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: 1914-02-07 - 1914-02-10
Summary:

The Pathe's Gazette (twice weekly), 'His Canine Partner,' 'Max to the Rescue,' and 'A Chequered Wooing' (a delightful drama of French artist life in 3,000 feet); the powerful drama 'A Woman's Self-Sacrifice' in 5,000 feet is coming.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-02-11 - 1914-02-13
Summary:

Films screening of 'The Sham Sheriff' (3,000 ft) and 'The Pickpocket'; Screening of The Pathe's Gazette; Coming film: 'A Woman's Self-Sacrifice'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-02-11 - 1914-02-13
Summary:

The Sham Sheriff' for 3 nights only, a novel story, developed along absolutely novel lines; The Pathe's Gazette; 'The Pickpocket' (a good comic) and 'Birds and Animals from Brazel'; the great star drama 'A Woman's Self-Sacrifice' (4,000 feet) will be…

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-02-14 - 1914-02-17
Summary:

Films screening of 'A Woman's Self-Sacrifice' (4,000 ft); Screening of The Pathe's Gazette; Coming film: 'The Wastrel' (8,000 ft)

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-02-14 - 1914-02-17
Summary:

The great star drama 'A Woman's Self-Sacrifice' for 4 nights only, commencing Feb 14, length 4,000 feet; The Pathe's Gazette, 'Cenoa a Famous Italian City'; 'The Wastrel' in 8,000 feet is coming.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-09-16 - 1914-09-18
Summary:

For 3 nights only, the magnificent drama 'A Hateful Bondage' in 2 parts - length 3,500 feet; Pathe's Cartoon & American Weekly; performance by 'The Gibson Girls'; the great sensational drama 'Atlantis' in 8 parts - 12,000 feet will be screened on Sept 19.…

7
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-09-17 - 1914-09-18
Summary:

Films screening of 'A Hateful Bondage' (2 parts, 3,500 ft); Screening of Pathe's Cartoon and American Weekly; New songs and dances performances by The Gibson Girls; Coming film: 'Atlantis'

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-12-02 - 1914-12-02
Summary:

Coming film screening of 'His Double Life' (3 parts, 5,000 ft); Performances by Bert Flatt, Miss Flo Brooks; Coming film: 'Round the World for Twopence'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-12-02 - 1914-12-04
Summary:

The powerful drama, 'His Double Life' in 3 parts - length 5,000 feet; performance by Flatt and Miss Flo Brooks; a great drama 'Round the World for Twopence' in 8,000 feet on Dec 5.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-12-03 - 1914-12-04
Summary:

Film screening of 'His Double Life' (3 parts, 5,000 ft); Performances by Bert Flatt, Miss Flo Brooks; Coming film: 'Round the World for Twopence'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-12-05 - 1914-12-08
Summary:

Coming film screening of ''Round the World for Twopence' (5 parts, 8,000 ft); Performances by Bert Flatt and Flo Brooks

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-12-05 - 1914-12-08
Summary:

For 4 nights only, the great clever picture 'Round the World on Twopence' in 5 parts - length 8,000 feet; performance by Flatt and Brooks.

13
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-12-02 - 1918-12-03
Summary:

Fox Kiddie Features' is ready for presentation by the producer, William Fox. The first film of the cinema will be 'Jack and the Beanstalk.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-12-04 - 1918-12-05
Summary:

William Fox, the producer, has taken this great new step. The 'Fox Kiddie Features' are ready for presentation, and the first of these, 'Jack and the Beanstalk,' will soon be before Hongkong cinema-goers.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-04 - 1918-12-05
Summary:

Moving pictures for children were inevitable from the very moment moving pictures were invented; but it has been part of the normal course of things that they should not have been actually made until this time. Only the very best that the world can produce is to be laid before the sincerely…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-12-04 - 1918-12-05
Summary:

Jack and the Beanstalk' is the first picture for the Kiddies. The main cast of the film are children and only a few grown people acted as parents.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-12-06 - 1918-12-07
Summary:

There are some tales that above others have a universal appeal to the young. One of the first to arise in the minds of children is 'Jack and the Beanstalk,' and this Mr. Fox has chosen for the first of his 'Pictures for the Kiddies.'

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-06 - 1918-12-07
Summary:

There are some tales that above others have a universal appeal to the young. One of the first to arise in the minds of children and those who follow them is 'Jack and the Beanstalk,' and this Mr. Fox has chosen for the first of his 'Pictures for the Kiddies.' But, to carry…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-12-06 - 1918-12-02
Summary:

Jack and the Beanstalk' is chosen by William Fox. This film can make your dreams in fairy tales come true even though you are not a child.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-12-09 - 1918-12-10
Summary:

The mastermind of William Fox has discovered the you wanted to see this tale. Jack, the Princess, the Giant, even the titanic beanstalk are there before you. You can see 'Jack and the Beanstalk' in the being.