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: 1918-05-23
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
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
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: 1918-06-01
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: 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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-09-06
Summary:

From tomorrow until Tuesday the third and fourth episodes of the 'The Secret Kingdom' will be screened in the Hongkong Theatre. On Wednesday the 17th a 'Paramount' feature in 5 parts entitled the 'Victory of Conscience' will be exhibited, with selected comics.

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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.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-11-06
Summary:

Picture screened at the Hongkong Theatre increased its interest, including 'Mystery Ship.' A universal weekly and new comics make up the programme. 'Who is Number One?' will be shown today and vitagraph drama 'Turn of the Road' will be screened tomorrow.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-18
Summary:

There is an excellent programme of pictures provided for the patrons of the Hongkong Theatre this week. The 'star' picture is entitled 'Should a Mother Tell,' and features Betty Nansen in the leading role. The subsequent episodes of the serial film 'Who is No. 1'…