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: 1917-01-04 - 1917-01-04
Summary:

Screening of 'Iron Claw' (1st & 2nd episodes) featuring Pearl White, Jameson and Sheldon Lewis, 'The Great War' (With Our Armies on the 'Somme'), Pathe's British Gazette, 'Married on Credit' (Keystone Comic) and 'Rastus Rabid Rabbit Hunt…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-05 - 1917-01-05
Summary:

Screening of 'The Iron Claw' (1st and 2nd episodes) featuring Pearl White, Creighton Hale, Sheldon Lewis; Scenic Pictures in Colours, War Gazette & British Gazette, Comic Cartoon by Bray; Pearl White's photo included

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-05 - 1917-01-06
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Iron Claw' (1st & 2nd episodes) featuring Pearl White, Jameson and Sheldon Lewis, 'The Great War' (With Our Armies on the 'Somme'), Pathe's British Gazette, 'Married on Credit' (Keystone Comic) and 'Rastus Rabid Rabbit…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-03 - 1917-03-06
Summary:

On Mar 3, showing another grand serial: 1st and 2nd episodes of 'The Goddess,' featuring the beautiful star Anita Stewart; also Keystone comics; on Mar 10, see 'Peg O' the Ring.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-07 - 1917-03-09
Summary:

On Mar 7-9, showing 3rd and 4th episodes of 'The Goddess' and Keystone comics; on Mar 10, see 'Peg O' the Ring' (7th and 8th episodes).

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-10 - 1917-03-13
Summary:

On Mar 10, 7th and 8th episodes of 'Peg O' the Ring'; also Keystone comics; on Mar 14, 5th and 6th episodes of 'The Goddess.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-14 - 1917-03-16
Summary:

From Mar 14-15, 5th and 6th episodes of 'The Goddess' a beautiful serial story; also Keystone comics; on Mar 17, 7th and 8th episodes of 'The Goddess.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-17 - 1917-03-20
Summary:

On Mar 17, 7th and 8th episodes of 'The Goddess,' a beautiful serial story; also Keystone comics.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-21 - 1917-03-23
Summary:

From Mar 21-23, 9th and 10th episodes of 'The Goddess'; also Keystone comics; on Mar 24, see 9th and 10th episodes of 'Peg O' the Ring.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-24 - 1917-03-27
Summary:

On Mar 24, 9th and 10th episodes of 'Peg O' the Ring'; also Keystone comics; on Mar 28, 11th and 12th episodes of 'The Goddess.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-28 - 1917-03-30
Summary:

From Mar 28-30, 11th and 12th episodes of 'The Goddess'; also Keystone comics.

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-31 - 1917-04-03
Summary:

On Mar 31, 13th and 14th episodes of 'The Goddess,' a beautiful serial story; also Keystone comics.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-27 - 1917-06-29
Summary:

Tonight, 'The Pointsman's Daughter' (drama); 'Mama Is Asleep' (comedy in 2 parts); 'The Iron Claw,' 11th and 12th episodes (2 parts each).

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-07-26 - 1917-07-27
Summary:

On July 21, showing two powerful dramas: 'Same Old History' in 6 parts; also photo drama in 2 parts: 'Crucible of Fate'; on July 28, the screening of the final episode of the 'Goddess.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-07-28 - 1917-07-31
Summary:

For 4 nights only, commencing July 28, screening the last episode of 'The Goddess' with a powerful and thrilling story; 'Adventures of Capt. Berwick' in 3 parts.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-01-21
Summary:

This afternoon, at 5.15, the Victoria Theatre has a big attraction, for 'Quo Vadis?' is to be screened. This magnificent picture is in seven parts. For tonight, there is a splendid programme, including the third and fourth episodes of 'The Great Secret,' as well as Pathe…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-07-30
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre on August 10th is to show a magnificent film entitled 'A Daughter of the Gods.' It is told that this is one of the best productions in cinema art yet presented to the world.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-31
Summary:

The 7th and 8th episodes of the 'Strange Case of Mary Page' will be screened tonight with Gaumont Graphic and Keystone Comics. A ten reel film 'A Daughter of the Gods' will be exhibited with amazing scenes, featuring Annette Kellermann and made by William Fox. Film synopsis…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-07 - 1918-08-09
Summary:

7th, 8th and 9th August, showing Paramount photoplay in 5 parts, 'Sweet Kitty Bellairs,' featuring the beautiful star Mae Murray. Also Paramount Gazette and Comics. Saturday 10th to Tuesday 13th August, screening 'The Daughter of the Gods.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-08-07 - 1918-08-08
Summary:

A Paramount photo-play in 5 parts, 'Sweet Kitty Bellairs,' featuring Mae Murray on 7th, 8th and 9th August. Gaumont graphic and comics included. 'The Daughter of the Gods' will be released on Saturday 10th to Tuesday 13th.