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: 1917-12-14
Summary:

Splendid pictures 'The Grip of Evil' and 'The Double Cross' with Miss Molly King and Mr. J. Bary, will be shown at the Victoria Theatre. Hongkong Theatre will show 'The Secret of the Submarine.' New dramas and other exceptional pictures will also be screened during…

2
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-23 - 1918-03-26
Summary:

23rd, 24th, 25th and 26th March, showing the final episodes of 'Gloria's Romance' and Charlie Chaplin comedies. Saturday next, see our new serial, 'The Red Ace.' March 23 Remarks: Sunday night, string band in attendance.

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-29 - 1918-03-29
Summary:

Commencing Saturday, 30th March, the Universal's greatest serial, 'The Red Ace' featuring Marie Walcamp. Also Charlie Chaplin and Nestor comedies. Wednesday 3rd, April, Broadway Universal features present Jane Cowl and 'The Garden of Lies.' Illustration included.

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-11 - 1918-05-14
Summary:

Tonight, screening 'Mother Love,' Warner's dramatic feature, complete story in 6 parts, including Charlie Chaplin's, cartoons and other comics. Wednesday 15th May, see the thrilling drama in 5 parts, 'Frustrated Power.'

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-14 - 1918-09-17
Summary:

From Saturday 14th to Tuesday 17th September, 'The Secret Kingdom' episodes 5 and 6 and Essanay and Keystone comics. Wednesday 18th September, an all Charlie Chaplin programme, come and see the million-dollar world's laugh-maker.

6
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-21 - 1918-09-24
Summary:

From Saturday 21st to Tuesday 23rd September, screening 'The Secret Kingdom,' 7th and 8th episodes and Charlie Chaplin comics. Wednesday 25th September, 'Pasquale,' a Paramount feature complete in 5 parts.

7
Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-11-29 - 1918-12-02
Summary:

November 29th, 30th and December 1st and 2nd, 9.15 performance, showing 15 episodes, 'The Mystery of the Double Cross' in 30 parts, episodes 1 and 2. Also 'Stop, Luke, Listen' in 2 parts, a screaming Lonesome Luke comedy. Price details included.

8
Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-06 - 1918-12-09
Summary:

December 7, 8, 9 and 10, showing 'Mystery of the Double Cross,' episodes 3 and 4. Also 'Luke's Late Lunchers,' a screaming Lonesome Luke comedy and comics.

9
Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-13 - 1918-12-14
Summary:

7.15 and 9.15 performance, showing 'Mystery of the Double Cross' episodes 5 and 6. Also 'Max, Victim of the Black Hand,' a comedy by Max Linder, and comics. Special matinee on Friday and Saturday, 13 and 14 December 1918, grand artists variety company.

10
Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-20 - 1918-12-23
Summary:

Tonight, 7.15 and 9.15 performance, showing 7 and 8 episodes, 'Mystery of the Double Cross' and various comics.

11
Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-28 - 1918-12-30
Summary:

December 27, 28, 29 and 30, 7.15 and 9.15 performance, showing 9 and 10 episodes of 'Mystery of the Double Cross,' from a story written by Gilson Willets and comics.

12
Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-03 - 1919-01-06
Summary:

January 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th, 7.15 and 9.15 performance, 'Mystery of the Double Cross,' episodes 11 and 12. Also 'The Two Trunks,' another comic picture, and Annals of the War No. 4 (interesting events of the European war).

13
Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-10 - 1919-01-13
Summary:

January 10, 11, 12 and 13, 7.15 and 9.15 performance, 'Mystery of the Double Cross,' episodes 13 and 14, the feature serial of perils and love from a story written by Gilson Willets. Also 'The Great War 1914-16,' 'The Adventures of Dick and Harry' (comic film) and…

14
Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-14 - 1919-01-16
Summary:

Tonight, 7.15 and 9.15 performance, showing the final episode of 'Mystery of the Double Cross,' the feature serial of perils and love from a story written by Gilson Willets. Also 'For Honour and Country,' drama in 3 parts and 'Luke's Double,' a Harold Lloyd…

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-30 - 1919-04-30
Summary:

30th April, 1st and 2nd May, Paramount in 5 parts, Vivian Martin in 'The Arrival of Perpetua.' Saturday 3rd May, watch for Charlie Chaplin's million-dollar pictures. Notice: the management of the Hongkong Theatre begs to announce that owing to the high cost of films, that on and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-07 - 1919-05-09
Summary:

7th, 8th and 9th May, showing 'The Man of Shame,' photodrama in 5 parts, from the famous French novel 'Roger La Honte,' featuring Mr. Wilton Lackaye and Miss Rosemary Theby. Including Gazette and comics. Saturday 10th, matinee and 7.15 p.m. performance, showing Charlie…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-10 - 1919-05-13
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., drama, 'The Hungry Heart' in 5 parts and various comics. Matinees: today at 5 p.m., Monday and Tuesday at 5.15 p.m., showing Charlie Chaplin pictures. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-10 - 1921-09-13
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Billie Burke in 'Eve's Daughter.' Also Charlie Chaplin Comedies.