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: 1915-10-14 - 1915-10-16
Summary:

Tonight, Dinna Forget monster programme, Pathe's great serial: 5th series of 'Rocambole, the Terror of Paris' in 5 parts; Pathe's famous British Gazette: 'Bombardment by the Russian Black Sea Fleet in the Bosphorus'; on Oct 21, red cross day, grand benefit night:…

2
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-10-14 - 1915-10-15
Summary:

The fifth series of 'Rocambole,' the Terror of Paris, in 5 parts on Friday, 15th October, 1915. Pathe's British gazette included. A grand benefit night embracing naval, military and civil picture on Thursday, 21st October, the Red Cross Day.

3
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-10-25
Summary:

Wiffles in Love and War' and 'For Honour and Country,' are the features in current Victoria Theatre programme. Other pictures are those dealing with events of the day and a series showing North Sea trawling.

4
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-01-27 - 1916-01-29
Summary:

On Jan 28, the thrilling and beautiful dramas, 'The Sin of Jean Perlot' and 'The Heart of Maggie Malone'; interesting Pathe's British Gazette, The French troops in Alsace, the marmot; comics, 'Youth Must Have Its Day,' 'Chips of the Old Block.'

5
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-01-27 - 1916-01-28
Summary:

The dramas, 'The Sin of Jean Perlot' and 'The Heart of Maggie Malone.' Interesting pictures including 'French Troops in Alsace' and 'The Marmot.' Pathe's British Gazette included. Comic including 'Youth Must Have its Day' and 'Chip of…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-01-29 - 1916-01-29
Summary:

The dramas, 'The Sin of Jean Perlot' and 'The Heart of Maggie Malone.' Interesting pictures including 'French Troops in Alsace' and 'The Marmot' on Saturday, 29th January, 1916. Pathe's British Gazette included. Comics including 'Youth Must Have…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-02-10 - 1916-02-12
Summary:

On Feb 11, the great Shakespearian play 'Othello' in 6 reels; interesting: Pathe's British Gazette, 'Big Guns for the Front'; comics: 'Leaning to Leanness,' 'On His Wedding Day' (Keystone); Saturday matinee 'Capt. Tom Kead'; Sunday Matinee…

8
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-02-10 - 1916-02-12
Summary:

The great Shakespearian play in 6 reels, 'Othello,' on Friday, 11th February, 1916. Interesting picture including 'Big Guns for the Front.' Pathe's British Gazette included. Comics including 'Leaning to Leanness' and 'On His Wedding Day' (Keystone).…

9
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-02-12
Summary:

Apart from Shakespeare's play 'Othello,' the Victoria Theatre is showing war and big guns for the front pictures from Pathe's British Gazette; 'A Leaning to Leanness' and 'On His Wedding Day,' which are both comic films.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-12 - 1916-09-13
Summary:

On Sep 12, 9th and 10th episodes of 'The Black Box Mystery' [sic] in 4 parts; interesting, The Great War, Pathe's British Gazette; comics: 'The Aunt that Wasn't,' 'The Frail Vessel,' and 'Baby Day.'

11
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-12-01 - 1916-12-02
Summary:

On Dec 2, last two episodes of 'The Red Circle': Branded as a Thief and Judgement Day; interesting: 'The Praying Mantis,' 'Pathe's British Gazette,' 'The Great War'; comics: 'Pokes & Jabs in Clover' and 'Just Kids.'

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-12-14 - 1916-12-16
Summary:

On Dec 15, the magnificent Gold Rooster play, featuring Ruth Roland of Red Circle fame in the 'Matrimonial Martyr,' a ripping coloured comedy in 5 parts; The Great War (series D.5); 'Chasing the Submarine'; 'Pathe's British Gazette'; 'Pokes and Jabs in One…

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-25 - 1917-01-27
Summary:

On Jan 26, 7th and 8th episodes of the 'Iron Claw,' 'The Hooded Helper' and 'The Stroke of Twelve' [sic]; Pathe's British Gazette; 'Florence Rose Fashions'; 'A Day with Betty Young.'

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-23 - 1917-04-24
Summary:

On Apr 24, the greatest sensation of the present day, 1st serial comedy ever screened, 'New Adventures of J. Rufus Wallingford' in the Bungalow Bungle and Three Rings and a Goat; 'Wiffles Contemplates Marriage'; Pathe's British Gazette, No. 402; The Great War, American…

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-19 - 1920-04-22
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., the fourth big programme, the first-class attractions in one bill, Charlie Chaplin in his fourth million-dollar comedy, 'A Day's Please,' Mabel Normand in five delicious reels of Goldwyn comedy, 'Upstairs' and Pathe's British Gazette…

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-23 - 1920-04-24
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., 1. overture, Coronet orchestra; 2. Pathe's British Gazette No. 623; 3. Goldwyn presents Mabel Normand in 'Upstairs'; 4. Charlie Chaplin in his fourth million-dollar comedy, 'A Day's Pleasure.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-01 - 1920-07-03
Summary:

11 a.m. to 8.30 p.m. continuous pictures at the Coronet. Come in when you like, stay as long as you like. Admission 40 cents. The programme includes: Pathe's latest British Gazette; 'The Silent Mystery' episode one; Charlie Chaplin in 'Sunnyside' and Madame Petrova in…

18
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-19 - 1921-10-19
Summary:

It is not often possible to put an as good a show as that at the Coronet tonight! And so convinced are we of this fact that we will cheerfully refund the admission price to anyone who can conscientiously tell us that he has not thoroughly enjoyed the show! First of all, you will hear the…

19
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-13 - 1923-04-14
Summary:

5.30 and 9.15, Alice Joyce in Chas. Frohman's stage success, 'Cousin Kate,' 'The Rent Dodgers' and Pathe's British Gazette.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-04-13 - 1923-04-14
Summary:

At 5.30 and 9.15, Alice Joyce in 'Cousin Kate.' Also 'The Rent Dodgers' and Pathe's British Gazette.