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: 1917-08-18 - 1917-08-18
Summary:

Screening of 'The Shielding Shadow' (3rd and 4th episodes), 'Spring Time on the Riviera' (colour), Pathe News; Coming film: Max Linder in 'Max, Victim of the Clutching Hand'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-09 - 1918-01-12
Summary:

Francis X. Bushman and Beverly Bayne will entertain you at the Victoria Theatre in the tremendous Metro wonder serial, 'The Great Secret,' a very great serial in eighteen episodes. Look out for the date. A girl's fight for happiness is told in 'The Great Secret,'…

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Headline: Notice
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-14 - 1918-01-14
Summary:

We beg to inform you that Francis X. Bushman and Beverly Bayne have arrived at Hongkong, and will be presented at the Victoria Theatre in 'The Great Secret' tomorrow night. The Far Eastern Film Service, Hongkong – Singapore.

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Headline: To Let
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-14 - 1918-01-14
Summary:

Only a few seats more for the 9.15 show at the Victoria Theatre tomorrow night, when the two first episodes of 'The Great Secret' with be screened.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-14 - 1918-01-14
Summary:

Tuesday, 15th January, the great Metro serial, 1st and 2nd episodes of 'The Great Secret.' Also Pathe's Gazettes and Comics. Watch for the 'Seven Pearls' featuring Mollie King, Creighton Hale and Leon Barry. Booking at Anderson's. Note: Owing to so many seats booked…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-15 - 1918-01-16
Summary:

Tonight, the great Metro serial, 1st and 2nd episodes of 'The Great Secret.' Also Pathe's Gazettes and comics. Watch for 'The Seven Pearls' featuring Mollie King, Creighton Hale and Leon Barry. Booking at Anderson's. Note: owing to so many seat books for Saturday…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-16 - 1918-01-16
Summary:

The two first episodes of 'The Great Secret' featuring Francis X. Bushman and Beverly Bayne. It is worth your money. Wednesday and Thursday matinees at 5.15 p.m., 'The Great Secret' will be screened at the Victoria Theatre.

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

Owing to the enormous success of 'The Great Secret' at the Victoria Theatre, the management has decided to run a special matinee at 5.15 this afternoon.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-21 - 1918-01-22
Summary:

Today at 5.15 p.m. matinee, 'Quo Vadis' (7 parts). Also at 5.15 p.m., Tuesday, 22nd January, 3rd and 4th episodes of 'Great Secret.' Also 'From Sunshine to Shadows' [sic] (Hidden Hand). Pathe's British Gazettes and comics. Thursday, 24th January, 5.15 special…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-21
Summary:

The last episode of the serial film 'The Mystery of the Double Cross' will be shown. The third and fourth episodes of 'The Great Secret' will conclude tonight. The war pictures are continuing to attract the public.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-29
Summary:

The Great Secret' was the great attraction at the Victoria Theatre.

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

There was crowded attendance at Horace Goldin's performance, assisted by Babara Babington. The programme was lengthy and began with the screening of a film 'The Great Secret' including a lightning programme of impersonations of famous conjurors.

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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: 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…

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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: 1918-03-05 - 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: 1918-03-12 - 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: 1918-04-01 - 1918-04-04
Summary:

2nd, 3rd and 4th April, the final chapter of 'The Great Secret,' 17th and 18th episodes. Also American Gazette and different comedy. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-28 - 1919-03-01
Summary:

28th February, 1st and 2nd March at 9.15 p.m., Pathe News No. 28 and 'The Count of Monte Cristo,' final epoch. Matinee Sunday, 2nd March at 6 p.m., 'Mrs. Plum's Pudding' featuring Marie Tempest. Coming, Fredony and Vaudeville Co. Booking at Anderson's.