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: 1917-08-18 - 1917-08-18
Summary:

Screening of 'The Shielding Shadow' (3rd and 4th episodes), 'Spring Time on the Riviera' (colour), Pathe News; Coming film: Max Linder in 'Max, Victim of the Clutching Hand'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-14 - 1918-01-14
Summary:

Tuesday, 15th January, the great Metro serial, 1st and 2nd episodes of 'The Great Secret.' Also Pathe's Gazettes and Comics. Watch for the 'Seven Pearls' featuring Mollie King, Creighton Hale and Leon Barry. Booking at Anderson's. Note: Owing to so many seats booked…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-15 - 1918-01-16
Summary:

Tonight, the great Metro serial, 1st and 2nd episodes of 'The Great Secret.' Also Pathe's Gazettes and comics. Watch for 'The Seven Pearls' featuring Mollie King, Creighton Hale and Leon Barry. Booking at Anderson's. Note: owing to so many seat books for Saturday…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-03 - 1918-06-03
Summary:

Pathe's great new serial 'The Seven Pearls' in 15 episodes with Mollie King and Creighton Hale will be screened at the Victoria Theatre on Friday next at the 9.15 p.m. performance.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-03
Summary:

The new Pathe serial 'The Seven Pearls' to be screened at the Victoria Theatre is a thrilling one. Artistes contributed to the success of the picture, apart from the interesting story of the serials. The story was written by Chas. W. Goddard, who wrote 'The Perils of Pauline…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-07 - 1918-06-10
Summary:

7th, 8th, 9th and 10th June, the opening episodes of 'The Seven Pearls' episode 1 (3 parts) and episodes 2 (2 parts). Also Harold Lloyd in 'All Aboard' and British Gazette No. 447. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-07 - 1918-06-07
Summary:

Tonight, come to Constantinople with Mollie King and Creighton Hale in 'Seven Pearls.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-08
Summary:

Last night, the Pathe Freres' new serial film 'The Seven Pearls' was commenced at the Victoria Theatre, starring Molly King, Creighton Hale and Leon Bary. The actor's performance, setting and photography were greatly appreciated. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-12
Summary:

The first two episodes of 'Seven Pearls' and a Pathe Gold Rooster film 'Simon the Jester,' taken from the novel by W. J. Locke, featuring Edwin Arden, Irene Warfield and Alma Tell will be screened. New comics and British and American Gazettes will be screened next week.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-14 - 1918-06-17
Summary:

14th, 15th, 16th and 17th June, 'The Seven Pearls' episode 3 and episode 4. Also 'Harrigan in Clover,' British Gazette No. 448 and 'Florence Rose Fashions.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Headline: Notice
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-18 - 1918-06-19
Summary:

The Management of the Victoria Theatre beg to announce several important changes in their weekly timetable: 1. The weekly 5-part film will be shown on Tuesday and Wednesday, two nights only; 2. 'The Seven Pearls' will be shown on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays; 3. The great new…

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Headline: Picture Houses
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-18
Summary:

Both cinema theatres have been crowded despite the rain. New films will be shown together with subsequent episodes of several serials. 'Seven Pearls' is attracting big houses in the Victoria Theatre. A new star in 'The Angel Factory' will be shown. As for Hongkong Theatre,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-19
Summary:

The 'Seven Pearls' serial film commences at the Victoria Theatre on Thursday.

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Headline: Notice
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-20 - 1918-06-20
Summary:

Owing to the non-arrival of the next episodes of 'The Seven Pearls,' the management of the Victoria Theatre beg to announce that the continuation of this serial is postponed until Thursday, June 27th. They are showing instead the great 5-part Gold Rooster drama, 'The Recoil,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-24 - 1918-06-29
Summary:

Week ending, Monday, July 1st. Monday, 'Judex' and 'Empire Day in Shanghai.' Tuesday and Wednesday, Gladys Hulette in 'The Last of the Carnabys.' Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 'The Seven Pearls' episodes 5 and 6. Sunday and Monday, 'Judex'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-01 - 1918-07-05
Summary:

Week ending Monday, July 8th, Tuesday and Wednesday: 'A Pair of Braces,' etc; Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 'The Seven Pearls' episodes 7 and 8; Sunday and Monday, 'Judex' episodes 4 and 5. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-04 - 1918-07-04
Summary:

Tonight, 'The Seven Pearls,' episode 7 and episode 8. Also Lonesome Luke in 'We Never Sleep.' Sunday, July 7th at 9.15 p.m., The Ginks, an all-star company.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-05
Summary:

The 7th and 8th episodes of 'The Seven Pearls.' Serial film 'Judex' will be screened and there will be a performance by The Ginks and the company on Sunday. The American Gazette will be screened soon.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-11 - 1918-07-13
Summary:

July 11th, 12th and 13th, 'The Seven Pearls' episode 9, 'The Warning on the Wire' and episode 10, 'The Hold-Up.' Also Max Linder's great two-part comedy, 'A Doctor in Spite of Himself' and British Gazette No. 481. Booking at Anderson's.

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-12
Summary:

At the Victoria Theatre, the 9th and 10th episodes of 'The Seven Pearls' were shown, featuring Molly King. Film plot included. Interesting items including Max Linder film, British Gazette and Pathe colour film 'Spitzbergen' will be exhibited.