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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-04-30 - 1920-05-19
Summary:

Romance, mystery, thrills in Rex Beach's 6 part Goldwyn melodrama 'The Crimson Gardenia.' Also showing 'Snub' Pollard in 'All at Sea.' May 3 and 4 remarks: Owen Moore and Hedda Mova in 'The Crimson Gardenia.' 'Elmo the Mighty' episodes 1 and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-04-30 - 1920-05-04
Summary:

The sixth big picture, Goldwyn presents 'The Crimson Gardenia' in 6 parts, from the story by Rex Beach, and ‘Snub' Pollard in 'All at Sea.' Super-production prices. May 3 Remarks: Ad. on 'The Crimson Gardenia' featuring Owen Moore and Hedda Nova. And 7.15…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-03 - 1920-05-04
Summary:

Enormous success of the sixth big picture! Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Crimson Gardenia' in 6 reels of mystery, romance and thrills, featuring Owen Moore and Hedda Nova. 7.15 performance, 'Elmo the Mighty' episodes 1 and 2.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-03 - 1920-05-03
Summary:

Tonight at 7.15 p.m., Elmo Lincoln, who won your favour as 'Tarzan of the Apes' in episodes 1 and 2 of Universal's latest serial 'Elmo the Mighty.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-05-05 - 1920-05-07
Summary:

Tonight, 'The Lure of Heart's Desire' in 5 parts. '$500 or Bust!,' Pathe News and the Royal Hawaiian Quartette. At 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo the Mighty' episodes 1 and 2.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-05 - 1920-05-07
Summary:

May 5th, 6th and 7th, 1920, at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Metro presents Edmund Breese in 'The Lure of Heart's Desire' in 5 parts. Also '$500 or Bust!', Pathe News and the Royal Hawaiian Quartette. Ordinary prices. 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo the Mighty' episodes 1 and 2.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-05-05 - 1920-05-07
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Lure of Heart's Desire' in 5 parts. $500 or bust, Pathe News and the Royal Hawaiian Quartette. Ordinary prices. At 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo, the Mighty' episodes 1 and 2.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-05-08 - 1920-05-10
Summary:

Tonight, overture, Pathe's British Gazette No. 625 (To Australia by Air - Unique photographs, 'Lonesome Luke Bartender' (Rolin Comedy), Lilian [sic] Gish in 'Daphne and the Pirate' in 5 parts, now re-issued by Triangle. Film plot included. At 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo the…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-05-08 - 1920-05-10
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., overture: Coronet orchestra; Pathe's British Gazette No. 625; Lonesome Luke, Bartender (Rolin Comedy) and Lillian Gish in Triangle's 'Daphne and the Pirate' in 5 parts. Today at 2.30 p.m., tonight at 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo, the Mighty'…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-05-11 - 1920-05-13
Summary:

Tonight, 'The Law of the Great Northwest' 5 parts. Harold Lloyd in his very latest comedy 'His Only Father.' Pathe news. At 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo the Mighty' episodes 3 and 4.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-11 - 1920-05-13
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Law of the Great Northwest' in 5 parts, Harold Lloyd in his very latest comedy, 'His Only Father' and Pathe News. At 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo the Mighty' episodes 3 and 4.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-05-11 - 1920-05-13
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Law of the Great Northwest' in 5 parts. Harold Lloyd in 'His Only Father' and Pathe News. At 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo, the Mighty' episodes 3 and 4.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-05-14 - 1920-05-18
Summary:

Tonight, Nazimova in the triumph of her screen career 'Out of the Fog.' May 17 remarks: At 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo the Mighty' episodes 5 and 6.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-14 - 1920-05-15
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Nazimova in the triumph of her screen career, 'Out of the Fog.' Super-production prices. Illustration included. May 15 Remarks: At 2.30 and 7.15, 'Elmo the Mighty' episodes 3 and 4.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-05-14 - 1920-05-18
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Nazimova in Capellani's 'Out of the Fog.' Super-production prices. May 15 Remarks: At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo, the Mighty' episodes 3 and 4. May 17 & 18 Remarks: At 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo, the Mighty' episodes 3 and 4.