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: 1915-09-06 - 1915-09-08
Summary:

Another amazing programme, 'Hullo is that you bill?' 'Yes,' don't forget we must go to the Vic. and see 'Sherlock Holmes' and 'Wiffles' on Tuesday; 'what's coming off on Friday the 10th?' 'Why, the great Panama International…

2
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-03-06 - 1916-03-09
Summary:

On Mar 6 and for 4 nights only, the highly emotional dramatic photoplay 'The Nigger,' don't fail to see this wonderful screen production; on Mar 16, performance by the Tom Melbourne Comedy Co.; in the detective comedy 'Carolina,' see Waffles as the detective.

3
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-03-06 - 1916-03-09
Summary:

The photoplay in 5 reels, 'The Nigger' for 4 nights only, starting on Monday, 6th March. Return visit of Tom Melbourne Company on Friday, 10th March. Waffles [sic] as the Detective is coming.

4
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-04-27 - 1916-04-29
Summary:

The comedy in 3 reels, 'The Rose Amongst the Briars,' on Friday, 28th April, 1916. Miss Jackie Saunders is featured. Comedies including Charlie, 'The Tramp' (featuring Charlie Chaplin), Wiffles (coloured and featuring Prince) and 'A Sailor's Practical Joke.'…

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-18 - 1916-09-18
Summary:

On Sep 18, grand comedy and band night: 'Pickwick Papers,' 'Bunny,' and 'Wiffles,' Keystone and other comics; band of the 18th infantry will play; on Sep 20 and 21, a grand naval variety night.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-11-11 - 1916-11-11
Summary:

On Nov 10, Pathe's wonderful serial in magnificent photography, the 'Red Circle' in 2 episodes (7th and 8th); interesting: 'The Great War'; instructive: 'Lizards'; comics: Wiffles, 'Water Nymphs,' and 'Dust Hater'; do not forget the film:…

7
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-24 - 1917-02-27
Summary:

On Feb 26, performance by Abbott and Martell; see Jackie Saunders in the 'Love of a Maid' [sic], Pathe's great production in 4 parts; see the famous Keystone comics 'Muddy Romance' and 'The Baggage Smasher.'

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-26 - 1917-02-26
Summary:

Performance by 'Abbott and Martell'; See Jackie Sauders in Pathe's 'The Love of A Maid'; Keystone Comics: 'Muddy Romance' and 'The Baggage Smasher'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-27 - 1917-02-28
Summary:

Tonight: Performance by 'Abbott and Martell'; See Jackie Sauders in Pathe's 'The Love of A Maid'; Keystone Comics: 'Muddy Romance' and 'The Baggage Smasher'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-01-14 - 1918-01-15
Summary:

On Jan 15, the great Metro serial, 1st and 2nd episodes of the 'Great Secret'; Pathe's Gazettes and comics; 'Watch for the Seven Pearls,' featuring Mollie King, Creighton Hale and Leon Bary; seats reservation details included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-14 - 1918-01-14
Summary:

Tuesday, 15th January, the great Metro serial, 1st and 2nd episodes of 'The Great Secret.' Also Pathe's Gazettes and Comics. Watch for the 'Seven Pearls' featuring Mollie King, Creighton Hale and Leon Barry. Booking at Anderson's. Note: Owing to so many seats booked…

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-15 - 1918-01-16
Summary:

Tonight, the great Metro serial, 1st and 2nd episodes of 'The Great Secret.' Also Pathe's Gazettes and comics. Watch for 'The Seven Pearls' featuring Mollie King, Creighton Hale and Leon Barry. Booking at Anderson's. Note: owing to so many seat books for Saturday…

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-06-03 - 1918-06-03
Summary:

The management of the Victoria Theatre have much pleasure in announcing that the first two episodes of Pathe's great new serial 'The Seven Pearls' in 15 episodes, with Molly [sic] King and Creighton Hale, it will be screened at the Victoria Theatre on next Friday at 9.15 pm.

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-03 - 1918-06-03
Summary:

Pathe's great new serial 'The Seven Pearls' in 15 episodes with Mollie King and Creighton Hale will be screened at the Victoria Theatre on Friday next at the 9.15 p.m. performance.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-06-05 - 1918-06-06
Summary:

Get Back the Necklace' cried the Sultan, 'Or Enter My Harem,' episode one in 'The Seven Pearls.'

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-06-06 - 1918-06-06
Summary:

Tonight, all comedy night, Bell's vaudeville; Max Linder, Wiffles, Lonesome Luke.

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-06-07 - 1918-06-07
Summary:

Tonight, come to Constantinople with Molly [sic] King & Creighton Hale and witness the amazing series of adventures that follow Creighton's theft from Molly of the famous 'The Seven Pearls.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-06-07 - 1918-06-08
Summary:

From June 7-10, the opening episodes of 'The Seven Pearls,' episode 1 'The Sultan's Necklace' in 3 parts and episode 2 'The Bowstring' in 2 parts; Harold Lloyd in all aboard; British Gazette No. 447.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-07 - 1918-06-10
Summary:

7th, 8th, 9th and 10th June, the opening episodes of 'The Seven Pearls' episode 1 (3 parts) and episodes 2 (2 parts). Also Harold Lloyd in 'All Aboard' and British Gazette No. 447. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-07 - 1918-06-07
Summary:

Tonight, come to Constantinople with Mollie King and Creighton Hale in 'Seven Pearls.'