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: 1917-06-27 - 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).

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-07-05 - 1918-07-08
Summary:

The great, thrilling and mystery serial, 'The Strange Case of Mary Page,' on Saturday, 6th July. Paramount gazette and comics included. The exclusive Paramount feature, 'Nanette of the Wilds,' in 5 parts.

3
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-07-09 - 1918-07-12
Summary:

The exclusive Paramount feature, 'Nanette of the Wilds,' in 5 parts, including Paramount gazette and comics. The third and fourth episodes of 'The Strange Case of Mary Page' on Saturday, 13th July.

4
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-07-13 - 1918-07-15
Summary:

The third and fourth episodes of 'The Strange Case of Mary Page' tonight, including Paramount gazette and comics. A Paramount film in 5 parts, 'Silks & Satins,' on Wednesday, 17th July.

5
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-07-16 - 1918-07-19
Summary:

A Paramount film in 5 parts, 'Silks & Satins,' on 17th, 18th and 19th July, including Paramount gazette and comics. The fifth and sixth episodes of 'The Strange Case of Mary Page' on Saturday, 20th July.

6
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-07-20 - 1918-07-23
Summary:

The fifth and sixth episodes of 'The Strange Case of Mary Page' tonight, including Paramount gazette and comics. A Paramount film in 5 parts, 'Public Opinion,' on Wednesday, 24th July.

7
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-07-24 - 1918-07-26
Summary:

A Paramount film in 5 parts, 'Public Opinion,' tonight. Paramount gazette and comics included. The great thrilling film in 8 parts, 'The Submarine Eye,' on Saturday, 27th July.

8
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-09-11 - 1918-09-13
Summary:

A Paramount feature in 5 parts, 'Victory of Conscience,' including a Paramount gazette and comics. The fifth and sixth episodes of 'The Secret Kingdom' on Saturday, 14th September.

9
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-11-19 - 1918-11-21
Summary:

A Paramount feature in 5 parts, 'The Lash,' from 20th to 22nd November. Paramount gazette and comics included. A Universal dramatic feature in 7 parts, 'Thrown to the Lions,' in matinee at 5:15 p.m. on Thursday, 21st November.

10
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-03-24
Summary:

Through a misunderstanding, it was announced in yesterday's China Mail, that the film, 'It may be your daughter,' will be screened at the Victoria Theatre. It should have read Hongkong Theatre.

11
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-03-25 - 1920-03-30
Summary:

Tonight until Tuesday at 9.15 p.m., the Moral Uplift Society of America presents 'It May Be Your Daughter.' At 5.15 p.m., William Fox presents Betty Nansen in 'A Woman's Temptation' [sic]. At 7.15 p.m., Kathleen Clifford in 'Who is Number One' episodes Nos. 10…

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-03-27 - 1920-03-27
Summary:

For four nights only. The moral uplift Society of America offers the powerful preachment photoplay 'It May Be Your Daughter.' Children not admitted.

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-03-29
Summary:

It May Be Your Daughter,' the superfine photoplay that has been drawing packed houses at the Hong Kong Theatre, will be presented again tonight and tomorrow. Very shortly Hall Caine's 'Christian' [sic] will be shown at this Theatre. It is a six-reel picture, make by the…

14
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-03-30
Summary:

5.15 p.m. at Coronet, there was a screening of 'A World Aflame,' plot summary included. At 9.15 p.m. 'It Might be Your Daughter' [sic] was shown in Hongkong Theatre. This was an extract from the Diary of a Hongkong Waster.

15
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-03-31 - 1920-04-01
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Betty Nansen in 'A Woman's Temptation' [sic]. At 5.15 p.m., 'It May Be Your Daughter.'

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-05-07 - 1921-05-10
Summary:

A special selection, the most beautiful and well-known Ruth Clifford in Douglas Gerrard's production, 'The Cabaret Girl,' in 5 parts, 'Over the Sea Waves' and New Screen Magazine. Booking must in advance.

17
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.

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-27 - 1921-08-30
Summary:

The most popular star Lucille Love [sic] in 'After the War,' Alice Howell in the Mack Sennet [sic] comedy 'Oh! Baby' and New Screen Magazine.

19
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-31 - 1921-09-02
Summary:

A special Paramount attraction, Charles Ray in 'The Law of the North,' Charlie Chaplin in 'Triple Trouble' and New Screen Magazine.

20
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-07 - 1921-09-09
Summary:

Ruth Clifford in the biggest Universal production, 'The Millioniare Pirate' [sic], 'Marry My Wife' and New Screen Magazine.