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: 1915-03-22 - 1915-03-23
Summary:

On Mar 23, the beautiful & sensational picture 'Mystery of the Kador Cliffs' [sic] in 2 parts - 2,000 feet long; War Graphics 11th and 12th series in 2,000 feet long; 'The Great Bracken - King of the Wire'; On Mar 26, 'Tears of Repentance,' 'The Great…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-14 - 1917-04-17
Summary:

On Apr 14, showing the thrilling serial, 11th and 12th episodes of 'Peg O' the Ring'; war graphic and Keystone comics; on Apr 18, continuation of 'Terence O' Rourke,' 4 & 6 episodes.

3
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-04 - 1917-06-05
Summary:

On Jun 5 at 5.15 pm, in aid of The Portuguese Red Cross Society, programme: War Graphic; Liberty (1st and 2nd episode); 'Foolshead Mistaken for Jim,' a Portuguese comic.

4
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-06 - 1917-06-08
Summary:

War Graphic; 'Two Mothers,' a beautiful Italian drama in 3 reels; 'The Child,' a sensational drama in 3 parts; also comics; don't forget on Jun 9, 'Liberty.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-13 - 1917-06-15
Summary:

Two great Italian dramas: 'An Ignored Mother' in 3 parts; 'The Outcast's Return' in 3 parts; War Graphic & comics; on Jun 15, string band night.

6
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-16 - 1917-06-19
Summary:

4th and 5ht episodes of 'Liberty'; War Graphic and comics.

7
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-20 - 1917-06-22
Summary:

Two sensational dramas: 'The Song Which Grandmother Sang' in 3 parts; 'A Missionary Sister' [sic] in 3 parts; War Graphic and comics.

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-23 - 1917-06-26
Summary:

6th episode of 'Liberty' entitled 'The Desert of Lost Souls'; a thrilling drama 'A Circus Heroine' in 3 parts; war graphic and 'Max on the Briny' (comic).

9
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-30 - 1917-07-03
Summary:

Tonight, the great Trans-Atlantic serial 'Liberty,' 7th and 8th episodes entitled 'Liberty's Sacrifice' and 'Clipped Wings'; war graphic; comics: 'Both in the Same Boat,' 'The Two Merry Tramps,' and 'Rosalie, Detective.'

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-09-13 - 1917-09-15
Summary:

On Sept 14, Pathe's great serial, 11th and 12th episodes of 'The Shielding Shadow'; 'Annals of the War'; Pathe's British, American & French Gazettes; comics: 'Court House Crooks' in 2 parts, featuring Ford Sterling.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-11-07 - 1917-11-10
Summary:

On Nov 8, by repeated requests, 'The King's Game' in 5 parts, featuring Pearl White; on Nov 9, Rudyard Kipling's Immortal Masterpiece in 5 reels; 'The Light that Failed,' featuring Robert Edeson in his magnificent impersonation of the blind artist; Pathe's…

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-11-12 - 1917-11-14
Summary:

On Nov 13, Jackie Saunders in the 'Grip of Evil,' fate & the underworld; instructive: 'A Study of Birds'; interesting: Annals of the War; comics: 'Luke Late Lunchers' and 'Feeding the Kitty.'

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-11-15 - 1917-11-17
Summary:

On Nov16, 'The Clue' in 5 parts, a photoplay full of pathos splendid acting, and beautiful photography, featuring Mdlle Robinne, supported by a cast of the finest French artists; interesting: 'Wild Ducks,' a fin film on natural history; Annals of the War; 'The Taking of…

14
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.'

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-11-20 - 1917-11-21
Summary:

On Nov 20, Jackie Saunders in the 3rd and 4th episodes of the 'Grip of Evil,' 'The Upper Ten & Looters'; 'Annals of the War' comic & interesting films; on Nov 23, Pathe's great serial: 'Sunshine & Gold' in 5 parts, featuring Baby Marie…

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-11-22 - 1917-11-24
Summary:

On Nov 23, last two nights of the famous star artiste Marie Louise Sterling; Pathe's great photoplay, 'Sunshine & Gold' in 5 parts, featuring Baby Marie Osborne; interesting: 'Annals of the War'; instructive: 'Lion Cubs' and 'How Jim Won His Valentine…

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-03-08 - 1918-03-09
Summary:

From Mar 8-11, tonight at 9.15 pm, a drama of life, beautifully acted, and splendidly photographed, 'A Lapland Lass' in 3 parts; Pathe's Gazette, Annals of the War and a very amusing comedy; on Mar 15, 'The Fatal King' with Pearl White.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-03-14 - 1918-03-16
Summary:

From Mar 15-18, 9.15 pm performance, Pearl White in 'The Fatal Ring,' episode 1 (3 parts) 'The Purple Diamond,' episode 2 (2 parts) 'The Crushing Walls'; British & American Gazettes.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-03-18 - 1918-03-20
Summary:

From Mar 19-21, performance, Henry Krauss in 'Victims of Fate,' an absorbing drama in 3 parts, giving plenty of scope to this fine actor; American Gazette and comedies.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-03-22 - 1918-03-23
Summary:

From Mar 22-25, 'The Fatal Ring,' episode 3 'Borrowed Identity,' episode 4 'The Warning of the Ring'; American Gazette No. 41, 'Spirit, Where are Thou?' and 'Those Kids and Cupid.'