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: 1918-07-31
Summary:

The 7th and 8th episodes of the 'Strange Case of Mary Page' will be screened tonight with Gaumont Graphic and Keystone Comics. A ten reel film 'A Daughter of the Gods' will be exhibited with amazing scenes, featuring Annette Kellermann and made by William Fox. Film synopsis…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-07 - 1918-08-09
Summary:

7th, 8th and 9th August, showing Paramount photoplay in 5 parts, 'Sweet Kitty Bellairs,' featuring the beautiful star Mae Murray. Also Paramount Gazette and Comics. Saturday 10th to Tuesday 13th August, screening 'The Daughter of the Gods.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-10 - 1918-08-10
Summary:

Tonight, 9.15 p.m. performance, showing 'A Daughter of the Gods,' a beautiful picture story in 10 parts. 7.15 p.m. performance and also Saturday matinees, showing 'His Picture in the Papers,' a fine Triangle comedy in 5 parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-10
Summary:

A fine film 'Daughter of Gods' will be screened tonight. At the matinee a Triangle comedy 'His picture in the papers' will be shown together with new comics. Final episodes of 'Mary page' will be given on Saturday.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-12 - 1918-08-13
Summary:

Tonight, 9.15 p.m. performance, showing 'A Daughter of the Gods,' a beautiful picture story in 10 parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-14 - 1918-08-16
Summary:

Last 2 night only, 14th, 15th and 16th August, showing at 9.15 p.m. performance, 'A Daughter of the Gods.' 7.15 p.m. performance, screening an exclusive Paramount feature in 5 parts, 'Each Pearl a Tear.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-14
Summary:

The performances of 'Daughter of the Gods' will be extended. The Paramount film 'Each pearl a tear' featuring Fanny Ward will be screened at the matinee today and 'Mary Page' will be shown soon.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-21
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre screens the final episodes of a serial film'Mary Page.' Also, the Gaumont Graphic and selected comics will be shown in the intervals. Paramount feature 'Victory of Conscience' featuring Miss Lov-Tellgen [sic] in five reels will be screened on Saturday. As…

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-24 - 1918-08-27
Summary:

August 24, 25, 26 and 27, screening a fine Triangle photoplay in 5 parts, 'Let Katy Do It,' including Keystone and L. Ko Comedies. Wednesday 28th August, matinee and 7.15 p.m. performance, showing the fine 5 parts of 'A Daughter of the Gods.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-24
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre had good attendance by showing popular films like 'Mary Page.' Tomorrow the Triangle photo-play 'Let Katy do it' featuring a child will be screened, also 'Their Husbands,' a Keystone comedy, and 'The Great Smash.' On Wednesday, '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-28 - 1918-08-31
Summary:

28th, 29th and 30th August, 9.15 p.m. performance, showing Paramount photoplay in 5 parts, 'Each Pearl a Tear.' Also Paramount Gazette and comics. 7.15 p.m. performance and Wednesday, Thursday and Friday matinees, showing the first 5 parts of 'A Daughter of the Gods.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-28
Summary:

The week's programme at the Hongkong Theatre is very attractive with Paramount photo-play 'Each Pearl a Tear,' the first five parts of 'A Daughter of the Gods' and another serial 'The Secret Kingdom' featuring Chas. Richman, Dorothy Kelly and Arline Pretty will…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-02 - 1918-09-03
Summary:

31st August to 3rd September, screening 'The Secret Kingdom' in 15 episodes, 32 parts. Wednesday 4th continuation of the last 5 parts of 'A Daughter of the Gods.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-04 - 1918-09-05
Summary:

4th, 5th and 6th September, 9.15 p.m. performance, showing a fine Triangle comedy in 5 parts, 'His Picture in the Papers,' etc. Matinee and 7.15 p.m. performance, showing the last 5 parts of 'A Daughter of the Gods.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-04
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre will be screening a unique serial film 'The Secret Kingdom,' film plot included. And the 'Daughter of the Gods' will be screened for the last time on Wednesday.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-05 - 1918-10-08
Summary:

Tonight, screening 'The Secret Kingdom' 11th and 12th episodes with L-KO and Keystone comics. Wednesday 9th, see our next serial, 'Who Is Number One?' 1st, 2nd and 3rd episodes, Paramount serial complete in 15 episodes, featuring Kathleen Clifford.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-09 - 1918-10-11
Summary:

9th, 10th and 11th October, screening Paramount mystery serial, 1st, 2nd and 3rd episodes, 'Who Is Number One?' and comics. Saturday 12th October, 13th and 14th episodes of 'The Secret Kingdom.'

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

Saturday 12th to Tuesday 15th October, showing 13th and 14th episodes of 'The Secret Kingdom' and various comics. Wednesday 16th October, showing 4th to 6th episodes, 'Who Is Number One?'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-16 - 1918-10-18
Summary:

Tonight, showing 4th to 6th episodes of 'Who Is Number One?' and comics. Saturday 19th October, showing the final episodes of 'The Secret Kingdom.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-16
Summary:

The Secret Kingdom' has reached its 13th and 14th episodes, 'Who is Number One?,' 'Wrongly Accused' and new comics will be shown.