A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-10
Summary:

The Middle East Films, Ld., whose head office is in Singapore, is about to open an office in Hongkong. Mr. Joe Fisher, the general manager of the Company, and Mr. Ernest A. Hopson, who represents several South African corporations connected with film art, are in Hongkong. The first exhibition of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-03
Summary:

The photoplay entitled 'The Symbol of Sacrifice' is a remarkable 8 reel portrayal of the Zulu War in South Africa and was produced at a cost over $250,000 by the African Film Productions Ltd. of Johannesburg, South Africa and was screening at the Palladium Theatre. Film synopsis…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-29 - 1921-09-29
Summary:

Announcement extraordinary, showing shortly a stupendous cinematograph achievement, 'Symbol of Sacrifice,' a story of the British flag and its glory in 8 reels, produced by African Film Productions, Ltd. Watch for further particulars.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-30 - 1921-10-03
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., 'The Symbol of Sacrifice,' a story of the British flag and its glory in 8 reels. Usual prices. Secure your seats from Messrs Mehta and Co. Matinee programmes: Friday to Monday at 5.15 p.m., 'The Kingdom of Love'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Vanishing…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-30
Summary:

A picture 'The Symbol of Sacrifice' will be shown at the World Theatre. The news cited a beautiful poem as the film's synopsis, in which the glory of the British flag is finely realised.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-03
Summary:

The management of the World Theatre has invited 80 Boy Scouts and Cadets to witness 'The Symbol of Sacrifice' tonight at 9.15 p.m..

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-10 - 1921-10-10
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., by arrangement with Broadwest Films, a deluxe sporting drama of the season starring, Stewart Rome and Gregory Scott in 'A Gentleman Rider.' Matinee programmes: 4.30 p.m., 'The Symbol of Sacrifice'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Trailed by Three' 1, 2…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-10
Summary:

The management of the World Theatre will screen 'The Symbol of Sacrifice' today at 4.30 p.m.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-13 - 1921-10-13
Summary:

Matinee at 4.30 p.m., Friday, 14th Saturday 15th and Monday 17th, 'The Symbol of Sacrifice' in 6 parts. Owing to the great length of this picture, the show starts at 4.30 p.m. sharp.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-14 - 1921-10-17
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Dustin Farnum in 'The Scarlet Pimpernel.' Matinee at 4.30 p.m. sharp, 'The Symbol of Sacrifice'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Trailed by Three' 4th and 5th episodes. Usual prices. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co. Tel. 951.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-03 - 1923-12-03
Summary:

The Flame of Life.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-04 - 1923-12-04
Summary:

Priscilla Dean and a great cast in a remarkable picturization, 'The Flame of Life.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-05 - 1923-12-06
Summary:

Priscilla Dean in 'The Flame of Life.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-07 - 1923-12-07
Summary:

Priscilla Dean and a great cast in a remarkable picturization of one of the best novels by Frances Hodgson Burnett, 'The Flame of Life,' Universal super Jewel.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-08 - 1923-12-08
Summary:

Carl Laemmle presents Priscilla Dean in a stupendous picturization of one of Frances Hodgson Burnett's best novels, 'The Flame of Life,' Universal-Jewel. Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-10 - 1923-12-10
Summary:

Priscilla Dean in 'The Flame of Life.' Plot included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-11 - 1923-12-11
Summary:

Beginning Wednesday, Carl Laemmle presents Priscilla Dean in a stupendous picturization of one of Frances Hodgson Burnett's best novels, 'The Flame of Life,' Universal-Jewel.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-12 - 1923-12-15
Summary:

Priscilla Dean in 'The Flame of Life,' Universal-Jewel in 7 reels. Beginning Wednesday, 12th to Saturday, 15th December. Admission: 9.15 p.m., $1.30 and 70 cents; 5.15 p.m., 80 cents and 60 cents. Booking at the theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-12 - 1923-12-12
Summary:

Beginning today, for four days, 'The Flame of Life,' starring Priscilla Dean.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-12
Summary:

Four children, no one of them with but a few scenes to play, add a charming touch to the Hobart Henley Universal-Jewel production, 'The Flame of Life,' starring Priscilla Dean, coming to the World Theatre today. Although seen but a few times in the picture, Richard Daniels, Frankie Lee…