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: 1916-09-14
Summary:

Owing to the enormous success of the great serial film 'Neal of the Navy,' the management of this theatre has been able to make arrangements for its production. It will be exhibited in the following order: Three episodes and a Keystone Comedy on every change of programme, starting from…

2
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-23
Summary:

Further episodes, the 9th, 10th, and 11th of 'Neal of the Navy' will be screened tonight with Keystone Comics, at the New Hongkong Cinematograph.

3
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-10
Summary:

Tonight, the management of the Hongkong Theatre is showing the first and second episodes of the splendid film 'Peg O' the Ring.' In this capital picture there are no less than 15 episodes consisting of 30 parts, and picture-goers will be pleased to know that Lucille Love (Grace…

4
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-09 - 1917-06-12
Summary:

On June 9, showing 'The Bride of Mystery,' featuring Lucille Love and Hugo, complete in 3 parts; 'A Page in Life' [sic] in 2 parts, featuring Anna Little and Herbert Rawlinson of the 'Master Key'; also comedies.

5
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).

6
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-27 - 1916-06-29
Summary:

From June 27-29, showing two thrilling dramas 'A Race for the Rubies' in 3 parts; 'The Legacy' in 2 parts; also comedies.

7
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-30 - 1917-07-03
Summary:

On June 30 and for 4 nights only, showing a thrilling drama 'The Hand Society' in 5 parts; also comedies.

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-07-03 - 1920-07-06
Summary:

Tonight, Ivan Film Productions Inc. presents Paula Shay in 'Forbidden Fruit.' A remarkably tense film play in 6 parts and comedy.

9
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-10-27 - 1920-10-29
Summary:

Marguerite Clark in 'Bab's Burglar,' one of the famous Sub Deb stories by Mary Roberts Rinehart and fine comedies.

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-03-30 - 1921-04-01
Summary:

Blanche Sweet in 'Fighting Cressy' in 6 parts and Comedies.

11
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-07-06 - 1921-07-08
Summary:

Universal presents Carmel Myers in 'The Little White Savage,' a most thrilling story in 5 parts, and Fine Comedies.

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-07-16 - 1921-07-19
Summary:

Universal presents Elmo Lincoln in 'Under Crimson Skies' in 6 parts. July 16 Remarks: Elmo Lincoln is the celebrated star of 'Tarzan of the Apes,' picture included. There are also comedy and New Screen Magazine.

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-07-23 - 1921-07-26
Summary:

Universal-Jewel presents 'Shipwrecked Among Cannibals' in 6 reels and Comedies.

14
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.

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-15
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre, starting from today until Friday, a very fine Paramount picture in five parts entitled 'The Yankee Girl' is being screened, in which Blanche Ring takes the leading role. A two-part comedy, 'Distilled Love' featuring the well-known comedy star Alice…

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-15 - 1921-10-18
Summary:

Miss Mildred Harris in 'Borrowed Clothes,' a Universal-Jewel super-production. At 7.15 p.m., Ben Wilson and Neva Gerber in the greatest thrilling serial, 'The Screaming Shadow,' episodes 1 & 2.

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-15
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre this afternoon and this evening, is being screened the super-production drama 'Borrowed Clothes' in which Mildred Harris takes the leading role. At the 7.15 performance, the first two episodes of a new serial 'The Screaming Shadow' will be shown. The…

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-19 - 1921-10-20
Summary:

Universal presents Harry Carey in 'The Freeze-Out.' At 7.15 p.m., Ben Wilson and Neva Gerber in the greatest thrilling serial, 'The Screaming Shadow,' episodes 3 & 4 in 4 parts.

19
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-19
Summary:

The programme at the Hongkong Theatre is an attractive one. Harry Carey sustains the leading role in 'The Freeze Out' [sic], a Universal-Jewel production in five parts. A splendid two-act comedy entitled 'Roaring Love Affair' in which Harry Sweet is the principal and the…

20
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-26 - 1921-10-28
Summary:

Charles Ray in 'The Sheriff's Son,' the greatest Western drama in 5 parts, British Gazette and Comedy.