a Married Man' (Keystone), and…

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-25 - 1917-01-27
Summary:

On Jan 26, 7th and 8th episodes of the 'Iron Claw,' 'The Hooded Helper' and 'The Stroke of Twelve' [sic]; Pathe's British Gazette; 'Florence Rose Fashions'; 'A Day with Betty Young.'

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-29 - 1917-01-30
Summary:

On Jan 29, 7th and 8th episodes of 'The Greed'; 'The Great War'; Pathe's British Gazette; 'Customs of the Anamese'; comics: 'The Bear Skin [sic]'; 'A Vague Suspicion'; on Feb 1, the magnificent drama 'The Daughter of the People' in…

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-31 - 1917-02-01
Summary:

On Jan 29, 7th and 8th episodes of 'Greed'; 'The Great War'; Pathe's British Gazette; 'Customs of the Anamese'; comics: 'The Bearskin' and 'A Vague Suspicion'; on Feb 1, the magnificent drama 'The Daughter of the People' in 5 parts…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-02 - 1917-02-03
Summary:

On Feb 2, 9th and 10th episodes of 'Iron Claw,' The Living Dead and Arrows of Hate; interesting: 'Pathe's British Gazette' and 'The Great War'; comics: 'Leap Year,' 'The Haunted Hotel,' and 'Cupid Backs a Winners' [sic]; matinee…

20
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-03 - 1917-02-03
Summary:

Tonight, 9th and 10th episodes of 'Iron Claw'; 'Who is the Laughing Mask,' the greatest success ever seen in a cinematograph.