A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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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: In My Opinion, I Have Only Shown One Better Picture Than 'The Devil's Passkey' Which Is Being Screened Tonight at Woping Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-22 - 1921-07-22
Summary:

To give the great picture adequate presentation, the Coronet staff with Coronet efficiency and Coronet cleanliness and the full Coronet orchestra of twelve first-class players have all moved over to Woping Theatre. 'The Devil's Passkey' is showing tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 at super…

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Headline: Woping Theatre: 'The Devil's Pass Key'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-22
Summary:

Von Stroheim, who was last seen in Hongkong as the villain in 'The Heart of Humanity' is responsible for tonight's plan at the Woping Theatre, 'The Devil's Passkey.' Film synopsis included.

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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; Picture House Deluxe
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-24 - 1921-08-25
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, for two nights only, 'The Devil's Passkey' and topical budget.

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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-24 - 1921-08-24
Summary:

For two nights only, 'The Devil's Passkey,' von Stroheim's new wonder picture. Illustration included.

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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.'

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Headline: Foolish Wives: Rush for Seats
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-17
Summary:

Foolish Wives,' a Universal photodrama, is now showing at the Star Theatre. Erich von Stroheim who has by now become familiar to Hongkong audiences through his previous appearance in 'Blind Husbands' and 'The Devil's Pass Key' takes the leading role. Early booking…