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: 1917-07-11 - 1917-07-13
Summary:

On July 13, Pathe's gold rooster play, 'Shadows & Sunshine' in 3 parts, featuring Baby Marie Osborne, the youngest leading lady in the world; interesting: Pathe's British Gazette and Pathe's Great War; comics: 'Statue of the Black Gladiator' (Starlight),…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-07-12
Summary:

Patrons of the Victoria Theatre have some good things in store for them, for on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings next, an official war picture 'The Battle of the Ancre and the Advance of the Tanks' will be screened. In addition to this, a very fine film 'A Message from Mars…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-08-03 - 1917-08-04
Summary:

On Aug 4, the great reproduction of Eugene Sue's novel, 'The Wandering Jew' in 6 parts; Pathe's Gazettes and various comics; on Aug 7, 'The Range of London,' 'A Message from Mars'; on Aug 10, 'The Shielding Shadow.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-04 - 1917-08-04
Summary:

Screening of 'The Wandering Jew' from Eugene Sue's novel, Pathe's Gazettes and Various Comics; Coming film: 'A Message From Mars' and Pathe's 'The Shielding Shadow'

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

On Aug 7, 'A Message from Mars' in 4 parts, featuring the celebrated artist Mr. Charles Hawtrey, the picture was The Range of London and ran for 12 weeks; Pathe's British Gazettes and various comics; on Aug 10, 'The Shielding Shadow.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-06 - 1917-08-06
Summary:

Screening of 'A Message From Mars' featuring Mr. Charles Hawtrey, Pathe's Gazettes and Various Comics; Coming film: 'The Shielding Shadow'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-07 - 1917-08-09
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'A Message From Mars' featuring Mr. Charles Hawtrey, Pathe's Gazettes and Various Comics; Coming film: 'The Shielding Shadow'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-11-25
Summary:

The article has two parts: 'Slipshod Methods Exposed' and 'Orgy of Violence.' It showed a lot of examples of the problems of film during the time. Several film names had been mentioned: 'The Lion Foot,' 'Under Crimson Skies,' 'The Fighting Chance,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-08 - 1924-03-08
Summary:

Week starting March 9. Sunday and Monday, Douglas MacLean and Doris May in 'Let's Be Fashionable.' Tuesday and Wednesday, by general request, Anna Q. Nilsson in 'Thundering Dawn.' Thursday to Saturday, Conrad Nagel in 'The Fighting Chance.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-03-13 - 1924-03-15
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, Conrad Nagel in 'The Fighting Chance,' Felix Cartoon and International news. Sunday at 6 and 9.15, Doug. Fairbanks in the 'The Mollycoddle.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-13 - 1924-03-15
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, Conrad Nagel in 'The Fighting Chance,' Felix Cartoon and International News. Sunday at 6 and 9.15, Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Mollycoddle.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-13
Summary:

Robert W. Chambers will soon be an equally strong draw for cinema-goers, if the high standard set the 'The Fighting Chance' is any criterion. The Paramount picture will be screened at the Star Theatre. Other stars included Anna Q Nilsson and Conrad Nagel.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-13
Summary:

The man who composed the popular song about the different varieties of kisses omitted one of the most novel kinds of all. But, the photoplay producers who adapted Robert W. Chambers' 'The Fighting Chance' didn't. The scene was only described in the book. It is shown in all…

15
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-13 - 1924-03-15
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, Conrad Nagel in 'The Fighting Chance.' Also Felix Cartoon and International News. Sunday at 6 and 9.15, Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Mollycoddle.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-03-14
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to screen Robert W. Chambers' 'The Fighting Chance' for the first time this evening.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-14
Summary:

Actually an 'underwater love scene.' That is one of the striking incidents in this evening's Star Theatre feature attraction. Indeed, 'The Fighting Chance' is Robert W. Chambers' finest book. Notably good is the cast, the leading man being Conrad Nagel and the…

18
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-15 - 1924-03-15
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 2.30 p.m., 'Eagle's Talons.' At 5.30 and 9.15, last performances of Anna Q. Nillson [sic] and Conrad Nagel in 'The Fighting Chance.' Also Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Mollycoddle,' scenario by Tom [sic] Geraghty, story by Harold McGrath,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-12
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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-19 - 1924-04-19
Summary:

Today's picture matinee at 5.30 p.m., Anita Stewart in Mary Regan. Tomorrow at 6 p.m., 'Poor Men's Wives.' Prices 80 cents and 50 cents. Monday to Wednesday, special holiday programme, Bert Lytell in 'A Message From Mars.'