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: 1916-09-09
Summary:

During the autumn and winter Far Eastern residents will have an opportunity of seeing some very fine war-films prepared for and by the British Government. The pictures include 'Britain Prepared,' a very fine series recently shown at the Empire Theatre, London, depicting the activities…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-05-05
Summary:

Mr Lew Marks, manager of Empire Theatre, applied for exemption on the ground that Mr M. E. Bandman had placed him entirely in charge of the Government tour of the official war films 'Britain Prepared,' 'The Battle of the Somme' and 'The Battle of the Ancre,' and…

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-31
Summary:

As a result of the exhibition in India and the East of the Official War films, 'Britain Prepared,' 'The Battle of the Somme' and 'The Battle of the Ancre,' Mr. M. E. Bandman has been able to send Home over one lakh and ten thousand rupees to His Majesty's…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-09-14 - 1917-09-14
Summary:

Screening of Pathe's 'The Shielding Shadow' (11th & 12th episodes), 'Annals of the War', Pathe's British, American and French Gazettes, 'Court House Crooks' featuring Ford Sterling

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-09-15 - 1917-09-15
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of Pathe's 'The Shielding Shadow' (11th & 12th episodes), 'Annals of the War', Pathe's British, American and French Gazettes, 'Court House Crooks' featuring Ford Sterling

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-05
Summary:

The Chimes,' the work of Charles Dickens is now screened while the 'Annals of the War' are proceeding with No. 4 of the series.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-12 - 1917-10-12
Summary:

Screening of Pathe's 'The Manor House Mystery', British and American Gazettes 'Annals of the War', 'Wanted a Husband' (comic); Coming films: Jackie Saunders in 'The Grip of Evil'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-13 - 1917-10-13
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of Pathe's 'The Manor House Mystery', British and American Gazettes 'Annals of the War', 'Wanted a Husband' (comic); Coming films: Jackie Saunders in 'The Grip of Evil'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-26
Summary:

Mr J. J. Blake, the manager of that Victoria Theatre, informs us that great care has been taken in the choice of productions for the winter season. Great variety of films were obtained, including 'The Grip of Evil,' with Jack Saunders, 'The Fatal Ring' featuring Pearl White…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-13 - 1917-11-13
Summary:

Screening of 'Grip of Evil' featuring Jackie Saunders, 'Study of Birds', 'Annals of the War' and Comics: 'Luke Late Lunchers' and 'Feeding the Kitty'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-14 - 1917-11-15
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Grip of Evil' featuring Jackie Saunders, 'Study of Birds', 'Annals of the War' and Comics: 'Luke Late Lunchers' and 'Feeding the Kitty'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-19 - 1917-11-19
Summary:

Screening of Jackie Sauders' 'Grip of Evil' (3rd & 4th episodes) and 'Annals of the War'; Coming film: Pathe's 'Mystery of the Double Cross'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-20 - 1917-11-20
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of Jackie Sauders' 'Grip of Evil' (3rd & 4th episodes) and 'Annals of the War'; Coming film: Pathe's 'Mystery of the Double Cross'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-23 - 1917-11-23
Summary:

Last two nights of Mlle. Marie Louise Sterlicg; Screening of Pathe's 'Sunshine & Gold' featuring Baby Marie Osborne, 'Annals of the War', 'Lion Cubs' and 'How Jim Won His Valentine' (comic)

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-04
Summary:

A new serial film 'The Mystery of the Double Cross' will be commenced at the Victoria Theatre on Friday next. 'The Fatal Ring' featuring Miss Pearl White and 'Kick in, Kick in' are hoped to be secured next.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-25 - 1918-01-26
Summary:

Tonight, the 15th and last episodes of 'The Mystery of the Double Cross,' the mystery fully explained. See who is the masked stranger. Also 'Max Between Two Fires,' a French comedy by Max Linder, played by the author, and 'The Tientsin Flood,' a picture specially…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-02-06 - 1918-02-07
Summary:

9.15 p.m. performance, Wednesday and Thursday, the 6th and 7th February 1918, 7th and 8th episodes of 'The Great Secret,' 'The Yellow Claw' and 'A Clue from the Klondike' [sic]. Pathe's American Gazette and various comics. Look out for the opening date of…

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-02-08 - 1918-02-09
Summary:

Friday, 8th February, Pathe's great Gold Rooster film in 5 parts, 'When Baby Forgot' featuring Baby Marie Osborne. Also Pathe's American Gazette and a screaming comedy in 2 parts, 'Luke, Messenger.' Watch for the opening date of the latest serial, 'The Fatal…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-02-11 - 1918-02-14
Summary:

Programme tonight, 9.15 performance, 'The Hunting of Hawk,' the great Pathe-Gold Rooster play in 5 parts. Also Pathe's American Gazette, full of news that will interest you, and 'A Poet and His Lady Loves,' a screaming comedy in 2 parts. Watch for the opening date of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-02-15 - 1918-02-18
Summary:

Programme tonight, 9.15 performance in 3 parts, 'The Tramp,' those who saw Henry Krauss in 'Les Miserables' will remember his brilliant acting and appreciate him, still more in this new role. Pathe's American Gazette and various comics. Watch for the romantic and…