A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-10-07
Summary:

The article mentioned the strong growth of the cinema business in Great Britain and America. These important and interesting facts of the wonderful growth of cinema are given by Mr. Valentia Steer in his book, The Romance of the Cinema. Mr. Steer also mentioned the cinematograph has caught the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-10-09
Summary:

Six years ago the total number of employees in cinematograph theatres in Great Britain was about 500. They now exceed 125,000. Their weekly wage-bill probably runs into £250,000 or more. The number of people visiting the cinemas per week must be well over eight million. These and many other…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-03
Summary:

A matinee is given and 'Life of Christ,' 'Exodus,' 'Goddess' were shown at Hongkong Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-09
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre, by special request, 'The Life of Christ' will be repeated at this afternoon's matinee and the 'Exodus' in 2 parts.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-18 - 1917-04-20
Summary:

From Apr 18-20, showing 4th-6th episodes of the beautiful serial, 'Terence O' Rourke'; on Apr 19, special matinee at 5.15 pm, screening of 'Life of Christ.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-18 - 1917-04-18
Summary:

Screening of 'Terence O' Rourke' (4th, 5th & 6th episodes) for 3 nights; Coming film: 'Life of Christ'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-18
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre is screening the third part of the historical film, 'The Life of Christ,' on Thursday evening at 5:15, by special request. Today, the 4th, 5th and 6th episodes of 'The Adventures of Terence O' Rourke' will be staged, with new comics and comedies.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-18
Summary:

The 'Life of Christ' and 'Exodus' are to be screened again at the Hongkong Theatre, by special request on Thursday evening at a special matinee.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-19 - 1917-04-19
Summary:

Screening of 'Terence O' Rourke' (4th, 5th & 6th episodes) for 2 nights; Coming film: 'Life of Christ'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-10-25
Summary:

A statement about the winter season of Victoria Theatre has been made by Mr. J. J. Blake, the manager. Concerning serial pictures were so much appreciated by cinema-goers, Mr. Blake has arranged to screen first 'The Grip of Evil,' with Jackie Saunders in the leading role. Other serials…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-26
Summary:

Mr J. J. Blake, the manager of that Victoria Theatre, informs us that great care has been taken in the choice of productions for the winter season. Great variety of films were obtained, including 'The Grip of Evil,' with Jack Saunders, 'The Fatal Ring' featuring Pearl White…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-04
Summary:

A new serial film 'The Mystery of the Double Cross' will be commenced at the Victoria Theatre on Friday next. 'The Fatal Ring' featuring Miss Pearl White and 'Kick in, Kick in' are hoped to be secured next.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-19
Summary:

There will be special matinees at the Hongkong Theatre tomorrow and on Friday. The feature of the programme will be a screening of 'The Life of Christ' a five coloured film.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-25 - 1918-01-26
Summary:

Tonight, the 15th and last episodes of 'The Mystery of the Double Cross,' the mystery fully explained. See who is the masked stranger. Also 'Max Between Two Fires,' a French comedy by Max Linder, played by the author, and 'The Tientsin Flood,' a picture specially…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-02-05 - 1918-02-06
Summary:

9.15 pm performance from Feb 6-7, 7th and 8th episodes of 'The Great Secret,' 'The Yellow Claw' & 'A Clew from the Klondike'; Pathe's American Gazette and various comics; look out for the opening date of 'The Fatal Ring' featuring Pearl White.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-02-06 - 1918-02-07
Summary:

9.15 p.m. performance, Wednesday and Thursday, the 6th and 7th February 1918, 7th and 8th episodes of 'The Great Secret,' 'The Yellow Claw' and 'A Clue from the Klondike' [sic]. Pathe's American Gazette and various comics. Look out for the opening date of…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-02-07 - 1918-02-07
Summary:

On Feb 8, Pathe's great Gold Rooster film 'When Baby Forgot' in 5 parts, featuring Baby Marie Osborne; Pathe's American Gazette, 'Matrimonial Economy' and 'A Flock Skeleton' [sic]; watch for the opening date of the latest serial of 'The Fatal Ring,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-02-08 - 1918-02-09
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 pm, Pathe's Gold Rooster play 'When Baby Forgot' in 5 parts, featuring the little favourite Baby Marie Osborne; a screaming comedy 'Luke Messenger' [sic] in 2 parts; Pathe's American Gazette; look out for the opening date of 'The Fatal Ring…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-02-08 - 1918-02-09
Summary:

Friday, 8th February, Pathe's great Gold Rooster film in 5 parts, 'When Baby Forgot' featuring Baby Marie Osborne. Also Pathe's American Gazette and a screaming comedy in 2 parts, 'Luke, Messenger.' Watch for the opening date of the latest serial, 'The Fatal…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-02-11 - 1918-02-14
Summary:

Programme tonight, 9.15 performance, 'The Hunting of Hawk,' the great Pathe-Gold Rooster play in 5 parts. Also Pathe's American Gazette, full of news that will interest you, and 'A Poet and His Lady Loves,' a screaming comedy in 2 parts. Watch for the opening date of…