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: 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.

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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.

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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.

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

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

6
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.

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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).

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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.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-12-05
Summary:

There was a full house at the Hongkong Theatre last night, having Paramount feature entitled 'The Kiss' which is well received. Other items on the programme included the Gazette and two comic 'Eddie's Night Out' and 'Love's Strategy.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-12-05 - 1918-12-05
Summary:

A Paramount feature, 'The Kiss,' in 5 parts tonight. Owen Moore and Marguerite Courtot are featured. Gazette and comics included.The thirteenth and fourteenth episodes of 'The Mystery Ship' on Saturday, 7th December.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-12-06 - 1918-12-09
Summary:

The thirteenth and fourteenth episodes of 'The Mystery Ship' on Saturday, 7th to Tuesday, 10th December. Gazette and comics included. A film history in 4 parts, 'Robinson Crusoe,' released in the special matinee at 5:15 p.m. on Monday, 9th December. A Paramount feature in 5…

12
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-12-10 - 1918-12-12
Summary:

A Paramount feature in 5 parts, 'Sowers' with Blanche Sweet featured, from 11th, 12th and 13th December. Gazette and comics included. A drama in 5 parts, 'The Birth of a Man,' in matinee at 5:15 p.m. on Thursday, 12th December.

13
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-12-13 - 1918-12-16
Summary:

The fifteenth and sixteenth episodes of 'The Mystery Ship' on Saturday, 14th to Tuesday, 17th December. Gazette and comics included. 'The Star of Bethlehem' in matinee at 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday, 17th December. 'The Clue,' featuring Blanche Sweet, on Wednesday, 18th…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-12-17 - 1918-12-20
Summary:

A Paramount feature in 5 parts, 'The Clue' with Blanche Sweet featured, on 18th, 19th, 20th December. Gazette and comics included. A drama in 5 parts, 'The Last Man' in matinee at 5:15 p.m. on Thursday, 19th December.

15
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-12-21 - 1918-12-23
Summary:

The final episodes of 'The Mystery Ship' from 21st to 24th December. Gazette and comics included. Special request in repeating the Paramount feature, 'The Kiss' in 5 parts, in matinee at 5:15 p.m. on Monday, 23rd December.

16
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-12-31 - 1918-12-31
Summary:

A Paramount photo-play in 5 parts, 'Trenesse's Pardnir,' on 1st, 2nd and 3rd January, 1919. Gazette and comics included. A Paramount feature in 5 parts, 'The Sowers,' by special request in matinee at 6 p.m. on Thursday, 2nd January. A dramatic film in 5 parts, '…

17
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-07 - 1919-01-07
Summary:

January 8, 9 and 10, showing Paramount photoplay in 5 parts, Edna Goodrich in 'The House of Lies,' also Gazette and Comics. Saturday January 11, see the great dramatic British film in 8 parts, 'Boy Scouts Be Prepared,'

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Headline: The Hongkong
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-08
Summary:

There was a popular programme at the Hongkong Theatre yesterday evening, the leading picture being a 5-part play entitled 'Father and the Boys.' Two comedies, 'The Deceivers' and 'A Coat's a Coat' were really funny. Tonight there is a change of programme with…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-08 - 1919-01-10
Summary:

Tonight, see the great dramatic British film in 8 parts, 'Boy Scouts Be Prepared,' also Gazette and Comics. Saturday January 11, showing Paramount photoplay in 5 parts, Edna Goodrich in 'The House of Lies.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-11 - 1919-01-14
Summary:

Saturday 11 to Tuesday 14 January, showing Paramount feature in 5 parts, Edna Goodrich in 'The House of Lies,' also Gazette and Comics. Monday January 13, matinee 5.15 p.m., by special request we are repeating, 'The Boy Scouts' a drama in 8 parts. Wednesday January 15,…