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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-01-14 - 1918-01-15
Summary:

On Jan 15, the great Metro serial, 1st and 2nd episodes of the 'Great Secret'; Pathe's Gazettes and comics; 'Watch for the Seven Pearls,' featuring Mollie King, Creighton Hale and Leon Bary; seats reservation details included.

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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…

4
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: 1918-04-30 - 1918-05-02
Summary:

Tuesday 30th, April and Thursday 2nd, May, 'A Noble Action,' a stirring drama in four parts, full of interest and emotion featuring the celebrated French actress, Mdlle Vera Sergine. Also American Gazette No. 46, 'A Brigand Unwittingly,' 'The Professional Amateur,'…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-05-01 - 1918-05-01
Summary:

From Apr 30 to May 2, a stirring drama in 4 parts, full of interest and emotion featuring the celebrated French actress Mdlle Vera Sergino [sic], 'A Noble Action'; American Gazette No. 46; 'A Brigand Unwittingly'; 'A Professional Amateur.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-06-03 - 1918-06-03
Summary:

The management of the Victoria Theatre have much pleasure in announcing that the first two episodes of Pathe's great new serial 'The Seven Pearls' in 15 episodes, with Molly [sic] King and Creighton Hale, it will be screened at the Victoria Theatre on next Friday at 9.15 pm.

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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…

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-06-05 - 1918-06-06
Summary:

Get Back the Necklace' cried the Sultan, 'Or Enter My Harem,' episode one in 'The Seven Pearls.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-06-07 - 1918-06-07
Summary:

Tonight, come to Constantinople with Molly [sic] King & Creighton Hale and witness the amazing series of adventures that follow Creighton's theft from Molly of the famous 'The Seven Pearls.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-06-07 - 1918-06-08
Summary:

From June 7-10, the opening episodes of 'The Seven Pearls,' episode 1 'The Sultan's Necklace' in 3 parts and episode 2 'The Bowstring' in 2 parts; Harold Lloyd in all aboard; British Gazette No. 447.

13
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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-06-08
Summary:

The first and second episodes of 'The Seven Pearls,' a popular 'episode' film, in which Molly [sic] King and Creighton Hale take part was shown at the Victoria Theatre last night before a large audience. It is a play with a mystery and the burning question throughout is…

16
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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-06-13 - 1918-06-15
Summary:

From June 14-17, 'The Seven Pearls,' episode 3 'The Air Peril' and episode 4 'Amid the Clouds'; 'Harrigan in Clover'; British Gazette No. 448; 'Florence Rose Fashions.'

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-06-17 - 1918-06-19
Summary:

The management of the Victoria Theatre begs to announce several important changes in their weekly time table: 1. the weekly 5-part film will be shown o Tue and Wed for 2 nights only; 2. the 'Seven Pearls' will be shown on Thu and Fri and Sat; the great new serial attraction 'Judex…