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: 1914-03-21 - 1914-03-24
Summary:

Nick Winter & The Lost Prince,' a great thrilling detective drama in 3,500 feet for 4 nights only; 'Pathe's British Gazette' (twice weekly); performance by Howard, Stella, and 'The Sheridans.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-04-11 - 1914-04-12
Summary:

For 4 nights only, including 'The Suffragette,' a sensational story, how a villain was unmasked, length 3,000 feet; Pathe's British & American Gazette showing the world's latest news; performance by Victoria and Sheridan.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-04-18 - 1914-04-21
Summary:

Honesty,' a great powerful colour sensational drama; 'A Man's Struggle for Existence' in 4 parts, length 6,000 feet; Pathe's American & British Gazette; 'The Gibson Girls,' opening on Apr 19.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-04-27 - 1914-04-27
Summary:

The great powerful star drama, 'Saved by His Victim' in 4,000 feet; also the Pathe's American & British Gazette; great success of 'The Gibson Girls.'

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-05-11 - 1914-05-12
Summary:

For 4 nights only, including the great powerful and thrilling drama of the sea, ' In Mid Atlantic' or A Dancer's Heroism in 7,000 feet; also Pathe's British & American Weekly; last few nights of 'The Gibson Girls.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-05-30 - 1914-06-02
Summary:

For 4 nights only, the great sensational drama, 'Thirty Years of a Gambler's Life' in 5,000 feet; also Pathe's British & German Gazette; the magnificent picture 'King of England in France' will be screened on June 3.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-06-06 - 1914-06-09
Summary:

For 4 nights only, the great star drama 'His Wife's Sacrifice' in 5 parts, length 8,000 feet; also Pathe's British & German Gazette, the world's latest news; another great star drama 'The Bridge of Terror' in 5,000 feet will be screened on June 10.

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-06-10 - 1914-06-12
Summary:

For 3 nights only, the great sensational drama, 'The Bride of Terror,' 'Shanghai Race Meeting,' and Pathe's British Gazette & Pathe's Cartoon on June 10; the great thrilling drama 'In the Grip of a Villain' in 4 parts, length 6,000 feet will be…

9
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-06-17 - 1914-06-19
Summary:

For 3 nights only, the sensational drama 'The Expert's Secret,' 'On the Road to the Alps,' 'Wiffles the Masked Marksman,' and Pathe's British & International Gazette; the powerful society drama 'Sold for a Title' in 4 parts, 6,000 feet will…

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-07-01 - 1914-07-02
Summary:

Special comic & interesting pictures, including 'Max & A Jealous Husband,' 'Wiffles in the Workshops,' 'Canine Rival,' 'Walrus Hunting,' and Pathe's British & German Gazette; the great detective picture 'Nick Winter & The Masked…

11
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-08-29 - 1914-09-01
Summary:

For 4 nights only, (2nd series) 'Rocambole' (the mysterious count) in 4 parts, length 7,000 feet; also Pathe's Cartoon & British Gazette (the above film consists of 16 series).

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-09-05 - 1914-09-08
Summary:

For 4 nights only, the magnificent coloured drama, 'His Guiding Star' in 3 parts - length 5,000 feet; also Pathe's Cartoon & British Gazette; performance by 'Gibson Girls.'

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-09-14 - 1914-09-15
Summary:

For 4 nights only, the powerful American drama 'The Trapper's Mistake' in 2 parts - length 3,000 feet; 'Max Persuasive Suicide' and Pathe's British & International Gazette; performance by 'The Gibson Girls.'

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-09-29 - 1914-09-30
Summary:

Performance by Lenz & Company; 'A Silent Messenger' in 2 parts - length 3,000 feet and Pathe's British & American Gazette for 3 nights.

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-01 - 1914-10-02
Summary:

Performance by Lenz & Company; change of programme including 'A Silent Messenger' and Pathe's British & American Gazette; (1st series) - 'The Mystery of the Old Mill' in 3 parts - 5,000 feet will be screened on Oct 3; Prince of Wales' Fund night on Oct 5.…

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-04-15 - 1915-04-19
Summary:

On Apr 16, a magnificent programme, a great comic 'Max Linders Elopement' [sic] in 2 parts - length 3,000 feet; 'Beel's Startagem [sic]'; Pathe's British Gazettes; Gaumont Graphics & various other interesting films; On Say at 5, 2nd series of 'What Happened…

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-05-19 - 1915-05-22
Summary:

On May 21, enough said! It's 'The Perils of Pauline.'

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-05-25 - 1915-05-26
Summary:

On May 25, a great comedy 'Wiffles in a Marriage Tangle' in 2 parts, and the magnificent dramatic picture 'Grand Dad' in 2 parts; on May 28, 3rd and 4th episodes of 'Perils of Pauline.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-05-27 - 1915-05-29
Summary:

On May 28, 3rd and 4th episodes of 'Perils of Pauline,' more exciting as the picture goes on; performance by Clarke.

20
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-06-01 - 1915-06-02
Summary:

On June 1, a thrilling & startling drama 'Absinthe' in 4 parts - 3,000 feet long; a sore cure for the drink habit, 'Wiffles Has a Lucky Escape,' comedy in 2 parts - 1,200 feet long; 'Perils of Pauline,' 5th and 6th episodes on June 4.