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: 1917-05-15
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.

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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.

83
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.

85
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.

86
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…

87
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.

88
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.

89
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.

90
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…

91
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.

92
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.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-18
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre has two serial films 'Mysteries of Myra' and 'The Crimson Stain' showing next week. Both films are very attractive and the comic films are well selected.

94
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.

95
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.

96
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.

97
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.

98
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.

99
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…

100
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.