A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-03-05
Summary:

Cinematograph Film which we have already mentioned in these columns will be available to the public at the Wigwam Tennis Club tonight, tomorrow nights and Saturday, which includes 'The Legacy of Happiness,' 'Misjudging of Mr. Hubby' and 'The Popular Race Film.'…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-03-05 - 1914-03-07
Summary:

The popular race film is shown from Thursday, 5th to Saturday, 7th March, 1914. For 3 nights only. Price details included. A band is included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-03-06
Summary:

The cinema pictures taken at the recent Race Meeting were shown to the public last night for the first time at the Wigwam Tennis Club Courts. The arrival of H. E. The Governor, Lady May and family and pictures of Jockey Club officials added much to the interest of the film, which is well worth…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-06-30
Summary:

The Kowloon Cinema, of which we informed the public some six weeks ago, is shortly to be an accomplished fact, and we have it from the promoters that the opening night may be expected about next Thursday. It is to be an open air cinema within an enclosure on that vacant plot of ground near the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-06-29 - 1918-07-01
Summary:

The final episode of 'The Red Ace,' including Universal Weekly (world's news) and comics tonight. A great comedy in 5 parts, 'Mrs. Plum's Pudding,' on Wednesday, 3rd July.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-07-02 - 1918-07-04
Summary:

A great comedy in 5 parts, 'Mrs. Plum's Pudding,' on 3rd, 4th and 5th July. The new mystery serial, 'The Strange Case of Mary Page,' on Saturday, 6th July.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-07-04
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre management is now showing a five-part film entitled 'Mrs. Plum's Pudding.' The principal part is filled by Miss Marie Tempest, the photoplay star. Film plot is included in this article.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-07-05 - 1918-07-08
Summary:

The great, thrilling and mystery serial, 'The Strange Case of Mary Page,' on Saturday, 6th July. Paramount gazette and comics included. The exclusive Paramount feature, 'Nanette of the Wilds,' in 5 parts.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-07-09 - 1918-07-12
Summary:

The exclusive Paramount feature, 'Nanette of the Wilds,' in 5 parts, including Paramount gazette and comics. The third and fourth episodes of 'The Strange Case of Mary Page' on Saturday, 13th July.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-07-13 - 1918-07-15
Summary:

The third and fourth episodes of 'The Strange Case of Mary Page' tonight, including Paramount gazette and comics. A Paramount film in 5 parts, 'Silks & Satins,' on Wednesday, 17th July.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-07-16
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre is screening a beautiful Paramount picture, entitled 'Silks and Satins' in five parts, from tomorrow till Friday night. From Saturday to Tuesday next the continuation of the serial film 'The Strange Case of Mary Page' will be resumed.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-07-16 - 1918-07-19
Summary:

A Paramount film in 5 parts, 'Silks & Satins,' on 17th, 18th and 19th July, including Paramount gazette and comics. The fifth and sixth episodes of 'The Strange Case of Mary Page' on Saturday, 20th July.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-07-19
Summary:

Hongkong Theatre will screen tomorrow (Saturday) the 5th and 6th episode of the beautiful serial film 'The Strange Case of Mary Page.' Sydney Chaplin will appear in the comedy the 'Hushing Scandal' in two parts, together with the Gaumont Graphic as last in the programme.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-07-20 - 1918-07-23
Summary:

The fifth and sixth episodes of 'The Strange Case of Mary Page' tonight, including Paramount gazette and comics. A Paramount film in 5 parts, 'Public Opinion,' on Wednesday, 24th July.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-07-24 - 1918-07-26
Summary:

A Paramount film in 5 parts, 'Public Opinion,' tonight. Paramount gazette and comics included. The great thrilling film in 8 parts, 'The Submarine Eye,' on Saturday, 27th July.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-07-27
Summary:

The riches and the mysteries of the bottom of the sea will be revealed tonight, and the first time in Hongkong, by the superb film entitled 'The Submarine Eye.' Williamson Bros. are the originators and sole producers.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-07-27 - 1918-07-30
Summary:

A thrilling and beautiful drama in 8 parts, 'The Submarine Eye,' with comics tonight. The seventh and eighth episodes of 'Mary Page' on 31st July.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-07-30
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre on August 10th is to show a magnificent film entitled 'A Daughter of the Gods.' It is told that this is one of the best productions in cinema art yet presented to the world.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-07-31 - 1918-08-01
Summary:

The seventh and eighth episodes of 'Mary Page' on 31st July, 1st and 2nd August. Gaumont graphic and Keystone comics included. The ninth and tenth episodes of 'Mary Page' will be continued on Saturday, 3rd August.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-08-02 - 1918-08-06
Summary:

The ninth and tenth episodes of 'Mary Page' from Saturday, 3rd to Tuesday 6th August. Gaumont graphic and comics included. A Paramount feature in 5 parts, 'Sweet Kitty Bellairs,' on Wednesday, 7th August.