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: 1916-09-04
Summary:

The New Hongkong Cinematograph was well filled last evening by an appreciative audience, who thoroughly enjoyed both the pictures and the music. The programme was of a capital description. 'A Daughter of Eve' in five reels, was the premier film. A Gaumont Graphic film was also quite…

2
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-11
Summary:

At the New Hongkong Theatre, a fine four-part Italian film, 'The Waitress Countess,' is being shown. The Gaumont Graphic contains a number of well-taken and most interesting photographs dealing with the war and other matters of topical interest, and there are further attractions in the…

3
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-14 - 1917-04-17
Summary:

On Apr 14, showing the thrilling serial, 11th and 12th episodes of 'Peg O' the Ring'; war graphic and Keystone comics; on Apr 18, continuation of 'Terence O' Rourke,' 4 & 6 episodes.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-02 - 1917-06-02
Summary:

1st and 2nd episodes 'Liberty' in 2 parts each, a sensational drama in 20 brilliant episodes, featuring Eddie Polo (Roleaux, the greatest fighter in films) and Marie Walcamp as 'Liberty'; Pathe's War News & Wiffles' Love Romance in 2 parts.

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-04 - 1917-06-05
Summary:

On Jun 5 at 5.15 pm, in aid of The Portuguese Red Cross Society, programme: War Graphic; Liberty (1st and 2nd episode); 'Foolshead Mistaken for Jim,' a Portuguese comic.

6
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-06 - 1917-06-08
Summary:

War Graphic; 'Two Mothers,' a beautiful Italian drama in 3 reels; 'The Child,' a sensational drama in 3 parts; also comics; don't forget on Jun 9, 'Liberty.'

7
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-09 - 1917-06-12
Summary:

Third episode 'Liberty' in 2 parts, entitled 'American Blood'; a beautiful drama 'His Guiding Star' in 3 parts; War Gazette and 'Youth must have Its Day' (comic).

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-13 - 1917-06-15
Summary:

Two great Italian dramas: 'An Ignored Mother' in 3 parts; 'The Outcast's Return' in 3 parts; War Graphic & comics; on Jun 15, string band night.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-16 - 1917-06-19
Summary:

4th and 5ht episodes of 'Liberty'; War Graphic and comics.

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-20 - 1917-06-22
Summary:

Two sensational dramas: 'The Song Which Grandmother Sang' in 3 parts; 'A Missionary Sister' [sic] in 3 parts; War Graphic and comics.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-23 - 1917-06-26
Summary:

6th episode of 'Liberty' entitled 'The Desert of Lost Souls'; a thrilling drama 'A Circus Heroine' in 3 parts; war graphic and 'Max on the Briny' (comic).

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-30 - 1917-07-03
Summary:

Tonight, the great Trans-Atlantic serial 'Liberty,' 7th and 8th episodes entitled 'Liberty's Sacrifice' and 'Clipped Wings'; war graphic; comics: 'Both in the Same Boat,' 'The Two Merry Tramps,' and 'Rosalie, Detective.'

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-01
Summary:

The Red Ace' issued by the Hongkong Film Exchange Company, featuring Marie Walcamp, will be shown for this first time. The film showed signs of popularity and is expected to gain more interests. Film review from Louella O. Parsons of the Chicago Herald included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-20 - 1918-04-23
Summary:

20th, 21st, 22nd and 23rd April, showing 7th and 8th episodes of 'The Red Ace.' Also Gaumont graphic and comics. Wednesday, 24th April, see another Broadway Universal feature, 'My Old Dutch' in 7 parts.

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-10 - 1918-07-12
Summary:

10th, 11th and 12th July, screening an exclusive Paramount feature in 5 parts, 'Nanette of the Wilds,' including Gaumont Graphic and Comics. Saturday 13th July, continue 3rd and 4th episodes, 'The Strange Case of Mary Page.'

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-13 - 1918-07-16
Summary:

Tonight, showing 3rd and 4th episodes of 'The Strange Case of Mary Page,' including Gaumont Graphic and Comics. Wednesday 17th July, screening Paramount film in 5 parts, 'Silks and Satins.'

17
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-07-19
Summary:

Hongkong Theatre will screen tomorrow (Saturday) the 5th and 6th episode of the beautiful serial film 'The Strange Case of Mary Page.' Sydney Chaplin will appear in the comedy the 'Hushing Scandal' in two parts, together with the Gaumont Graphic as last in the programme.…

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-20 - 1918-07-23
Summary:

Tonight, showing 5th and 6th episodes of 'The Strange Case of Mary Page.' Also Gaumont Graphic and Comics. Wednesday 24th July, screening Paramount film in 5 parts, 'Public Opinion.'

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

The 5th and 6th episodes of the serial film 'Strange Case of Mary Page' will be shown. Together with a comedy 'Hushing Scandal' in two parts, featuring Sydney Chaplin, and Gaumont Graphic. Paramount picture 'Public Opinion' will also be screened soon.

20
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-31 - 1918-07-31
Summary:

31st July, 1st and 2nd August, showing 7th and 8th episodes of 'Mary Page.' Also Gaumont Graphic and Keystone Comics. Saturday 3rd August, continuing 'Mary Page,' 9th and 10th episodes.