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: 1917-10-06
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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Headline: A Dog
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-04
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-02
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-15
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-15
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-06
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-13
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Headline: A Correction
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-10
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-17
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-24
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-21
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-18
Summary:

Richard Barthelmess in 'Tol'able David' will be the next star offering at the Coronet, after the conclusion of the run of 'The Prisoner of Zenda.' As regards Barthelmess, his work is sufficiently well-known – in Way Down East, etc. Richard Barthelmess, as the youngster…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-20
Summary:

With such authors as Joseph Hergesheimer, Conrad, Ibanez and Kipling at the service of film producers nowadays, the general level of pictures is being raised appreciably. In 'Tol'able David,' Mr. Hergesheimer's first effort for the screen, the public is provided with a…