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: 1916-08-05 - 1916-08-05
Summary:

The last two episodes of the 'New Exploits of Elaine' [sic]: 'The Green Trunk' and 'The Triumph of Elaine'; also a good set of war pictures round about St. Mihie; Chaplin and Fatty in a screaming comedy.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-21 - 1916-08-21
Summary:

On Aug 23 and 24, lectures by journalist on the great Western front with the Allies in France and Flanders, the fighting in trench and firing line by an actual eye-witness; don't fail to see his great war pictures, an hour and a half's great sensation.

3
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-12-20 - 1916-12-22
Summary:

Fron Dec 19-22, a sensational drama 'The Prisoner of the Abyss' in 4 reels; drama 'The Little Fiddlefaddle' in 2 reels; war, graphic, and comic pictures.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-08 - 1917-02-10
Summary:

On Feb 9 and for four nights only, engagement extraordinary, performance by The Great Bunker; 11th and 12th episodes of the 'Iron Claw'; Pathe's British Gazette; war pictures and comics.

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-12 - 1917-03-14
Summary:

On Mar 15, the final episode of 'Greed'; 'Pathe's Gazette,' 'War Pictures'; comics: Chaplin, & Keystone; on Mar 16, 'Salombo,' sequel to 'Quo Vadis,' don't miss this great film.

6
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-25 - 1916-03-29
Summary:

A Variety Entertainment organised by the Hong Kong Branch, Oversea Club will be given in the Victoria Theatre, including Tom Melbourne Comedy Company, Charlie Chaplin's Night Out and the War Pictures

7
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-30 - 1916-03-30
Summary:

A Variety Entertainment organised by the Hong Kong Branch, Oversea Club will be given in the Victoria Theatre, including Tom Melbourne Comedy Company, Charlie Chaplin's Night Out and the War Pictures

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-24 - 1916-10-25
Summary:

Coming screening of 'The Red Circle' (3rd & 4th episodes), Great War Pictures and Comics

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-09 - 1917-02-09
Summary:

Performance of The Great Bunkerr; Screening of 'Iron Claw' (11th & 12th episodes), Pathe's British Gazette, War Pictures and Comics

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-10 - 1917-02-10
Summary:

Performance of The Great Bunkerr for 3 nights only; Screening of 'Iron Claw' (11th & 12th episodes), Pathe's British Gazette, War Pictures and Comics

11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-12 - 1917-02-12
Summary:

Performance of The Great Bunkerr for 1 night only; Screening of 'Iron Claw' (11th & 12th episodes), Pathe's British Gazette, War Pictures and Comics

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-03-13 - 1917-03-13
Summary:

Screening of 'Greed' (the final episode), Pathe's Gazette, War Pictures, Comics, Chaplin and Keystone; Coming film: 'Salomba' sequel to 'Quo Vadis'

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-03-14 - 1917-03-15
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Greed' (the final episode), Pathe's Gazette, War Pictures, Comics, Chaplin and Keystone; Coming film: 'Salomba' sequel to 'Quo Vadis'

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-10 - 1914-10-12
Summary:

Films screening of 'Traitors to Their King' (5 parts, 8,000 ft) and Pathe's Sensational Gazette; Coming film: 'The Live Wire' (2 parts, 3,000 ft) and War Pictures

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-13 - 1914-10-13
Summary:

Films screening of 'Traitors to Their King' (5 parts, 8,000 ft) and Pathe's Sensational Gazette for 2 nights only; Coming film: 'The Live Wire' (2 parts, 3,000 ft) and 'The First Picture of the Great 'War

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-11-06 - 1914-11-06
Summary:

A Great Gala Night in aid of the Prince of Wales' Fund; Coming films screenings including 'School Girl' (2 parts), 'The Love that Degrades', War Pictures and 'Boys of the Bulldog Breed' [sic].

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-11-07 - 1914-11-09
Summary:

Coming films screenings including 'School Girl' (2 parts), 'The Love that Degrades', 'War Pictures' and 'Boys of the Bulldog Breed' [sic].

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-11-14 - 1914-11-14
Summary:

Screening of the 'Boys of the Bull Dog Breed' [sic] with the War Pictures; Performances by Douglas and Barry; Coming performance by Miss Hilda Barry

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-11-16 - 1914-11-16
Summary:

Screening of the 'Boys of the Bull Dog Breed' [sic] with the War Pictures; Performances by Douglas and Barry; Coming performance by Miss Hilda Barry

20
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-02-03 - 1915-02-03
Summary:

Performance by Louis. T. Slicker; Screening of War Pictures, also other comic, dramatic and scenic pictures; Coming performance by Miss May Clarke