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: 1917-06-22 - 1917-06-22
Summary:

On June 22, 9th and 10th series of 'Who's Guilty,' 'A Trial of Souls' and 'The Water Strain'; Pathe's British Gazettes, American Gazettes, and The Great War; comics: Starlight and Keystone.

2
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-23 - 1917-06-27
Summary:

For 3 nights only, commencing June 26; the greatest film in history, 'The Battle of the Somme' and 'H.M. the King on the Battlefield'; price details included.

3
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-28 - 1917-06-30
Summary:

On June 29, Pathe colour feature: 'Hands from the Shadow' in 3 parts; 11th series of 'Who's Guilty' (The Lost Paradise); Pathe's American Gazette; The Great War; 'Lonesome Luke' (comedy); Keystone comedy.

4
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-07-02 - 1917-07-04
Summary:

On July 3, the powerful film play 'An Artist's Daughter' in 3 parts by Mr. Morlhom; Pathe's American Gazette, Great War, 1914-17; comics: 'The Five Senses' and 'A Husband's Suspicions'; opening shortly: performance by Blascheck and Aldin.

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-07-05 - 1917-07-07
Summary:

On July 6, performance by Humphrey Bishop; 13th and 14th series of 'Who's Guilty,' 'The Goad of Jealousy' and 'The Irony of Justice'; Pathe's Gazettes.

6
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-07-09 - 1917-07-10
Summary:

On July 10, performance by Blascheck and Austin; Pathe's great feature film 'The Time Limit' in 3 parts; Pathe's Gazette and various comics; on July 18, military band concert.

7
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-07-11 - 1917-07-13
Summary:

On July 13, Pathe's gold rooster play, 'Shadows & Sunshine' in 3 parts, featuring Baby Marie Osborne, the youngest leading lady in the world; interesting: Pathe's British Gazette and Pathe's Great War; comics: 'Statue of the Black Gladiator' (Starlight),…

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-07-14 - 1917-07-16
Summary:

On July 16, the great official war film under the patronage of H.E. the Governor, 'The Battle of the Ancre and the Advance of the Tanks,' price details included; on July 18, grand military concert and performance by Geordie Crane and the Comedy Four.

9
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-07-14 - 1917-07-16
Summary:

Under the Patronage of his excellency the Governor, the official pictures of the British army in France, 'The Battle of the Ancre and the Advance of the Tanks' will be screened at the Victoria Theatre; from July 16-19 at 9.15 each night, the pictures were taken on the actual…

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-07-16 - 1917-07-20
Summary:

For 8 nights only, commencing July 21, performance by M.S. Cowan and 9 star artistes, details included.

11
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-07-17 - 1917-07-20
Summary:

For 8 nights only, commencing July 21, performance by M.S. Cowan and 9 star artistes, details included.

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-07-17 - 1917-07-19
Summary:

Under the Patronage of his excellency the Governor, the official pictures of the British army in France, 'The Battle of the Ancre and the Advance of the Tanks' will be screened at the Victoria Theatre; from July 17-19 at 9.15 each night, the pictures were taken on the actual…

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-07-17 - 1917-07-17
Summary:

On July 18, grand band concert night; on July 19, 'Battle of the Ancre and the Advance of the Tanks.'

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-07-18 - 1917-07-19
Summary:

On July 19, last night of 'The Battle of the Ancre and the Advance of the Tanks'; on July 20, the thrilling picture 'A Romance of the Boer War' in 5 parts; in July 21, opening night of the Cameos.

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-07-20 - 1917-07-20
Summary:

On July 21 and for 8 nights only, performance by the Cameos; on July 22, selected programme.

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-07-20 - 1917-07-20
Summary:

On July 21 and for 8 nights only, performance by the Cameos; on July 22, selected programme; on July 22, pictures only, featuring 'Jack O' Diamonds' in 6 parts.

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-07-21 - 1917-07-21
Summary:

For 8 nights only, commencing July 21 at 9.15 pm, M.S. Cowman presents The Cameos.

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-07-21 - 1917-07-21
Summary:

On July 21 and for 8 nights only, performance by the Cameos; on July 22, selected programme; on July 22, pictures only, featuring 'Jack O' Diamonds' in 6 parts.

19
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-07-23 - 1917-07-28
Summary:

Tonight, The Cameos, booking at Moutrie's.

20
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-07-23 - 1917-07-23
Summary:

Big success of the opening night, The Cameos; details included.