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: 1917-02-22
Summary:

Lucille Love's performance is attracting many people to the Hongkong Theatre. The managers have given an extra matinee every Saturday to accommodate patrons. The well-known film 'What happened to Mary' with new comics are screened.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-01 - 1919-01-01
Summary:

Tonight, screening: a most thrilling and powerful film story, complete in 6 parts, 'The Nurse' and comics. Today, special matinee at 5 p.m.

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

Tonight, showing: 11th and 12th episodes of 'The Secret of the Submarine' and comics. Tomorrow, special matinee at 5 p.m., repeating for the last time, 'Marcela' in 9 parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-05 - 1918-01-08
Summary:

Commencing Saturday, 5th January, showing: the final in 3 episodes, 'The Secret of the Submarine' and comics. Tuesday, 8th January, screening: a beautiful Italian drama, 'Gorgona' in 6 parts. January 8 Remarks: On page 11, ad. on 'Gorgona' only.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-17 - 1918-01-18
Summary:

16th, 17th and 18th January, screening: 'Queen Mezurka' [sic], a thrilling photo drama that will appeal to all, complete in 5 parts. Also, interesting comics. Friday, 18th January, special matinee at 5.15 p.m., screening: 'After the Great Dance,' a beautiful feature in 6…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-24 - 1918-01-25
Summary:

Tonight, screening: 'A Soul Enslaved,' an emotional drama, complete in 7 parts, featuring the famous screen star, Cleo Madison. Also interesting comics. Saturday. 26th January, see 3rd and 4th episodes, 'Gloria's Romance.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-30 - 1918-01-30
Summary:

30th, 31st January and 1st February, screening: 'The Wolf of Debt,' a beautiful Universal feature, complete in 6 parts, and interesting comics. Saturday, 2nd February, see: 5th and 6th episodes, 'Gloria's Romance.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-31 - 1918-02-01
Summary:

Tonight, screening: 'The Wolf of Debt,' a beautiful Universal feature in 6 parts, and interesting comics. Saturday, 2nd February, see 5th and 6th episodes of 'Gloria's Romance.'

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

6th, 7th and 8th February, screening 'Little Brother of the Rich,' a dramatic masterpiece complete in seven parts. Also interesting comics. Saturday, 9th February, see 7th and 8th episodes of 'Gloria's Romance.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-02-07 - 1918-02-08
Summary:

Tonight, screening: 'Little Brother of the Rich,' a dramatic masterpiece, complete in 7 parts. Also interesting comics. Saturday, 9th February, see: 7th and 8th episodes, 'Gloria's Romance.'

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

Tonight, screening: an exclusive Broadway Universal feature complete in 7 parts, 'The White Scar' and comics. Saturday 16th February, see 9th and 10th episodes, 'Gloria's Romance.'

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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: 1918-02-27 - 1918-03-01
Summary:

Race week programme, screening two exclusive features, 'She of the Wolf's Breed' in 4 parts. Also 'The Diamond Smugglers' in 3 parts and comics. Saturday, 2nd March, see 13th and 14th episodes of 'Gloria's Romance.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-06 - 1918-03-08
Summary:

6th, 7th and 8th March, screening 'Heritage,' a thrilling and powerful Universal feature, a complete story in 6 parts. Also comics. Saturday, 9th March, see 15th and 16th episodes, 'Gloria's Romance.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-13 - 1918-03-15
Summary:

13th, 14th and 15th March, screening 'Thrown to the Lions,' a human interest drama, a complete story in seven parts, featuring the clever screen star Miss Mary Fuller. Also comics. Saturday, 16th March, see 17th and 18th episodes, 'Gloria's Romance.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-20 - 1918-03-22
Summary:

20th, 21st and 22nd March, showing two exclusive features, 'The Law of the Range' (4 parts), 'A Daughter of the Jungles' (3 parts) and comics. Saturday, 23rd March, final episodes of 'Gloria's Romance.' Look out for the next serial, 'The Red Ace.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-29 - 1918-03-29
Summary:

Commencing Saturday, 30th March, screening 1st and 2nd episodes, 'The Red Ace,' featuring fearless, dashing, daring Marie Walcamp, and comics.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-01 - 1918-04-02
Summary:

Tonight, screening 1st and 2nd episodes, 'The Red Ace' featuring fearless, dashing, daring Marie Walcamp, and comics.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-03 - 1918-04-05
Summary:

3rd, 4th and 5th April, screening 'The Garden of Lies,' a gripping dramatic novelty, complete story in six parts, featuring the fascinating Broadway star Miss Jane Cowl. Also comics. Saturday, 6th April. See 3rd and 4th episodes, 'The Red Ace.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-06 - 1918-04-09
Summary:

6th, 7th, 8th and 9th April, showing 3rd and 4th episodes of 'The Red Ace.' Also Gaumont War Graphic and comics. Wednesday, 10th April, see 'The Lion's Ward.'