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: 1917-09-05
Summary:

It is showing succeeding episodes of serial films 'The Crimson Stain' twice a week. Pictures shown and comics that support the programme are amusing.

82
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-09-10
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre is continuing to attract many people with the two serial performances. The Chinese seem puzzled with Devil worshippers and yet they enjoyed it. The selection of comics is good and the different extras at matinees are attractive.

83
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-09-22
Summary:

There was a claim for hire of cinematograph films and for posters brought by Harold Seth against the Hongkong Cinematograph Theatre.

84
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-09-22
Summary:

The last episodes of the serial film Crimson Stain will be screened tonight in the Hongkong Theatre with a variety of comics. Another attractive picture 'The Mysteries of Myra' will be shown next week. At the matinees today and tomorrow new pictures will be screened.

85
Headline: A Correction
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-09-26
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – The statement in the Summary Court List was incorrect and the letter should correct any bad impression made. There was a claim, for $987.55 against the Hongkong Cinematograph Theatre.

86
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-05
Summary:

A new serial film of sixteen episodes will be screened at the Hongkong Theatre from 6th inst and on subsequent Saturdays, the well-known Lucille Love and Hugo will take the principal roles. Two new dramas 'Divorce' and 'After many Years' of touching stories are being screened…

87
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-06
Summary:

A new mystery serial 'The Purple Mask' commences at the Hongkong Theatre tonight consisting 16 episodes.

88
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-17
Summary:

It is informed by the management of the Hongkong Theatre that there will be no 9.15 p.m. performance on 'Our Day.'

89
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-26
Summary:

A sensational Italian drama in seven reels 'In the toils of Hate' is being shown at the Hongkong Theatre. The continuation of 'The Purple Mask' will be screened with some new comics. The programme will be at both matinees.

90
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-27
Summary:

The place is clean and pictures are excellent at the Hongkong Theatre.

91
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-08
Summary:

The serial film 'Purple Mask' with Lucille Love and Hugo is attracting crowded houses at the Hongkong Theatre. Also the screening of Paramount's 'Ben Blair.'

92
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-16
Summary:

The Purple Mask' was screened and the matinees at the Hongkong Theatre was well patronised.

93
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-21
Summary:

The final episodes of the 'Purple Mask' will be screened. 'Hero of the People' will be shown tonight and there is a change of programme at every matinee.

94
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-28
Summary:

The management of the Hongkong Theatre advises that there will be no 9.15 p.m. performance on Heather Day.

95
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-29
Summary:

The managers of the Victoria and Hongkong Theatres announce that there will be no performance at 9.15 p.m. on 'Heather Day.' A programme that includes two interesting episodes of film serials 'The Grip of Evil,' a coloured Pathe film, and Pathe War Gazette will be screened…

96
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-29
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre announces that the 13th and 14th episodes of an interesting naval film 'The Secret of the Submarine' are now showing. Also, comedies included 'Killing Horace' and 'Across the Hall' will be shown together with good comic pictures. Tonight the…

97
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-04
Summary:

The carefully selected pictures now being shown at the Hongkong Theatre are being much appreciated. The programme includes 'Officer Jim' and a thrilling story 'When twilight drifts into night.'

98
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-05
Summary:

A splendid drama in five parts 'Lejla' commences at the Hongkong Theatre tonight. New comics will also be shown.

99
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-18
Summary:

Marcela' was screened in the Hongkong Theatre. The drama consisted of nine parts and the actors are all Italian.

100
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-19
Summary:

There will be special matinees at the Hongkong Theatre tomorrow and on Friday. The feature of the programme will be a screening of 'The Life of Christ' a five coloured film.