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: 1914-03-21 - 1914-03-24
Summary:

Nick Winter & The Lost Prince,' a great thrilling detective drama in 3,500 feet for 4 nights only; 'Pathe's British Gazette' (twice weekly); performance by Howard, Stella, and 'The Sheridans.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-06-17 - 1914-06-19
Summary:

For 3 nights only, the sensational drama 'The Expert's Secret,' 'On the Road to the Alps,' 'Wiffles the Masked Marksman,' and Pathe's British & International Gazette; the powerful society drama 'Sold for a Title' in 4 parts, 6,000 feet will…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-07-01 - 1914-07-02
Summary:

Special comic & interesting pictures, including 'Max & A Jealous Husband,' 'Wiffles in the Workshops,' 'Canine Rival,' 'Walrus Hunting,' and Pathe's British & German Gazette; the great detective picture 'Nick Winter & The Masked…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-01 - 1914-10-02
Summary:

Performance by Lenz & Company; change of programme including 'A Silent Messenger' and Pathe's British & American Gazette; (1st series) - 'The Mystery of the Old Mill' in 3 parts - 5,000 feet will be screened on Oct 3; Prince of Wales' Fund night on Oct 5.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-10-21 - 1915-10-23
Summary:

On Oct 22, 'Wiffles in Love and War' in 2 parts, 2,000 ft., a scream from beginning to end; 'For Honour and Country,' an episode of the war; Pathe's British Gazette; on Oct 25 and for one week only, farewell performance of Clarke.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-12-06 - 1915-12-07
Summary:

On Dec 7, another enormous programme, two thrilling dramas: 'The Voice within' in 2 parts, and 'The Avenger' in 3 parts; also the great comedy 'Wiffles in the Riviera' in 2 parts, a scream from beginning to end; Pathe's British Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-01-03 - 1916-01-05
Summary:

On Jan 4, the thrilling drama 'Battle for Freedom' in 3 parts; comedy 'How Wiffles Cured the Blues' in 2 parts; also 'The Grenadiers of 1915,' 'The Cormorant,' and Pathe's British Gazette; on Jan 7, 'The Poto Champion.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-01-10 - 1916-01-12
Summary:

On Jan 11, the side splitting comedy 'Wiffles and the Millionaire' in 3 parts; the powerful two-part drama 'The Borken Oath'; also Pathe's British Gazette; 'The Hidden Nest Egg'; 'Iron and Steel Industry (Bombay)'; 'Billy Boy's Revenge…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-02-04 - 1916-02-05
Summary:

On Feb 4, the magnificent feature film drama 'The Destruction of Carthage' in 6 reels; interesting: 'Insects that Mimic'; Pathe's British Gazette, 'The Manufacture of Big Shell'; comics: 'Wiffles' Family Intrigue' in 2 parts.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-28 - 1916-08-28
Summary:

On Aug 28, a scream at the Victoria: 'Goodness Gracious' (3 reel comedy); 'Sham Wiffles' (amusing comedy); 'The Knockout' (by request, 2 reel Chaplin); 'Teddy and the Lion Tamer' (a scream); 'Poor Policy' (a side-splitter); interesting: Pathe…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-31 - 1916-09-02
Summary:

On Sep 1, marvellous attractions at 'the Vic': performance by Dr. Rowe and Mora; the great detective film 'The Adventures of Nat Pinkerton' in 3 parts; 5th episode of 'The Black Box Mystery' [sic]; interesting: Pathe's British Gazette, The Great War: In the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-21 - 1916-09-23
Summary:

On Sep 22, 13th-15th episodes of the 'Black Box Mystery' [sic]; Pathe's British Gazette, Great War in the Trenches; 'The Amateru's Night,' Pathe's starlight comic; 'Wiffles and the Two Typists,' comic; 'Detective Snob & the Black Pearl…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-12-07 - 1916-12-09
Summary:

On Dec 8, performance by Brilliant; also an amazing programme of pictures: Pathe's film d' art, a powerful play entitled 'The Treasure of Tregor' in 3 parts; War Series, (D.2 and D.3) and Pathe's British Gazette; comics: 'Wiffles Acts the Fool,' 'Magic,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-12-18 - 1916-12-20
Summary:

On Dec 19, performance by Brilliant; 'Sons of France,' a thrilling tale of modern warfare in 3 parts, including French fighting, its difficulties and dangers; Pathe's British Gazette, The Great War; 'Have You Seen My Girl'; 'A Well Sick Man'; 'Wiffles the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-18 - 1917-01-20
Summary:

On Jan 19, 5th and 6th episodes of the 'Iron Claw,' Intervention of Tito & The Spotted Warning; Pathe's British Gazette, 'The Great War' (1916-17 reserves in training); comic: 'Wiffles' Dancing Pumps,' 'Merely a Married Man' (Keystone), and…

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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…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-08-06 - 1917-08-08
Summary:

On Aug 7, 'A Message from Mars' in 4 parts, featuring the celebrated artist Mr. Charles Hawtrey, the picture was The Range of London and ran for 12 weeks; Pathe's British Gazettes and various comics; on Aug 10, 'The Shielding Shadow.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-09-17 - 1917-09-19
Summary:

On Sept 18, an exciting photoplay 'A Prince of India' in 4 parts; Pathe's British, French, & American Gazettes; comics: 'In Dutch with a Dutchess' and 'Wiffles and the Emperor.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-10-01 - 1917-10-03
Summary:

On Oct 2, a great novel by Charles Dicken 'The Chimes' in 5 parts; Pathe's British, French & American Gazettes and various comics.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-12-03 - 1917-12-05
Summary:

On Dec 4, Jackie Saunders in the 7th and 8th episodes of the 'Grip of Evil,' 'Butterfield' and 'Bohemia'; Pathe's British Gazette; 'Goast Fish of the English Channel'; comedies: 'Wiffles in Trouble Again' and 'Caught at His Own Game…