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: 1918-05-23 - 1918-05-23
Summary:

The three big productions of the year: 'The Barrier' in 7 parts, 8,000 feet, produced by the Rex Beach Motion Pictures Co.; 'The Mormon Maid' in 6 parts, 6,000 feet, featuring Mae Murray; 'The Lust of the Ages' in 7 parts, 7,000 feet, featuring Lillian Walker. Watch…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-23
Summary:

By arrangement with the Hongkong Film Exchange Company, Hongkong Theatre have secured the sole rights for China of exceptional films. The first is from the story of Rex Beach, 'The Barrier' issued by the Rex Beach Motion Picture Company. Another is 'The Mormon Maid' featuring…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-24 - 1918-05-24
Summary:

Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, May 25, 26, 27 and 28, super-programme for four nights only. 9.15 p.m. performance, the first greatest picture of the year, 'The Barrier' from the novel by Rex Beach, in 7 parts, 8,000 feet. Owing to the enormous price we are paying for the rights…

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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: 1918-08-07 - 1918-08-09
Summary:

7th, 8th and 9th August, showing Paramount photoplay in 5 parts, 'Sweet Kitty Bellairs,' featuring the beautiful star Mae Murray. Also Paramount Gazette and Comics. Saturday 10th to Tuesday 13th August, screening 'The Daughter of the Gods.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-08-07 - 1918-08-08
Summary:

A Paramount photo-play in 5 parts, 'Sweet Kitty Bellairs,' featuring Mae Murray on 7th, 8th and 9th August. Gaumont graphic and comics included. 'The Daughter of the Gods' will be released on Saturday 10th to Tuesday 13th.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-04 - 1919-02-06
Summary:

February 5, 6 and 7, showing 7th to 9th episodes of 'The Voice on the Wire,' also Comics. Saturday February 8, see Mae Murray in 'The Plow Girl.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-05 - 1919-02-07
Summary:

5th, 6th and 7th February, showing 7th to 9th episodes 'The Voice on the Wire' and comics. Saturday 8th, see Mae Murray in 'The Plow Girl.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-07 - 1919-02-11
Summary:

February 8, 9, 10 and 11, showing Paramount photoplay in 5 parts, Mae Murray in 'The Plow Girl,' also Graphic and Comics. Tuesday 11th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing 'Her Claim to Happiness,' a beautiful film story in 5 parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-08 - 1919-02-11
Summary:

8th, 9th, 10th and 11th February, showing Paramount photoplay in 5 parts, Mae Murray in 'The Plow Girl,' including Graphic and comics. Tuesday 11th, matinee 5.15 p.m., showing 'Her Claim to Happiness,' a beautiful film story in 5 parts, etc.

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Headline: The Hongkong
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-08
Summary:

Last night at the Hongkong there was showing the 7th and 8th Episodes of 'The Voice on the Wire,' starring Ben Wilson and Neva Gerber. Further episodes of this film will be shown next Wednesday. The comic shows last night was truly funny, a Keystone 'When Dreams Come True.'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-14 - 1919-06-17
Summary:

14th, 15th, 16th and 17th June, showing the beautiful Mae Murray in 'At First Sight,' Paramount exclusive feature in 5 parts, including various comics. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-14 - 1919-06-17
Summary:

June 14, 15, 16 and 17, showing beautiful Mae Murray in 'At First Sight,' Paramount exclusive feature 5 parts, including various Comics. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-16
Summary:

The beautiful romance by Geo. Middleton, 'At First Sight' is now being screened in five parts in Hongkong Theatre. The story deals with the adventures of a pretty orphan girl, Justine Gibbs, played by Mae Murray. The new programme next Wednesday will be Paramount Picture ' The…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-28 - 1919-06-30
Summary:

28th, 29th, 30th June and 1st July, showing 3rd episode in 4 parts, Gaumont British film, 'Ultus,' also various comics. Matinee 5 p.m., Tuesday 1st July, matinee 5 p.m., by request showing, 'At First Sight,' featuring the beautiful Mae Murray. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-30 - 1919-07-01
Summary:

June 28, 29, 30 and July 1, showing 3rd episode, 4 parts, Gaumont British film, 'Ultus,' also various Comics. Matinee 5 p.m., Tuesday July 1, matinee 5 p.m., by request, showing 'At First Sight,' featuring the beautiful Mae Murray. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-01 - 1919-07-04
Summary:

Tonight, showing 3rd episodes in 4 parts, Gaumont British film, 'Ultus.' Also various comics. Matinee 5 p.m. today, by request showing 'At First Sight,' featuring the beautiful Mae Murray. Booking at the theatre. July 2 Remarks: Ad. on 'Ultus' and comics only. July…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-21 - 1920-04-23
Summary:

Tonight, the popular dramatic star, Mae Marsh in 'The Little Liar' and three comedies. April 21 Remarks: Another ad. on page 8.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-04-21 - 1920-04-23
Summary:

Tonight, Mae Marsh in 'The Little Liar,' and three comedies. April 21 Remarks: Another ad. on page 5. Plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-06-15
Summary:

Norma Talmadge and Marguerite Marsh are appearing in a Triangle Fine Art [sic] drama of lawless passions, entitled 'The Devil's Needle' at the Hongkong Theatre this week. Film synopsis included.