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: 1915-04-20 - 1915-04-23
Summary:

On Apr 20, a film which sets you wondering, the great sensational drama, 'Mortas the Death Sower' in 2 parts - 3,000 feet long, it is adapted from Professor Delapierre's scientific masterpiece; Detective Vilon Triumphs; Pathe's Gazettes, the best way to learn what is really…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-04-24 - 1915-04-24
Summary:

On Apr 24, the thrilling drama 'The Poisoned Tree' in 2 parts - 3,000 feet long; Pathe's Gazette latest news; new comic, historical & interesting pictures; Gaumont Graphic latest; still keep an eye on Sherlock Holmes.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-07-15 - 1915-07-19
Summary:

On July 16, 17th & 18th episodes of the 'Perils of Pauline,' see the thrilling and startling experiences of Pauline being shot through the torpedo tube of a submarine; Pathe's British Gazettes; Keystone comedies; shortly to be shown 'Sherlock Holmes' and '…

4
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-08-19 - 1915-08-21
Summary:

Variety is interesting, you will see it on Friday when Pathe's great comedy will be produced in 'Send Me Your Wife' [sic] in 2 parts; 'Sherlock Holmes' in 4 parts; Pathe's Gazette; Keystone Comics; there is no understanding what the Victoria is doing: 'Why!…

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-09-06 - 1915-09-08
Summary:

Another amazing programme, 'Hullo is that you bill?' 'Yes,' don't forget we must go to the Vic. and see 'Sherlock Holmes' and 'Wiffles' on Tuesday; 'what's coming off on Friday the 10th?' 'Why, the great Panama International…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-12-28 - 1916-12-30
Summary:

On Dec 29, performance by Shirleys; the magnificent exclusive film 'On the Brink' in 3 reels, featuring Mdlle Robinne; Pathe's British Gazette, The Great War; a Chaplin comedy, 'Dough and Dynamite'; don't forget the 'Iron Claw,' it grips you.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-02 - 1917-01-02
Summary:

On Jan 2, last three nights of the 'Musical Shirleys'; 'An Old Love Story' in 2 parts, wonderful photography; 'Caught in His Own Net,' a pretty drama in 2 parts; comics: 'Father's Neutral' [sic] (Keystone); 'Housekeeping Under Cover,' Pathe…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-03 - 1917-01-08
Summary:

On Jan 5, an amazing and thrilling programme: 1st and 2nd episodes of 'Iron Claw,' featuring Pearl White, Jameson [sic], and Sheldon Lewis; The Great War (with our armies on the Somme); interesting: Pathe's British Gazette; comic: 'Married on Credit' (Keystone); cartoon…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-09 - 1917-01-10
Summary:

On Jan 8, the magnificent photoplay serial in 20 episodes: 1st and 2nd episodes of 'The Greed'; 'The Boob's Racing Career'; 'Winter Sports; Sleighing, Etc.'; Pathe's British Gazette; on Jan 12, 3rd and 4th episodes of 'Iron Claw.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-11 - 1917-01-13
Summary:

On Jan 12, 3rd and 4th episodes of 'Iron Claw' in 4 parts: The Cognac Cask and The Name and the Game; interesting: 'Across Hindustan' (colour), Pathe's British Gazette; comic: 'Billy Studies Music' [sic], 'When the Clock Went Cuckoo,' and '…

11
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-18 - 1917-01-20
Summary:

On Jan 19, 5th and 6th episodes of the 'Iron Claw,' Intervention of Tito & The Spotted Warning; Pathe's British Gazette, 'The Great War' (1916-17 reserves in training); comic: 'Wiffles' Dancing Pumps,' 'Merely a Married Man' (Keystone), and…

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-25 - 1917-01-27
Summary:

On Jan 26, 7th and 8th episodes of the 'Iron Claw,' 'The Hooded Helper' and 'The Stroke of Twelve' [sic]; Pathe's British Gazette; 'Florence Rose Fashions'; 'A Day with Betty Young.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-29 - 1917-01-30
Summary:

On Jan 29, 7th and 8th episodes of 'The Greed'; 'The Great War'; Pathe's British Gazette; 'Customs of the Anamese'; comics: 'The Bear Skin [sic]'; 'A Vague Suspicion'; on Feb 1, the magnificent drama 'The Daughter of the People' in…

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-31 - 1917-02-01
Summary:

On Jan 29, 7th and 8th episodes of 'Greed'; 'The Great War'; Pathe's British Gazette; 'Customs of the Anamese'; comics: 'The Bearskin' and 'A Vague Suspicion'; on Feb 1, the magnificent drama 'The Daughter of the People' in 5 parts…

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-02 - 1917-02-03
Summary:

On Feb 2, 9th and 10th episodes of 'Iron Claw,' The Living Dead and Arrows of Hate; interesting: 'Pathe's British Gazette' and 'The Great War'; comics: 'Leap Year,' 'The Haunted Hotel,' and 'Cupid Backs a Winners' [sic]; matinee…

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-03 - 1917-02-03
Summary:

Tonight, 9th and 10th episodes of 'Iron Claw'; 'Who is the Laughing Mask,' the greatest success ever seen in a cinematograph.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-08 - 1917-02-10
Summary:

On Feb 9 and for four nights only, engagement extraordinary, performance by The Great Bunker; 11th and 12th episodes of the 'Iron Claw'; Pathe's British Gazette; war pictures and comics.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-14 - 1917-02-16
Summary:

On Feb 15, 'Daughter of Herodias' in 3 parts; on Feb 16, 13th and 14th episodes of the 'Iron Claw.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-16 - 1917-02-17
Summary:

Tonight, 13th and 14th episodes of the 'Iron Claw,' the greatest success in cinematography; 'The Hidden Face' and 'The Plunge for Life'; Pathe's British Gazette No. 395, depicting latest events of interest, on the Vardar front; J. Rufus Wallingford is coming…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-17 - 1917-02-19
Summary:

13th and 14th episodes of the 'Iron Claw.'