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: 1914-06-24 - 1914-06-26
Summary:

Special comic and interesting films, 'Max the New Butler,' 'Max Teachs the Tango,' 'How Flowers Awaken,' 'On the Coast of the Black Sea,' 'Strange Inhabitants of the Deep,' and Pathe's International & Pathe's Cartoon; the great…

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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 &…

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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.'

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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.

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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…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-28 - 1917-05-30
Summary:

On May 29, 'The High Hand,' an inspiring romance of love, politics, capital & labour in 6 parts; Pathe's Gazette and various comics; on June 1, 3rd & 4th series of 'Who's Guilty.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-04 - 1917-06-06
Summary:

On June 5, Pathe gold rooster 'Hazel Kirke' in 5 parts, featuring Pearl White & Creighton Hale, for 3 nights only; Pathe's British Gazette, 'Saved by Wireless' and various comics.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-19 - 1917-06-19
Summary:

Tonight, a powerful photoplay 'The Rescuer' in 4 parts, played by the leading cinema artistes; Pathe's American & British Gazettes and various comics; benefit on June 21, details included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-20 - 1917-06-22
Summary:

From June 21-22, showing two thrilling dramas, 'The Fifth Man' in 3 parts; and 'His Trust' in 2 parts; also comics.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-23 - 1917-06-26
Summary:

On June 23, showing a thrilling Italian drama 'Stains of Blood' in 8 parts; also comics.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-29 - 1918-05-31
Summary:

29th, 30th and 31st May, screening Pathe's photoplay drama in 6 parts, 'Red Haired Marie' and various comics. Saturday, 1st June, see the next exclusive film in 7 parts, 'The Lust of the Ages.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-05 - 1918-06-07
Summary:

Tonight and 6th and 7th June, screening a great exclusive feature in 6 parts, 'The Mormon Maid,' including Universal Weekly (War News) and comics. Saturday, 8th June, see 9th and 10th episodes, 'The Red Ace.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-05 - 1918-06-05
Summary:

Tonight, showing the greatest dramatic film, 'The Mormon Maid' in 6 parts, 6,000 feet, featuring Mae Murray. Including Universal Weekly (War News) and comics. Please note: owing to the enormous price we are paying for the rights to exhibit this film, the prices for admission will be…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-12 - 1918-06-14
Summary:

12th, 13th and 14th June, screening Universal's exclusive feature, 'The Frame-Up' in 7 parts. Also comics. Thursday, 13th June, special matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing 'The Mormon Maid' in 6 parts. Saturday, 15th June, a continuation of 'The Red Ace.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-15 - 1918-06-18
Summary:

15th to 18th June, showing 11th and 12th episodes, 'The Red Ace,' including Universal Weekly (world's news) and comics. Wednesday, 19th June, 'The Primrose Path.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-19 - 1918-06-21
Summary:

19th, 20th and 21st June, screening an exclusive Broadway drama, 'The Primrose Path' in 7 parts, 7,000 feet. Also comics. Thursday 20th June, special matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing new programme. Saturday, 22nd June, a continuation of 13th and 14th episodes, 'The Red Ace.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-26 - 1918-06-28
Summary:

Tonight, an exclusive Broadway Universal feature in 7 parts, 'The Man Inside' and comics. Thursday, 27th June, special matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing new programme. Saturday, 29th June, see final episode of 'The Red Ace.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-31 - 1919-06-02
Summary:

31st May, 1st, 2nd and 3rd June, showing Paramount photoplay in 5 parts, Pauline Frederick in 'The Love That Lives,' and various comics. Tuesday 3rd June, matinee at 5 p.m., by special request, showing 'Lost and Won,' Paramount photoplay in 5 parts. Booking at the Theatre.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-31 - 1919-06-04
Summary:

31st May, 1st, 2nd and 3rd June, showing Paramount photoplay in 5 parts, Pauline Frederick in 'The Love That Lives' and various Comics. Tuesday 3rd June, matinee at 5 p.m., by special request, showing 'Lost and Won' (Paramount photoplay 5 parts). Booking at the Theatre. June…