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: 1913-09-27
Summary:

King Christian of Denmark says the Copenhagen correspondent of the London Burlget, recently took part in a cinematograph drama. Different scenes of drama were described.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-02-04 - 1914-02-05
Summary:

Change of pictures on Feb 6, 'Fantomas' will be screened second of the series of the greatest detective dramas ever produced; 'Quo Vadis,' story of the divine tragedy of the Christian Martyrs will be exhibited on Feb 9; performance by the Two Colliers.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-02-06 - 1914-02-09
Summary:

Film screening of 'Fantomas' (in 4 parts, 6,000 ft) and 'Quo Vadis', story of the Divine Tragedy of Christian Martyrs; Performances by The Two Colliers

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-02-07
Summary:

Quo Vadis?' is to be screened at the Victoria Theatre and we can follow the historical events from the story of Christian martyrs to the Crucification. The film will be screened at the Victoria, commencing Monday the 9th inst.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-02-09 - 1914-02-14
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, 'Quo Vadis' (Whither Goest Thou?), a story of the divine tragedy of the Christian Martyrs in six parts (8,000 feet) will be exhibited.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-02-10 - 1914-02-14
Summary:

Film screening of 'Quo Vadis' (in 6 parts, 8,000 ft), story of the Divine Tragedy of Christian Martyrs

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-08 - 1919-07-14
Summary:

To be held at St. Paul's College, on July 16th and 17th, 1919. Proceeds in aid of the ministering children's league, church extension and Christian education. Evening programme on July 16th at 7.30 p.m., open-air cinematograph (Charlie Chaplin with other at features); on July 17th at 7…

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Headline: The Y.M.C.A.
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-10
Summary:

Detailed accounts of the receipts and expenditures of the American Young Men's Christian Association National War Work Council. The magnitude of the work accomplished by the Y.M.C.A. has hardly been appreciated by the public. Concerts, vaudeville, motion pictures, athletics, both in the…

9
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-03-29
Summary:

It May Be Your Daughter,' the superfine photoplay that has been drawing packed houses at the Hong Kong Theatre, will be presented again tonight and tomorrow. Very shortly Hall Caine's 'Christian' [sic] will be shown at this Theatre. It is a six-reel picture, make by the…

10
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-04-06 - 1920-04-09
Summary:

Commencing tomorrow (Wednesday) April 7th, Sir Hall Caine's great masterpiece, 'The Christian' featuring Derwent Hall Caine in 6 episodes 12 reels. Book early. Prices $1.50 and $1.00.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-04-07 - 1920-04-07
Summary:

Commencing Wednesday, Sir Hall Caine's masterpiece 'The Christian' in six episodes, 12 reels (as witnessed by Royalty). Produced by The London Film Company, featuring Derwent Hall Caine, Gerald Ames, Elizabeth Risdon, Charles Rock.

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-07 - 1920-04-09
Summary:

For 7th, 8th and 9th April, tonight at 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., the London Film Company presents Sir Hall Caine's masterpiece, 'The Christian' (in six massive reels) featuring Dervent Hall Caine. April 7 Remarks: Another ad. on page 4.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-09
Summary:

The marvels of the gigantic plant and the bustle in a large American factory were well illustrated at the auditorium of the Chinese Young Men's Christian Association, when two reels of cinema films, depicting the various processes of manufacturing Carter's inks, were exhibited before…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-03
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-20
Summary:

Dr. Sherwood Eddy, a social worker of the Chinese Church Union who had delivered a series of lectures at the Chinese Y.M.C.A., addressed a large audience in the World Theatre at 8 o'clock yesterday morning. The lecture was specially arranged by the four big emporiums, the Sincere, Sun, Wing…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-29
Summary:

London, Dec 28 – Under the special auspices of the Y.M.C.A. a lecture illustrated with films has been delivered for the first time in London, showing everyday scenes among the working classes of China and portraying civilising influences of recent years, much of which it is claimed have been…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-12
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-15
Summary:

Foolish Wives,' directed and written by Erich Von Stroheim, will be presented at the Star Theatre today. It is recognized that Carl Laemmle has expended ever a million dollars on the picture. Others in the cast are: Miss du Pont, Mae Smith, Maude George, Dale Fuller, Rudolph Christians.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-16