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: 1915-10-18 - 1915-10-20
Summary:

On Cot 19, the beautiful and magnificent drama 'Black Ball' in 3 parts; also interesting comic and historical pictures; On Oct 20, grand red cross day under the distinguished patronage of rear Admiral R. H. Anstruther; great naval programme by kind permission of the Tramway of late car…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-11-13 - 1915-11-13
Summary:

On Nov 12, an episode of the great war, 'The Bridge Across the Yser' in 3 parts; the screaming comedy 'Max's Double' in 2 parts; Pathe's latest Gazettes; comic, historical and interesting pictures.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-06-07 - 1915-06-09
Summary:

On June 8, the thrilling detective dramas, 'Harry the Swell' and 'On the Santa F. E. Trail'; latest gazettes; comic, interesting & historical pictures; On June 11, 7th & 8th episodes of the 'Perils of Pauline.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-06-10 - 1915-06-12
Summary:

On June 11, 7th & 8th episodes of the 'Perils of Pauline,' more exciting than ever; Pathe's latest gazettes; interesting, comic & historical films; 'Expected Shortly,' the great film of the Olympic sports in Shanghai.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-07-01 - 1915-07-03
Summary:

On July 2, the great feature film which has caused such a sensation, 13th & 14th episodes of 'Perils of Pauline'; Pathe's British Gazette, showing the mobilising of women, trench cookery, Russian artillery in action, and full of interesting events; also Pathe's comics,…

6
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-07-05 - 1915-07-08
Summary:

On July 6, the great dramatic feature film 'The Letters of the Law' in 2 parts, 2,000 feet long; the fine comedy picture, 'The Suffragette' in 2 parts, 2,000 feet long; Pathe's gazettes, comics, and historical films; On July 9, 15th & 16th episodes of 'Perils of…

7
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-01-08 - 1915-01-09
Summary:

The great military picture 'High Treason' in 4 parts and 4,000 feet long. The fourth series of war pictures in 3 parts and 3,000 feet long. Both will be shown tonight, 8th January. Special performance by Henry & May for one night only on Sunday, 10th January.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-01-18 - 1915-01-20
Summary:

The magnificent picture in 3 parts, 'Theresa the Adventures' in 3,000 feet long, on Tuesday, 19th January. New comics and historical films included. Debut of Billy Graham for one night only on Wednesday, 20th January. Matinees on every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-01-21 - 1915-01-23
Summary:

The powerful and dramatic picture 'Blind Love,' in 4 parts and 4,000 feet long, on Friday, 22th January. New comics and historical films included. Matinees on every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.

10
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-01-25 - 1915-01-27
Summary:

An enjoyable comedy, 'Nelly's Wits,' in 3 parts and 3,000 feet long, on Tuesday, 26th January. New comics and historical pictures included. Matinees on every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-01-28 - 1915-01-30
Summary:

The startling detective story, 'The Family Diamond,' in 4 parts and 4,000 feet long, on Friday, 29th January. New comics and historical films included. Matinees on every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-08-18 - 1914-08-19
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, entire change of programme with all new pictures: historic, panoramic, and comic; and the great drama 'The Creola Girl' [sic] in 2 parts.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-08-22 - 1914-08-22
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, entire change of programme with all new pictures: historic, panoramic, and comic; including the magnificent and powerful drama in 3 parts, 'Ave Maria,' showing a child's devotion for her mother.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-08-25 - 1914-08-26
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, the powerful & stirring drama 'Misplaced Trust' in 2 parts; together with new panoramic, historical & comic films; matinees details included.

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

For 4 nights only, 'The Golden Beetle' (5,000 feet), exciting & thrilling from start to finish; also a number of new historical, panoramic, & comic pictures; performance by 'The Dares.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-01-11 - 1915-01-13
Summary:

On Jan 15, the all powerful drama 'Left Alone' in 4 parts - 4,000 feet long; also interesting and historical films, engagement extraordinary; performance by Herny & May.

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-01-18 - 1915-01-20
Summary:

On Jan 19, the magnificent picture 'Theresa the Adventuress' in 3 parts - 3,000 feet long; new comic, instructive and historical films; performance by Billy Graham.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-01-21 - 1915-01-23
Summary:

On Jan 22, the all powerful & dramatic picture 'Blind Love' in 4 parts - 4,000 feet long, showing a gipsy girl's devotion to a blind man; also new comic, historical & interesting films.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-01-28 - 1915-01-30
Summary:

On Jan 29, the startling detective story 'The Family Diamond' in 4 parts - 4,000 feet long; new comic, historical & interesting films.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-02-11 - 1915-02-13
Summary:

The thrilling detective picture 'Fantomas: The False Magistrate' in 3 parts - 4,000 feet long; performance by McClements, Slade & Delmar, Delmar, and Slade; comic, historical & interesting films.