A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-01-20 - 1911-01-25
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. For a few nights. 'The Golden Rose,' a coloured picture of Pathe Frere's production. Benefit performance for Miss Thelma Wood on January 26. Grand success of Miss Dolly Swift,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-01-26 - 1911-01-26
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. Monster programme. Benefit performance to Miss Thelma Wood, artisted by Miss Queenie Laurance, Miss Dolly Swift, Miss Sadie Melrose, Mr Dennis Carnly and Mr Hayward.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-09-17 - 1913-09-19
Summary:

Performance from Conjurer Verto, the Illusionist; Screening of 'East Lynne', a pathetic drama from Mrs. H. Wood's novel

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-12-23 - 1915-12-24
Summary:

On Dec 24, 'Max Sees Life,' a screaming 2 part comedy by Max Linder, positively one of the funniest picture ever produced; also the two part drama 'The Final Turn'; Pathe's British Gazette; 'Babes in the Wood'; 'A Xmas Problem'; 'The Talisman,…

5
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-12-23 - 1915-12-24
Summary:

A 2-part comedy by Max Linder, 'Max Sees Life,' on Friday, 24th December, 1915. The drama 'The Final Turn' in 2 parts. Matinees including 'Babes in the Wood,' 'Xmas Problem' and 'Talisman.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-12-24 - 1915-12-24
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Max Sees Life' (2 parts) and 'The Final Turn' (2 parts); Screening of Pathe's British Gazette; Xmas screening: 'Babes in the Wood'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-12-25 - 1915-12-27
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Max Sees Life' (2 parts) and 'The Final Turn' (2 parts); Screening of Pathe's British Gazette; Xmas screening: 'Babes in the Wood'

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-01-20 - 1916-01-22
Summary:

Tonight! The great Pathe masterpiece in 5 parts, featuring the famous child actress Marie Fromet, of 'Les Miserables' fame in 'The Price of Discipline'; 'Pathe's British Gazette'; 'The Fantastic Umbrella'; 'In the Wood of Mortain'; '…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-01-20 - 1916-01-22
Summary:

The great Pathe masterpiece in 5 parts, 'The Price of Discipline,' on Friday, 21th January. Marie Fromet is featured. Interesting pictures including 'The Fantastic Umbrella' and 'In the Woods of Mortain.' Pathe's British Gazette included. Comic including '…

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-01-21 - 1916-01-21
Summary:

Films screenings including Pathe's 'Price of Discipline' (5 parts) featuring the famous child actress Marie Fromest of Les Miserables, 'Fantastic Umbrellea', 'In the Woods of Mortain' and 'Mike the Housemaid'; Screening of Pathe's British Gazette…

11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-01-22 - 1916-01-24
Summary:

Films screenings including Pathe's 'Price of Discipline' (5 parts) featuring the famous child actress Marie Fromest of 'Les Miserables,' 'Fantastic Umbrellea', 'In the Woods of Mortain' and 'Mike the Housemaid'; Screening of Pathe's…

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-21 - 1916-07-22
Summary:

Screening of Pathe's photoplay 'The Mystery of the Woods' in 3 parts, 'One of the Bravest' in 2 parts, Pathe's British Gazette: 'Armoured Train at the Front', 'Temple Grounds at Nara' and 'When Love Took Wings' (Keystone); Coming film…

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-12-13 - 1917-12-15
Summary:

On Dec 14, Pathe's great serial, featuring Molly [sic] King in the 'Mystery of the Double Cross' [sic], 3rd and 4th episodes 'An Hour to Live' and 'Kidnapped'; interesting: 'Pathe's American Gazette, 'John Bull's Sketch Book' [sic],…

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-15 - 1917-12-17
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of Pathe's Serial 'Mysteries of the Double Cross' (3rd & 4th episodes) featuring Molly King, Pathe's & American Gazettes, 'John Bulls Sketch Book' and 'Chivalrous Wiffles' (comic); Coming performance by Misses Aileen & Doris…

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-12-17 - 1917-12-20
Summary:

On Dec 18, 11th and 12th episodes of the 'Grip of Evil'; Pathe's Gazettes and comics; on Dec 19 and 20, performance by Aileen and Woods.

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-18 - 1917-12-18
Summary:

Screening of 'Grip of Evil' (11th & 12th episodes), Pathe's Gazettes and Comics; Coming performance by Misses Aileen & Doris Woods and Mrs. Harry Woods

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-19 - 1917-12-19
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Grip of Evil' (11th & 12th episodes), Pathe's Gazettes and Comics; Tonight and tomorrow night performance by Misses Aileen & Doris Woods and Mrs. Harry Woods

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-20 - 1917-12-20
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Grip of Evil' (11th & 12th episodes), Pathe's Gazettes and Comics; Tonight performance by Misses Aileen & Doris Woods and Mrs. Harry Woods

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-05-26 - 1919-05-28
Summary:

A great production, Peggy Hyland in 'The Other Woman.' A great production adapted from A. M. Wood's famous dramatic success. Booking at Anderson's. May 26-28 remarks: Great Pathe Gold Rooster Production. American Gazette 86. Matinee: Charlie Chaplin in 'A Dog's Life…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-26 - 1919-05-28
Summary:

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 9.15 p.m., 3 nights only, great Pathe Gold Rooster production, A. H. Woods presents Peggy Hyland in 'The Other Woman' in 5 parts. Also American Gazette 36. Wednesday, matinee 28th, May at 5.15 p.m., Charlie Chaplin in 'A Dog's Life.'…