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: 1918-04-03 - 1918-04-05
Summary:

3rd, 4th and 5th April, screening 'The Garden of Lies,' a gripping dramatic novelty, complete story in six parts, featuring the fascinating Broadway star Miss Jane Cowl. Also comics. Saturday, 6th April. See 3rd and 4th episodes, 'The Red Ace.'

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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.

43
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-05 - 1918-04-08
Summary:

Tonight, 'The Fatal Ring,' episode 7, 'The Signal Lanterns' and episode 8, 'The Switch in the Safe.' Also British Gazette No. 438, Annals of the War No. 19 and comics. Booking at Anderson's.

44
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-06 - 1918-04-09
Summary:

6th, 7th, 8th and 9th April, showing 3rd and 4th episodes of 'The Red Ace.' Also Gaumont War Graphic and comics. Wednesday, 10th April, see 'The Lion's Ward.'

45
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.

46
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-10 - 1918-04-12
Summary:

10th, 11th and 12th April, screening 'The Lion's Ward' in 4 parts, a gripping and heart interest drama, well-acted and produced. Also L-KO Company's 'Scandal in the Family' in 2 parts, etc. Saturday, 13th April, see 5th and 6th episodes, 'The Red Ace.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-13 - 1918-04-16
Summary:

13th, 14th, 15th and 16th April, showing 5th and 6th episodes, 'The Red Ace' and comics. Wednesday, 17th April. See our exclusive Broadway feature, 'The Jewel' in 7 parts.

48
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…

49
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-17 - 1918-04-19
Summary:

17th, 18th and 19th April, screening 'Jewel,' a most beautiful story, complete in seven parts, featuring Ella Hall the darling of the films, written and produced from the novel by Clara Louise Burnham. Also comics. Saturday, 20th April, see 7th and 8th episodes of 'The Red Ace.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-19 - 1918-04-22
Summary:

19th, 20th, 21st and 22nd April, 'The Fatal King,' episode 11, 'The Short Circuit' and episode 12, 'A Desperate Chance.' Also British Gazette No. 440, Annals of the War No. 20, 'Finding a Husband,' 'A Visit to the Yellowstone National Park' [sic…

51
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-20 - 1918-04-23
Summary:

20th, 21st, 22nd and 23rd April, showing 7th and 8th episodes of 'The Red Ace.' Also Gaumont graphic and comics. Wednesday, 24th April, see another Broadway Universal feature, 'My Old Dutch' in 7 parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-24 - 1918-04-26
Summary:

Tonight, screening 'My Old Dutch,' a dramatic Broadway feature in 7 parts. Also comics. Please note: owing to the uncertain arrival of steamers from New York, the next episodes of the 'Red Ace' will be discontinued until further notice.

53
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.

54
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-26 - 1918-04-27
Summary:

26th, 27th, 28th and 29th April, 'The Fatal Ring,' episode 13 and episode 14. Also Annals of the War No. 21, British Gazette No. 441, 'Gertie's Joy Ride,' etc. Booking at Anderson's. April 27 Remarks: Monday, April 29th, 'Pro Patria' or 'The Heros of…

55
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-27 - 1918-04-30
Summary:

27th, 28th, 29th and 30th April, screening Pathe's great photoplay drama, 'The Artist's Honour' in 4 parts, 6,000 feet. Also comic, scenic and instructive films. Please note: owing to the uncertain arrival of steamers from New York, the next episodes of the 'Red Ace…

56
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.

57
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.