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: 1916-08-16 - 1916-08-19
Summary:

The Golden Sword-Knot': a gripping three-reel romance of continental court life; Pathe's British and French Gazettes; also comic films; gazettes contents included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-19 - 1917-04-20
Summary:

On Apr 20, 17th and 18th episodes of Pathe's great serial, 'The Iron Claw'; Pathe's British American and French Gazette; comics: 'His Prehistoric Face' [sic], Chaplin comedy in 2 parts; 'How to Kidnap Daisy,' a scream; from Apr 23-26, special matinees, don…

3
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-26 - 1917-04-27
Summary:

On Apr 27, the burning question answered in the unmasking of the Laughing Mask in the final episodes of the 'Iron Claw'; Pathe's British American & French Gazettes, comics and other beautiful films.

4
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),…

5
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: 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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-08-30 - 1917-09-01
Summary:

On Aug 31, Pathe's great serial, 7th and 8th episodes of 'The Shielding Shadow,' 'The Awakening' and 'The Haunting Hand'; Pathe's British, French & American Gazettes; comics: Max's 'Marvellous Cure'; on Sept 5, the masterpiece of cinema…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-09-03 - 1917-09-05
Summary:

On Sept 4, Pathe's great film d' art, 'The Double Image' in 4 parts featuring Mdlle Napuskska, a masterpiece of cinema productions; Pathe's British American & French Gazettes and various comics.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-09-06 - 1917-09-08
Summary:

On Sept 7, Pathe's great serial, 9th and 10th episodes of 'The Shielding Shadow,' 'The Incorrigible Captive' and 'The Vanishing Mantle'; Pathe's British French & American Gazettes: The Great War, Portuguese army prepares for war; instructive: '…

11
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-09-10 - 1917-09-12
Summary:

On Sept 11, Pathe's great photoplay 'The Kangaroo' in 5 reels, culled from the well known novel by Judge Harris Dickson; Pathe's British French & American Gazettes; comics: 'Leap Year Lottery Prize' and 'From Altar to Halter.'

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-09-13 - 1917-09-15
Summary:

On Sept 14, Pathe's great serial, 11th and 12th episodes of 'The Shielding Shadow'; 'Annals of the War'; Pathe's British, American & French Gazettes; comics: 'Court House Crooks' in 2 parts, featuring Ford Sterling.

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-09-17 - 1917-09-19
Summary:

On Sept 18, an exciting photoplay 'A Prince of India' in 4 parts; Pathe's British, French, & American Gazettes; comics: 'In Dutch with a Dutchess' and 'Wiffles and the Emperor.'

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-09-20 - 1917-09-22
Summary:

On Sept 21, 13th and 14th episodes of Pathe's great serial: 'The Shielding Shadow'; interesting: Harrogate scenic, Pathe color; Pathe's British, French, & American Gazettes; comics: 'Tragedy Played by a Single Actor' and Keystone.

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-09-24 - 1917-09-29
Summary:

On Sept 25, Pathe's Gold Rooster play 'Nedra or the White Gods' in 3 parts; interesting: Florence Rose Fashions, Pathe's British, French & American Gazettes; comics: 'That Infernal Pig' [sic] and Keystone.

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-10-01 - 1917-10-03
Summary:

On Oct 2, a great novel by Charles Dicken 'The Chimes' in 5 parts; Pathe's British, French & American Gazettes and various comics.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-10-04 - 1917-10-05
Summary:

On Oct 5, Pathe's great photoplay 'The Closing Net' in 4 parts; interesting: Pathe's British, American & French Gazettes; comics: Triangle Keystone in 2 parts, 'Bucking Society.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-10-08 - 1917-10-10
Summary:

On Oct 9, a beautiful drama 'The Shot' in 3 parts, containing many exciting scenes; interesting: Pathe's British, French & American Gazettes; drama 'The Blood of Her Father' in 1 reel; comics: 'Wooing of Aunt Jemima' and 'The Handsomer Man.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-10-11 - 1917-10-13
Summary:

On Oct 12, Pathe's great photoplay 'The Manor House Mystery' in 3 parts; interesting: Pathe's British, American & French Gazettes; comics: 'Wanted a Husband'; next week, the great serial (Jackie Saunders) in 'The Grip of Evil.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-22
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, Paramount picture called 'To Please One Woman' is the attraction at the Star Theatre. The leading role is portrayed by Claire Windsor. While a Thursday, there will be a double programme from two dancers Miss Mura Shipoff and her brother and an excellent film…