A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-10-28 - 1913-11-01
Summary:

Boxing event: Seaman Powell v. Corpl Scott and Mr. J. Forbes v. Seaman Thompson; Film screening of fight for the light weigh championship 'Ad Wolgast and Joe Rivers' (3,000 ft); Soldiers and Sailors in uniform half price

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-11-03 - 1913-11-03
Summary:

Boxing event: Seaman Powell v. Corpl Scott and Mr. J. Forbes v. Seaman Thompson; Film screening of 'Ad Wolgast and Joe Rivers' (3,000 ft); Soldiers and Sailors in uniform half price

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-03-09 - 1914-03-12
Summary:

Films screening of 'Protea' (6,000 ft); Coming film: 'Ivanhoe' (in 3 parts)

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-03-09 - 1914-03-12
Summary:

The greatest detective drama 'Protea' (6,000 feet) for 4 nights only, and a fine selection of comic films will be exhibited; the picture taken from Sir Walter Scoot's famous historical novel 'Ivanhoe' in three parts will be exhibited on Mar 13.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-03-13 - 1914-03-16
Summary:

Films screening of 'Invanhoe' (in 3 parts), adaptation of Sir Walter Scott's historical novel; Coming film: 'A Dead Man's Child' and the Sequel 'Dr. Gar el Hama' (6,000 ft, in 4 parts)

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-03-13 - 1914-03-16
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, a grand change of programme headed by the magnificent film 'Ivanhoe' in three parts, a free adaptation of Sir Walter Scott's historical novel; 'A Dead Man's Child' & 'The Sequel Dr. Gar El Hama' in 4 parts, 6,000 feet will be screened…

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Headline: Theatre Royal
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-04-17 - 1914-04-22
Summary:

The Antarctic,' a thrilling tale of human sacrifice and endurance, actual motion picture diary for a short season only from Apr 20 to 25, wonder of wonders, the actual motion picture, record of Captain Scott's thrilling adventures at the South Pole, astonishing scientific revelations,…

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Headline: Theatre Royal
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-04-23 - 1914-04-24
Summary:

The Antarctic,' a thrilling tale of human sacrifice and endurance, actual motion picture diary for a short season only from Apr 20 to 25, wonder of wonders, the actual motion picture, record of Captain Scott's thrilling adventures at the South Pole, astonishing scientific revelations,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-09-06 - 1915-09-08
Summary:

Another amazing programme, 'Hullo is that you bill?' 'Yes,' don't forget we must go to the Vic. and see 'Sherlock Holmes' and 'Wiffles' on Tuesday; 'what's coming off on Friday the 10th?' 'Why, the great Panama International…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-25 - 1916-03-25
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin, Mabel Normand, Marie Dressler and the Keystone police in 'Tilly's Punctured Romance' commencing tomorrow

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-25 - 1916-03-27
Summary:

Film screening of 'Tilly's Punctured Romance' (6 reels) featuring Charlie Chaplin, Mabel Normand, Marie Dressler

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-03-25 - 1916-03-25
Summary:

The Great Chaplin Picture on Sunday, 26th March. Marie Dressler, Mabel Normand and the Keystone police are featured. A grand gala night for the H.K. overseas on Thursday, 30th March. Melbourne comedy. Charlie Chaplin's 'Night Out' also included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-28 - 1916-03-28
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Hearts and Swords' (2 parts), 'High Spots in Broadway' and 'Tilly's Punctured Romance'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-04-03 - 1916-04-03
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Spell of Darkness' (3 reels), 'Col. Hezza Liar', 'Bloomer and the Hobble' and 'Mabel at the Wheel' (Keystone); Coming film: 'The Arch Villain'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-04-03 - 1916-04-05
Summary:

The drama in 8 reels, 'The Spell of Darkness,' on Tuesday, 4th April, 1916. Comedies including 'Col. Hezza Liar' (by request), 'Bloomer and the Hobbie,' the Great Keystone picture in 2 reels and 'Mabel at the Wheel.' 'The Arch Villain' is coming…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-11 - 1916-09-11
Summary:

On Sep 11, one night only, grand comedy & band night; see 'Max Linder's Elopement' [sic], 'Wiffles Going to the Dentist,' 'Love, Speed & Thrills' (Keystone), and 'Mabel and Fatty and the Law' [sic].

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-27 - 1916-09-29
Summary:

On Sep 27-29, 'Ivanhoe' in 4 parts, freely adapted from the famous novel by Sir Walter Scott; 'At the Risk of Her Life,' 2nd serial in 3 parts, a very sensational drama; Keystone comics.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-27 - 1916-09-29
Summary:

Screening of 'Ivanhoe', adopted from the novel of Sir Walter Scott, 'At the Risk of Her Life' and Keystone Comics

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-19 - 1916-10-21
Summary:

On Oct 20, Pathe's great serial, 1st and 2nd episodes of 'The Red Circle' in 4 parts; 'The Great War: Approaching the 2nd Line,' the terrific battle of the Somme, see what the home papers say; comics: 'Love's Cunning,' 'Charlie's Recreation…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-20 - 1916-10-20
Summary:

Screening of Pathe's 'The Red Circle' (1st & 2nd episode) and 'The Great War: Approaching the 2nd Line' (The Terrific Battle of Somme); Comics: 'Loves Cunning', 'Charles Recreation' (Chaplin Comedy), 'Mabel's Bear Escape' (Keystone…