A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Hongkong Theatre: Old Land Office Building
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-28 - 1917-03-01
Summary:

From Feb 28 to Mar 2, showing two magnificent dramas, 'Flying for Fortune' [sic] in 3 parts and 'Amid Racing Beast' in 3 parts; also Keystone comics; on Mar 3, see 1st and 2nd episodes of 'Goddess.'

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Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-03-01 - 1917-03-01
Summary:

Screening of 'Flying For Fortune', 'Amid Raging Beasts' and Keystone Comics; Coming film: 'Goddess'

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Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-03-02 - 1917-03-02
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Flying For Fortune', 'Amid Raging Beasts' and Keystone Comics; Coming film: 'Goddess'

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-03
Summary:

A matinee is given and 'Life of Christ,' 'Exodus,' 'Goddess' were shown at Hongkong Theatre.

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-11
Summary:

The Hong Kong Theatre offers a fresh martial film 'Terence O' Rourke' [sic], the first episode having been given last night. The 'Goddess' and 'Peg o' the Ring' have been delayed.

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-12
Summary:

The manager of Hongkong Theatre has procured another serial film 'Goddess' and 'Peg o' the Ring' and 'Terence O. Rourke.'

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Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-07-26 - 1917-07-27
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Same Old History' and 'Crucible of Fate'; Coming film: 'Goddess'

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Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-07-28 - 1917-07-28
Summary:

Screening of 'Goddess' (last episode) and 'Adventures of Capt. Berwick' for 4 nights

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Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-07-30 - 1917-07-30
Summary:

Screening of 'Goddess' (last episode) and 'Adventures of Capt. Berwick' for 2 nights

10
Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-07-31 - 1917-07-31
Summary:

Last night of screening 'Goddess' (last episode) and 'Adventures of Capt. Berwick'

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Headline: Motion Picture Film Piracy: Stolen Picture Surrendered in Japan - Claimed Film Was Bought in Hongkong
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-16
Summary:

The famous Griffith picture 'Way Down East' was surrendered this month to Mr. George Mooser, representative of the United Artists Corporation. It marked the first victory of the United Artists Corporation in the fight being waged against motion picture film piracy. For background…

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Headline: The Storm': A Spectacular Movie of Great Merit
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-22
13
Headline: The Apocalyptic Horsemen
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-29
14
Headline: The Four Horsemen': A Popular Picture
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-25
15
Headline: British Stars and Pictures: By 'Londoner' for the South China Morning Post - Yet Another Visitor
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-02
16
Headline: Films of 1922: End of a Chapter - Will the Industry Scrap its Sausage Machine?
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-15
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Headline: The Four Horsemen.'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-20 - 1923-04-21
Summary:

And power was given to them over the fourth part of the earth, to kill with sword, and with the hunger, and with the beasts of the earth.

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Headline: The Four Horsemen
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-04-21 - 1923-04-21
Summary:

Teaser ads for the film 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.' Remarks: The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads.

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Headline: The First of the 'Four Horsemen.'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-24 - 1923-04-24
Summary:

Behold, a white horse; and he that sat on him had a bow; and a crown was given unto him; and he went forth conquering and to conquer.

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Headline: The Second of the 'Four Horsemen.'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-25 - 1923-04-25
Summary:

And there went out another horse that was red; and power was given to him that sat thereon to take peace from the earth, and that they should kill one another; and there was given unto him a great sword.