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: 1914-08-01 - 1914-08-04
Summary:

For 4 nights only, the great thrilling drama 'Rocambole,' the terror of Paris; (1st series) - 'The Knave of Heart's Club' in 4 parts, length 7,000 feet; also Pathe's International & Cartoon.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-08-08 - 1914-08-11
Summary:

For 4 nights only, the great star drama 'A Soldier's Duty' in 3 parts, length 4,000 feet; also Pathe's International Gazette and Pathe's Cartoon (comic sketches).

23
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-08-19 - 1914-08-25
Summary:

Exceedingly comic & interesting pictures from Aug 19 to 21, including 'Max & the Lady Doctor,' 'A Bet with a Vengeance,' 'The Missing Bridegroom,' and Pathe's International Gazette & Cartoon.

24
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-09-14 - 1914-09-15
Summary:

For 4 nights only, the powerful American drama 'The Trapper's Mistake' in 2 parts - length 3,000 feet; 'Max Persuasive Suicide' and Pathe's British & International Gazette; performance by 'The Gibson Girls.'

25
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-10 - 1914-10-13
Summary:

For 4 nights only, 'Traitors to Their King' in 5 parts, length 8,000 feet, a great powerful coloured historical drama, and Pathe's International Gazette; on Oct 14, 'The Live Wire,' a sensational drama in 2 parts, length 3,000 feet; war pictures are coming soon.

26
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-21 - 1914-10-22
Summary:

Exceedingly comic & interesting pictures, 'The White Rose,' 'Mary Jane Does the Grand,' 'The Proving of Uncle Josiah,' 'Young Bird Life,' and 'Pathe's International Gazette,' showing the world's latest news; the great drama '…

27
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-11-07 - 1914-11-09
Summary:

The great thrilling detective drama 'Nick Winter & The Mysterious Bank' in 2 parts - length 3,500 feet; the Balkan war picture 'Adrianople' - length 1,500 feet; 'Pathe's International Gazette' is showing the world's latest news.

28
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-14 - 1916-08-15
Summary:

On Aug 12, historical film 'The Battle of Waterloo' in 5 parts; dramatic story 'A Mother's Sacrifice' in 2 parts; Max Linder (comedy).

29
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-12-09 - 1916-12-12
Summary:

On Dec 9, 8th and 9th episodes of 'The Diamond from the Sky,' a grand serial film, every episode a story in itself; also see Max Linder and laugh.

30
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-03-14 - 1918-03-16
Summary:

From Mar 15-18, 9.15 pm performance, Pearl White in 'The Fatal Ring,' episode 1 (3 parts) 'The Purple Diamond,' episode 2 (2 parts) 'The Crushing Walls'; British & American Gazettes.

31
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-03-18 - 1918-03-20
Summary:

From Mar 19-21, performance, Henry Krauss in 'Victims of Fate,' an absorbing drama in 3 parts, giving plenty of scope to this fine actor; American Gazette and comedies.

32
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-03-22 - 1918-03-23
Summary:

From Mar 22-25, 'The Fatal Ring,' episode 3 'Borrowed Identity,' episode 4 'The Warning of the Ring'; American Gazette No. 41, 'Spirit, Where are Thou?' and 'Those Kids and Cupid.'

33
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-03-25 - 1918-03-27
Summary:

From Mar 26-28, 9.15 pm performance, a drama 'The Faithful Gamekeeper' in 4 parts; American Gazette No. 42 and nestor & starlight comics.

34
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-04-01 - 1918-04-03
Summary:

From Apr 2-4, the final chapter of 'The Great Secret,' 17th and 18th episodes; American Gazette and different comedies.

35
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-04-08 - 1918-04-10
Summary:

From Apr 9-11, a Pathe Gold Rooster film 'The Cigarette Girl' in 5 parts; American Gazette No. 44; 'When William's Whiskers Worked.'

36
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-04-22 - 1918-04-24
Summary:

From Apr 23-25, a beautiful star in a great photoplay, Mollie King in 'Blind Man's Luck'; American Gazette No. 45 and comedies.

37
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-05-01 - 1918-05-01
Summary:

From Apr 30 to May 2, a stirring drama in 4 parts, full of interest and emotion featuring the celebrated French actress Mdlle Vera Sergino [sic], 'A Noble Action'; American Gazette No. 46; 'A Brigand Unwittingly'; 'A Professional Amateur.'

38
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-05-06 - 1918-05-08
Summary:

Gladys Hulette in 'The Streets of Illusion'; Captain Bruce Bairnsfather's Cartoons, series 2; American Gazette No. 51.

39
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-05-14 - 1918-05-15
Summary:

A story of the love that lies in the heart of every Frenchman for his glorious country, 'The Spirit of France' in 5 parts; Captain Bruce Bairnsfather's Cartoons, series 3; American Gazette No. 52.

40
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-05-16 - 1918-05-17
Summary:

From May 17 to 20, the final episodes of 'The Fatal Ring,' 'The Crystal Maze' and 'The End of the Trail'; British Gazette No. 444, American Gazette No. 53; Harold Lloyd in 'Bliss.'