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: 1917-02-10
Summary:

Hongkong Theatre has another big attention. A circus story in serial form, 'Peg O' the Ring' commenced tonight. This picture is thrilling and has been seen by enormous audiences all over the world.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-03-07
Summary:

A beautiful film 'The Goddess' will be screened at Hongkong Theatre's matinee.

43
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-03-28
Summary:

Today the 11th and 12th episode of the magnificent picture 'The Goddess' will be screened together with new Keystone comics and comedies. The next episodes of 'Peg o' the Ring' will be resumed on Saturday next.

44
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-03
Summary:

A matinee is given and 'Life of Christ,' 'Exodus,' 'Goddess' were shown at Hongkong Theatre.

45
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-09
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre, by special request, 'The Life of Christ' will be repeated at this afternoon's matinee and the 'Exodus' in 2 parts.

46
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-12
Summary:

The manager of Hongkong Theatre has procured another serial film 'Goddess' and 'Peg o' the Ring' and 'Terence O. Rourke.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-18
Summary:

The 'Life of Christ' and 'Exodus' are to be screened again at the Hongkong Theatre, by special request on Thursday evening at a special matinee.

48
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-28
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre, 'Nettie,' will be exhibited to the public. She is said to be the heaviest woman in the world. In the evening of the 13th and 14th the episodes of 'Peg O' the Ring' will be resumed with some new comics.

49
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-05-15
Summary:

A special performance is to be given tonight at the Hongkong Theatre in aid of the Hongkong Aeroplane Fund. A well-arranged programme has been drawn up for this occasion.

50
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-05-23
Summary:

As announced in advertisement columns, the Hongkong Theatre will give a special Matinee tomorrow.

51
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-07
Summary:

Hongkong Theatre is giving a variety of beautiful dramas 'Not Guilty.' Commencing tonight three reels episode will be screened till the 8th inst, followed by a Detective drama in two parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-15
Summary:

An Italian drama 'Pantomime of Death' is now screening at Hongkong Theatre. On Sunday nights there will be an orchestra until further notice.

53
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-27
Summary:

The Hongkong Aeroplane Fund is now closed. Collectors are requested to send in their sheets as early as possible. The fund included $25 from the Proprietors of the Hongkong Theatre.

54
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-07-12
Summary:

An excellent programme was given last evening at the Hongkong Theatre. A thrilling picture 'Under the Wings of Death' and two comedies 'Curse It,' and 'A Model Young Man' were interesting. Music conducted is a special attraction and there is a Band performance under…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-07-18
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre is screening a thrilling drama in five reels from the Aquila Co. entitled 'Jealousy Incarnate' and comics.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-07-19
Summary:

A drama in 3 reels and a story film 'Mistress' are screened at the Hongkong Theatre.

57
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-07-26
Summary:

Two fine dramas 'The Crucible of Fate' and 'The Same Old History' were screened last night at the Hongkong Theatre.

58
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-02
Summary:

Two interesting dramas are being screened at the Hongkong Theatre 'The Sane Madman' and 'Another's Sin.' Some well-known artists are featured. A new programme will be shown including the opening reels of 'The Crimson Stain Mystery' and programmes with the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-04
Summary:

Another attraction at the Hongkong Theatre commences today with a serial film 'The Crimson Stain Mystery' in sixteen episodes consisting of thirty-two parts. The first and second episodes are shown.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-09
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre has started a new serial film 'The Crimson Stain Mystery.' The first two episodes commenced last Saturday and the following episodes will run regularly. War dramas 'How heroes are made' and comics 'Fatty' are being screened.