A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-25
Summary:

The fifth and sixth episodes of the serial film 'The Moon Child' will be screened at the Hongkong Theatre at the matinee and 7.15 p.m. performance next Saturday. At night, the production by Thomas Dixon, entitled 'The Fall of a Nation' will be shown for the first time. The…

2
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-24 - 1919-09-26
Summary:

24th, 25th and 26th September, showing Paramount feature in 5 parts, Marguerite Clark in 'The Seven Sisters.' Saturday 27th September, see 'Houdini.' Booking at the theatre.

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-27 - 1919-09-30
Summary:

Commencing Saturday 27th September, showing 1st and 2nd episodes of 'Houdini' in the great mystery serial and comics. Booking at the theatre.

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-01 - 1919-10-03
Summary:

1st, 2nd and 3rd October, showing drama in 5 parts, Beatriz Michelena in 'Mignon' and various comics. Saturday 4th, see episodes 3 and 4 of 'Houdini.' Booking at the theatre.

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-04 - 1919-10-07
Summary:

4th, 5th, 6th and 7th October, showing episodes 3 and 4 of 'Houdini' and comics. Wednesday 8th, see Annette Kellerman in 'Neptune's Daughter.' Booking at the theatre.

6
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-08 - 1919-10-10
Summary:

8th, 9th and 10th October, showing a great dramatic film in 7 parts, Annette Kellerman in 'Neptune's Daughter.' Saturday 11th, episodes 5 and 6 of 'Houdini.' Booking at the theatre.

7
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-11 - 1919-10-14
Summary:

From 11th to 14th October, showing episodes 5 and 6 of 'Houdini.' Monday 13th, matinee at 5 p.m., Kathlyn Williams in 'Big Timber,' Paramount in 5 parts. Booking at the theatre. October 14 Remarks: Ad. on 'Houdini' only.

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-18 - 1919-10-21
Summary:

From Saturday, 18th to Tuesday, 21st October, showing episodes 7 and 8 of 'Houdini' and various comics. Sunday no matinee. Booking at the theatre.

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-22 - 1919-10-24
Summary:

22nd, 23rd and 24th October, showing drama in 5 parts, 'Jane Shore' and various comics. Saturday 25th, see episodes 9 and 10 of 'Houdini.' Booking at the theatre.

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-25 - 1919-10-28
Summary:

25th, 26th, 27th and 28th October, showing episodes 9 and 10 of 'Houdini' and various comics. Wednesday 29th, see Blanche Sweet in 'The Evil Eye.' Booking at the theatre.

11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-01 - 1919-11-04
Summary:

For four nights only, commencing Saturday 1st November, 9.15 p.m. performances, Selig presents Kathlyn Williams and Wheeler Oakman in 'The Ne'er-Do-Well.' Drama complete in 10 parts. Book your seats early. Matinees and 7.15 p.m. performances, showing 11th and 12th episodes of…

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-07 - 1919-11-10
Summary:

For 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th November at 9.15 p.m., also matinees on Friday and Monday, Chrystine Mayo, Paula Shay and Joseph Burke in 'A Fool's Paradise,' a society drama. 7.15 p.m. and Saturday matinee, episodes 13 and 14 of 'Houdini.' Booking at the theatre. November 10…

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-21 - 1920-07-23
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Ann Murdock in 'Envy,' one of the 'Seven Deadly Sins.' The most romantic series ever produced.

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-24 - 1920-07-27
Summary:

Tonight, McClure Pictures Corporation presents Nance O'Neil in 'Greed,' second episode of 'Seven Deadly Sins.'

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-24
Summary:

The second series of the film 'The Seven Deadly Sins,' in five parts, entitled 'Greed' will be screened from tonight to Tuesday next, in the Hongkong Theatre. The first, 'Envy,' has just concluded and the rest will be shown in regular course. Various new comedies…

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-28 - 1920-07-30
Summary:

Tonight, Charlotte Walker in 'Sloth,' one of 'The Seven Deadly Sins.'

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-29
Summary:

The serial film 'The Seven Deadly Sins' which is now screening at Hongkong Theatre has attracted large attendances at the matinees and night performances. Last night the third series of this picture was given, 'Sloth.' Miss Charlotte Wilkin has the leading role.

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-08-04 - 1920-08-06
Summary:

Tonight, Shirley Mason in 'Passion,' a most interesting story in five parts, one of 'The Seven Deadly Sins.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-08-06
Summary:

Notwithstanding counter attractions, the attendance at the Hongkong theatre has been very large during the week, and as the 'Seven Deadly Sins' series is coming soon to an end, and a new production from William Fox is being now announced, it is expected that the patronage will be…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-08-07 - 1920-08-10
Summary:

Tonight, H. B. Warner in 'Wrath,' one of 'The Seven Deadly Sins.'