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: 1917-05-19 - 1917-05-19
Summary:

Tonight, Pathe's wonderful photoplay, 'Alsace' in 5 parts, magnificent scenery and splendid cast; Pathe's British Gazette and various comics; every night next week an entire change of programme, to enable the children to see the wonderful and instructive films; on May 22,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-05-19 - 1917-05-19
Summary:

Screening of Pathe's 'Alsace', Pathe's British Gazettes and Various Comics; Coming film: 'Ambition'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-21 - 1917-05-23
Summary:

On May 22, Pathe's great photoplay, featuring Ruth Roland of 'Red Circle' fame in 'Ambition'; gazettes, comics and interesting films; on May 25, 'Who's Guilty.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-05-21 - 1917-05-21
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of Pathe's 'Alsace', Pathe's British Gazettes and Various Comics; Coming film: 'Ambition'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-05-22 - 1917-05-22
Summary:

Screening of Pathe's great photoplay 'Ambition' featuring Ruth Roland of Red Circle, Gazettes and Comics; Coming film: 'Who's Guilty'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-05-23 - 1917-05-24
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of Pathe's great photoplay 'Ambition' featuring Ruth Roland of Red Circle, Gazettes and Comics; Coming film: 'Who's Guilty'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-09-16 - 1918-09-18
Summary:

September 16-18. Performance, 'Moranco,' quick-change artist and dancer. 'Ambition' featuring Ruth Roland of 'Red Circle' Fame. Selected comics.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-16 - 1918-09-18
Summary:

September 16, 17 and 18, 9.15 p.m. performance, Morango, specialty dancer. Also 'Ambition' featuring Ruth Roland of 'Red Circle' fame and selected comics. Booking at Anderson's.

9
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-09-17
Summary:

There was a large house at the Victoria Theatre last night when the beautiful film 'Ambition' was screened. The chief character is Miss Ruth Roland, who scored such a success in the 'Red Circle.' Another item of interest was the appearance of 'Morango,' who is a…

10
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-05 - 1918-10-08
Summary:

Tonight, screening the final episode of 'Who Is Number One?' and Charlie's 'Ambition' in 4 parts by Charlie Chaplin. Matinee today at 5 p.m.

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Headline: Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-31 - 1919-04-02
Summary:

Tonight, British Gazette Nos. 511 to 515 (see special advertisement). Also 'Ambition' featuring the great Jewish actress Madame Bertha Kalich. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-31 - 1919-03-31
Summary:

March 31st, April 1st and 2nd at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., British Gazette Nos. 511 to 515 (see special advertisement); 'Ambition' featuring the great Jewish actress, Madame Bertha Kalich. Booking at Robinson's.

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-01 - 1919-04-02
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., British Gazette Nos. 511 to 515 (see special advertisement) and 'Ambition' featuring the great Jewish actress, Madame Bertha Kalisch [sic]. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-04-01 - 1919-04-02
Summary:

March 31, April 1 and 2 at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., British Gazette, Nos. 511 to 515 (see special advertisement). 'Ambition,' featuring the great Jewish actress Madame Bertha Kalisch. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-02-06 - 1920-02-07
Summary:

Pathe presents a great seven reel feature 'Moral Suicide.' It was written and produced by Ivan Abramson, the author responsible for such success as 'Enlighten Thy Daughter,' 'Forbidden Fruit' and 'Songs of the Parents.' By special request, Miss Adelaida,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-02-06 - 1920-02-07
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., 'Moral Suicide,' the film that will keep you thinking and talking. Matinee at 5.15 p.m., 'Instinct.' February 7 Remarks: Sunday's matinee, Bertha Kalich in 'Ambition.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-07 - 1920-02-07
Summary:

Moral Suicide,' tonight at the Victoria. Matinee tomorrow at 6 p.m., Bertha Kalich in 'Ambition.' February 7 Remarks: Another ad. on page 13.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-05-16
Summary:

A speaking cinema film is said to have been invented at last. It was reported that a Swedish engineer, M. Sven [sic] Berglund, has invented a speaking film which ensures simultaneous production of sound and picture. Professor Arrhenius, the famous scientist and Nobel prize-winner, declares that…

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Headline: Warning
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-29 - 1921-07-29
Summary:

Notice is hereby given that the exclusive exhibition rights for China of the Charles Chaplin film called 'The Kid' is the property of the First National Exhibitors Circuit and that these rights have not been sold or leased to any person or firm in China. Proceedings will be taken…

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Headline: Warning
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-02 - 1921-08-17
Summary:

Notice is hereby given that the exclusive exhibition rights for China of the Charles Chaplin film called 'The Kid' is the property of the First National Exhibitors Circuit and that these rights have not been sold or leased to any person or firm in China. Proceedings will be taken…