A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-26 - 1917-05-29
Summary:

The greatest serial ever produced in 20 episodes of two reels each, featuring the popular favourites, Pearl White, Creighton Hale and Sheldon Lewis, 'The Iron Claw'; tonight showing 1st and 2nd episodes, entitled: 'The Vengeance of Legar' and 'The House of Unhappiness,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-26
Summary:

Commencing tonight, the Bijou Theatre is screening the first and second episodes of the 'Iron Claw,' a magnificent serial in 20 episodes. Picture lovers should not miss the opportunity of seeing this wonderful Pathe's production.

3
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-27 - 1917-06-29
Summary:

Tonight, 'The Pointsman's Daughter' (drama); 'Mama Is Asleep' (comedy in 2 parts); 'The Iron Claw,' 11th and 12th episodes (2 parts each).

4
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-07-04 - 1917-07-06
Summary:

Tonight, 13th and 14th episodes of the 'The Iron Claw'; war graphic and various comics.

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-07-18 - 1917-07-20
Summary:

Tonight, Pathe's great serial: 17th and 18th episodes of 'The Iron Claw'; also various comics.

6
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-07-26 - 1917-07-27
Summary:

The final episode of 'The Iron Claw'; also various comics.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-08-18 - 1920-08-20
Summary:

Tonight, Triangle Film Corporation presents Mae Marsh in 'A Child of the Paris Streets.' Also 'His Naughty Thought.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-08-18 - 1920-08-20
Summary:

Tonight, Mae Marsh in 'A Child of the Paris Streets.' Also 'His Naughty Thought.'

9
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-08-19
Summary:

This week's programme at the Hongkong Theatre should prove an attraction to the children. The new drama 'A Child of the Paris Streets' in which Mae Marsh takes the principal part, deserves good houses. Another fine picture is 'His Naughty Thought' also a very acceptable…

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-03-12 - 1921-03-15
Summary:

Fritzi Scheff in 'Pretty Mrs. Smith.' At 9.15 p.m., 'The Iron Test,' episodes 1 & 2 in 4 parts.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-03-12
Summary:

From today until Tuesday next a Paramount picture in five parts, 'Pretty Mrs Smith' featuring Fritzie [sic] Scheff, will be screened at the Hongkong Theatre. Fatty Arbuckle will be seen in a delightful 2-part love comedy. At the 7:15 performance a new serial in fifteen episodes '…

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-03-16 - 1921-03-18
Summary:

Julian Eltinge in 'The Clever Mrs. Eltinge' [sic], a Paramount picture. At 7.15 p.m., 'The Iron Test,' episodes 3 & 4 in 4 parts.

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-03-26 - 1921-03-29
Summary:

Henry B. Walthall in 'The Long Arm of Dannister' [sic] (7 parts), and 'Be My Wife.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Iron Test,' episodes 7 & 8 in 4 parts.

14
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-03-30
Summary:

The change of programme at the Hongkong Theatre tonight brings a most interesting 6-part drama 'Fighting Cressy,' featuring the popular star Blanche Sweet. At the 7.15 p.m. performance the 9th and 10th episodes of the serial film the 'Iron Test,' will be screened. Special…

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-04-23 - 1921-04-26
Summary:

Pathe presents Frank Keenan in 'Ruler of the Road' in 5 parts. At 7.15 p.m., 'The Iron Test,' episodes 13 and 14.

16
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-04-23
Summary:

From today until Tuesday night a 5-part drama 'The Ruler of the Road,' featuring Frank Keenan will be screened at the Hongkong Theatre. Interesting Pathe Gazette and comedies will also be screened. At 7.15 p.m. the 13th and 14th episodes of the 'Iron Test' will be shown.

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-04-30 - 1921-05-03
Summary:

Mary MacLaren in the Universal special 'Bonnie Bonnie Lassie,' a comedy drama in 6 parts. At 7.15 p.m., 'The Iron Test,' episode 15 (final).

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-14 - 1921-09-16
Summary:

Blanche Ring in 'The Yankee Girl' and Alice Howell in 'Distilled Love.' Usual prices.

19
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-14
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre starting from today to Friday a very fine Paramount Picture in five parts entitled 'The Yankee Girl' is now screening, in which Blanche Ring takes the leading role, followed with a two parts comedy 'Distilled Love,' featuring the well-known comedy star…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-14 - 1921-09-16
Summary:

Tonight, Blanche Ring in 'The Yankee Girl.' Also Alice Howell in 'Distilled Love.'