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: 1916-08-21
Summary:

The programme includes a serial film 'The Black Box' and war pictures, particularly the British Gazette. There was a good feature 'The Golden Sword Knot' and the comic cartoon picture 'The Police Dog No. 1' raised many a hearty laugh. The band of the 18th Infantry…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-18
Summary:

At Victoria Theatre a programme including the drama 'Who's Guilty?' was given. Other pictures were three comics and the American and British Gazettes.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-06
Summary:

A new mystery serial 'The Purple Mask' commences at the Hongkong Theatre tonight consisting 16 episodes.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-26
Summary:

A sensational Italian drama in seven reels 'In the toils of Hate' is being shown at the Hongkong Theatre. The continuation of 'The Purple Mask' will be screened with some new comics. The programme will be at both matinees.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-08
Summary:

The serial film 'Purple Mask' with Lucille Love and Hugo is attracting crowded houses at the Hongkong Theatre. Also the screening of Paramount's 'Ben Blair.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-16
Summary:

The Purple Mask' was screened and the matinees at the Hongkong Theatre was well patronised.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-21
Summary:

The final episodes of the 'Purple Mask' will be screened. 'Hero of the People' will be shown tonight and there is a change of programme at every matinee.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-24
Summary:

A dramatic story 'A Hero of the People' is now being screened in six parts at the Hongkong Theatre. The final episodes of 'The Purple Mask' will be shown tonight and another splendid film is anticipated for next week while matinees were well patronised.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-29
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre announces that the 13th and 14th episodes of an interesting naval film 'The Secret of the Submarine' are now showing. Also, comedies included 'Killing Horace' and 'Across the Hall' will be shown together with good comic pictures. Tonight the…

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

The Red Ace' issued by the Hongkong Film Exchange Company, featuring Marie Walcamp, will be shown for this first time. The film showed signs of popularity and is expected to gain more interests. Film review from Louella O. Parsons of the Chicago Herald included.

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

Universal's 'The Red Ace' was screened and a new drama 'Jane Cowl' together with Charlie Chaplin's comic films will be shown.

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-08
Summary:

The 3rd and 4th episodes of the serial film 'The Red Ace' were screened and will continue till tomorrow night. The American Cinema productions are becoming popular and some of the latest dramas screened in the theatre were much appreciated.

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Headline: The Cinemas
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-15
Summary:

Seats were fully occupied at Victoria and Hongkong Theatre. In the twentieth century the role of a hero is played by a female rather than male and Pearl White fulfils every requirement in the 'Fatal Ring.' Film synopsis included. Many interesting films will be shown in the programme…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-24
Summary:

The subsequent episodes of the serial film 'Red Ace,' featuring Marie Walcamp, are now being screened at the Hongkong Theatre. New pictures will be screened with new comics.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-27
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre advertises that owing to the uncertain arrival of steamers from New York, the next episodes of the 'Red Ace' will be discontinued until further notice.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-02
Summary:

While the Red Ace film is being interrupted by non-arrival of subsequent episodes, the management of the Hongkong Theatre has introduced good dramas. Varied programmes are promised at matinees.

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

The striking picture showing the movement of the horse is a Pathe Freres colour production 'The Horse.' The 15th and 16th episodes of the 'Fatal Ring' become increasingly interesting. And also Captain Bruce Bairnsfather's Cartoon with American and British Gazettes.

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

At the Hongkong Theatre, the further instalments of 'The Red Ace' haven't arrived yet. A change of programme takes place with a splendid picture 'Mr Pipp' with Sydney Chaplin and there will be changes of the programme at all matinees. 'Second in Command'…

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

The continuation of The Red Ace will soon be resumed. 'Mother Love' will also be screened. Charlie Chaplin is returning soon with cartoons, comics and drama at the Hongkong Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-18
Summary:

A beautiful Pathe Colour series 'Life in a Fresh Water Aquarium' is now being shown at the Victoria. The last two episodes of 'The Fatal Ring' featuring Pearl White, and the British and American Gazette are also shown.