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: 1918-05-23
Summary:

By arrangement with the Hongkong Film Exchange Company, Hongkong Theatre have secured the sole rights for China of exceptional films. The first is from the story of Rex Beach, 'The Barrier' issued by the Rex Beach Motion Picture Company. Another is 'The Mormon Maid' featuring…

2
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-05 - 1918-06-07
Summary:

Tonight and 6th and 7th June, screening a great exclusive feature in 6 parts, 'The Mormon Maid,' including Universal Weekly (War News) and comics. Saturday, 8th June, see 9th and 10th episodes, 'The Red Ace.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-05 - 1918-06-05
Summary:

Tonight, showing the greatest dramatic film, 'The Mormon Maid' in 6 parts, 6,000 feet, featuring Mae Murray. Including Universal Weekly (War News) and comics. Please note: owing to the enormous price we are paying for the rights to exhibit this film, the prices for admission will be…

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-12 - 1918-06-14
Summary:

12th, 13th and 14th June, screening Universal's exclusive feature, 'The Frame-Up' in 7 parts. Also comics. Thursday, 13th June, special matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing 'The Mormon Maid' in 6 parts. Saturday, 15th June, a continuation of 'The Red Ace.'

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

Further episodes in 'The Red Ace' are being shown. Universal Drama 'The Frame Up' and amusing pictures 'The Mormon Maid' and Keystone comic 'Only a Messenger Boy' will be screened at the special matinee.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-05 - 1918-10-08
Summary:

Tonight, screening 'The Secret Kingdom' 11th and 12th episodes with L-KO and Keystone comics. Wednesday 9th, see our next serial, 'Who Is Number One?' 1st, 2nd and 3rd episodes, Paramount serial complete in 15 episodes, featuring Kathleen Clifford.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-09 - 1918-10-11
Summary:

9th, 10th and 11th October, screening Paramount mystery serial, 1st, 2nd and 3rd episodes, 'Who Is Number One?' and comics. Saturday 12th October, 13th and 14th episodes of 'The Secret Kingdom.'

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-12 - 1918-10-15
Summary:

Saturday 12th to Tuesday 15th October, showing 13th and 14th episodes of 'The Secret Kingdom' and various comics. Wednesday 16th October, showing 4th to 6th episodes, 'Who Is Number One?'

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-16 - 1918-10-18
Summary:

Tonight, showing 4th to 6th episodes of 'Who Is Number One?' and comics. Saturday 19th October, showing the final episodes of 'The Secret Kingdom.'

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-16
Summary:

The Secret Kingdom' has reached its 13th and 14th episodes, 'Who is Number One?,' 'Wrongly Accused' and new comics will be shown.

11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-19 - 1918-10-22
Summary:

Tonight, showing the final episode of 'The Secret Kingdom' and other films. Wednesday 23rd October, continuing 7th to 9th episodes 'Who Is Number One?'

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-23 - 1918-10-25
Summary:

Tonight, showing 7th and 9th episodes of 'Who Is Number One?' and comics. Saturday 26th October, see Blanche Sweet in 'The Dupe.'

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-30 - 1918-11-01
Summary:

Tonight, showing 10th to 12th episodes, 'Who Is Number One?' and comics. Saturday 2nd November, see 3rd and 4th episodes, 'The Mystery Ship.'

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-11-02 - 1918-11-05
Summary:

Saturday 2nd to Tuesday 5th November, showing 3rd and 4th episodes of 'The Mystery Ship,' including Universal Weekly and comics. Wednesday 6th November, showing the final episodes of 'Who Is Number One?'

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-11-06 - 1918-11-07
Summary:

6th, 7th and 8th November, showing the final episodes of 'Who Is Number One?' Thursday 7th November, special matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing 'The Wolf of Debt,' a Universal drama in 6 parts.

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-11-06
Summary:

Picture screened at the Hongkong Theatre increased its interest, including 'Mystery Ship.' A universal weekly and new comics make up the programme. 'Who is Number One?' will be shown today and vitagraph drama 'Turn of the Road' will be screened tomorrow.

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-11-08 - 1918-11-08
Summary:

Tonight, showing the final episodes of 'Who Is Number One?'

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-09
Summary:

This afternoon at the matinee and the 7.15 performance the 9th and 10th episodes of the serial film 'The Moon Child' will be screened, and tomorrow, 'One of Millions' and 'The Bull's Eye' will be exhibited, and comedies will be shown at intervals.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-23
Summary:

The management desires to inform the public that, owing to the late arrival of steamers, there will be no 'Moon Child' episodes shown this week. Paramount's 'The Explorer,' featuring Lou Tellegen, will be screened tomorrow. Mme. Sarah Bernhart, makes her debut as a…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-30 - 1919-12-30
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents 'An Amateur Orphan,' a Gold Rooster play in 5 parts, featuring Gladys Leslie. Also Pathe News No. 56. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.