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: 1917-05-02 - 1917-05-04
Summary:

From May 2-4, showing a powerful drama 'Sentenced for Life' in 4 parts; also comics.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-05 - 1917-05-08
Summary:

On May 5, showing the last episode of 'Peg O' the Ring'; also detective drama 'Black 13' in 3 parts; and comics.

3
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-09 - 1917-05-11
Summary:

From May 9-11, showing a thrilling drama 'The Price of Blood' in 4 parts; also comedies with Charlie Chaplin.

4
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-13 - 1917-05-15
Summary:

On May 12, showing an exclusive film 'The War Baby' in 3 parts; also a magnificent color film 'Honour of His House' in 2 parts; also comics.

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-16 - 1917-05-18
Summary:

From May 16-18, showing two powerful dramas: 'Mendel Beilis' [sic] in 3 parts; 'The District Attorney's Conscience' in 2 parts; also comics.

6
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-19 - 1917-05-22
Summary:

On May 19, showing a thrilling war drama 'The Bugler Boy' in 3 parts; also a powerful photo drama 'In a Woman's Power' in 2 parts; also comics.

7
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-23 - 1917-05-24
Summary:

From May 23-25, showing two powerful dramas 'The White Glove Gang' in 3 parts; and 'A Throne at Stake' in 2 parts; don't forget, on May 24, Empire Day, special matinee.

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-26 - 1917-05-29
Summary:

On May 26, showing two dramas: 'The Great Railway Smash' in 3 parts; and 'A Woman's Whim' in 2 parts.

9
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-30 - 1917-06-01
Summary:

From May 30 to June 1, showing two powerful dramas, 'The Avenger' in 3 parts; and 'A Smouldering Spark' in 2 parts.

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-09 - 1917-06-12
Summary:

On June 9, showing 'The Bride of Mystery,' featuring Lucille Love and Hugo, complete in 3 parts; 'A Page in Life' [sic] in 2 parts, featuring Anna Little and Herbert Rawlinson of the 'Master Key'; also comedies.

11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-01 - 1918-05-03
Summary:

1st, 2nd and 3rd May, screening 'The Trap,' Pathe's photoplay, female detective drama; full of thrills and excitement, complete story in five parts. And various comics.

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-04 - 1918-05-07
Summary:

4th, 5th, 6th and 7th May, screening: an all-star feature in 5 parts, 'Mr. Pipp' and various comics. Wednesday 8th, May, see another exclusive feature in 6 parts, 'Second in Command.'

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-08 - 1918-05-10
Summary:

For 3 nights only, 8th, 9th and 10th May, screening, 'Second in Command,' an exclusive British drama, complete in 6 parts. Showing a soldier's love and honour, including various comics.

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-11 - 1918-05-14
Summary:

Tonight, screening 'Mother Love,' Warner's dramatic feature, complete story in 6 parts, including Charlie Chaplin's, cartoons and other comics. Wednesday 15th May, see the thrilling drama in 5 parts, 'Frustrated Power.'

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-15 - 1918-05-17
Summary:

Tonight, screening 'Frustrated Power,' a thrilling drama in 5 parts. And also various comics. May 15 Remarks: Ad. on 'Frustrated Power' only.

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-22 - 1918-05-24
Summary:

22nd, 23rd and 24th May, 1918, screening 'Jack o' Hearts,' a thrilling and powerful drama complete in 6 parts. Also various comics. Saturday, 25th May, see the great and wonderful film, 'The Barrier' in 7 parts.

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-24 - 1918-05-24
Summary:

Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, May 25, 26, 27 and 28, super-programme for four nights only. 9.15 p.m. performance, the first greatest picture of the year, 'The Barrier' from the novel by Rex Beach, in 7 parts, 8,000 feet. Owing to the enormous price we are paying for the rights…

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-25 - 1918-05-28
Summary:

4 nights only. Saturday, 25th to Tuesday, 28th May at 9.15 p.m. performance, screening 'The Barrier' in 7 parts, a beautiful and interesting screening production (from the novel by Rex Beach). 7.15 p.m. performance and Saturday matinee showing 'The Mysterious Town,' drama in…

19
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-29 - 1918-05-31
Summary:

29th, 30th and 31st May, screening Pathe's photoplay drama in 6 parts, 'Red Haired Marie' and various comics. Saturday, 1st June, see the next exclusive film in 7 parts, 'The Lust of the Ages.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-23 - 1919-04-25
Summary:

23rd, 24th and 25th April, Paramount photoplay in 5 parts, Marguerite Clark in 'Gretna Green.' Also Gazette and comics. Notice: the management of the Hongkong Theatre begs to announce that owing to the high cost of films, that on and after 1st May next, the price for admission for 9.15…