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: 1915-11-08 - 1915-11-09
Summary:

On Nov 9, the thrilling coloured drama 'In the Grip of a Villain' in 4 parts; new war pictures: 'With the Algerian Troops'; Pathe's British Gazette, latest news; On Nov 12, 'Max's Double,' a comedy in 2 parts.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-11-08 - 1915-11-11
Summary:

The thrilling coloured drama in 4 parts, 'In the Grip of a Villain.' The new war pictures 'With the Algerian Troops.' Pathe's British gazette included. 'Max's Double' Comedy in 2 parts on Friday, 12th November.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-11-09 - 1915-11-09
Summary:

Films screenings including 'In the Grip of a Villain' (4 parts) and 'With the Algerian Troops'; Screening of Pathe's British Gazette; Coming film: 'Max's Double'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-11-12 - 1915-11-13
Summary:

An episode in 3 parts, 'The Bridge Across the Yser,' on Friday, 12th November. The screaming comedy in 2 parts, 'Max's Double.' Pathe's gazette included. Comic and interesting pictures included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-11-13 - 1915-11-13
Summary:

On Nov 12, an episode of the great war, 'The Bridge Across the Yser' in 3 parts; the screaming comedy 'Max's Double' in 2 parts; Pathe's latest Gazettes; comic, historical and interesting pictures.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-11-13 - 1915-11-15
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Bridge Across the Yser' (2 parts) and 'Max's Double' (2 parts); Screening of Pathe's Latest Gazette; Also comic, historical and interesting pictures

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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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-22
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-29
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-25
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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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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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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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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.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-26 - 1923-04-26
Summary:

Lo, a black horse: and he that sat on him had a pair of balances in his hand.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-27 - 1923-04-27
Summary:

Behold a pale horse; and his name that sat on him was death, and hell followed with him. And power was given unto them over the fourth part of the earth, to kill with sword, and with hunger, and with death, and with the beasts of the earth.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-28 - 1923-05-01
Summary:

On Metro's master film, 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.' April 28 Remarks: Comment by Henry Arthur Jones included. April 30 Remarks: Comment by Fannie Hurst included. May 1 Remarks: Comment by H. H. Van Loan included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-02 - 1923-05-03
Summary:

The screen version of Vicente Blasco Ibanez's epoch novel took more than six months to complete.'