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: 1917-07-05 - 1917-07-07
Summary:

On July 6, performance by Humphrey Bishop; 13th and 14th series of 'Who's Guilty,' 'The Goad of Jealousy' and 'The Irony of Justice'; Pathe's Gazettes.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-07-09 - 1917-07-10
Summary:

On July 10, performance by Blascheck and Austin; Pathe's great feature film 'The Time Limit' in 3 parts; Pathe's Gazette and various comics; on July 18, military band concert.

3
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-08-01 - 1917-08-02
Summary:

On Aug 1, the thrilling drama 'The End of the World' in 6 parts; Pathe's Gazettes and various comics.

4
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-08-03 - 1917-08-04
Summary:

On Aug 4, the great reproduction of Eugene Sue's novel, 'The Wandering Jew' in 6 parts; Pathe's Gazettes and various comics; on Aug 7, 'The Range of London,' 'A Message from Mars'; on Aug 10, 'The Shielding Shadow.'

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-08-13 - 1917-08-15
Summary:

On Aug 14, the great historical film 'Cabiria' in 2 parts, the second half of this film will be exhibited on Au 21; Pathe's Gazettes and comics; 3rd and 4th episodes of the 'Shielding Shadow' in Aug 17.

6
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-08-16 - 1917-08-18
Summary:

On Aug 17, Pathe's great serial, 3rd and 4th episodes of 'The Shielding Shadow,' 'You Deserted Me' and 'The Survivors'; Pathe's Gazettes and various comics; on Aug 21, final half of 'Cabiria.'

7
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-08-20 - 1917-08-22
Summary:

On Aug 21, the 2nd half of the great historical film 'Cabiria' in 6 parts; Pathe's Gazettes and comics; in Aug 24, the 5th and 6th episodes of 'The Shielding Shadow.'

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-12-11 - 1917-12-12
Summary:

On Dec 11, Jackie Saunders in the 'The Grip of Evil,' 9th and 10th episodes, 'The Dollar Kings' and 'Down to the Sea'; Pathe's Famous Gazettes; last two nights of Rigolleti.

9
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.

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-02-18 - 1918-02-20
Summary:

From Feb 19-21, do not miss the continuation of 'The Great Secret' (9th and 10th episodes), 'Cupid's Puzzle' and 'The Woman and the Game'; Pathe's Gazette (as lively and interesting as ever) and various comics; watch for the opening date of the romantic…

11
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-02-22 - 1918-02-23
Summary:

From Feb 22-25, a great Gold Rooster play 'Miss Nobody' in 5 parts, featuring Gladys Hulette; Pathe's Gazette and splendid comedy; watch for the opening date of 'The Fatal Ring' with Pearl White.

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-03-05 - 1918-03-06
Summary:

From Mar 5-7, tonight, the continuation of 13th and 14th episodes of 'The Great Secret,' entitled 'The Struggle' and 'The Escape'; Pathe's Gazette and a screaming comedy; watch for the opening date of 'The Fatal Ring' with 'Pearl White.'

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-03-08 - 1918-03-09
Summary:

From Mar 8-11, tonight at 9.15 pm, a drama of life, beautifully acted, and splendidly photographed, 'A Lapland Lass' in 3 parts; Pathe's Gazette, Annals of the War and a very amusing comedy; on Mar 15, 'The Fatal King' with Pearl White.

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-03-11 - 1918-03-13
Summary:

From Mar 12-14, tonight at 9.15 pm, the continuation of 15th and 16th episodes of 'The Great Secret,' entitled 'The Test of Death' and 'The Crafty Hand'; Pathe's Gazette and screaming comedies; on Mar 15, 'The Fatal King' with Pearl White.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-03-14 - 1918-03-16
Summary:

From Mar 15-18, 9.15 pm performance, Pearl White in 'The Fatal Ring,' episode 1 (3 parts) 'The Purple Diamond,' episode 2 (2 parts) 'The Crushing Walls'; British & American Gazettes.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-03-18 - 1918-03-20
Summary:

From Mar 19-21, performance, Henry Krauss in 'Victims of Fate,' an absorbing drama in 3 parts, giving plenty of scope to this fine actor; American Gazette and comedies.

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-03-22 - 1918-03-23
Summary:

From Mar 22-25, 'The Fatal Ring,' episode 3 'Borrowed Identity,' episode 4 'The Warning of the Ring'; American Gazette No. 41, 'Spirit, Where are Thou?' and 'Those Kids and Cupid.'

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-03-25 - 1918-03-27
Summary:

From Mar 26-28, 9.15 pm performance, a drama 'The Faithful Gamekeeper' in 4 parts; American Gazette No. 42 and nestor & starlight comics.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-04-01 - 1918-04-03
Summary:

From Apr 2-4, the final chapter of 'The Great Secret,' 17th and 18th episodes; American Gazette and different comedies.

20
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-04-08 - 1918-04-10
Summary:

From Apr 9-11, a Pathe Gold Rooster film 'The Cigarette Girl' in 5 parts; American Gazette No. 44; 'When William's Whiskers Worked.'