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: 1918-06-15 - 1918-06-18
Summary:

15th to 18th June, showing 11th and 12th episodes, 'The Red Ace,' including Universal Weekly (world's news) and comics. Wednesday, 19th June, 'The Primrose Path.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-19 - 1918-06-21
Summary:

19th, 20th and 21st June, screening an exclusive Broadway drama, 'The Primrose Path' in 7 parts, 7,000 feet. Also comics. Thursday 20th June, special matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing new programme. Saturday, 22nd June, a continuation of 13th and 14th episodes, 'The Red Ace.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-21
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre continues its usual arrangement. Tonight is the last screening of 'The Primrose Path' featuring Gladys Hanson. Tomorrow the continuation of the 'Red Ace.'

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Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-11-15 - 1918-11-16
Summary:

November 15th and 16th, 9.15 performance, showing 'The Garden of Lies,' a gripping dramatic novelty, complete story in 6-parts and comics. Sunday next, 'The Primrose Path' in 7 parts.

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Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-11-18 - 1918-11-18
Summary:

Tonight, 9.15 performance, showing a thrilling and interesting Broadway drama, 'The Primrose Path' in 7 parts and comics.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-02-17 - 1919-02-19
Summary:

Pathe American Gazette No. 25. William Fox presents Bertha Kalich in 'Slander.' Last two nights of the Cottrell's Acrobat Troupe. 'My Old Dutch' in 5 parts and 'The Primrose Path' in 5 parts. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-17 - 1919-02-19
Summary:

17th, 18th and 19th February at 9.15 p.m., Pathe American Gazette No. 25; William Fox presents Bertha Kalich in 'Slander,' a modern society photo drama that every woman should see and every man should study. Last nights of the Cottrell's acrobatic troupe. Thursday, the 20th…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-17 - 1919-02-19
Summary:

February 17, 18 and 19 at 9.15 p.m., American Gazette No. 25, William Fox presents Bertha Kalich in 'Slander,' a modern society photo drama that every woman should see and every man should study. Last two nights of the Cottrell's Acrobatic Troupe. Thursday 20th at 5.15 p.m.,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-16
Summary:

The famous Griffith picture 'Way Down East' was surrendered this month to Mr. George Mooser, representative of the United Artists Corporation. It marked the first victory of the United Artists Corporation in the fight being waged against motion picture film piracy. For background…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-22
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-29
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-25
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-20 - 1923-04-21
Summary:

And power was given to them over the fourth part of the earth, to kill with sword, and with the hunger, and with the beasts of the earth.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-04-21 - 1923-04-21
Summary:

Teaser ads for the film 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.' Remarks: The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-24 - 1923-04-24
Summary:

Behold, a white horse; and he that sat on him had a bow; and a crown was given unto him; and he went forth conquering and to conquer.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-25 - 1923-04-25
Summary:

And there went out another horse that was red; and power was given to him that sat thereon to take peace from the earth, and that they should kill one another; and there was given unto him a great sword.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-26 - 1923-04-26
Summary:

Lo, a black horse: and he that sat on him had a pair of balances in his hand.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-27 - 1923-04-27
Summary:

Behold a pale horse; and his name that sat on him was death, and hell followed with him. And power was given unto them over the fourth part of the earth, to kill with sword, and with hunger, and with death, and with the beasts of the earth.