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'

6
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'

7
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-18 - 1917-08-18
Summary:

Screening of 'The Shielding Shadow' (3rd and 4th episodes), 'Spring Time on the Riviera' (colour), Pathe News; Coming film: Max Linder in 'Max, Victim of the Clutching Hand'

8
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.

10
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…

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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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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-02-27 - 1919-03-01
Summary:

Pathe News No. 26. 'The Count of Monte Cristo,' final epoch 'The Punishment.' 'Mrs. Plum's Pudding' featuring Marie Tempest. Freedony and Vaudeville Co. is coming. Booking at Anderson's.

13
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-27 - 1919-02-28
Summary:

February 27 and 28, March 1 and 2, 9.15 p.m., Pathe News No. 26. 'The Count of Monte Cristo' final epoch ‘The Punishment.' Matinee Sunday, March 2 at 6 p.m., 'Mrs. Plum's Pudding' featuring Marie Tempest.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-28 - 1919-03-01
Summary:

28th February, 1st and 2nd March at 9.15 p.m., Pathe News No. 28 and 'The Count of Monte Cristo,' final epoch. Matinee Sunday, 2nd March at 6 p.m., 'Mrs. Plum's Pudding' featuring Marie Tempest. Coming, Fredony and Vaudeville Co. Booking at Anderson's.

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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.

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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.

18
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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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-17
Summary:

The Come Back,' the principal item in the Coronet Theatre programme, is thoroughly deserving of the crowded houses it is drawing nightly. Harold Lockwood and May Allison have done an excellent work in the leading parts. Film plot included. The programme also includes Harold Lloyd's…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-20 - 1919-11-21
Summary:

Tomorrow, positively for one night only! Theda Bara in her greatest vampire Part in 'The Serpent.' Booking at Robinson's. November 21 remarks: The best Pathe news.