A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-06-13 - 1918-06-15
Summary:

From June 14-17, 'The Seven Pearls,' episode 3 'The Air Peril' and episode 4 'Amid the Clouds'; 'Harrigan in Clover'; British Gazette No. 448; 'Florence Rose Fashions.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-14 - 1918-06-17
Summary:

14th, 15th, 16th and 17th June, 'The Seven Pearls' episode 3 and episode 4. Also 'Harrigan in Clover,' British Gazette No. 448 and 'Florence Rose Fashions.' Booking at Anderson's.

64
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-07-05
Summary:

Last night at the Victoria Theatre, the British Gazette is peculiarly interesting. Molly [sic] King is the star of the two episodes of the 'Seven Pearls'; while the comedy is amply provided for in 'We Never Sleep,' a two-part Lonesome Luke absurdity in which this eccentric…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-07-10 - 1918-07-13
Summary:

July 11-13. 'The Seven Pearls' episode 9 'The Warning on the Wire.' Episode 10 'The Hold Up.' Max Linder's great two-part comedy 'A Doctor in Spite of Himself.' British Gazette No. 451.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-11 - 1918-07-13
Summary:

July 11th, 12th and 13th, 'The Seven Pearls' episode 9, 'The Warning on the Wire' and episode 10, 'The Hold-Up.' Also Max Linder's great two-part comedy, 'A Doctor in Spite of Himself' and British Gazette No. 481. Booking at Anderson's.

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-12
Summary:

At the Victoria Theatre, the 9th and 10th episodes of 'The Seven Pearls' were shown, featuring Molly King. Film plot included. Interesting items including Max Linder film, British Gazette and Pathe colour film 'Spitzbergen' will be exhibited.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-07-18 - 1918-07-20
Summary:

July 18-20. 'The Seven Pearls' episode 11 'The Gems of Jeopardy.' Episode 12 'Buried Alive.' 'From London to Laramie' [sic], two-part Lonesome Luke comedy. British Gazette No. 452.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-18 - 1918-07-20
Summary:

July 18th, 19th and 20th, 'The Seven Pearls,' episode 11, 'The Gems of Jeopardy,' and episode 12, 'Buried Alive.' Also 'From London to Laramie' [sic], two-part Lonesome Luke comedy, and British Gazette No. 452. Booking at Anderson's. July 20 Remarks:…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-19
Summary:

The Seven Pearls' was shown at the Victoria Theatre. The programme contained 'Lonesome Luke' comedies, the British Gazette including several of the famous Bairnsfather cartoons and excellent music provided by the orchestra. On Sunday next episodes of 'Judex?' [sic] will…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-08-01 - 1918-08-02
Summary:

August 1-3. The final episode of 'The Seven Pearls.' 'A Lesson in Flirtation.' British Gazette No.454. 'The Little Sisters.'

72
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-01 - 1918-08-03
Summary:

1st, 2nd and 3rd August, the final episode of 'The Seven Pearls.' Also 'A Lesson in Flirtation.' British Gazette No. 454 and 'The Little Sisters.' Booking at Anderson's. August 3 Remarks: August 4th and 5th, the final episode of 'Judex.' Also American…

73
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-08-02
Summary:

The programme showed last night at the Victoria Theatre was excellent. It will be continued tonight and tomorrow. The principal feature is the fifteenth episode of 'The Seven Pearls.' Another most enjoyable item of the programme is the photoplay 'The Little Sisters,' which is…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-08-09 - 1918-08-12
Summary:

August 9-12. The great French drama 'Instinct.' British Gazette No. 455 and 'The Flirt.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-09 - 1918-08-12
Summary:

August 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th, the great French drama, 'Instinct.' Also British Gazette No. 455, 'The Flirt,' etc. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-08-16 - 1918-08-17
Summary:

August 16-18. Gladys Hulette and Paul Clerget in 'A Crooked Romance.' British Gazette No.456 and American Gazette No.72. 'Beat It.' Harold Lloyd in one of his funniest comedies.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-16 - 1918-08-17
Summary:

August 16th, 17th and 18th, Gladys Hulette and Paul Clerget in 'A Crooked Romance.' Also British Gazette No. 456, American Gazette No. 72 and 'Beat It,' Harold Lloyd in one of his funniest comedies. Booking at Anderson's.

78
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-08-17
Summary:

That very charming picture star, Gladys Hulette, has created such a favourable impression on Hong Kong audiences for her versatility, exceptionally good acting and engaging charm, that any films in which she appears to make an instant appeal. The management of the Victoria Theatre has secured…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-08-23
Summary:

There was an absolutely crowded house at the Victoria Theatre last night, when the special attraction provided was the great five-part film, 'The Mark of Cain.' The main feature is the very clever acting of Mrs. Vernon Castle, who has the leading role, and who is seconded by Mr.…

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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…