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: 1921-08-10
Summary:

The Middle East Films, Ld., whose head office is in Singapore, is about to open an office in Hongkong. Mr. Joe Fisher, the general manager of the Company, and Mr. Ernest A. Hopson, who represents several South African corporations connected with film art, are in Hongkong. The first exhibition of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-03
Summary:

The photoplay entitled 'The Symbol of Sacrifice' is a remarkable 8 reel portrayal of the Zulu War in South Africa and was produced at a cost over $250,000 by the African Film Productions Ltd. of Johannesburg, South Africa and was screening at the Palladium Theatre. Film synopsis…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-29 - 1921-09-29
Summary:

Announcement extraordinary, showing shortly a stupendous cinematograph achievement, 'Symbol of Sacrifice,' a story of the British flag and its glory in 8 reels, produced by African Film Productions, Ltd. Watch for further particulars.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-30 - 1921-10-03
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., 'The Symbol of Sacrifice,' a story of the British flag and its glory in 8 reels. Usual prices. Secure your seats from Messrs Mehta and Co. Matinee programmes: Friday to Monday at 5.15 p.m., 'The Kingdom of Love'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Vanishing…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-30
Summary:

A picture 'The Symbol of Sacrifice' will be shown at the World Theatre. The news cited a beautiful poem as the film's synopsis, in which the glory of the British flag is finely realised.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-03
Summary:

The management of the World Theatre has invited 80 Boy Scouts and Cadets to witness 'The Symbol of Sacrifice' tonight at 9.15 p.m..

7
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-10 - 1921-10-10
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., by arrangement with Broadwest Films, a deluxe sporting drama of the season starring, Stewart Rome and Gregory Scott in 'A Gentleman Rider.' Matinee programmes: 4.30 p.m., 'The Symbol of Sacrifice'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Trailed by Three' 1, 2…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-10
Summary:

The management of the World Theatre will screen 'The Symbol of Sacrifice' today at 4.30 p.m.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-13 - 1921-10-13
Summary:

Matinee at 4.30 p.m., Friday, 14th Saturday 15th and Monday 17th, 'The Symbol of Sacrifice' in 6 parts. Owing to the great length of this picture, the show starts at 4.30 p.m. sharp.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-14 - 1921-10-17
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Dustin Farnum in 'The Scarlet Pimpernel.' Matinee at 4.30 p.m. sharp, 'The Symbol of Sacrifice'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Trailed by Three' 4th and 5th episodes. Usual prices. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co. Tel. 951.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-06 - 1921-12-07
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight till Wednesday at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Douglas Fairbanks in 'Say! Young Fellow.' Kowloon Theatre: For two nights only, commencing at 9.15 sharp, matinee Wednesday 5.45 p.m., the British masterpiece, 'The Symbol of Sacrifice,' 8 reels.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-06
Summary:

A notable British film, 'Symbol of Sacrifice,' is going to show at the Kowloon Theatre.

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-01 - 1922-05-01
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'Don't Change Your Husband.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.15, Mary Miles Minter in 'A Cumberland Romance.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-01
Summary:

A Cumberland Romance,' a Realart's latest Mary Miles Minter picture, comes to the Kowloon Theatre.

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-02 - 1922-05-02
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Mary Miles Minter in 'A Cumberland Romance.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight, negligee dance. Tickets $1.00 at Moutrie's. Best floor in the colony.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-03 - 1922-05-03
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Mary Miles Minter in 'A Cumberland Romance.' Kowloon Theatre: 5.45 and 9.15, 'One Hour Before Dawn.'

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-18
Summary:

This week at the Kowloon Theatre, Miss Juanita Antido and Miss Conchito are to supplement the ordinary programme by a series of jazz songs and dances. The former is rightly styled a 'Queen of Jazz,' while the latter specializes in the 'shimmy.' In addition, Miss Juanita…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-19 - 1922-07-19
Summary:

The Coronet: Harold Lloyd in 'I Do' and Wesley Barry in 'Don't Ever Marry.' Kowloon Theatre: At 5.45 and 9.15, Juanita and Conchita in songs and dances. Hobart Bosworth in 'White Hands.' Prices: $1.50 and 80 cents.

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Headline: Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-19 - 1922-07-19
Summary:

Tonight, 'White Hands' with Hobart Bosworth. Added attraction: Juanita and Conchita in songs and dances. Tickets: $1.50 and 80 cents. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-20 - 1922-07-21
Summary:

The Coronet: Harold Lloyd in 'I Do' and Louise Glaum in 'Sahara.' Kowloon Theatre: Juanita and Conchita, and Hobart Bosworth in 'White Hands.'