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: 1917-05-26 - 1917-05-29
Summary:

The greatest serial ever produced in 20 episodes of two reels each, featuring the popular favourites, Pearl White, Creighton Hale and Sheldon Lewis, 'The Iron Claw'; tonight showing 1st and 2nd episodes, entitled: 'The Vengeance of Legar' and 'The House of Unhappiness,…

2
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-05-26 - 1917-05-29
Summary:

Screening of 'The Iron Claw' (1st and 2nd episodes) featuring Pearl White, Creighton Hale and Sheldon Lewis, and Various Comics

3
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-26
Summary:

Commencing tonight, the Bijou Theatre is screening the first and second episodes of the 'Iron Claw,' a magnificent serial in 20 episodes. Picture lovers should not miss the opportunity of seeing this wonderful Pathe's production.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-05-26
Summary:

Commencing tonight the Bijou Theatre is screening the first and second episodes of 'The Iron Claw' a magnificent serial in twenty episodes.

5
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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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-27 - 1917-06-29
Summary:

Screening of 'The Pointsman's Daughter', 'Mama is Asleep' and 'Iron Claw'

7
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-07-04 - 1917-07-06
Summary:

Tonight, 13th and 14th episodes of the 'The Iron Claw'; war graphic and various comics.

8
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-07-04 - 1917-07-06
Summary:

Screening of 'The Iron Claw' (13th & 14th episodes), War Graphic and Comics

9
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-07-18 - 1917-07-20
Summary:

Tonight, Pathe's great serial: 17th and 18th episodes of 'The Iron Claw'; also various comics.

10
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-07-18 - 1917-07-20
Summary:

Screening of Pathe's 'The Iron Claw' (17th & 18th episodes) and Various Comics

11
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-07-25 - 1917-07-27
Summary:

Screening of 'The Iron Claw' (final episodes) and Various Comics

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-07-26 - 1917-07-27
Summary:

The final episode of 'The Iron Claw'; also various comics.

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-03-12 - 1921-03-15
Summary:

Fritzi Scheff in 'Pretty Mrs. Smith.' At 9.15 p.m., 'The Iron Test,' episodes 1 & 2 in 4 parts.

14
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-03-12
Summary:

From today until Tuesday next a Paramount picture in five parts, 'Pretty Mrs Smith' featuring Fritzie [sic] Scheff, will be screened at the Hongkong Theatre. Fatty Arbuckle will be seen in a delightful 2-part love comedy. At the 7:15 performance a new serial in fifteen episodes '…

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-03-14
Summary:

A Paramount picture in five parts, 'Pretty Mrs. Smith,' featuring Fritzi Scheff, is being screened at the Hongkong Theatre. The popular Fatty is appearing in a comic entitled 'Fatty Arbuckle in Love.' Also, at the 7.15 performance a thrilling serial picture, 'The Iron…

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-03-16 - 1921-03-18
Summary:

Julian Eltinge in 'The Clever Mrs. Eltinge' [sic], a Paramount picture. At 7.15 p.m., 'The Iron Test,' episodes 3 & 4 in 4 parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-03-18
Summary:

A Paramount picture film, in five parts entitled 'The Clever Mrs. Carfax,' featuring Julian Eltinage, is being screened at the Hongkong Theatre. Meanwhile, a comic film, 'A Brass Monkey,' will be released. The subsequent episodes of the serial picture 'The Iron Test…

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-03-26 - 1921-03-29
Summary:

Henry B. Walthall in 'The Long Arm of Dannister' [sic] (7 parts), and 'Be My Wife.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Iron Test,' episodes 7 & 8 in 4 parts.

19
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-03-30
Summary:

The change of programme at the Hongkong Theatre tonight brings a most interesting 6-part drama 'Fighting Cressy,' featuring the popular star Blanche Sweet. At the 7.15 p.m. performance the 9th and 10th episodes of the serial film the 'Iron Test,' will be screened. Special…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-04-23 - 1921-04-26
Summary:

Pathe presents Frank Keenan in 'Ruler of the Road' in 5 parts. At 7.15 p.m., 'The Iron Test,' episodes 13 and 14.