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: 1918-05-02 - 1918-05-04
Summary:

From May 3-6, 15th and 16th episodes of 'The Fatal Ring,' 'The Dagger Duel' and 'The Double Disguise'; 'Fragments from France,' Captain Bruce Bairnsfather's cartoons.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-03 - 1918-05-06
Summary:

May 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th, a continuation of the great success, 'The Fatal Ring,' episode 15 and 16, featuring Pearl White and Warner Oland. Exclusive to the Victoria Theatre, Captain Bruce Bairnsfather's Cartoons (series no. 1), 'Fragments from France,' Bystander famous…

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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.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-06 - 1923-10-06
Summary:

Look out for 'Captain Fly-by-Night.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-08 - 1923-10-08
Summary:

Teaser ads for the film 'Captain Fly-by-Night.' Remarks: The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-08 - 1923-10-08
Summary:

Who is 'Captain Fly-by-Night.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-09 - 1923-10-09
Summary:

Captain Fly-by-Night.' See tomorrow's post.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-09 - 1923-10-09
Summary:

Tomorrow's S. C. M. P. answers the question--who is 'Captain Fly-by-Night'?

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-10 - 1923-10-12
Summary:

Captain Fly-by-Night' starring Johnnie Walker, and Buster Keaton in 'The Pale Face.' October 12 Remarks: Ad. on 'Captain Fly-by-Night' only.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-10 - 1923-10-12
Summary:

See it all in 'Captain Fly-by-Night' starring Johnnie Walker. Also Buster Keaton in 'The Paleface.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-10 - 1923-10-10
Summary:

Johnnie Walker in 'Captain Fly-by-Night,' from the tale by Johnston McCulley, directed by William K. Howard. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-10
Summary:

Johnston McCulley, who wrote the story of 'Captain Fly-by-Night.' Johnnie Walker's starring feature now at the Coronet, scored an even bigger success with it than with 'the Mark of Zorro,' the story he wrote for Douglas Fairbanks. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-10
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'Captain Fly-by-Night,' until Saturday. The story was written by Johnston M'Culley [sic] who also wrote the story of 'The Mark of Zorro' which featured Douglas Fairbanks. Mr. M'Culley has made the action scenes of 'Captain Fly…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-10
Summary:

Johnnie Walker has become the talk of the continent overnight in America. He has chosen an excellent subject for his first starring effort, for 'Captain Fly by Night,' was written by Johnston McCulley, the author 'The Mark of Zorro,' one of Douglas Fairbanks' greatest…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-10 - 1923-10-12
Summary:

Captain Fly-by-Night' starring Johnnie Walker. Also Buster Keaton in 'The Paleface.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-11
Summary:

Johnnie Walker, the new film star, got away to a flying start in Hongkong in his first big picture 'Captain Fly-by-Night.' The story is laid in the same territory as 'The Mark of Zorro,' and was written by the same author. If anything, the present film contains more exciting…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-12 - 1923-10-12
Summary:

Johnnie Walker in 'Captain Fly-by-Night.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-12
Summary:

The romantic adventures of Johnnie Walker in 'Captain Fly-by-Night' continue to attract big assemblies to the Coronet. Miss Shannon Day is as pretty and accomplished a film actress as has been seen here. The story is a spirited narration of events in Spanish California of one hundred…

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Headline: Today; Tomorrow
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-13 - 1923-10-13
Summary:

The Coronet: Today, 'Captain Fly-by-Night,' and Buster Keaton in 'The Pale Face.' Tomorrow at 6 & 9.15, 'The Prisoner of Zenda.' The Star: Today, 'The Kentucky Derby,' and 'The Skeleton.' Tomorrow at 6 & 9.15, 'The Flirt.'

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Headline: Today; Tomorrow
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-13 - 1923-10-13
Summary:

Today at the Coronet: 'Captain Fly-by-Night' and Buster Keaton in 'The Paleface'; at the Star: 'The Kentucky Derby' and 'The Skeleton.' Tomorrow at the Coronet: at 6 and 9.15, 'The Prisoner of Zenda'; at the Star: at 6 and 9.15, 'The Flirt…