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: 1913-12-11
Summary:

It is probable that no film has ever been shown anywhere that created a greater sensation than 'Quo Vadis,' in six parts, which will be shown at the Victoria Theatre shortly. The enterprising management has also arranged for two companion films dealing with Ancient Rome, 'Anthony…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-12-19 - 1913-12-22
Summary:

Films screenings entitled 'In the Clutch of Apaches' or The Adventures of Child, in the Hands of an Apache Gang (in 4 parts); Coming: 'Quo Vadis', 'Last Days of Pompeii', 'Protea', and 'The Ghost Club'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-12-19 - 1913-12-22
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, the detective drama entitled 'In the Clutch of the Apaches,' or 'The Adventures of a Child, in the Hands of an Apache Cang,' in four parts; a group of new films, 'Quo Vadis' in 6 parts, 'Last Days of Pompell' in 8,000 ft, 'Protea…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-12-22
Summary:

Patrons of the Victoria Theatre find plenty of thrills in the detective drama entitled 'In the Clutch of the Apaches,' which depicts, in four parts, the adventures of a child in the hands of an Apache gang. Some fine film treats are coming, including 'Quo Vadis,' 'Last…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-03-23 - 1914-03-25
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Ghost Club' (in 6 parts, 8,000 ft); Coming film: 'The Battle of Gettysburg'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-03-23 - 1914-03-25
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, the magnificent picture 'The Ghost Club' in 6 parts, length 8,000 feet; 'The Battle of Gettysburg' will be exhibited on Mar 27.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-03-26 - 1914-03-26
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, the interesting picture 'Ghost Club' in 6 parts, length 8,000 feet; the latest Gaumont Graphic; 'The Fall of Constantinople' will be exhibited on Mar 27, the Gaumont hand coloured historical drama in three parts.

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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