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: 1914-10-01 - 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: 1915-04-15 - 1915-04-19
Summary:

On Apr 16, a magnificent programme, a great comic 'Max Linders Elopement' [sic] in 2 parts - length 3,000 feet; 'Beel's Startagem [sic]'; Pathe's British Gazettes; Gaumont Graphics & various other interesting films; On Say at 5, 2nd series of 'What Happened…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-09-16 - 1915-09-18
Summary:

On Sept 15, startling thrilling and exciting 3rd and 4th series of 'Lucille Love'; Pathe's British Gazette; Keystone Comics; 'That Cousin of Yours,' comedy in 2 parts; not to disappoint our many patrons 1st and 2nd series of 'Lucille Love.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-10-01 - 1915-10-02
Summary:

The eleventh and twelfth episodes of 'Lucille Love' on Friday, 1st October, 1915. The drama in 2 parts, 'Varsity Boat Race Mystery,' will be shown. Pathe's British gazette included. Keystone comic 'Fatal High C' is displayed.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-10-14 - 1915-10-15
Summary:

The fifth series of 'Rocambole,' the Terror of Paris, in 5 parts on Friday, 15th October, 1915. Pathe's British gazette included. A grand benefit night embracing naval, military and civil picture on Thursday, 21st October, the Red Cross Day.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-12-27 - 1915-12-29
Summary:

The thrilling drama in 3 parts, 'From Circus to Race Course,' on Tuesday, 28th December, 1915. The interesting picture, 'The Black Sea Fleet.' Pathe's British gazette included. Comic and interesting pictures included. 'The Clue of the Cigar Band' and other…

7
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-12-30 - 1915-12-31
Summary:

The thrilling detective drama in 3 parts, 'The Clue of the Cigar Band,' on 31st December, 1915. Pathe's British gazette included. Keystone comics including 'The Big 3.'

8
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-04-17 - 1916-04-19
Summary:

A drama in 3 reels, 'The Heart of a Mother,' on Tuesday, 15th April, 1916. Interesting picture including 'On the Summit of Lingekoff.' Pathe's British Gazette included. Comics including 'Gussel, The Golfer' (by Keystone), 'Wifey's Investment' and…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-26 - 1916-08-26
Summary:

On Aug 25, the thrilling detective serial play 'The Black Box Mystery' [sic] in 2 parts; Pathe's topical play 'The Menace' in 2 parts; 'Max Linder Joins the Colours,' 1st picture of Max since the war; Pathe's British Gazette: 'The Great War: New…

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-14 - 1916-09-16
Summary:

On Sep 15, the great serial play, 1st and 2nd episode of 'Brokencoin' [sic] in 4 parts; Aerial Fleet and Zeppelins in 'Great War: Battle of Avocourt,' Pathe's British Gazette; 'The Enchanted Gloves,' comic; 'Insect Mimics' [sic], instructive; '…

11
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-03 - 1917-01-08
Summary:

On Jan 5, an amazing and thrilling programme: 1st and 2nd episodes of 'Iron Claw,' featuring Pearl White, Jameson [sic], and Sheldon Lewis; The Great War (with our armies on the Somme); interesting: Pathe's British Gazette; comic: 'Married on Credit' (Keystone); cartoon…

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-09 - 1917-01-10
Summary:

On Jan 8, the magnificent photoplay serial in 20 episodes: 1st and 2nd episodes of 'The Greed'; 'The Boob's Racing Career'; 'Winter Sports; Sleighing, Etc.'; Pathe's British Gazette; on Jan 12, 3rd and 4th episodes of 'Iron Claw.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-26 - 1917-03-28
Summary:

On Mar 27, the greatest detective serial ever screened in the East, 'Zudora' in 15 episodes, 1st and 2nd episodes; Pathe's British Gazette, various interesting films and comics.

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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…

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-24 - 1917-05-26
Summary:

On May 25, 1st and 2nd series of 'Who's Guilty,' Puppets of Fate and A Tight Rein; Pathe's British & American Gazettes; comics: 'The Cash Girl's Lovers' and 'Lonesome Luke'; Cartoons in the Country; on May 29, the great inspiring romance 'The…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-01 - 1918-03-04
Summary:

Programme for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th March, special engagement for a very short season only, Mrs. and Mr. Odeo, French eccentric comedians in their latest and original novelty, 'The Mechanical Pig.' Also a Gold Rooster play in 5 parts, 'Tears and Smiles,' featuring Baby Marie…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-23 - 1919-08-06
Summary:

An English Vaudeville company 'The Prize Packets' is opening out at the Victoria. Booking at Anderson's. July 24, 26, 28, 29 and 30 remarks: Pathe's British Gazette, Harold Lloyd comedy entitled 'A Sammy in Siberia.' Matinee: 'The Terror of the Range' (1st…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-24 - 1919-07-25
Summary:

An English vaudeville co., The Prize Packets. Pathe's British Gazettes, half an hour projection of British events. Also Harold Lloyd comedy entitled 'A Sammy in Siberia.' Harold Lloyd is this week in trouble with Bolshevik. Today's matinee, 'The Terror of the Range,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-01-30 - 1920-01-31
Summary:

Commencing Saturday, Helen [sic] Chadwick in 'Caleb Piper's Girl,' an unusually interesting drama in five parts. Harold Lloyd in his biggest success 'The Rajah.' Pathe's British Gazette Nos. 600 and 601. 'London from Above,' unique pictures taken from…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-30 - 1920-01-30
Summary:

Commencing Saturday, 31st January, Helen Chadwick in 'Caleb Piper's Girl,' an unusually interesting, vivacious and highly entertainment drama in five parts. Also Harold Lloyd in his biggest success, 'The Rajah.' Pathe's British Gazette Nos. 600 and 601. 'London…