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: 1917-04-14 - 1917-04-17
Summary:

On Apr 14, showing the thrilling serial, 11th and 12th episodes of 'Peg O' the Ring'; war graphic and Keystone comics; on Apr 18, continuation of 'Terence O' Rourke,' 4 & 6 episodes.

2
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-02 - 1917-06-02
Summary:

1st and 2nd episodes 'Liberty' in 2 parts each, a sensational drama in 20 brilliant episodes, featuring Eddie Polo (Roleaux, the greatest fighter in films) and Marie Walcamp as 'Liberty'; Pathe's War News & Wiffles' Love Romance in 2 parts.

3
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-04 - 1917-06-05
Summary:

On Jun 5 at 5.15 pm, in aid of The Portuguese Red Cross Society, programme: War Graphic; Liberty (1st and 2nd episode); 'Foolshead Mistaken for Jim,' a Portuguese comic.

4
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-06 - 1917-06-08
Summary:

War Graphic; 'Two Mothers,' a beautiful Italian drama in 3 reels; 'The Child,' a sensational drama in 3 parts; also comics; don't forget on Jun 9, 'Liberty.'

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-09 - 1917-06-12
Summary:

Third episode 'Liberty' in 2 parts, entitled 'American Blood'; a beautiful drama 'His Guiding Star' in 3 parts; War Gazette and 'Youth must have Its Day' (comic).

6
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-13 - 1917-06-15
Summary:

Two great Italian dramas: 'An Ignored Mother' in 3 parts; 'The Outcast's Return' in 3 parts; War Graphic & comics; on Jun 15, string band night.

7
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-16 - 1917-06-19
Summary:

4th and 5ht episodes of 'Liberty'; War Graphic and comics.

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-20 - 1917-06-22
Summary:

Two sensational dramas: 'The Song Which Grandmother Sang' in 3 parts; 'A Missionary Sister' [sic] in 3 parts; War Graphic and comics.

9
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-23 - 1917-06-26
Summary:

6th episode of 'Liberty' entitled 'The Desert of Lost Souls'; a thrilling drama 'A Circus Heroine' in 3 parts; war graphic and 'Max on the Briny' (comic).

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-30 - 1917-07-03
Summary:

Tonight, the great Trans-Atlantic serial 'Liberty,' 7th and 8th episodes entitled 'Liberty's Sacrifice' and 'Clipped Wings'; war graphic; comics: 'Both in the Same Boat,' 'The Two Merry Tramps,' and 'Rosalie, Detective.'

11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-19 - 1918-01-21
Summary:

The Hongkong Film Exchange Co. presents the most beautiful production serial of the day, 'Gloria's Romance,' featuring Miss Billie Burke. Also Keystone comedies. Wednesday, 23rd January, see: a Broadway Universal feature in 7 parts, 'A Soul Enslaved.'

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-02-02 - 1918-02-05
Summary:

Tonight, showing: 5th and 6th episodes, 'Gloria's Romance' and Keystone comics. Wednesday, 6th February, see: another Universal feature in 7 parts, 'Little Brother of the Rich.'

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-02-09 - 1918-02-11
Summary:

9th, 10th, 11th and 12th February, showing: 7th and 8th episodes of 'Gloria's Romance,' and Keystone comics. Wednesday, 13th February, screening: a beautiful Universal feature in 7 parts, 'The White Scar.'

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-09 - 1918-03-12
Summary:

9th, 10th, 11th and 12th March, showing 15th and 16th episodes, 'Gloria's Romance' and Keystone comedies featuring Charlie Chaplin. Wednesday, 13th March, see the extraordinary film in 7 parts, 'Thrown to the Lions.'

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-16 - 1918-03-19
Summary:

17th, 18th and 19th March, showing 17th and 18th episodes, 'Gloria's Romance.' Also Keystone comics featuring Charlie Chaplin. Wednesday, 20th March, screening two exclusive features, 'The Law of the Range' and 'A Daughter of the Jungle.'

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-01
Summary:

The Red Ace' issued by the Hongkong Film Exchange Company, featuring Marie Walcamp, will be shown for this first time. The film showed signs of popularity and is expected to gain more interests. Film review from Louella O. Parsons of the Chicago Herald included.

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-08 - 1918-06-11
Summary:

Commencing Saturday 8th June, showing 9th and 10th episodes, 'The Red Ace,' including Universal Weekly and Keystone Comics. Wednesday, 12th June, see the great Universal drama in 7 parts, 'The Frame-Up.'

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-22 - 1918-06-25
Summary:

Saturday, 22nd to Tuesday, 25th June, showing 13th and 14th episodes, 'The Red Ace,' including Universal Weekly and Keystone Comics. Wednesday, 26th June, see the great dramatic film 7 parts, 'The Man Inside.'

19
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-24 - 1918-08-27
Summary:

August 24, 25, 26 and 27, screening a fine Triangle photoplay in 5 parts, 'Let Katy Do It,' including Keystone and L. Ko Comedies. Wednesday 28th August, matinee and 7.15 p.m. performance, showing the fine 5 parts of 'A Daughter of the Gods.'

20
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-05 - 1918-10-08
Summary:

Tonight, screening 'The Secret Kingdom' 11th and 12th episodes with L-KO and Keystone comics. Wednesday 9th, see our next serial, 'Who Is Number One?' 1st, 2nd and 3rd episodes, Paramount serial complete in 15 episodes, featuring Kathleen Clifford.