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: 1917-12-14
Summary:

Splendid pictures 'The Grip of Evil' and 'The Double Cross' with Miss Molly King and Mr. J. Bary, will be shown at the Victoria Theatre. Hongkong Theatre will show 'The Secret of the Submarine.' New dramas and other exceptional pictures will also be screened during…

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

The Tramp' featuring Henry Krauss will be screened tonight at the Victoria Theatre. Pathe's British and American Gazettes are really good this week and comic pictures are worth seeing. A well-known cinema serial 'The Fatal Ring' featuring Pearl White is expected shortly from…

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Headline: The Cinemas
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-15
Summary:

Seats were fully occupied at Victoria and Hongkong Theatre. In the twentieth century the role of a hero is played by a female rather than male and Pearl White fulfils every requirement in the 'Fatal Ring.' Film synopsis included. Many interesting films will be shown in the programme…

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

There will be a special matinee at the Hongkong Theatre showing a thrilling drama 'The Fatal Ring' in five parts and various comics.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-21
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre will show 'The Kindling' for the last time. A serial film 'The Voice on the Wire' will be screened on Wednesday and at Friday's matinee a Paramount feature 'Tennessee's Partner' will be shown.

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Headline: The Hongkong
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-24
Summary:

At the Hongkong the principal feature is the beginning of the serial, 'The Voice on The Wire' featuring Ben Wilson and Neva Gerber as the leads. A Keystone picture, a popular comic, 'Shot in the Excitement' was also shown.

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Headline: The Hongkong
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-08
Summary:

Last night at the Hongkong there was showing the 7th and 8th Episodes of 'The Voice on the Wire,' starring Ben Wilson and Neva Gerber. Further episodes of this film will be shown next Wednesday. The comic shows last night was truly funny, a Keystone 'When Dreams Come True.'…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-10-23
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre is showing a splendid play entitled 'The Devil Stone' featuring Geraldine Farrar with a strong supporting cast. At tomorrow's matinee a Triangle film 'Plain Jane' is to be screened and at 7.15 there will be further episodes of the serial 'The…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-22
Summary:

Hongkong Theatre will screen the five parts drama 'The Double Standard' in Hongkong the matinee and 9.15 pm performances day. The film is featuring Roy Stewart and Joseph Gould [sic]. After the interval, new scenes from the Screen magazine and Universal comedies will be shown. The 12th…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-22
Summary:

Roy Stewart and Joseph Guard [sic] will appear in 'The Double Standard' at the Hongkong Theatre this afternoon and at night. Besides, the 12th and 13th episodes of the serial film 'The Woman in the Web' will be shown also.