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: 1915-11-25 - 1915-11-27
Summary:

On Nov 26, 'The Stepmother,' a Pathe drama in 3 reels, includes La Petite Fromet in a strong cast; Pathe's British Gazette; also 'A Suspended Ordeal' (Keystone Comic); keep an eye on 'The Spy' for Dec 3.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-11-25 - 1915-11-27
Summary:

A Pathe's drama in 3 reels, 'The Stepmother,' on Friday, 26th November, 1915. Pathe's British gazette included. Keystone comic including 'A Suspended Ordeal.' 'The Spy' on 3rd December.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-11-29 - 1915-12-01
Summary:

On Nov 30, 'The Mistake of Her Life' and 'The Web,' two thrilling dramas; also the great comedy 'Wiffles and the Magnicure Girl' and other comics and interesting pictures; On Dec 3, the great production of the present war 'The Spy,' see this marvellous…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-11-29 - 1915-11-30
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Mistake of Her Life', 'The Web' and 'Wiffles and the Manicure Girl'; Also other comics & interesting pictures; Coming film: 'Spy'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-11-29 - 1915-12-01
Summary:

The thrilling dramas, 'The Mistake of Her Life' and 'The Web,' on Tuesday, 30th November, 1915. The great comedy, 'Wiffles and the Manicure Girl.' Comics and interesting pictures included. The marvellous picture, 'The Spy,' on Friday, 3rd December.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-11-30
Summary:

Pathe Freres' 'The Spy' will be screened at the Victoria Theatre and 'The Stepmother' is a very good picture.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-12-01 - 1915-12-02
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Mistake of Her Life', 'The Web' and 'Wiffles and the Manicure Girl'; Also other comics & interesting pictures; Coming film: 'Spy'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-12-01
Summary:

The three-reel drama 'The Spy' will be screened for the first time at the Victoria Theatre on Friday evening. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-12-02 - 1915-12-04
Summary:

On Dec 3, the thrilling production of the present war 'The Spy' in 3 parts; Pathe's latest Gazette; comedies: 'A Friend of the Family' and John Bunny in 'A Game of Golf' [sic].

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-12-02 - 1915-12-04
Summary:

The thrilling production, 'The Spy' in 3 parts, on Friday, 3rd December. Pathe's gazette included. The comedies including 'Friends of the Family' and John Bunny in 'A Game of Golf.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-12-03 - 1915-12-03
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Spy' (3 parts), 'Friend of the Family' and 'John Bunny in a Golf'; Screening of Pathe's Latest Gazette

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-12-04 - 1915-12-04
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Spy' (3 parts), 'Friend of the Family' and 'John Bunny in a Golf'; Screening of Pathe's Latest Gazette

13
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-12-04
Summary:

The current programme at the Victoria Theatre includes 'Colonel Heeza Liar, explorer' which provokes the audience to roars of laughter. Other good humorous films are 'Friend of the Family,' 'Knight Errant' and 'Bunny and a game of golf,' while 'The…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-04 - 1917-05-05
Summary:

From May 4-5, 'A Great Sensational Film' in 5 parts, featuring Mary Pickford; from May 5-8, a beautiful coloured film 'The Flower Girl' in 3 parts; 'The Spy' in 3 parts.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-07 - 1917-05-08
Summary:

Tonight, war drama 'The Spy' in 3 parts; Pathe's magnificent coloured film 'The Flower Girl' in 3 parts; also various comics.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-01 - 1919-07-04
Summary:

Tonight, showing 3rd episodes in 4 parts, Gaumont British film, 'Ultus.' Also various comics. Matinee 5 p.m. today, by request showing 'At First Sight,' featuring the beautiful Mae Murray. Booking at the theatre. July 2 Remarks: Ad. on 'Ultus' and comics only. July…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-07-02 - 1919-07-04
Summary:

Tonight, showing 3rd episodes (final) of Gaumont British film in 5 parts, 'Ultus,' also various comics. Saturday, July 5, see Marie Walcamp in 'The Moonchild,' episodes 1 and 2. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-07-04
Summary:

During the 'Ultus' show in Hongkong Theatre, the attendance was very pleased. The programme for tomorrow will include a new serial film of episodes in which the well-known protagonist Marie Walcamp in the 'Red Ace' will appear in the 'Moon Child,' a picture of the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-05 - 1919-07-08
Summary:

5th, 6th, 7th and 8th July, showing dramatic serial story, 1st and 2nd episodes, Mary [sic] Walcamp in 'The Moon Child.' Also Keystone comics. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-05
Summary:

An extraordinary eighteen episode picture entitled 'The Moon Child' is to be screened at the Hongkong Theatre. The picture features Marie Walcamp of 'Red Ace.'