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: 1917-05-24 - 1917-05-26
Summary:

On May 25, 1st and 2nd series of 'Who's Guilty,' Puppets of Fate and A Tight Rein; Pathe's British & American Gazettes; comics: 'The Cash Girl's Lovers' and 'Lonesome Luke'; Cartoons in the Country; on May 29, the great inspiring romance 'The…

3
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-28 - 1917-06-30
Summary:

On June 29, Pathe colour feature: 'Hands from the Shadow' in 3 parts; 11th series of 'Who's Guilty' (The Lost Paradise); Pathe's American Gazette; The Great War; 'Lonesome Luke' (comedy); Keystone comedy.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-11-19 - 1917-11-19
Summary:

On Nov 20, 3rd and 4pth episodes of the 'Grip of Evil' and 'The Upper Ten & Looters'; 'Annals of the War'; comics & interesting films; on Nov23, Pathe's great serial 'The Mystery of the Double Cross.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-12-03 - 1917-12-05
Summary:

On Dec 4, Jackie Saunders in the 7th and 8th episodes of the 'Grip of Evil,' 'Butterfield' and 'Bohemia'; Pathe's British Gazette; 'Goast Fish of the English Channel'; comedies: 'Wiffles in Trouble Again' and 'Caught at His Own Game…

6
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-12-06 - 1917-12-08
Summary:

On Dec 7, the greatest and most sensational film ever screened, 'Mystery of the Double Cross,' featuring Molly [sic] King; Pathe's British Gazette; performance by Mdlle Rigoletto.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-12-13 - 1917-12-15
Summary:

On Dec 14, Pathe's great serial, featuring Molly [sic] King in the 'Mystery of the Double Cross' [sic], 3rd and 4th episodes 'An Hour to Live' and 'Kidnapped'; interesting: 'Pathe's American Gazette, 'John Bull's Sketch Book' [sic],…

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-01-03 - 1918-01-05
Summary:

On Jan 4, Pathe's greatest serial, featuring Mollie King, 9th and 10th episodes of 'The Mystery of the Double Cross'; interesting: 'The Great War'; comics: Wiffles in 2 parts: 'His Maiden Aunt.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-01-09 - 1918-01-11
Summary:

On Jan 10, the magnificent play 'The Absentee' in 6 parts; on Jan 11, 11th and 12th episodes of the 'Mystery of the Double X'; seats reservation details included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-01-12 - 1918-01-12
Summary:

Tonight, 11th and 12th episodes of 'Mystery of the Double X'; seats reservation details included.

11
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: 1918-06-06 - 1918-06-06
Summary:

Tonight, all comedy night, Bell's vaudeville; Max Linder, Wiffles, Lonesome Luke.

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-07-16 - 1918-07-17
Summary:

July 16-17. Great Gold Rooster 5-part drama 'The Spender.' Annals of the War No. 27. American Gazette No. 64. Harold Lloyd's comedy.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-09-19 - 1918-09-21
Summary:

September 19-22. 'The Hidden Land' episode 3 'The Isle of Dread,' episode 4 'The False Locket.' 'Move on,' Harold Lloyd comedy. British Gazette No.465-466.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-05-12 - 1919-05-14
Summary:

House Peters in 'The Hand of Peril' in 5 parts and various comics. Matinee, 'Just Jim' featuring Harley [sic] D. Carey. Ruth Roland in a Pathe cyclonic serial 'Hands Up.' Booking at Anderson's.

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-05-15 - 1919-05-17
Summary:

Beautiful Ruth Roland in a new Pathe serial 'Hands Up.' A Beautiful Heroine, 'The Phantom Riders,' 'The Bride of the Sun.' Don't Miss the opening episodes. May 15-17 remarks: Matinee, 'Colorado,' a dramatic masterpiece featuring Hobart Bosworth.…

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-05-19 - 1919-05-24
Summary:

The Biggest Attraction on the screen today is Charlie Chaplin in his first million dollar comedy 'A Dog's Life.' Toto in 'Nipped in the Bud.' Mrs. Vernon Castle in 'Mark of Cain.' Booking at Anderson's. May 22 remarks: Harold Lloyd in 'Bride and Gloom…

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-05-29 - 1919-05-31
Summary:

Ruth Roland in 'Hands Up,' episode 5, 'The Runaway Bride' and episode 6, 'Flames of Vengeance.' May 29 remarks: A fine comedy 'Battle Royal.' By special request, Charlie Chaplin in 'A Dog's Life.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-06-05 - 1919-06-10
Summary:

Hands Up,' episode 7 'Tossed into the Torrent,' episode 8 'The Fatal Jewels.' Performance by Phyllis Faye, the best known and young Australian star in catchy songs. Harold Lloyd in 'Why Pick on Me?' Matinee: 'The Kidnapped Heiress' and Keystone comics…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-06-11 - 1919-06-14
Summary:

Don't forget tomorrow night 'Moral Suicide.' It was written and produced by Ivan Abramson, the author responsible for such successes as 'Enlighten Thy Daughter,' 'Forbidden Fruits' and 'Sons of the Parents' [sic], etc. Jun 12 remarks: Matinee: '…