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: 1917-05-04 - 1917-05-04
Summary:

Screening of 'Love's Frailty' (Pathe colour) featuring Mlle Robinne, Pathe's British Gazette, The Great War, 'Flirting A La Carte', 'Curse of Work'; Coming film: Mary Pickford in Paramount's 'Rags'

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

Tonight: Screening of 'Love's Frailty' (Pathe colour) featuring Mlle Robinne, Pathe's British Gazette, The Great War, 'Flirting A La Carte', 'Curse of Work'; Coming film: Mary Pickford in Paramount's 'Rags'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-05-07 - 1917-05-07
Summary:

Screening of 'Rags' featuring Mary Pickford in Paramount's production.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-05-07 - 1917-05-07
Summary:

Daniel Frohman presents Mary Pickford in 'Rags', story by Edith Barnard Delano, produced by Famous Players Film Co.; Pictures included

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-05-07
Summary:

The feature film at the Victoria Theatre will be 'Rags' where Mary Pickford will appear in one of her greatest characterizations.

6
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-05-08 - 1917-05-08
Summary:

Screening of 'Rags' featuring Mary Pickford in Paramount's production, 'Rufu Wallingford', 'Bill's New Pal' and Pathe's British Gazette

7
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-04 - 1917-08-04
Summary:

Screening of 'The Wandering Jew' from Eugene Sue's novel, Pathe's Gazettes and Various Comics; Coming film: 'A Message From Mars' and Pathe's 'The Shielding Shadow'

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

Screening of 'A Message From Mars' featuring Mr. Charles Hawtrey, Pathe's Gazettes and Various Comics; Coming film: 'The Shielding Shadow'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-07 - 1917-08-09
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'A Message From Mars' featuring Mr. Charles Hawtrey, Pathe's Gazettes and Various Comics; Coming film: 'The Shielding Shadow'

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-10 - 1919-06-10
Summary:

Moral Suicide' will be screened at the Victoria on Thursday (12th). Nothing that we can say about this picture would adequately describe it. It is the most wonderful film that has been released for many a year. Prices will be as usual. Book your seats immediately.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-10
Summary:

'Moral Suicide' is the punchy title of a new special feature soon to be released by the Victoria Theatre. It is written by Ivan Abramson, whose screen successes included 'Forbidden Fruit,' 'Sins of Ambition,' 'Enlighten Thy Daughter' and 'Sins of the…

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-11
Summary:

Moral Suicide,' a striking film in seven parts, will be shown at the Victoria Theatre. The management also has secured an assortment of good comics.

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-12 - 1919-06-13
Summary:

Tonight is a gala night at the Victoria, 'Moral Suicide,' the film that will keep you thinking at talking. Be in your seats before sign ‘house full' goes up. Saturday, matinee at 2.15 and 5 p.m., 'Hands Up' episodes 9 and 10. Prices as usual.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-12 - 1919-06-13
Summary:

Moral Suicide,' the greatest picture that has ever been produced, will be shown at the Victoria Theatre, tonight. Seats not guaranteed unless booked. Be early before ‘house full' sign goes up.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-12
Summary:

Ivan Abramson, author and director of the sensational photo-play 'Moral Suicide,' to be shown at the Victoria Theatre, wrote the story with the purpose of educating the public to the fragilities of human nature. His success photo-dramas included 'A Fool's Paradise,'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-14 - 1919-06-14
Summary:

‘The best' is the laconic reply. Won't you join in this tribute by turning up. Tonight, this picture is running up till Sunday night. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-14 - 1919-06-14
Summary:

A very fine picture' that is what everyone is saying today of 'Moral Suicide.' Being shown up till Sunday night. Saturday matinee feature, 'Hands Up' episodes 9 and 10. Also acrobatic feats and comicalities by Esko's troupe at 2.15 only.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-16 - 1919-06-16
Summary:

We are showing for the last time, 'Moral Suicide,' on Wednesday at matinee. We take this opportunity of thanking the public for the nightly packed houses we enjoyed with this picture. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-16
Summary:

The management of the Victoria Theatre struck oil with the film 'Moral Suicide' for in spite of the extremely hot weather experienced recently record houses were enjoyed every night. 'Hands Up' will be screened soon.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-18
Summary:

cinema-goers are reminded that 'Moral Suicide' will be screened by special request at the Victoria Theatre at the matinee this afternoon. 'Cupid By Proxy' featuring Baby Marie Osborne will be screened soon.