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: 1915-11-25 - 1915-11-27
Summary:

On Nov 26, 'The Stepmother,' a Pathe drama in 3 reels, includes La Petite Fromet in a strong cast; Pathe's British Gazette; also 'A Suspended Ordeal' (Keystone Comic); keep an eye on 'The Spy' for Dec 3.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-11-25 - 1915-11-27
Summary:

A Pathe's drama in 3 reels, 'The Stepmother,' on Friday, 26th November, 1915. Pathe's British gazette included. Keystone comic including 'A Suspended Ordeal.' 'The Spy' on 3rd December.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-11-29 - 1915-12-01
Summary:

On Nov 30, 'The Mistake of Her Life' and 'The Web,' two thrilling dramas; also the great comedy 'Wiffles and the Magnicure Girl' and other comics and interesting pictures; On Dec 3, the great production of the present war 'The Spy,' see this marvellous…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-11-29 - 1915-11-30
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Mistake of Her Life', 'The Web' and 'Wiffles and the Manicure Girl'; Also other comics & interesting pictures; Coming film: 'Spy'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-11-29 - 1915-12-01
Summary:

The thrilling dramas, 'The Mistake of Her Life' and 'The Web,' on Tuesday, 30th November, 1915. The great comedy, 'Wiffles and the Manicure Girl.' Comics and interesting pictures included. The marvellous picture, 'The Spy,' on Friday, 3rd December.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-11-30
Summary:

Pathe Freres' 'The Spy' will be screened at the Victoria Theatre and 'The Stepmother' is a very good picture.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-12-01 - 1915-12-02
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Mistake of Her Life', 'The Web' and 'Wiffles and the Manicure Girl'; Also other comics & interesting pictures; Coming film: 'Spy'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-12-01
Summary:

The three-reel drama 'The Spy' will be screened for the first time at the Victoria Theatre on Friday evening. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-12-02 - 1915-12-04
Summary:

On Dec 3, the thrilling production of the present war 'The Spy' in 3 parts; Pathe's latest Gazette; comedies: 'A Friend of the Family' and John Bunny in 'A Game of Golf' [sic].

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-12-02 - 1915-12-04
Summary:

The thrilling production, 'The Spy' in 3 parts, on Friday, 3rd December. Pathe's gazette included. The comedies including 'Friends of the Family' and John Bunny in 'A Game of Golf.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-12-03 - 1915-12-03
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Spy' (3 parts), 'Friend of the Family' and 'John Bunny in a Golf'; Screening of Pathe's Latest Gazette

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-12-04 - 1915-12-04
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Spy' (3 parts), 'Friend of the Family' and 'John Bunny in a Golf'; Screening of Pathe's Latest Gazette

13
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-12-04
Summary:

The current programme at the Victoria Theatre includes 'Colonel Heeza Liar, explorer' which provokes the audience to roars of laughter. Other good humorous films are 'Friend of the Family,' 'Knight Errant' and 'Bunny and a game of golf,' while 'The…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-06-16
Summary:

England's National Theatre, Drury Lane, is occupied by the cinematograph. The War Office recognized the cinematograph and allowed it to visit the seat of war. The earnings of English film actors in America can indicate the size and resources of the film business. With its scope, the dignity…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-04 - 1917-05-05
Summary:

From May 4-5, 'A Great Sensational Film' in 5 parts, featuring Mary Pickford; from May 5-8, a beautiful coloured film 'The Flower Girl' in 3 parts; 'The Spy' in 3 parts.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-07 - 1917-05-08
Summary:

Tonight, war drama 'The Spy' in 3 parts; Pathe's magnificent coloured film 'The Flower Girl' in 3 parts; also various comics.

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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…

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Headline: A Fine Film
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-31
Summary:

D. W. Griffith's 'Intolerance,' which is to be the attraction at the Coronet Theatre for three nights commencing tomorrow, Friday, has been playing to capacity houses wherever shown. The production to be given here is an exact duplicate of that used in the Liberty Theatre, New…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-01
Summary:

The Birth of a Nation' was a tax upon self-control, but far more wearing upon a director must have been in the preparation of the spectacle 'Intolerance' which, at the Coronet Theatre promises to be the sensation of the season. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-05
Summary:

The beginning of the winter finds the British film in a much stronger position. The article included opinions from Mr. William A. Brady and also talked about the British productions. One of the most important development is the formation of the Alliance Company, which has purchased probably the…