A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-19 - 1921-07-21
Summary:

Tuesday to Thursday at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Theda Bara in 'The Devil's Daughter' in 5 parts. Also Pathe's News and Comedies. At 2.15, 5.15 and 7.15 p.m. only, The Great Bracken's in their sensational wire and wonderful juggling acts. Popular prices: 9.15 p.m., $1.00…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-10
Summary:

The Middle East Films, Ld., whose head office is in Singapore, is about to open an office in Hongkong. Mr. Joe Fisher, the general manager of the Company, and Mr. Ernest A. Hopson, who represents several South African corporations connected with film art, are in Hongkong. The first exhibition of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-03
Summary:

The photoplay entitled 'The Symbol of Sacrifice' is a remarkable 8 reel portrayal of the Zulu War in South Africa and was produced at a cost over $250,000 by the African Film Productions Ltd. of Johannesburg, South Africa and was screening at the Palladium Theatre. Film synopsis…

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-06 - 1921-09-08
Summary:

Tuesday, 6th to Thursday, 8th September at 9.15 p.m., Triangle Film Corp. presents Margaret [sic] Blanche in 'A Place in the Sun.' Also Pathe's News and Comedies. Matinee programmes: Tuesday and Wednesday, 'Desert Gold'; Thursday at 5.15 p.m., 'Vanishing Trails…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-06 - 1921-09-08
Summary:

Tuesday, 6th to Thursday, 8th instant, 9.15 p.m., Triangle Film Corp. presents Margaret [sic] Blanche in 'A Place in the Sun.' Also Pathe's News and Comedies. Matinee programmes: Tuesday and Wednesday 5.15 p.m., 'Desert Gold'; Thursday 7.15 p.m., 'Vanishing Trail…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-16 - 1921-09-17
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Ruffells' presents 'The Great Game,' a most wonderful drama in 6 parts featuring Bombardier Wells and an all-star cast. Also Pathe's latest news and comedies. Matinee programme: 5.15 p.m., 'Fool's Gold'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Vanishing…

7
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-16 - 1921-09-17
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., Ruffells presents 'The Great Game' featuring Bombardier Wells. Also Pathe's latest news and comedies. Matinee programmes 5.15 p.m., 'Fool's Gold'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Vanishing Trail' 10 and 11 episodes. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co,…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-29 - 1921-09-29
Summary:

Announcement extraordinary, showing shortly a stupendous cinematograph achievement, 'Symbol of Sacrifice,' a story of the British flag and its glory in 8 reels, produced by African Film Productions, Ltd. Watch for further particulars.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-30 - 1921-10-03
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., 'The Symbol of Sacrifice,' a story of the British flag and its glory in 8 reels. Usual prices. Secure your seats from Messrs Mehta and Co. Matinee programmes: Friday to Monday at 5.15 p.m., 'The Kingdom of Love'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Vanishing…

10
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-30
Summary:

A picture 'The Symbol of Sacrifice' will be shown at the World Theatre. The news cited a beautiful poem as the film's synopsis, in which the glory of the British flag is finely realised.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-30
Summary:

The Symbol of Sacrifice' in eight exciting parts, will be screened for the first time in Hongkong at the World Theatre. The film was produced by The African Film Productions Ltd., and shown by The Middle East Films Ltd.

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-03
Summary:

The management of the World Theatre has invited 80 Boy Scouts and Cadets to witness 'The Symbol of Sacrifice' tonight at 9.15 p.m..

13
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-03
Summary:

The management of the World Theatre has invited 80 boy scouts and cadets to witness the great production 'The Symbol of Sacrifice' tonight.

14
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-07 - 1921-10-11
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., by arrangement with Broadwest Films, a deluxe sporting drama of the season starring Stewart Rome and Gregory Scott in 'A [sic] Gentleman Rider.' Matinee programmes: 5.15 p.m., 'Little Miss Optimist'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Trailed by Three' episodes…

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-10 - 1921-10-10
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., by arrangement with Broadwest Films, a deluxe sporting drama of the season starring, Stewart Rome and Gregory Scott in 'A Gentleman Rider.' Matinee programmes: 4.30 p.m., 'The Symbol of Sacrifice'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Trailed by Three' 1, 2…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-10
Summary:

The management of the World Theatre will screen 'The Symbol of Sacrifice' today at 4.30 p.m.

17
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-10
Summary:

World Theatre is screening the film 'The Symbol of Sacrifice.' A double attraction is offered in Russian and Hungarian dance by Mr. and Mrs. Gordan.

18
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-13 - 1921-10-13
Summary:

Matinee at 4.30 p.m., Friday, 14th Saturday 15th and Monday 17th, 'The Symbol of Sacrifice' in 6 parts. Owing to the great length of this picture, the show starts at 4.30 p.m. sharp.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-13 - 1921-10-15
Summary:

Matinee 4.30 p.m., Friday 14th, Saturday 15th and Monday 17th, 'The Symbol of Sacrifice' in 8 parts. Owing to the great length of this picture, the show starts at 4.30 p.m. sharp.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-14 - 1921-10-17
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Dustin Farnum in 'The Scarlet Pimpernel.' Matinee at 4.30 p.m. sharp, 'The Symbol of Sacrifice'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Trailed by Three' 4th and 5th episodes. Usual prices. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co. Tel. 951.