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: 1918-02-18
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: 1918-05-23
Summary:

By arrangement with the Hongkong Film Exchange Company, Hongkong Theatre have secured the sole rights for China of exceptional films. The first is from the story of Rex Beach, 'The Barrier' issued by the Rex Beach Motion Picture Company. Another is 'The Mormon Maid' featuring…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-05 - 1918-06-07
Summary:

Tonight and 6th and 7th June, screening a great exclusive feature in 6 parts, 'The Mormon Maid,' including Universal Weekly (War News) and comics. Saturday, 8th June, see 9th and 10th episodes, 'The Red Ace.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-05 - 1918-06-05
Summary:

Tonight, showing the greatest dramatic film, 'The Mormon Maid' in 6 parts, 6,000 feet, featuring Mae Murray. Including Universal Weekly (War News) and comics. Please note: owing to the enormous price we are paying for the rights to exhibit this film, the prices for admission will be…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-12 - 1918-06-14
Summary:

12th, 13th and 14th June, screening Universal's exclusive feature, 'The Frame-Up' in 7 parts. Also comics. Thursday, 13th June, special matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing 'The Mormon Maid' in 6 parts. Saturday, 15th June, a continuation of 'The Red Ace.'

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Headline: Hongkong
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-12
Summary:

Further episodes in 'The Red Ace' are being shown. Universal Drama 'The Frame Up' and amusing pictures 'The Mormon Maid' and Keystone comic 'Only a Messenger Boy' will be screened at the special matinee.

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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: 1920-04-10 - 1920-04-13
Summary:

Tonight, William Fox presents Theda Bara in 'The Two Orphans,' a special feature in 8 parts. Usual prices.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-10 - 1920-04-10
Summary:

The management of the Hongkong Theatre have pleasure in announcing that, in order to maintain their reputation for showing only the best films, they have booked 'The Two Orphans,' the most talked of film in the world, at enormous expense. Enormous gatherings throughout the world have…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-14
Summary:

The Two Orphans,' the last magnificent production of William Fox which has been screened during the last four days at the Hongkong Theatre, has been drawing crowded houses. Today a new programme is issued including a splendid Triangle comedy entitled 'Indiscreet Corinne,' features…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-30 - 1920-04-30
Summary:

Tonight, William Fox presents Theda Bara in 'The Two Orphans' in 8 parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-30
Summary:

The Two Orphans,' William Fox's production, has been so much appreciated that the management has decided to screen the picture again this evening. The picture, which features Theda Bara, is a most interesting and exciting one. A special Triangle drama entitled 'An Even Break…