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: 1915-06-01 - 1915-06-02
Summary:

On June 1, a thrilling & startling drama 'Absinthe' in 4 parts - 3,000 feet long; a sore cure for the drink habit, 'Wiffles Has a Lucky Escape,' comedy in 2 parts - 1,200 feet long; 'Perils of Pauline,' 5th and 6th episodes on June 4.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-06-04 - 1915-06-05
Summary:

On June 4, the picture of the hour, 'Perils of Pauline,' 5th & 6th episodes, showing Pauline's terrible ordeal in a Chinese 'Jose House,' her thrilling experience in the air & her escape from a balloon; Pathe's Gazette latest news; comic, industrial &…

3
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-06-07 - 1915-06-09
Summary:

On June 8, the thrilling detective dramas, 'Harry the Swell' and 'On the Santa F. E. Trail'; latest gazettes; comic, interesting & historical pictures; On June 11, 7th & 8th episodes of the 'Perils of Pauline.'

4
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-06-10 - 1915-06-12
Summary:

On June 11, 7th & 8th episodes of the 'Perils of Pauline,' more exciting than ever; Pathe's latest gazettes; interesting, comic & historical films; 'Expected Shortly,' the great film of the Olympic sports in Shanghai.

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-06-11
Summary:

The new instalments of 'The Perils of Pauline' at the Victoria Theatre have been drawing big houses during the weekend. The current programme also contains some excellent war pictures and a couple of good comics. Beginning from Wednesday June 18, a full orchestra, under the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-06-14 - 1915-06-16
Summary:

On June 15, two magnificent pictures in 2 parts each of 2,000 feet long, 'The Doll' and 'American Born'; comic educational & interesting films, Albert Morrow in the 'Haunted House'; performance by Prof. Gonzales; 9th & 10th episodes of the 'Perils of…

7
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-06-17 - 1915-06-19
Summary:

On June 18, an unsurpassed programme, 9th & 10th episodes of the 'Perils of Pauline' [sic], see these episodes as Pauline is captured by smugglers and disguises herself as an angel against her plotters; Pathe's latest gazettes and don't forget the famous keystone comics…

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-06-21 - 1915-06-23
Summary:

On June 22, the great dramatic film 'Her Mistaken Choice' in 3 parts of 3,000 feet long; 'Wiffles at the Hydro,' 'The Far Eastern Olympic Games,' this fine film must interest all, showing all the chief events, scenes of great local interest and exciting finishes; On…

9
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-06-26 - 1915-06-26
Summary:

On June 25, the topic on every tongue, the topic in every household is 'The Perils of Pauline' in 4 reels, 11th & 12th episodes, see Pauline with the lions; Pathe's latest British Gazette; Keystone comics; On June 26, 4 round spar, Faddy Finn v. Witty Crockett in full boxing…

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-06-28 - 1915-06-29
Summary:

On June 29, another startling programme at this popular theatre, the great dramatic feature film 'The Ways of Life' in 4 parts - length 3,000 feet; Pathe's Animated Gazette (interesting); 'Wiffles Gets a Divorce'; On July 2, 12th & 14th episodes of 'Perils of…

11
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-12
12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-30 - 1924-06-02
Summary:

Commencing 30th May to 2nd June at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., 'Youth to Youth' with Billie Dove. At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., a Fox serial, 'Bride 13,' epis. 9 & 10. Usual prices. Booking at Theatre.

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-30 - 1924-05-31
Summary:

Commencing 30th May to 2nd June at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. 'Youth to Youth,' an unbeatable combination played by a distinguished cast, headed by Billie Dove at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. Also a Fox serial, 'The Bride 13' episodes 9 and 10. Usual prices. Booking at theatre.

14
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-30 - 1924-06-02
Summary:

Commencing 30th May to 2nd June at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Youth to Youth,' an unbeatable combination played by a distinguished cast, headed by Billie Dove. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., a Fox serial, the 'Bride 13' episodes 9 and 10. Usual prices. Booking at Theatre.

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-02 - 1924-06-02
Summary:

Tonight (2nd June) at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Youth to Youth,' an unbeatable combination played by a distinguished cast, headed by Billie Dove. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., a Fox serial, the 'Bride 13' episodes 9 and 10. Usual prices. Booking at theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-06 - 1924-06-09
Summary:

Commencing 6th to 9th June at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Goldwyn presents Will Rogers in 'Honest Hutch.' Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-06 - 1924-06-07
Summary:

Commencing 6th to 9th June at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Goldwyn presents Will Rogers in 'Honest Hutch.' Usual prices. Booking at theatre.

18
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-06 - 1924-06-09
Summary:

Commencing 6th to 9th June at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Goldwyn presents Will Rogers in 'Honest Hutch.' Usual prices. Booking at Theatre.

19
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-09 - 1924-06-09
Summary:

Today 9th June at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Goldwyn presents Will Rogers in 'Honest Hutch.' Usual prices. Booking at theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-27 - 1924-06-29
Summary:

Commencing 27th to 30th June at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., a Gasnier production, Gaston Glass and Ruth Clifford in 'Mothers-in-Law.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 'Bride 13,' epis. 14 & 15. June 28 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on Mothers-in-Law' only. Illustration included…