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: 1916-11-08 - 1916-11-09
Summary:

By special request, for 3 nights only, on Nov 8-10, 'Neptune's Daughter' in 7 reels, featuring the world's champion Mermaid, also a graceful dancer; on Nov 11, continuation of 'The Million Dollar Mystery' and 'The Trey O' Hearts.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-07 - 1917-02-09
Summary:

From Feb 7-9, showing the startling drama 'The Fakir's Ring' in 5 parts; also Keystone comics; on Feb 10, see Lucille Love in 'Peg O' the Ring.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-10 - 1917-02-13
Summary:

On Feb 10, showing a grand serial features, 1 st and 2nd episodes of 'Peg O' the Ring,' featuring Lucille Love and Hugo; also Keystone comics.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-10
Summary:

Tonight, the management of the Hongkong Theatre is showing the first and second episodes of the splendid film 'Peg O' the Ring.' In this capital picture there are no less than 15 episodes consisting of 30 parts, and picture-goers will be pleased to know that Lucille Love (Grace…

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-23 - 1917-05-24
Summary:

From May 23-25, showing two powerful dramas 'The White Glove Gang' in 3 parts; and 'A Throne at Stake' in 2 parts; don't forget, on May 24, Empire Day, special matinee.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-09 - 1917-06-12
Summary:

On June 9, showing 'The Bride of Mystery,' featuring Lucille Love and Hugo, complete in 3 parts; 'A Page in Life' [sic] in 2 parts, featuring Anna Little and Herbert Rawlinson of the 'Master Key'; also comedies.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-02-09 - 1918-02-11
Summary:

9th, 10th, 11th and 12th February, showing: 7th and 8th episodes of 'Gloria's Romance,' and Keystone comics. Wednesday, 13th February, screening: a beautiful Universal feature in 7 parts, 'The White Scar.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-02-13 - 1918-02-14
Summary:

Tonight, Wednesday, 13th February, screening: a beautiful Universal feature in 7 parts, 'The White Scar.'

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-02-14
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre, a magnificent masterpiece picture 'The White Scar' is being screened in 7 parts, this is the production of Universal Cinema Co. Also, the 8th and 9th episodes of 'Gloria's Romance' will be screened.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-02-15 - 1918-02-15
Summary:

Tonight, screening: an exclusive Broadway Universal feature complete in 7 parts, 'The White Scar' and comics. Saturday 16th February, see 9th and 10th episodes, 'Gloria's Romance.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-02-18
Summary:

The Tramp' featuring Henry Krauss will be screened tonight at the Victoria Theatre. Pathe's British and American Gazettes are really good this week and comic pictures are worth seeing. A well-known cinema serial 'The Fatal Ring' featuring Pearl White is expected shortly from…

12
Headline: The Cinemas
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-15
Summary:

Seats were fully occupied at Victoria and Hongkong Theatre. In the twentieth century the role of a hero is played by a female rather than male and Pearl White fulfils every requirement in the 'Fatal Ring.' Film synopsis included. Many interesting films will be shown in the programme…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-18
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre, a splendid programme will be given, including 'The Bathers' Race' and 'A Lucky Mistake.' It also includes amusing comedy, the Pathe photoplay, 'The Venus of Arles' in six parts, and 'Cousin Fluffy' will be shown until next…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-09
Summary:

The sensational French drama 'The man of shame' featuring White Lecdy and Rosemary Theby, will be its last show in the Hongkong Theatre. Charlie Chaplin pictures will be screened at night, the 'Hungry Heart' will be repeated by request, and also comic pictures.

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-01 - 1920-03-01
Summary:

Last two nights of 'Zongar.' There was again a crowded house on Saturday and Sunday to see this picture. It is really worth seeing. George Larkin, the popular athletic star, takes the leading role supported by Miss Grace Davison and Miss Cassinelli, who will charm you with their beauty…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-01 - 1920-05-01
Summary:

Commencing tonight, Olive Thomas in the great sensational interesting drama, 'An Even Break.' Have you seen Olive Thomas, who has been acting in our big picture 'Indiscreet Corinne' and who charmed you with her beauty? The story is about a girl who exchanged the great white…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-08
Summary:

Bessie Love, by her exquisite personality and delightful grace, has won a name of which she can be justly proud. She is appearing this week in a popular drama at the Hongkong Theatre entitled 'Wee Lady Betty,' a tale which describes the method of keeping the house in an Irish Castle.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-12-13
Summary:

No Italian dramas have been produced in Hongkong since the commencement of the war. Fortunately the management of the Hongkong Theatre has been successful in getting one of the finest Italian dramatic films which have been screened for a long time. There was a crowded house on Saturday to…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-07-06 - 1921-07-08
Summary:

Universal presents Carmel Myers in 'The Little White Savage,' a most thrilling story in 5 parts, and Fine Comedies.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-06 - 1921-07-08
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Carmel Myers in 'The Little White Savage.' Also American News and Cartoon Comedy.