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: 1918-07-10
Summary:

Commencing from today and every subsequent Wednesday, Paramount pictures will be screened., 'Nanette of the Wilds' is the first. Special arrangements have been made for the exclusive rights of a series of these beautiful films. The 3rd and 4th episodes of 'Strange Case of Mary…

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

The splendid 'Nanetta in the Wilds' started. The five reel picture and the 3rd and 4th episodes of 'Strange Case of Mary Page' will be screened soon with another exclusive Paramount films.

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

Interesting comic and comedy, including 'How stars are made' and 'Animated Cartoon' were shown in this week's programme at the Hongkong Theatre. The 3rd and 4th episodes of 'Mary Page' will last till Tuesday night and on Wednesday the exclusive Paramount…

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

The Hongkong Theatre is screening a beautiful Paramount picture, entitled 'Silks and Satins' in five parts, from tomorrow till Friday night. From Saturday to Tuesday next the continuation of the serial film 'The Strange Case of Mary Page' will be resumed.

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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.…

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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.

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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: 1918-08-06
Summary:

The 9th and 10th episodes of 'Mary Page' will be screened tonight at the Hongkong Theatre. Also, the Gaumont Graphic Gazette, several comics and a Paramount Feature film 'Sweet Kitty Bellairs' will be shown soon.

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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: 1918-08-14
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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-08-15
Summary:

Tomorrow the last exhibition of the magnificent film, the 'Daughter of the Gods' takes place at the Hongkong Theatre, and on Saturday the 11th, and two following days episodes of 'Mary Page' will be screened.

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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…

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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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-09-07
Summary:

The excellent selections of films at the Hongkong Cinematograph Theatre are making the show very popular. Exclusive rights have been granted to this Theatre by the Paramount Picture Co. The serial film 'The Strange Case of Mary Page' is attracting good houses.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-21
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre will show 'The Kindling' for the last time. A serial film 'The Voice on the Wire' will be screened on Wednesday and at Friday's matinee a Paramount feature 'Tennessee's Partner' will be shown.

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Headline: The Hongkong
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-24
Summary:

At the Hongkong the principal feature is the beginning of the serial, 'The Voice on The Wire' featuring Ben Wilson and Neva Gerber as the leads. A Keystone picture, a popular comic, 'Shot in the Excitement' was also shown.

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Headline: The Hongkong
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-08
Summary:

Last night at the Hongkong there was showing the 7th and 8th Episodes of 'The Voice on the Wire,' starring Ben Wilson and Neva Gerber. Further episodes of this film will be shown next Wednesday. The comic shows last night was truly funny, a Keystone 'When Dreams Come True.'…