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: 1924-05-14
Summary:

World Theatre is screening 'Trailing African Wild Animals' released by Metro. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-08 - 1924-05-17
Summary:

Mr. & Mrs. Martin Johnsons's 'Trailing African Wild Animals.' May 8-10 Remarks: Teaser ads. The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. May 13-14 Remarks: Film plot included. May 14-17 Remarks: Metro's big game picture from today till…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-14 - 1924-05-17
Summary:

From today till Saturday at the World Theatre, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Johnson's 'Trailing African Wild Animals' in 7 reels. Usual prices.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-08 - 1924-05-17
Summary:

Mr. and Mrs. Martin Johnson's 'Trailing African Wild Animals,' a Metro film. May 17 Remarks: Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-14
Summary:

Only two African elephants are found in the United States, according to Martin Johnson, big game hunter, whose photoplay 'Trailing African Wild Animals,' released by Metro, is at the World today. One of the most amazing scenes of wild animal life ever filmed is the stampede of these…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-08 - 1924-05-15
Summary:

Mr. and Mrs. Martin Johnson's 'Trailing African Wild Animals.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-14 - 1924-05-14
Summary:

Mr. and Mrs. Martin Johnson in 'Trailing African Wild Animals.' Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-14 - 1924-05-17
Summary:

Metro's big game picture, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Johnson's 'Trailing African Wild Animals' in 7 reels. Don't fail to see it. Usual prices.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-13 - 1924-05-13
Summary:

100,000 feet of film were exposed by Mr. and Mrs. Martin Johnson in making their remarkable big game photoplay, 'Trailing African Wild Animals.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-13 - 1924-05-13
Summary:

The most amazing photoplay showing wild animals as they exist in their natural state in the jungles and on the plains of Africa. Mr. and Mrs. Martin Johnson's 'Trailing African Wild Animals.' You'll never forgive yourself if you miss this Metro film.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-01-10 - 1922-01-12
Summary:

Tuesday 10 to Thursday 12th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., African Film Production Ltd. presents 'With Edged Tools' featuring Mabel May. Booking at the Theatre (Telephone 1337).

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-17 - 1924-05-17
Summary:

Don't forget the last chance to see 'Trailing African Wild Animals,' the most extraordinary picture of wild animal life that has ever been made in the history of the photoplay.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-14
Summary:

Trailing African Wild Animals' released by Metro Pictures Corporation is a record of animal life in wild Africa by Martin Johnson and his wife. Production details included and it is the first film of the kind to receive the official of the American Museum of National History.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-01-10 - 1922-01-12
Summary:

Tuesday, 10th to Thursday, 12th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., African Film Production Ltd. Present 'With Edged Tools,' featuring Mabel May, a powerful melodrama in 6 parts. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-20
Summary:

Frank S. Wilton is a motion picture camera operator. He was the cameraman with the Oakland Museum's recent African expedition, where he spent 18 months making an educational motion picture film of African animal life. The film has since been shown to motion picture audience throughout the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-03
Summary:

The photoplay entitled 'The Symbol of Sacrifice' is a remarkable 8 reel portrayal of the Zulu War in South Africa and was produced at a cost over $250,000 by the African Film Productions Ltd. of Johannesburg, South Africa and was screening at the Palladium Theatre. Film synopsis…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-10 - 1922-01-12
Summary:

Tuesday, 10th to Thursday, 12th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., African Film Productions, Ltd. presents 'With Edged Tools' featuring Mabel May, a powerful melodrama in 6 parts. Booking at the theatre. Phone 1337.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-29 - 1921-09-29
Summary:

Announcement extraordinary, showing shortly a stupendous cinematograph achievement, 'Symbol of Sacrifice,' a story of the British flag and its glory in 8 reels, produced by African Film Productions, Ltd. Watch for further particulars.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-10
Summary:

The Middle East Films, Ld., whose head office is in Singapore, is about to open an office in Hongkong. Mr. Joe Fisher, the general manager of the Company, and Mr. Ernest A. Hopson, who represents several South African corporations connected with film art, are in Hongkong. The first exhibition of…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-28 - 1921-09-28
Summary:

Showing shortly! The great historical and patriotic drama, 'The Symbol of Sacrifice,' a story of the British flag and its glory in 8 reels. A 'cinemasterpiece' produced at a cost of $250,000. Produced by African Film Productions Ltd.