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: 1917-12-14
Summary:

Splendid pictures 'The Grip of Evil' and 'The Double Cross' with Miss Molly King and Mr. J. Bary, will be shown at the Victoria Theatre. Hongkong Theatre will show 'The Secret of the Submarine.' New dramas and other exceptional pictures will also be screened during…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-03 - 1918-01-04
Summary:

Tonight, showing: 11th and 12th episodes of 'The Secret of the Submarine' and comics. Tomorrow, special matinee at 5 p.m., repeating for the last time, 'Marcela' in 9 parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-05 - 1918-01-08
Summary:

Commencing Saturday, 5th January, showing: the final in 3 episodes, 'The Secret of the Submarine' and comics. Tuesday, 8th January, screening: a beautiful Italian drama, 'Gorgona' in 6 parts. January 8 Remarks: On page 11, ad. on 'Gorgona' only.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-02-18
Summary:

The Tramp' featuring Henry Krauss will be screened tonight at the Victoria Theatre. Pathe's British and American Gazettes are really good this week and comic pictures are worth seeing. A well-known cinema serial 'The Fatal Ring' featuring Pearl White is expected shortly from…

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Headline: The Cinemas
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-15
Summary:

Seats were fully occupied at Victoria and Hongkong Theatre. In the twentieth century the role of a hero is played by a female rather than male and Pearl White fulfils every requirement in the 'Fatal Ring.' Film synopsis included. Many interesting films will be shown in the programme…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-10
Summary:

There will be a special matinee at the Hongkong Theatre showing a thrilling drama 'The Fatal Ring' in five parts and various comics.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-13
Summary:

Tonight the 'Hungry Heart' will be screened for the last time in Hongkong Theatre. Tomorrow a beautiful film 'What Happened to Jones' in 5 parts will be screened. On Saturday next, another beautiful Lasky-Paramount picture 'Lost and Won' will be shown. This film is…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-13 - 1919-05-16
Summary:

May 14, 15, 16, feature in 5 parts, 'What Happened to Jones?' Also Gazette and Comics. Saturday 17th, see Marie Doro in 'Lost and Won' (Paramount 5 parts). Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-14 - 1919-05-16
Summary:

14th, 15th and 16th May, feature in 5 parts, 'What Happened to Jones?' Also Gazette and comics. Saturday 17th, see Marie Doro in 'Lost and Won' (Paramount in 5 parts). Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-17 - 1919-05-20
Summary:

17th, 18th, 19th and 20th May, showing the beautiful and gifted star, Marie Doro in 5 parts, 'Lost and Won' by Paramount. Also various comics. Wednesday 21st, Constance Collier in 5 parts, 'The Tongues of Men' by Paramount, a sparkling drama of love versus duty. Booking at…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-17 - 1919-05-20
Summary:

May 17, 18, 19 and 20, showing the beautiful and gifted star Marie Doro in 'Lost and Won' (Paramount 5 parts). Also various Comics. Wednesday 21 st, Constance Collier in 'The Tongues of Men' (Paramount 5 parts), a sparkling drama of love versus duty. Booking at the Theatre.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-19
Summary:

The attraction at the Hongkong is a Paramount feature in five parts, entitled 'Lost and Won,' and a cartoon comedy, of Col. Heeza Liar. On Wednesday, May 21, 'The Tongues of Men,' a sparkling drama will be screened.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-31 - 1919-06-02
Summary:

31st May, 1st, 2nd and 3rd June, showing Paramount photoplay in 5 parts, Pauline Frederick in 'The Love That Lives,' and various comics. Tuesday 3rd June, matinee at 5 p.m., by special request, showing 'Lost and Won,' Paramount photoplay in 5 parts. Booking at the Theatre.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-31 - 1919-06-04
Summary:

31st May, 1st, 2nd and 3rd June, showing Paramount photoplay in 5 parts, Pauline Frederick in 'The Love That Lives' and various Comics. Tuesday 3rd June, matinee at 5 p.m., by special request, showing 'Lost and Won' (Paramount photoplay 5 parts). Booking at the Theatre. June…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-07 - 1919-06-09
Summary:

7th, 8th, 9th and 10th June, showing Paramount exclusive in 6 parts, Marguerite Clark in 'The Valentine Girl.' Monday, 9th June, matinee at 5 p.m., by request, showing 'Lost and Won' featuring Marie Doro. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-07 - 1919-06-09
Summary:

June 7, 8, 9 and 10, showing Paramount exclusive 6 parts, Marguerite Clark in 'The Valentine Girl.' Monday 9th, matinee at 5 p.m., by request, showing 'Lost and Won' featuring Marie Doro. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-10-13 - 1920-10-15
Summary:

Tonight, Walt Whitman in 'The Tar Heel Warrior.' The story of a Southern Colonel who yielded to dishonor for the first time in his life. At 7.15 p.m., 'The Secret of the Submarine' episodes 4, 5, and 6.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-10-13 - 1920-10-15
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Walt Whitman in 'The Tar Heel Warrior.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Secret of the Submarine' episodes 4, 5 and 6.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-10-13 - 1920-10-15
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Walt Whitman in 'The Tar Heel Warrior.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Secret of the Submarine' episodes 4, 5 and 6.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-10-16 - 1920-10-19
Summary:

Select Pictures, Clara Kimball Young and her own company presents 'The Claw.' October 16, 18 and 19 remarks: At 7.15 p.m., 'The Secret of the Submarine' episodes 7, 8, and 9.