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: 1916-09-02
Summary:

The New Hongkong Cinematograph, formerly the Land Office, in Queen's Road Central opens tonight with a good all-round programme. Last night, complimentary tickets were issued for a private view and the place was crowded. A good band was in attendance, under the conductorship of Mr. Gonzales…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-14
Summary:

Due to the success of 'Neal of the Navy,' the management of the new Hongkong Theatre has been able to make arrangements for the serial film's production. Three episodes and a Keystone comedy will be on every change of programme.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-03-28
Summary:

Today the 11th and 12th episode of the magnificent picture 'The Goddess' will be screened together with new Keystone comics and comedies. The next episodes of 'Peg o' the Ring' will be resumed on Saturday next.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-21
Summary:

The final episodes of the 'Purple Mask' will be screened. 'Hero of the People' will be shown tonight and there is a change of programme at every matinee.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-24
Summary:

A dramatic story 'A Hero of the People' is now being screened in six parts at the Hongkong Theatre. The final episodes of 'The Purple Mask' will be shown tonight and another splendid film is anticipated for next week while matinees were well patronised.

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

Mr. Cuenca has made the acquisition of some dramatic pictures. A modern drama and a serial picture 'The Devil's Dance' will be screened at the Hongkong Theatre. It is written by the Italian writer, Mr. Guiseppe Lghoro. 'Gloria's Romance' featuring Miss Billie Burke…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-26
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre today the 3rd and 4th episodes of the beautiful serial 'Gloria's Romance' will be screened, also a fine Keystone comic.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-02-25
Summary:

The 11th and 12nd episodes of 'Gloria's Romance' and 'Ambrose's Sour Grapes,' a Keystone comedy are being screened.

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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: 1918-07-31
Summary:

The 7th and 8th episodes of the 'Strange Case of Mary Page' will be screened tonight with Gaumont Graphic and Keystone Comics. A ten reel film 'A Daughter of the Gods' will be exhibited with amazing scenes, featuring Annette Kellermann and made by William Fox. Film synopsis…