A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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121
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-11-29 - 1917-11-30
Summary:

On Nov 30, no performance at 9.15; on Dec 1, a great and powerful photoplay 'Princess Nadina' in 3 parts; 'Pathe's British Gazette,' 'Uncommon Insects,' 'Florence Rose Fashions,' and 'Luke on Tin Can Alley' in 2 parts, a bundle of laughs.…

122
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-12-03 - 1917-12-05
Summary:

On Dec 4, Jackie Saunders in the 7th and 8th episodes of the 'Grip of Evil,' 'Butterfield' and 'Bohemia'; Pathe's British Gazette; 'Goast Fish of the English Channel'; comedies: 'Wiffles in Trouble Again' and 'Caught at His Own Game…

123
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-12-06 - 1917-12-08
Summary:

On Dec 7, the greatest and most sensational film ever screened, 'Mystery of the Double Cross,' featuring Molly [sic] King; Pathe's British Gazette; performance by Mdlle Rigoletto.

124
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-01-21 - 1918-01-22
Summary:

On Jan 22, 3rd and 4th episodes of 'The Great Secret,' 'From Sunshine to Shadow' [sic] and 'The Hidden Hand'; Pathe's British Gazettes; comics; on Jan 24 and 25, the final episode of the 'Mystery of the Double Cross.'

125
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-02-28 - 1918-03-04
Summary:

From Mar 1-4, special engagement for a short season only, performance by Mrs. and Mr. Odeo; a Gold Rooster play 'Tears and Smiles' in 5 parts, featuring Baby Marie Osborne; Pathe's British Gazette and various comics.

126
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-04-11 - 1918-04-11
Summary:

From Apr 12-15, 9th and 10th episodes of 'The Fatal Ring,' 'The Dice of Death' and 'The Perilous Plunge'; Pathe's British Gazette No. 439 and comedies.

127
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-04-12 - 1918-04-13
Summary:

From Apr 12-15, 9th and 10th episodes of 'The Fatal Ring,' 'The Dice of Death' and 'The Perilous Plunge'; Pathe's British Gazette No. 439 and comedies, performance by May Yohe.

128
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-04-15 - 1918-04-17
Summary:

From Apr 16-18, an absorbing drama 'The Heart of Gavroche' in 3 parts, featuring Madame Leontine Massart; Pathe's British Gazette, 'The Two Trunks' and 'Dynamited Love.'

129
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-05-10 - 1918-05-13
Summary:

17th and 18th episodes of 'The Fatal Ring,' 'The Death Weight' and 'The Subterfuge'; Stop! Luke! Listen!; Pathe's British Gazette No. 44; Annals of the War No. 22.

130
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-12-04 - 1918-12-05
Summary:

William Fox, the producer, has taken this great new step. The 'Fox Kiddie Features' are ready for presentation, and the first of these, 'Jack and the Beanstalk,' will soon be before Hongkong cinema-goers.

131
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-12-06 - 1918-12-07
Summary:

There are some tales that above others have a universal appeal to the young. One of the first to arise in the minds of children is 'Jack and the Beanstalk,' and this Mr. Fox has chosen for the first of his 'Pictures for the Kiddies.'

132
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-12-09 - 1918-12-10
Summary:

The mastermind of William Fox has discovered the you wanted to see this tale. Jack, the Princess, the Giant, even the titanic beanstalk are there before you. You can see 'Jack and the Beanstalk' in the being.

133
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-12-11 - 1918-12-12
Summary:

Jack and the Beanstalk,' the film cost one hundred thousand pounds to produce - with its 1300 children, its diminutive stars etc.

134
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-12-13 - 1918-12-14
Summary:

William Fox has placed upon the screen in 'Jack and the Beanstalk.' A special Fox Kiddie Wonder Picture - with 1,300 children and a giant 8 ft. 6 in. tall- for children from 5 to 90 years. Direct from its New York run at the Globe Theatre.

135
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-12-16 - 1918-12-17
Summary:

Jack and the Beanstalk' William Fox Production. Film plot included.

136
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-12-18 - 1918-12-19
Summary:

Take the children to the pantomime, 'Jack and the Beanstalk' with a real giant, eight and a half feet high!

137
Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-12-18 - 1918-12-30
Summary:

December 28-31. Performance. 'The Walls of Jericho' in 5 parts. Max Linder in 'Max Wants a Divorce.' British Gazette No.482. December 28-30 at 4.30 p.m. 'Jack and the Beanstalk.'

138
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-12-20 - 1918-12-20
Summary:

Jack and the Beanstalk.' William Fox production. Picture included: The Giant is successful on his hunt in the land where the little people dwell.

139
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-12-21 - 1918-12-27
Summary:

(Late Bijou Theatre) Will reopen after entire reconstruction. December 24 with 'Jack and the Beanstalk.' Booking at Robinson's.

140
Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-12-23 - 1918-12-23
Summary:

(Late Bijou Theatre) For children of all ages, from 5 to 90. 'Jack and the Beanstalk.' 'The Peter Pan of the films.' The first film pantomime ever shown in Hongkong. Willliam Fox production.