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: 1918-05-23
Summary:

By arrangement with the Hongkong Film Exchange Company, Hongkong Theatre have secured the sole rights for China of exceptional films. The first is from the story of Rex Beach, 'The Barrier' issued by the Rex Beach Motion Picture Company. Another is 'The Mormon Maid' featuring…

2
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-05 - 1918-06-07
Summary:

Tonight and 6th and 7th June, screening a great exclusive feature in 6 parts, 'The Mormon Maid,' including Universal Weekly (War News) and comics. Saturday, 8th June, see 9th and 10th episodes, 'The Red Ace.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-05 - 1918-06-05
Summary:

Tonight, showing the greatest dramatic film, 'The Mormon Maid' in 6 parts, 6,000 feet, featuring Mae Murray. Including Universal Weekly (War News) and comics. Please note: owing to the enormous price we are paying for the rights to exhibit this film, the prices for admission will be…

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-12 - 1918-06-14
Summary:

12th, 13th and 14th June, screening Universal's exclusive feature, 'The Frame-Up' in 7 parts. Also comics. Thursday, 13th June, special matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing 'The Mormon Maid' in 6 parts. Saturday, 15th June, a continuation of 'The Red Ace.'

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Headline: Hongkong
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-12
Summary:

Further episodes in 'The Red Ace' are being shown. Universal Drama 'The Frame Up' and amusing pictures 'The Mormon Maid' and Keystone comic 'Only a Messenger Boy' will be screened at the special matinee.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-04 - 1918-12-06
Summary:

Tonight, showing Paramount feature in 5 parts, 'The Kiss,' featuring the screen stars, Owen Moore and Marguerite Courtot, including Gazette and comics. Today matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing 'The Ragged Earl,' a drama in 5 parts, etc.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-07 - 1918-12-10
Summary:

Saturday 7th to Tuesday 10th December, showing 'The Mystery Ship' episodes 13 and 14, including Gazette and comics. Monday 9th December, special matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing 'Robinson Crusoe,' film story in 4 parts. Wednesday 11th December, see Blanche Sweet in 'Sowers…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-11 - 1918-12-13
Summary:

11th, 12th and 13th, showing Paramount feature in 5 parts, 'The Sowers,' featuring the screen star Blanche Sweet, including Gazette and comics. Thursday 12th matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing 'The Birth of a Man,' a drama in 5 parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-14 - 1918-12-17
Summary:

Saturday 14th to Tuesday 17th December, showing 15th and 16th episodes, 'The Mystery Ship,' including Gazette and comics. Tuesday 17th matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing 'The Star of Bethlehem.' Wednesday, 18th December, see Blanche Sweet in 'The Clue.'

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-18 - 1918-12-19
Summary:

18th, 19th and 20th December, showing Paramount feature in 5 parts, see Blanche Sweet in 'The Clue,' including Gazette and comics. Thursday 19th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing 'The Last Man,' a drama in 5 parts, etc.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-20 - 1918-12-21
Summary:

Tonight, showing Paramount feature in 5 parts, see Blanche Sweet in 'The Clue,' including Gazette and comics.

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-23 - 1918-12-23
Summary:

Tonight, showing the final episodes of 'The Mystery Ship,' including Gazette and Comics. Today matinee at 5.15 p.m., by special request, repeating 'The Kiss,' a Paramount feature in 5 parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-24 - 1918-12-24
Summary:

Tonight, showing the final episodes of 'The Mystery Ship,' including Gazette and Comics.

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-28 - 1918-12-31
Summary:

Saturday 28th to Tuesday, 31st December, screening 'The Silent Command,' a thrilling and powerful drama in 5 parts, featuring Robert Leonard and Ella Hall. Also Gazette and comics. Wednesday, 1st January, see Fannie Ward in 'Tennessee's Pardner' in 5 parts. Thursday 2nd…

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-01 - 1919-01-01
Summary:

1st, 2nd and 3rd January, showing Paramount photoplay in 5 parts, Fannie Ward in 'Tennessee's Pardner.' Also Gazette and comics. Thursday 2nd January, matinee at 5 p.m., by special request, repeating 'The Sowers,' Paramount feature in 5 parts, featuring Blanche Sweet.…

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

Tonight, showing Paramount photoplay in 5 parts, Fannie Ward in 'Tennessee's Pardner.' Also Gazette and comics. Saturday 4th, January, see the great dramatic film in 5 parts, 'Father and the Boys.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-08 - 1919-01-08
Summary:

8th, 9th and 10th January, showing Paramount photoplay in 5 parts, Edna Goodrich in 'The House of Lies,' including Gazette and comics. Saturday 11th January, see the great dramatic (British film) in 8 parts, 'Boy Scouts Be Prepared.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-11 - 1919-01-13
Summary:

Saturday 11th to Tuesday 14th January, showing Paramount feature in 5 parts, Edna Goodrich in 'The House of Lies,' including Gazette and comics. Monday, 13th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., by special request repeating 'The Boy Scouts,' a drama in 8 parts. Wednesday, 15th January,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-14 - 1919-01-14
Summary:

Tonight, showing Paramount feature in 5 parts, Edna Goodrich in 'The House of Lies,' including Gazette and comics. Wednesday, 15th January, showing Paramount feature in 5 parts, 'The Stronger Love.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-15 - 1919-01-17
Summary:

15th, 16th and 17th January, showing 'Colorado' in 5 parts, a great dramatic masterpiece, produced from the story by August [sic] Thomas, including Gazette and comics. Friday, 17th matinee 5.15 p.m., by special request repeating, 'Fanchon, the Cricket,' Paramount feature in 5…