A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-06-15
Summary:

The Variety Film Exchange Company of Nathan Road, Kowloon took a special series of pictures of the crowds dispersing after the celebration on the King's Birthday on the Cricket Ground, and we understand the same has been forwarded to New York for the 'American Gazette.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-18
Summary:

At Victoria Theatre a programme including the drama 'Who's Guilty?' was given. Other pictures were three comics and the American and British Gazettes.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-22
Summary:

Victims of Fate' will be screened for the last time. The 3rd and 4th episodes of the serial film 'The Fatal Ring' featuring Pearl While will be produced. The new American Gazette is full of interest.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-04
Summary:

The striking picture showing the movement of the horse is a Pathe Freres colour production 'The Horse.' The 15th and 16th episodes of the 'Fatal Ring' become increasingly interesting. And also Captain Bruce Bairnsfather's Cartoon with American and British Gazettes.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-18
Summary:

A beautiful Pathe Colour series 'Life in a Fresh Water Aquarium' is now being shown at the Victoria. The last two episodes of 'The Fatal Ring' featuring Pearl White, and the British and American Gazette are also shown.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-24
Summary:

This week's attractions are two stories played by well-known artistes. 'Which?' and 'The On-the-Square Girl' featuring Molly King. The programme also included an American Gazette and 'Anatole's Oath.'

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-12
Summary:

The first two episodes of 'Seven Pearls' and a Pathe Gold Rooster film 'Simon the Jester,' taken from the novel by W. J. Locke, featuring Edwin Arden, Irene Warfield and Alma Tell will be screened. New comics and British and American Gazettes will be screened next week.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-05
Summary:

The 7th and 8th episodes of 'The Seven Pearls.' Serial film 'Judex' will be screened and there will be a performance by The Ginks and the company on Sunday. The American Gazette will be screened soon.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-23
Summary:

A large audience enjoyed the good fare presented at the cinemas. The Gazettes, both British and American, were as interesting as ever, and Harold Harold 's 'The Tip.' A five part Pathe play 'The Mark of Cain' with Mrs. Vernon Castle and Antonio Moreno in the leading…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-10
Summary:

The American Gazette was interesting and the distinguishing feature 'Daddy's Girl' featuring Baby Marie Osborne is worth a visit to the theatre. Thurber and Thurber and exhibition of films like comic boxing 'Astounding Feats of Strength' and a film depicting the entry of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-06-30
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre presents a programme including a drama, in which Miss Carmel Myers takes the leading role, in 'Who will marry me?.' It is the production of the Universal Film Company. Also, a comedy in two acts, named 'Monkey Stuff' and the American Gazette, is to be…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-11
Summary:

All of a Sudden Norma' is now showing at the World Theatre. Film synopsis included. In addition, the Topical Budget is interesting and 'The Dodger,' in which Bill West figures in the principal role, closes the programme.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-27
Summary:

H. B. Warner displays his engaging versatility to a decided advantage in 'Uncharted Channels' which heads the current programme at the Star Theatre. Mr. Warner is supported by Kathryn Adams. Film plot included. A Topical Budget containing pictures of Tutankhamen's tomb is another…