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: 1916-09-04
Summary:

The New Hongkong Cinematograph was well filled last evening by an appreciative audience, who thoroughly enjoyed both the pictures and the music. The programme was of a capital description. 'A Daughter of Eve' in five reels, was the premier film. A Gaumont Graphic film was also quite…

2
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-11
Summary:

At the New Hongkong Theatre, a fine four-part Italian film, 'The Waitress Countess,' is being shown. The Gaumont Graphic contains a number of well-taken and most interesting photographs dealing with the war and other matters of topical interest, and there are further attractions in the…

3
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.'

6
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.

8
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.

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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.

12
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).

13
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.

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-20 - 1918-04-23
Summary:

20th, 21st, 22nd and 23rd April, showing 7th and 8th episodes of 'The Red Ace.' Also Gaumont graphic and comics. Wednesday, 24th April, see another Broadway Universal feature, 'My Old Dutch' in 7 parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-10 - 1918-07-12
Summary:

10th, 11th and 12th July, screening an exclusive Paramount feature in 5 parts, 'Nanette of the Wilds,' including Gaumont Graphic and Comics. Saturday 13th July, continue 3rd and 4th episodes, 'The Strange Case of Mary Page.'

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-13 - 1918-07-16
Summary:

Tonight, showing 3rd and 4th episodes of 'The Strange Case of Mary Page,' including Gaumont Graphic and Comics. Wednesday 17th July, screening Paramount film in 5 parts, 'Silks and Satins.'

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-20 - 1918-07-23
Summary:

Tonight, showing 5th and 6th episodes of 'The Strange Case of Mary Page.' Also Gaumont Graphic and Comics. Wednesday 24th July, screening Paramount film in 5 parts, 'Public Opinion.'

19
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-20
Summary:

The 5th and 6th episodes of the serial film 'Strange Case of Mary Page' will be shown. Together with a comedy 'Hushing Scandal' in two parts, featuring Sydney Chaplin, and Gaumont Graphic. Paramount picture 'Public Opinion' will also be screened soon.

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

31st July, 1st and 2nd August, showing 7th and 8th episodes of 'Mary Page.' Also Gaumont Graphic and Keystone Comics. Saturday 3rd August, continuing 'Mary Page,' 9th and 10th episodes.