A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-08-23 - 1913-08-25
Summary:

Change of programme for 23rd, 24th and 25th Aug, the following magnificent pictures will be screened: the dramatic film 'The Power of Love' (in three parts), the comic pictures, 'To Save Her Mistress,' 'A School Romance,' 'Hello Central,' 'Wiffles…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-16 - 1916-08-19
Summary:

The Golden Sword-Knot': a gripping three-reel romance of continental court life; Pathe's British and French Gazettes; also comic films; gazettes contents included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-19 - 1917-04-20
Summary:

On Apr 20, 17th and 18th episodes of Pathe's great serial, 'The Iron Claw'; Pathe's British American and French Gazette; comics: 'His Prehistoric Face' [sic], Chaplin comedy in 2 parts; 'How to Kidnap Daisy,' a scream; from Apr 23-26, special matinees, don…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-26 - 1917-04-27
Summary:

On Apr 27, the burning question answered in the unmasking of the Laughing Mask in the final episodes of the 'Iron Claw'; Pathe's British American & French Gazettes, comics and other beautiful films.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-08-30 - 1917-09-01
Summary:

On Aug 31, Pathe's great serial, 7th and 8th episodes of 'The Shielding Shadow,' 'The Awakening' and 'The Haunting Hand'; Pathe's British, French & American Gazettes; comics: Max's 'Marvellous Cure'; on Sept 5, the masterpiece of cinema…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-09-03 - 1917-09-05
Summary:

On Sept 4, Pathe's great film d' art, 'The Double Image' in 4 parts featuring Mdlle Napuskska, a masterpiece of cinema productions; Pathe's British American & French Gazettes and various comics.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-09-06 - 1917-09-08
Summary:

On Sept 7, Pathe's great serial, 9th and 10th episodes of 'The Shielding Shadow,' 'The Incorrigible Captive' and 'The Vanishing Mantle'; Pathe's British French & American Gazettes: The Great War, Portuguese army prepares for war; instructive: '…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-09-10 - 1917-09-12
Summary:

On Sept 11, Pathe's great photoplay 'The Kangaroo' in 5 reels, culled from the well known novel by Judge Harris Dickson; Pathe's British French & American Gazettes; comics: 'Leap Year Lottery Prize' and 'From Altar to Halter.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-09-13 - 1917-09-15
Summary:

On Sept 14, Pathe's great serial, 11th and 12th episodes of 'The Shielding Shadow'; 'Annals of the War'; Pathe's British, American & French Gazettes; comics: 'Court House Crooks' in 2 parts, featuring Ford Sterling.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-09-17 - 1917-09-19
Summary:

On Sept 18, an exciting photoplay 'A Prince of India' in 4 parts; Pathe's British, French, & American Gazettes; comics: 'In Dutch with a Dutchess' and 'Wiffles and the Emperor.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-09-20 - 1917-09-22
Summary:

On Sept 21, 13th and 14th episodes of Pathe's great serial: 'The Shielding Shadow'; interesting: Harrogate scenic, Pathe color; Pathe's British, French, & American Gazettes; comics: 'Tragedy Played by a Single Actor' and Keystone.

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-09-24 - 1917-09-29
Summary:

On Sept 25, Pathe's Gold Rooster play 'Nedra or the White Gods' in 3 parts; interesting: Florence Rose Fashions, Pathe's British, French & American Gazettes; comics: 'That Infernal Pig' [sic] and Keystone.

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-10-01 - 1917-10-03
Summary:

On Oct 2, a great novel by Charles Dicken 'The Chimes' in 5 parts; Pathe's British, French & American Gazettes and various comics.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-10-04 - 1917-10-05
Summary:

On Oct 5, Pathe's great photoplay 'The Closing Net' in 4 parts; interesting: Pathe's British, American & French Gazettes; comics: Triangle Keystone in 2 parts, 'Bucking Society.'

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-10-08 - 1917-10-10
Summary:

On Oct 9, a beautiful drama 'The Shot' in 3 parts, containing many exciting scenes; interesting: Pathe's British, French & American Gazettes; drama 'The Blood of Her Father' in 1 reel; comics: 'Wooing of Aunt Jemima' and 'The Handsomer Man.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-10-11 - 1917-10-13
Summary:

On Oct 12, Pathe's great photoplay 'The Manor House Mystery' in 3 parts; interesting: Pathe's British, American & French Gazettes; comics: 'Wanted a Husband'; next week, the great serial (Jackie Saunders) in 'The Grip of Evil.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-01-14 - 1918-01-15
Summary:

On Jan 15, the great Metro serial, 1st and 2nd episodes of the 'Great Secret'; Pathe's Gazettes and comics; 'Watch for the Seven Pearls,' featuring Mollie King, Creighton Hale and Leon Bary; seats reservation details included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-01-21 - 1918-01-22
Summary:

On Jan 22, 3rd and 4th episodes of 'The Great Secret,' 'From Sunshine to Shadow' [sic] and 'The Hidden Hand'; Pathe's British Gazettes; comics; on Jan 24 and 25, the final episode of the 'Mystery of the Double Cross.'

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-02-18 - 1918-02-20
Summary:

From Feb 19-21, do not miss the continuation of 'The Great Secret' (9th and 10th episodes), 'Cupid's Puzzle' and 'The Woman and the Game'; Pathe's Gazette (as lively and interesting as ever) and various comics; watch for the opening date of the romantic…