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: 1918-04-22 - 1918-04-22
Summary:

For today only, the splendid all colour film, 'Pro Patria' or 'The Heroes of Belgium,' from the novel by Victorien Sardou. Note: owing to the length of this beautiful production, 'Pro Patria' will start at 5.15 and 9.15 sharp. Please be early.

122
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-04
Summary:

The striking picture showing the movement of the horse is a Pathe Freres colour production 'The Horse.' The 15th and 16th episodes of the 'Fatal Ring' become increasingly interesting. And also Captain Bruce Bairnsfather's Cartoon with American and British Gazettes.

123
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-22 - 1918-05-23
Summary:

May 24, 25, 26 and 27, 'The On-the-Square Girl,' a beautiful and touching story, gorgeous production, and Mollie King at her best, make this Gold Rooster drama the greatest 5-part film ever shown in the Far East.

124
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-23 - 1918-05-23
Summary:

The three big productions of the year: 'The Barrier' in 7 parts, 8,000 feet, produced by the Rex Beach Motion Pictures Co.; 'The Mormon Maid' in 6 parts, 6,000 feet, featuring Mae Murray; 'The Lust of the Ages' in 7 parts, 7,000 feet, featuring Lillian Walker. Watch…

125
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-05-24 - 1918-05-24
Summary:

The On-the-Square Girl,' a beautiful and touching story, gorgeous production, and Molly [sic] King at her best, make this Gold Rooster drama the greatest 5 part film ever shown in the far East.

126
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…

127
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…

128
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-25 - 1918-05-25
Summary:

Attraction extraordinary, tonight at 9.15 performance only, see the wonderful screen production from the famous novel, 'The Barrier,' produced by Rex Beach Motion Pictures Co. in 7 reels. Press opinions from The New York Telegraph, The Moving Picture World and The New York Times…

129
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-22 - 1918-07-22
Summary:

For all those to whom the 'Springtime of Life' or its memories gives pleasure; for all those whom a work-a-day world has not deprived of a love for good clean romance; for all those who love beauty, whether in woman or nature, 'Runaway Romany' has a message. This beautiful 5-…

130
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-23 - 1918-07-23
Summary:

Runaway Romany,' the first of a new series, known from their superb photograph, the strong dramatic qualities of the plays themselves, the care that has been taken in choosing the castes to interpret them, and the special incidental music which has been prepared to accompany them, as the…

131
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-07-23
Summary:

The attention of the public is directed to the announcement by the management of the Victoria Theatre of the first of a series of special Pathe films which is to be screened tonight and tomorrow night. These films will be of great merit and deep interest, and the first, 'Runaway Romany…

132
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-07-30
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre on August 10th is to show a magnificent film entitled 'A Daughter of the Gods.' It is told that this is one of the best productions in cinema art yet presented to the world.

133
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-08-08 - 1918-08-08
Summary:

You will enjoy Pathe's French production, Instinct, the film version of Henry Kistermaecker's drama of the same name, and played by the original Comedie Francaise cast headed by Raphael Duflos. Film plot included.

134
Headline: A Special Film
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-08-08
Summary:

A very special attraction has been arranged for Victoria Theatre patrons for tomorrow and Monday nights. This is the screening of the film version of Kistnsecker's [sic] drama 'Instinct,' which is played by the original Comedie Francaise cast, headed by Raphael Duffles. It is a…

135
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-08-15
Summary:

The production of a spectacle to which the public has been eagerly looking forward has been considerably delayed by a fire at a film factory recently, which destroyed the negative of Sir Hall Caine's great propaganda film. The tragedy of the business in the waste of months of patient and…

136
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-09-09
Summary:

Perhaps this was the schooling I received in old Daly's Theatre,' said Sheldon Lewis, who is a featured member of the cast in 'The Hidden Hand,' the Pathe serial which will be shown at the Victoria Theatre on Thursday, in which Miss Doris Kenyon is being starred. The old Daly…

137
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-09-14
Summary:

Theatre managers are naturally strong in their opposition to the doubling of the tax on theatre tickets, says the New York Evening Post. They maintain that the increase to 20 percent will cause the failure of many productions. But to people familiar with the ways of successful plays, this will…

138
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-09-21 - 1918-09-21
Summary:

Monday night, Mrs. Vernon Castle in 'Stranded in Arcady,' a story of the great outdoors. The only recent production that we can compare with it was 'Runaway Romany.'

139
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-21 - 1918-09-23
Summary:

Monday night, Mrs. Vernon Castle in 'Stranded in Arcady,' a story of the great outdoors. The only recent production that we can compare with it was 'Runaway Romany' and that was without the magnetic personality of Mrs. Castle.

140
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-11-28
Summary:

Cinema-goers can look forward to a really magnificent film at the Victoria Theatre tonight and the three succeeding nights. This is the William Fox super production 'When a Man Sees Red,' which features William Farnum, the famous cinema actor. The story is a romance of the South Seas…