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: 1918-02-18
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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-20
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – A scheme has been arranged for a cinema entertainment to take place at the Royal Artillery Theatre. It is to be added that the proposed entertainments are supported by the Pathe firm. The first performance included Pathe's 'The Fatal Ring.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-25
Summary:

With reference to the recent announcement of the Cinema performances for the troops and their friends at the Royal Artillery Theatre, it should be stated that 'The Fatal Ring' is being presented by the permission of the management of the Victoria Theatre. Successful entertainments will…

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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: 1919-08-27 - 1919-08-28
Summary:

Tonight, showing a drama in 5 parts, 'Across the Pacific' and various Comics. 7.15 p.m., see final episodes of 'The Bull's Eye.' Saturday 30th, see the great victory picture of America and her allies, 'Under Four Flags.' Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-28 - 1919-08-29
Summary:

Tonight, showing drama in 5 parts, 'Across the Pacific' and various comics. 7.15 p.m. performance, see final episodes 'The Bull's Eye.' Saturday 30th August, see the great victory picture of America and her allies: 'Under Four Flags.' Booking at the theatre.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-29
Summary:

Tomorrow, the 13th and 14th episodes of the 'Moon Child' will be resumed at the matinee at 9.15 performance. Next week, 'Under Four Flags' will be screened.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-30 - 1919-09-02
Summary:

30th, 31st August, 1st and 2nd September, Saturday matinee and 9.15 p.m., showing episodes 13 and 14 of 'The Moon Child.' 7.15 p.m. performance, episodes 11 and 12. Wednesday 3rd September, see the great victory picture of America and her allies: 'Under Four Flags' in 7 parts…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-30 - 1919-09-02
Summary:

August 30, 31 and September 1 and 2, Saturday matinee and 9.15 p.m., showing episodes 13 and 14, 'The Moon Child.' 7.15 p.m. performance, episodes 11 and 12. Wednesday 3rd, August, see the great victory picture of America and her allies, 'Under Four Flags' in 7 parts. Booking…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-01
Summary:

The Hongkong Cinema has been fortunate in securing the Official war film released by the Committee on Public Information entitled 'Under Four Flags.' The film has been intelligently assembled and titled by Kenneth B. Beaton. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-09-01
Summary:

Under Four Flags' the United States Government War film, released by the Committee on Public Information, will be screened at the Hongkong Cinema for a few nights only, commencing on Wednesday, September 3, 1919. Film production details were included in this article.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-03 - 1919-09-05
Summary:

3rd, 4th and 5th September, showing the great victory picture of America and her allies, 'Under Four Flags' in 7 parts. Saturday 6th September, see 15 and 16 episodes of 'The Moon Child.' Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-09-03 - 1919-09-06
Summary:

September 3, 4 and 5, showing the great victory picture of America and her allies, 'Under Four Flags' in 7 parts. Saturday 6th, September, see episodes 15 and 16 of 'The Moon Child.' Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-08
Summary:

Dawn,' one of the Eleanor H. Porter's most widely read novels, is the attraction at the Hongkong Theatre tomorrow. The producer of the film is J. Stuart Blackton, and in it, Sylvia Breamer and Robert Gordon are starred. Stanley Olmstead adapted the story to the screen. Harry Davenport…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-04-09 - 1921-04-12
Summary:

J. Stuart Blackton presents Sylvia Breamer in 'Dawn,' in 6 parts. Also, Harold Lloyd in 'Ring Up the Curtain.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-09 - 1921-04-12
Summary:

Tonight till Tuesday at 5.15 and 9.15, Sylvia Breamer in the charming novel by Mr. Porter, 'Dawn.' Also Harold Lloyd in 'Ring Up the Curtain.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-09 - 1921-04-09
Summary:

Don't miss seeing 'Dawn.' See new notice.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-04-09
Summary:

Sylvia Breamer and Robert Gordon appear at the Hongkong Theatre today and Monday in their second Blackton production for distribution by Pathe. It is 'Dawn,' a photo-dramatisation of the novel of the same name by Eleanor H. Porter, author of 'Pollyanna,' 'The Road to…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-09
Summary:

The featuring attraction at the Hongkong Theatre today and Monday is a picturization of Eleanor H. Porter's novel, 'Dawn.' It is a Blackton production starring Sylvia Breamer and Robert Gordon, Fanny Rice, Gus Alexander, Eddie Dunn, Margaret Barry and others.