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: 1917-04-03
Summary:

A matinee is given and 'Life of Christ,' 'Exodus,' 'Goddess' were shown at Hongkong Theatre.

2
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-09
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre, by special request, 'The Life of Christ' will be repeated at this afternoon's matinee and the 'Exodus' in 2 parts.

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-18 - 1917-04-18
Summary:

Screening of 'Terence O' Rourke' (4th, 5th & 6th episodes) for 3 nights; Coming film: 'Life of Christ'

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-18
Summary:

The 'Life of Christ' and 'Exodus' are to be screened again at the Hongkong Theatre, by special request on Thursday evening at a special matinee.

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-19 - 1917-04-19
Summary:

Screening of 'Terence O' Rourke' (4th, 5th & 6th episodes) for 2 nights; Coming film: 'Life of Christ'

6
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-06 - 1917-06-06
Summary:

Screening of 'Not Guilty' and 'Shadows'

7
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-07 - 1917-06-08
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Not Guilty' and 'Shadows'

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-07
Summary:

Hongkong Theatre is giving a variety of beautiful dramas 'Not Guilty.' Commencing tonight three reels episode will be screened till the 8th inst, followed by a Detective drama in two parts.

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-03 - 1917-10-03
Summary:

Showing of 'Divorce', 'After Many Years' and Comics: Coming film 'Purple Mask'

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-04 - 1917-10-05
Summary:

Tonight: Showing of 'Divorce', 'After Many Years' and comics; Coming film: 'Purple Mask'

11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-05
Summary:

A new serial film of sixteen episodes will be screened at the Hongkong Theatre from 6th inst and on subsequent Saturdays, the well-known Lucille Love and Hugo will take the principal roles. Two new dramas 'Divorce' and 'After many Years' of touching stories are being screened…

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-17 - 1917-11-17
Summary:

Screening of 'The Purple Mask' (13th & 14th episodes) and Keystone comedy 'Fatty's Plucky Pup'; Coming film: 'A Hero of the People'

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-19 - 1917-11-21
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'The Purple Mask' (13th & 14th episodes) and Keystone comedy 'Fatty's Plucky Pup'; Coming film: 'A Hero of the People'

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-21
Summary:

The final episodes of the 'Purple Mask' will be screened. 'Hero of the People' will be shown tonight and there is a change of programme at every matinee.

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-22 - 1917-11-22
Summary:

Screening of 'A Hero of the People' and Comics; Coming film: 'The Purple Mask'

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-23 - 1917-11-23
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'A Hero of the People' and Comics; Coming film: 'The Purple Mask'

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-01 - 1917-12-01
Summary:

Screening of 'While Twilight Drifts Into Night' and 'Officer Jim' for 4 nights

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-03 - 1914-12-05
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'While Twilight Drifts Into Night' and 'Officer Jim'

19
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-04
Summary:

The carefully selected pictures now being shown at the Hongkong Theatre are being much appreciated. The programme includes 'Officer Jim' and a thrilling story 'When twilight drifts into night.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-19
Summary:

There will be special matinees at the Hongkong Theatre tomorrow and on Friday. The feature of the programme will be a screening of 'The Life of Christ' a five coloured film.