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: 1917-10-25
Summary:

A statement about the winter season of Victoria Theatre has been made by Mr. J. J. Blake, the manager. Concerning serial pictures were so much appreciated by cinema-goers, Mr. Blake has arranged to screen first 'The Grip of Evil,' with Jackie Saunders in the leading role. Other serials…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-26
Summary:

Mr J. J. Blake, the manager of that Victoria Theatre, informs us that great care has been taken in the choice of productions for the winter season. Great variety of films were obtained, including 'The Grip of Evil,' with Jack Saunders, 'The Fatal Ring' featuring Pearl White…

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-06
Summary:

The Light That Failed' is the first Rudyard Kipling work to be produced as a motion picture played by a well-known cast. Directed by Edward Jose, and played by Robert Edeson, Claude Fleming, Jose Collins and Lillian Tucker. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-11-07 - 1917-11-10
Summary:

On Nov 8, by repeated requests, 'The King's Game' in 5 parts, featuring Pearl White; on Nov 9, Rudyard Kipling's Immortal Masterpiece in 5 reels; 'The Light that Failed,' featuring Robert Edeson in his magnificent impersonation of the blind artist; Pathe's…

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-08 - 1917-11-08
Summary:

Screening of 'The King's Game' featuring Pearl White, Wheldon Lewis and George Probert; Coming film: Rudyard Kipling's 'The Light that Failed'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-08 - 1917-11-08
Summary:

Screening of 'The King's Game' featuring Pearl White; Coming film: Rudyard Kipling's 'The Light that Failed' featuring Robert Edeson and Pathe's Annals of the War

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-08
Summary:

The Light that Failed,' produced as a Pathe Gold Rooster Play, is to be presented at the Victoria Theatre tomorrow, the cast includes Claude Fleming, Jose Collins, Lilian Tucket, and Robert Edeson. The picture should be a big drawing due to the author and the cast's popularity. Mr.…

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-09 - 1917-11-09
Summary:

Screening of Rudyard Kipling's 'The Light that Failed' featuring Robert Edeson

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-09 - 1917-11-12
Summary:

Screening of Rudyard Kipling's 'The Light that Failed' featuring Robert Edeson and Pathe's Annals of the War

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-10 - 1917-11-10
Summary:

Screening of Rudyard Kipling's 'The Light that Failed' featuring Robert Edeson; Matinees today

11
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-08-29 - 1918-08-31
Summary:

August 29-31. 'The Labyrinth.' British Gazette No. 460. 'Luke's Honeymoon' [sic]. Sunday, 'The Light that Failed.'

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-29 - 1918-08-31
Summary:

29th, 30th and 31st August, 'The Labyrinth.' Also British Gazette No. 460 and 'Luke's Honeymoon.' Sunday, September 1st, 'The Light That Failed.' Booking at Anderson's.

13
Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-02-09 - 1920-02-10
Summary:

Tonight! 'The Light That Failed,' a picturization of the famous novel by Rudyard Kipling.

14
Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-09 - 1920-02-10
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Light that Failed,' a picturization of the famous novel by Rudyard Kipling.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-02-09 - 1920-02-10
Summary:

Tonight at 2.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Light That Failed,' a picturization of the famous novel by Rudyard Kipling.

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-12
Summary:

So many people visited the Victoria Theatre during this week to see a film version of a book by a British author, Rudyard Kipling, 'The Light That Failed.' Film review included. People also do not appear to be taking full advantage of the Season Tickets which are still obtainable at…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-15
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-06