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: 1914-04-17
Summary:

The pictures of the Antartic of Captain Scott will be given at the Theatre Royal. The picture starts with Capt Scott bidding last farewell and ended with the last scene revealing their camping place. An interesting incident in the showing of the pictures in Shanghai was that Surgeon Atkinson and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-04-21
Summary:

The Undying Story of Captain Scott and Animal Life in the Antartica' is a production from actual life. It reveals the Antartic and the lives of Captain Scott who sacrificed their lives. Although there were a few empty seats at the openings, the disappoinment faded soon enough.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-04-23
Summary:

The expedition of Captain Robert Falcon Scott included great pictures of penguins and active volcano. The widows and orphans of the dead heroes will control the films and receive the major part of the net profits.

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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.'