A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Picture Houses
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-18
Summary:

Both cinema theatres have been crowded despite the rain. New films will be shown together with subsequent episodes of several serials. 'Seven Pearls' is attracting big houses in the Victoria Theatre. A new star in 'The Angel Factory' will be shown. As for Hongkong Theatre,…

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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.'

123
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.'

124
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-22 - 1918-06-25
Summary:

Saturday, 22nd to Tuesday, 25th June, showing 13th and 14th episodes, 'The Red Ace,' including Universal Weekly and Keystone Comics. Wednesday, 26th June, see the great dramatic film 7 parts, 'The Man Inside.'

125
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-26 - 1918-06-28
Summary:

Tonight, an exclusive Broadway Universal feature in 7 parts, 'The Man Inside' and comics. Thursday, 27th June, special matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing new programme. Saturday, 29th June, see final episode of 'The Red Ace.'

126
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-29 - 1918-07-02
Summary:

Tonight, showing the final episodes of 'The Red Ace.' Also Universal Weekly (World's News) and comics. Wednesday, 3rd July, showing a great comedy in 5 parts, 'Mrs. Plum's Pudding.'

127
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-05
Summary:

As 'The Red Ace' just completed its final episode, the management of the Hongkong Theatre hopes that another classical photo-play will soon forthcoming. Tomorrow a new programme will be shown, including 'Mrs Plum's Pudding.'

128
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-11 - 1918-07-13
Summary:

July 11th, 12th and 13th, 'The Seven Pearls' episode 9, 'The Warning on the Wire' and episode 10, 'The Hold-Up.' Also Max Linder's great two-part comedy, 'A Doctor in Spite of Himself' and British Gazette No. 481. Booking at Anderson's.

129
Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-12
Summary:

At the Victoria Theatre, the 9th and 10th episodes of 'The Seven Pearls' were shown, featuring Molly King. Film plot included. Interesting items including Max Linder film, British Gazette and Pathe colour film 'Spitzbergen' will be exhibited.

130
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-18 - 1918-07-20
Summary:

July 18th, 19th and 20th, 'The Seven Pearls,' episode 11, 'The Gems of Jeopardy,' and episode 12, 'Buried Alive.' Also 'From London to Laramie' [sic], two-part Lonesome Luke comedy, and British Gazette No. 452. Booking at Anderson's. July 20 Remarks:…

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

The Seven Pearls' was shown at the Victoria Theatre. The programme contained 'Lonesome Luke' comedies, the British Gazette including several of the famous Bairnsfather cartoons and excellent music provided by the orchestra. On Sunday next episodes of 'Judex?' [sic] will…

132
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-01 - 1918-08-03
Summary:

1st, 2nd and 3rd August, the final episode of 'The Seven Pearls.' Also 'A Lesson in Flirtation.' British Gazette No. 454 and 'The Little Sisters.' Booking at Anderson's. August 3 Remarks: August 4th and 5th, the final episode of 'Judex.' Also American…

133
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-09 - 1918-08-12
Summary:

August 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th, the great French drama, 'Instinct.' Also British Gazette No. 455, 'The Flirt,' etc. Booking at Anderson's.

134
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-16 - 1918-08-17
Summary:

August 16th, 17th and 18th, Gladys Hulette and Paul Clerget in 'A Crooked Romance.' Also British Gazette No. 456, American Gazette No. 72 and 'Beat It,' Harold Lloyd in one of his funniest comedies. Booking at Anderson's.

135
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-23
Summary:

A large audience enjoyed the good fare presented at the cinemas. The Gazettes, both British and American, were as interesting as ever, and Harold Harold 's 'The Tip.' A five part Pathe play 'The Mark of Cain' with Mrs. Vernon Castle and Antonio Moreno in the leading…

136
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-29 - 1918-08-31
Summary:

29th, 30th and 31st August, 'The Labyrinth.' Also British Gazette No. 460 and 'Luke's Honeymoon.' Sunday, September 1st, 'The Light That Failed.' Booking at Anderson's.

137
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-07 - 1918-09-07
Summary:

Saturday, September 7th, 'Wounded to the Heart'; 'Fighting in Mesopotamia'; British Gazette No. 461. Sunday, September 8th, 'The Mark of Cain.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-12 - 1918-09-14
Summary:

September 12th, 13th, 14th and 15th, 9.15 p.m. performance, 'The Hidden Hand,' episodes one and two. Also Harold Lloyd in 'Love, Laughs and Lather,' British Gazette No. 462, etc. Booking at Anderson's.

139
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-16 - 1918-09-18
Summary:

September 16, 17 and 18, 9.15 p.m. performance, Morango, specialty dancer. Also 'Ambition' featuring Ruth Roland of 'Red Circle' fame and selected comics. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-19 - 1918-09-21
Summary:

September 19th, 20th, 21st and 22nd, 'The Hidden Hand,' episode 3 and episode 4. Also 'Move On,' a Harold Lloyd comedy, British Gazette Nos. 465-466, etc. Booking at Anderson's.