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: 1913-12-11
Summary:

A large audience appeared at the Theatre Royal last night to witness and to hear the Kinetophone, Edison's latest invention. All of the films were good, especially 'Singing Blacksmiths' and the selections from 'Said Pasha.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-12-11
Summary:

Last night's exhibition of talking pictures at the Theatre Royal by means of The Kinetophone, the latest Edison wonder, can be rated a fine success. The pictures were witnessed by a fairly large audience, but the advertising resulting from the pleased patrons of the first performance is…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-06-17 - 1915-06-19
Summary:

On June 18, an unsurpassed programme, 9th & 10th episodes of the 'Perils of Pauline' [sic], see these episodes as Pauline is captured by smugglers and disguises herself as an angel against her plotters; Pathe's latest gazettes and don't forget the famous keystone comics…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-06-18 - 1915-06-18
Summary:

Film screening of 'Perils of Pauline' (9th & 10th); Screening of Pathe's Latest Gazette; Also Keystone Comics

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-06-19 - 1915-06-21
Summary:

Film screening of 'Perils of Pauline' (9th & 10th); Screening of Pathe's Latest Gazette; Also Keystone Comics

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-06-25 - 1915-06-25
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Perils of Pauline' (4 parts, 11th & 12th episodes); Screening of the Pathe's Latest British Gazette; Also Keystone Comics; Coming film: 'Paddy Finn & Nutty Crockett in Full Boxing Costume'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-06-26 - 1915-06-26
Summary:

On June 25, the topic on every tongue, the topic in every household is 'The Perils of Pauline' in 4 reels, 11th & 12th episodes, see Pauline with the lions; Pathe's latest British Gazette; Keystone comics; On June 26, 4 round spar, Faddy Finn v. Witty Crockett in full boxing…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-06-26 - 1915-06-28
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Perils of Pauline' (4 parts, 11th & 12th episodes); Screening of the Pathe's Latest British Gazette; Also Keystone Comics; Coming film: 'Paddy Finn & Nutty Crockett in Full Boxing Costume'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-07-09 - 1915-07-10
Summary:

On July 9, the most marvellous programme ever presented, the great sensational feature film which has caused such a commotion in the colony, 15th & 16th episodes of the 'Perils of Pauline,' see the great duel, Pauline being rescued; Pathe's British Gazettes, showing latest…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-07-12 - 1915-07-14
Summary:

On July 13, the thrilling & startling drama 'A Criminal's Repentance' in 2 parts, 2,000 feet long; the great Keystone comic, 'In the Clutches of the Gang' in 2 parts, 2,000 feet long; On July 16, 17th & 18th episodes of 'The Perils of Pauline' see this…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-07-24 - 1915-07-24
Summary:

On July 24, the final episodes of the 'Perils of Pauline'; Pathe's latest gazettes; Keystone comics; On July 30, 'Sherlock Holmes' in 'Silver Blaze' and 'The Speckled Band.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-07-31 - 1915-07-31
Summary:

On July 30, the all British film, 1st and 2nd series of 'Sherlock Holmes,' the great British Detective, unravelling the mystery of 'The Sign of Four' and 'The Speckled Band'; Pathe's latest gazettes; Keystone comics, and other interesting pictures.

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

On Aug 6, our grand new exclusive 'A Queen's Love,' a drama of court life in 3 parts with superb scenes and enthralling incidents, and perfect acting of Mlle. Robiune and M. Alexandre and others from Pathe's studios; also Sherlock Holmes in 'The Musgrave Ritual';…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-08-06 - 1915-08-06
Summary:

Films screenings including 'A Queen's Love' (3 parts) and 'Sherlock Holmes in The Musgrave Ritual'; Screening of Pathe's Gazette and Keystone Comics

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-08-07 - 1915-08-09
Summary:

Films screenings including 'A Queen's Love' (3 parts) and 'Sherlock Holmes in The Musgrave Ritual'; Screening of Pathe's Gazette and Keystone Comics

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-08-09 - 1915-08-10
Summary:

On Aug 10, a powerful drama 'Everyone His Own Destiny' in 3 parts, 'Wiffles Has Two Engagements'; Gazettes and Keystone Comics.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-08-10 - 1915-08-10
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Everyone His Own Destiny' (3 parts) and 'Wiffles Has Two Engagements'; Also screening of Pathe's Gazette and Keystone Comics

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-08-11 - 1915-08-12
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Everyone His Own Destiny' (3 parts) and 'Wiffles Has Two Engagements'; Screening of Gazette and Keystone Comics

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-08-19 - 1915-08-21
Summary:

Variety is interesting, you will see it on Friday when Pathe's great comedy will be produced in 'Send Me Your Wife' [sic] in 2 parts; 'Sherlock Holmes' in 4 parts; Pathe's Gazette; Keystone Comics; there is no understanding what the Victoria is doing: 'Why!…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-08-20 - 1915-08-23
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Lend Me Your Wife' (2 parts) and 'Sherlock Holmes' (4 parts); Screening of Pathe's Gazette and Keystone Comics