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: 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: 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…

4
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…

5
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…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-02-15 - 1918-02-18
Summary:

Programme tonight, 9.15 performance in 3 parts, 'The Tramp,' those who saw Henry Krauss in 'Les Miserables' will remember his brilliant acting and appreciate him, still more in this new role. Pathe's American Gazette and various comics. Watch for the romantic and…

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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: 1918-02-19 - 1918-02-21
Summary:

Programme tonight, do not miss the continuation of 'The Great Secret' 9th and 10th episodes, 'Cupid's Puzzles' and 'The Woman and the Game.' Also Pathe Gazette (as lively and interesting as ever) and various comics. Watch for the opening date of the romantic…

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-02-22 - 1918-02-25
Summary:

Programme tonight, a great Gold Rooster play in 5 parts, 'Miss Nobody,' featuring Gladys Hulette. Also Pathe Gazette and splendid comedy. The romantic and thrilling serial 'The Fatal Ring' with their favourite artist Pearl White will commence sometime in March next. Booking…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-02-26 - 1918-02-28
Summary:

Programme tonight, tonight 9.15 performance, 'The Great Secret,' 11th and 12th episodes entitled 'A Shot in the Dark' and 'Caught in the Web.' Pathe's American Gazette and various comics. Watch for the opening date of 'The Fatal Ring' with Pearl White…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-01 - 1918-03-04
Summary:

Programme for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th March, special engagement for a very short season only, Mrs. and Mr. Odeo, French eccentric comedians in their latest and original novelty, 'The Mechanical Pig.' Also a Gold Rooster play in 5 parts, 'Tears and Smiles,' featuring Baby Marie…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-05 - 1918-03-05
Summary:

Programme, tonight for 5th, 6th and 7th March, the continuation of 'The Great Secret,' 13th and 14th episodes, entitled 'The Struggle' and 'The Escape.' Pathe's Gazette and screaming comedy. Watch for the opening date of 'The Fatal Ring' with Pearl…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-06 - 1918-03-07
Summary:

Programme tonight, the continuation of 'The Great Secret,' 13th and 14th episodes, entitled 'The Struggle' and 'The Escape.' Also Pathe's Gazette and screaming comedy. Watching for the opening date of 'The Fatal Ring' with Pearl White. Booking at…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-08 - 1918-03-11
Summary:

Programme for 8th, 9th, 10th and 11th March. Tonight at 9.15 p.m., 'A Lapland Lass,' a drama of life, beautifully acted and splendid photograph in 3 parts. Pathe's Gazette, Annals of the War and a very amusing comedy. Kindly note the date, Friday, 15th March, 'The Fatal Ring…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-12 - 1918-03-14
Summary:

Programme for 12th, 13th and 14th March. Tonight at 9.15 p.m., the continuation of 'The Great Secret,' 15th and 16th episodes, entitled: 'The Test of Death' and 'The Crafty Hand.' Pathe's Gazette and screaming comedies. Kindly note, Friday, 15th March, '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-14 - 1918-03-14
Summary:

Plot of episodes 1 to 2 of 'The Fatal Ring' by Fred Jackson included. Copyright 1917 by Fred. Jackson. All rights reserved. See it in moving picture tomorrow evening at Victoria Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-15 - 1918-03-18
Summary:

Programme March 15th, 16th, 17th and 18th. Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Pearl White in 'The Fatal Ring,' episode 1 (3 parts), 'The Purple Diamond,' and episodes 2 (2 parts), 'The Crushing Walls.' British and American Gazettes, etc. Booking at Anderson's. March 15…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-15
Summary:

The long expected serial film 'The Fatal Ring' featuring Pearl White will be screened with war pictures at the Victoria Theatre.

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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.'