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: 1915-12-16 - 1915-12-18
Summary:

On Dec 18, the thrilling drama 'When the Earth Trembled' in 3 parts; also 'When a Woman Schemes' in 2 parts; Pathe's latest Gazette; the great war picture 'The French in the Trenches of Notre Dame' and 'Saving the Furniture' (comic).

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-12-16 - 1915-12-18
Summary:

The thrilling dramas, 'When the Earth Trembled' (3 parts) and 'When a Woman Schemes' (2 parts), on Saturday, 18th December, 1915. Pathe's gazette included. Comics including 'Saving the Furniture'; 'The Great War Picture' and 'The French in their…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-12-17 - 1915-12-18
Summary:

Coming films screenings including 'When a Woman Schemes' (2 parts) and 'When the Earth Trembled' (3 parts); Screening of Pathe's Latest Gazette, 'Saving the Furniture' and The War Picture 'The French in their Trenches of Notre Dame'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-12-17
Summary:

When the Earth trembled' will be screened at the Victoria Theatre. It reproduces earthquake scenes throughout. It is a tale of love and disaster. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-12-20 - 1915-12-20
Summary:

Films screenings including 'When a Woman Schemes' (2 parts) and 'When the Earth Trembled' (3 parts); Screening of Pathe's Latest Gazette, 'Saving the Furniture' and The War Picture 'The French in their Trenches of Notre Dame'

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Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-12-20
Summary:

The Friday to Monday show at the Victoria Theatre contains some good features, including a two-part French Comedy 'When a Woman Schemes,' another comic 'Saving the Furniture,' and a dramatic film 'When the Earth Trembled.' Both sets of war pictures are vivid, and…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-18 - 1917-04-20
Summary:

Performance by Gonzales; 9th episode of 'The Adventures of Terence O' Rourke'; war graphic and comics; 'When the Earth Trembled' in 3 parts; war graphic: 'Italian Flying Artillery'; comic: 'A Would Be Detective'; on Sat, 'The Chronicles of Cleek…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-18 - 1917-04-20
Summary:

Performance by Miss Minang Gonzales; Screening of 'The Adventures of O'Rourke' (9th episodes), 'When the Earth Trembled', 'Italian Flying Artillery' (War Graphic) and 'A Would Be Detective' (Comics); Coming film: 'The Chronicles of Cleek'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-20
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre management has been presenting very good programmes with thrilling pictures and the Italian flying artillery being particularly interesting among the war pictures screened. The programme also included 'When the Earth Trembled' and a comic titled 'A would-be…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-30
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-04
14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-27
15
Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-27 - 1923-01-27
Summary:

You must not confuse D. W. Griffith's recent productions with his earlier work! The following are recognised the world over as his masterpieces! 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Intolerance,' 'Hearts of the World,' 'The Great Love,' 'The Idol Dancer,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-02-08
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Headline: Some Chatter
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-14
20
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-12 - 1923-09-12
Summary:

Tonight, 'Foolish Wives.' Next week, 'Robin Hood.' After that, 'Orphans of the Storm,' 'Tess of the Storm Country,' 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame,' 'The Prisoner of Zenda,' and 'Peacock Alley.'