A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Prison Luxury: Football, Baseball and Cinema
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-12-18
Summary:

Chicago, Nov. 14 – Athletics and entertainment are encouraged by the governor of the prison and the State Board of Control, to arouse the interest and spirit of the men under detention. Moving pictures are shown several evenings a week at the Anamosa Prison, and the governor says that these and…

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Headline: Hongkong Cinematograph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-19 - 1918-01-23
Summary:

Tonight, screening: the most beautiful serial of the day, 'Gloria's Romance.' Also Keystone Comics. Wednesday, 23rd January, see exclusive Universal feature in 7 parts, ' A Soul Enslaved.'

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Headline: Hongkong Cinematograph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-26 - 1918-01-29
Summary:

Tonight, screening: 3rd and 4th episodes of 'Gloria's Romance': 'A Perilous Love' and 'A Social Vortex.' Also Keystone comics. Wednesday, 30th January, see another Universal feature in 6 parts, 'The Wolf of Debt.'

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-31 - 1918-07-31
Summary:

31st July, 1st and 2nd August, showing 7th and 8th episodes of 'Mary Page.' Also Gaumont Graphic and Keystone Comics. Saturday 3rd August, continuing 'Mary Page,' 9th and 10th episodes.

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-01 - 1918-08-02
Summary:

Tonight, showing 7th and 8th episodes of 'Mary Page.' Also Gaumont Graphic and Keystone comics. Saturday 3rd August, continuing 'Mary Page' 9th and 10th episodes.