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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-18 - 1918-05-18
Summary:

Look out for 'The Barrier,' the sumptuous photoplay. Watch the date.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-22 - 1918-05-24
Summary:

22nd, 23rd and 24th May, 1918, screening 'Jack o' Hearts,' a thrilling and powerful drama complete in 6 parts. Also various comics. Saturday, 25th May, see the great and wonderful film, 'The Barrier' in 7 parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-23 - 1918-05-23
Summary:

The three big productions of the year: 'The Barrier' in 7 parts, 8,000 feet, produced by the Rex Beach Motion Pictures Co.; 'The Mormon Maid' in 6 parts, 6,000 feet, featuring Mae Murray; 'The Lust of the Ages' in 7 parts, 7,000 feet, featuring Lillian Walker. Watch…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-23
Summary:

By arrangement with the Hongkong Film Exchange Company, Hongkong Theatre have secured the sole rights for China of exceptional films. The first is from the story of Rex Beach, 'The Barrier' issued by the Rex Beach Motion Picture Company. Another is 'The Mormon Maid' featuring…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-24 - 1918-05-24
Summary:

Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, May 25, 26, 27 and 28, super-programme for four nights only. 9.15 p.m. performance, the first greatest picture of the year, 'The Barrier' from the novel by Rex Beach, in 7 parts, 8,000 feet. Owing to the enormous price we are paying for the rights…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-24
Summary:

An exclusive drama-picture 'Jack of Diamonds' is now being screened at the Hongkong Theatre and pictures will be screened at matinees, including 'A Soul Enslaved,' Rex Beach's 'The Barrier.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-25 - 1918-05-28
Summary:

4 nights only. Saturday, 25th to Tuesday, 28th May at 9.15 p.m. performance, screening 'The Barrier' in 7 parts, a beautiful and interesting screening production (from the novel by Rex Beach). 7.15 p.m. performance and Saturday matinee showing 'The Mysterious Town,' drama in…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-25 - 1918-05-25
Summary:

Attraction extraordinary, tonight at 9.15 performance only, see the wonderful screen production from the famous novel, 'The Barrier,' produced by Rex Beach Motion Pictures Co. in 7 reels. Press opinions from The New York Telegraph, The Moving Picture World and The New York Times…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-25
Summary:

A special screening of Rex Beach's 'The Barrier' will be shown at the Hongkong Theatre. The picture has a comprehensive plot with the last part most thrilling of all. Film review included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-27
Summary:

Hongkong Theatre is showing Rex Beach's 'The Barrier.' Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-31 - 1918-05-31
Summary:

The next exclusive feature, a 32-centimeter dramatic shot that has started the film world, Lillian Walker in 'The Lust of the Ages,' in 7 parts, 7,000 feet, produced by Ogden Pictures Corporation. Book your seats early for Saturday, 1st June. Dress circle, $1.00; first-class, 50 cents…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-01 - 1918-06-01
Summary:

Saturday, 1st to Tuesday, 4th June at 9.15 p.m. performance, screening the beautiful film in 7 parts, 'The Lust of the Ages.' 7 p.m. performance and also at Saturday matinees 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., showing 'The Barrier' in 7 parts. Remarks: Another ad. on page 10. 'The Lust…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-01
Summary:

The second of the series 'The Lust of the Ages' from the book by Aaton Hoffman will be shown tonight, starring Lillian Walker. Repeat performances of 'The Barrier' will be given this afternoon matinees.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-18 - 1919-02-20
Summary:

February 19, 20 and 21, showing the final episodes of 'The Voice of the Wire.' Thursday 20th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing 'The Rose of the Rancho' in 5 parts. Saturday 22nd, see Helen Holmes in 'The Lass of the Lumberlands.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-19 - 1919-02-21
Summary:

19th, 20th and 21st February, showing the final episodes of 'The Voice on the Wire.' Thursday 20th, matinee 5.15 p.m., showing 'The Rose of the Rancho' in 5 parts. Saturday, 22nd, see Helen Holmes in 'The Lass of the Lumberlands.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-21 - 1919-02-21
Summary:

Commencing Saturday, 22nd February, showing a beautiful serial photoplay (story by E. Alexander Powell), 'The Lass of the Lumberlands,' 1st and 2nd episodes, featuring Helen Holmes, the darling of the screen. Book your seats early.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-21 - 1919-02-25
Summary:

February 22, 23, 24 and 25, showing 1st and 2nd episodes, Helen Holmes in 'A Lass of the Lumberlands,' also Gazette and Keystone Comics. Wednesday 26th, see 'Lydia Gilmore,' 5 parts. Friday 28th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing 'The Daughter of MacGregor,' 5 parts.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-22 - 1919-02-26
Summary:

22nd, 23rd, 24th and 25th February, showing Helen Holmes in 'A Lass of the Lumberlands,' including Gazette and Keystone comics. Wednesday 26th, see 'Lydia Gilmore' in 5 parts. Friday 28th, matinee 5.15 p.m., showing 'The Daughter of MacGregor' in 5 parts.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-26 - 1919-02-26
Summary:

February 26, 27 and 28, showing Paramount features in 5 parts, Pauline Frederick in 'Lydia Gilmore,' also Gazette and Comics. Friday 28, matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing 'The Daughter of MacGregor,' a beautiful Paramount drama in 5 parts. Saturday March 1, continuation of '…