A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-03 - 1919-01-06
Summary:

January 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th, 7.15 and 9.15 performance, 'Mystery of the Double Cross,' episodes 11 and 12. Also 'The Two Trunks,' another comic picture, and Annals of the War No. 4 (interesting events of the European war).

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Headline: The Pick of the Pictures Tonight
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-22 - 1921-07-22
Summary:

Woping Theatre: at 5.15 and 9.15, 'The Devil's Passkey,' von Stroheim's new wonder picture. Illustration included. The Coronet: Closed for repairs. The Kowloon: Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, special attraction, the great Chefalo. Also change of pictures…

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Headline: During the Time That the Coronet Is Closed for Repairs, Patrons Are Requested to Visit the Empire, Late Woping (Opposite Central Market)
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-25 - 1921-07-27
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, 'The Devil's Passkey.'

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Headline: Photo-Play Perfection: At the Empire
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-25
Summary:

The Devil's Pass Key' being shown at the Empire Theatre (formerly known as the 'Wo Ping') and the performance takes place at 5:15 and 9:15p.m. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: It Is Showing for the Last Time Tonight at the Empire (Opposite Central Market)
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-27 - 1921-07-27
Summary:

The Devil's Passkey,' von Stroheim's new wonder picture. Illustration and plot included.

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Headline: The Empire
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-05 - 1921-08-05
Summary:

Blind Husbands' is having its last performances tonight. Kowloon theatregoers are informed that this picture will not be shown at Kowloon. Many patrons missed 'The Devil's Passkey.' Do not miss this one too.

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Headline: The Coronet: Cinema Deluxe; Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-09 - 1921-12-10
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Larry Semon in 'The Rent Collector' and Frank Keenan in 'Smouldering Embers.' Kowloon Theatre: Friday and Saturday only at 9 p.m., matinee Saturday 5.45 p.m., 'The Devil's Passkey.'

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Headline: Capricious Paris: Notable Picture at the Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-09
Summary:

One of the most finished productions of the screen is showing at the Kowloon Theatre in 'The Devil's Pass Key.'