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: 1918-05-18 - 1918-05-18
Summary:

Look out for 'The Barrier,' the sumptuous photoplay. Watch the date.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-22 - 1918-05-24
Summary:

22nd, 23rd and 24th May, 1918, screening 'Jack o' Hearts,' a thrilling and powerful drama complete in 6 parts. Also various comics. Saturday, 25th May, see the great and wonderful film, 'The Barrier' in 7 parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-23 - 1918-05-23
Summary:

The three big productions of the year: 'The Barrier' in 7 parts, 8,000 feet, produced by the Rex Beach Motion Pictures Co.; 'The Mormon Maid' in 6 parts, 6,000 feet, featuring Mae Murray; 'The Lust of the Ages' in 7 parts, 7,000 feet, featuring Lillian Walker. Watch…

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-24 - 1918-05-24
Summary:

Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, May 25, 26, 27 and 28, super-programme for four nights only. 9.15 p.m. performance, the first greatest picture of the year, 'The Barrier' from the novel by Rex Beach, in 7 parts, 8,000 feet. Owing to the enormous price we are paying for the rights…

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-25 - 1918-05-28
Summary:

4 nights only. Saturday, 25th to Tuesday, 28th May at 9.15 p.m. performance, screening 'The Barrier' in 7 parts, a beautiful and interesting screening production (from the novel by Rex Beach). 7.15 p.m. performance and Saturday matinee showing 'The Mysterious Town,' drama in…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-25 - 1918-05-25
Summary:

Attraction extraordinary, tonight at 9.15 performance only, see the wonderful screen production from the famous novel, 'The Barrier,' produced by Rex Beach Motion Pictures Co. in 7 reels. Press opinions from The New York Telegraph, The Moving Picture World and The New York Times…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-31 - 1918-05-31
Summary:

The next exclusive feature, a 32-centimeter dramatic shot that has started the film world, Lillian Walker in 'The Lust of the Ages,' in 7 parts, 7,000 feet, produced by Ogden Pictures Corporation. Book your seats early for Saturday, 1st June. Dress circle, $1.00; first-class, 50 cents…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-01 - 1918-06-01
Summary:

Saturday, 1st to Tuesday, 4th June at 9.15 p.m. performance, screening the beautiful film in 7 parts, 'The Lust of the Ages.' 7 p.m. performance and also at Saturday matinees 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., showing 'The Barrier' in 7 parts. Remarks: Another ad. on page 10. 'The Lust…

9
Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-11-29 - 1918-12-02
Summary:

November 29th, 30th and December 1st and 2nd, 9.15 performance, showing 15 episodes, 'The Mystery of the Double Cross' in 30 parts, episodes 1 and 2. Also 'Stop, Luke, Listen' in 2 parts, a screaming Lonesome Luke comedy. Price details included.

10
Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-06 - 1918-12-09
Summary:

December 7, 8, 9 and 10, showing 'Mystery of the Double Cross,' episodes 3 and 4. Also 'Luke's Late Lunchers,' a screaming Lonesome Luke comedy and comics.

11
Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-13 - 1918-12-14
Summary:

7.15 and 9.15 performance, showing 'Mystery of the Double Cross' episodes 5 and 6. Also 'Max, Victim of the Black Hand,' a comedy by Max Linder, and comics. Special matinee on Friday and Saturday, 13 and 14 December 1918, grand artists variety company.

12
Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-20 - 1918-12-23
Summary:

Tonight, 7.15 and 9.15 performance, showing 7 and 8 episodes, 'Mystery of the Double Cross' and various comics.

13
Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-28 - 1918-12-30
Summary:

December 27, 28, 29 and 30, 7.15 and 9.15 performance, showing 9 and 10 episodes of 'Mystery of the Double Cross,' from a story written by Gilson Willets and comics.

14
Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-03 - 1919-01-06
Summary:

January 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th, 7.15 and 9.15 performance, 'Mystery of the Double Cross,' episodes 11 and 12. Also 'The Two Trunks,' another comic picture, and Annals of the War No. 4 (interesting events of the European war).

15
Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-10 - 1919-01-13
Summary:

January 10, 11, 12 and 13, 7.15 and 9.15 performance, 'Mystery of the Double Cross,' episodes 13 and 14, the feature serial of perils and love from a story written by Gilson Willets. Also 'The Great War 1914-16,' 'The Adventures of Dick and Harry' (comic film) and…

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Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-14 - 1919-01-16
Summary:

Tonight, 7.15 and 9.15 performance, showing the final episode of 'Mystery of the Double Cross,' the feature serial of perils and love from a story written by Gilson Willets. Also 'For Honour and Country,' drama in 3 parts and 'Luke's Double,' a Harold Lloyd…