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: 1914-12-26 - 1915-01-02
Summary:

On Dec 29, the great War Picture; the melodramatic film 'The Bells of Rheims' in 2 parts - 3,000 feet long for a few nights only; the public are requested to be early, owing to the great demand for seats; 4th and 5th series expected in a few days.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-12-28 - 1914-12-29
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Bells of Rheims' ( 2 parts, 3,000) and 'The Great War Pictures'

3
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-12-29
Summary:

A new programme begins tonight at the Victoria, which includes the film 'Bells of Rheims.'

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-12-30 - 1915-01-04
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Bells of Rheims' ( 2 parts, 3,000) and 'The Great War Picture'; Coming: 4th & 5th Series of the War Pictures

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-12-30
Summary:

The Bells of Rheims' was shown for the first time at the Victoria last night. Many other interesting films were shown, chief among them a fresh series of War pictures.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-01-02
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre has had overflowing houses over the New Year holiday, and so popular has the 'Bells of Rheims' film proved that the management has decided to keep it showing until Tuesday. Apart from this there will be a new programme tomorrow (Sunday) night.

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Headline: The Cinemas
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-01-04
Summary:

The Bells of Rheims,' the story of how the Germans had treated the Westminster Abbey of France is to be on show at the Victoria Theatre. At the Bijou, the coloured film 'The Dungeon of Despair' has provided a great draw.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-06-10 - 1921-06-11
Summary:

A First National attraction, Marshall Neilan and James Oliver Curwood in 'The River's End,' at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m. Remarks: Film poster included.

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-06-10 - 1921-06-11
Summary:

At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, a First National attraction, Marshall Neilan presents 'The River's End' by James Oliver Curwood. Illustration included.

10
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-06-10 - 1921-06-10
Summary:

Tonight we are showing 'The River's End,' a First National masterpiece from James Oliver Curwood's story and directed by Marshall Neilan. This film is going to take Hongkong by storm! The only two pictures we have ever shown that could be compared with it were 'Back to…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-06-10 - 1921-06-11
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, a First National attraction, Marshall Neilan presents 'The River's End' by James Oliver Curwood in 6 parts. Also Beatrice La Plante in 'A Regular Pal.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-27
Summary:

The Golden Snare,' a screen version of James Oliver Curwood story, under the direction of David Hartford for release by Associated First National comes to the Queen's Theatre for four days. Lewis S. Stone, who already featured in Curwood's picture included 'The River's…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-20