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: 1917-05-12
Summary:

There was a good attendance at the Victoria Theatre last night, and an excellent programme was provided. There was a new Gazette, full of interesting matter, and another good feature was 'The Fatal Pie' — some very clever cartoon work by the American Caricaturist. The three-part Pathe…

2
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-10-25
Summary:

A statement about the winter season of Victoria Theatre has been made by Mr. J. J. Blake, the manager. Concerning serial pictures were so much appreciated by cinema-goers, Mr. Blake has arranged to screen first 'The Grip of Evil,' with Jackie Saunders in the leading role. Other serials…

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-22 - 1917-12-22
Summary:

Screening of 'The Mystery of the Double Cross' (5th & 6th episodes), Gazette and Comics; Coming film: 'Captain Kiddo' featuring Baby Maries Osborne

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-11
Summary:

Victoria Theatre was well filled as Thurber and Thurber pleased everyone. An excellent selection of pictures completed the programme, including General Allenby's entry into Jerusalem, and Baby Marie Osborne's film and Gazette.

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-21
Summary:

The appearance of Mr. Wheeler Dryden was well remembered. He gave nice songs and the picture part of the programmes included a five part story 'Little Mary Sunshine' featuring Baby Marie Osborn [sic], a gazette and a funny comic.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-15 - 1919-01-17
Summary:

15th, 16th and 17th January, showing 'Colorado' in 5 parts, a great dramatic masterpiece, produced from the story by August [sic] Thomas, including Gazette and comics. Friday, 17th matinee 5.15 p.m., by special request repeating, 'Fanchon, the Cricket,' Paramount feature in 5…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-15 - 1919-01-17
Summary:

January 15, 16, and 17, showing 'Colorado' (in 5 parts,) a great dramatic masterpiece produced from the story by Augustus Thomas, also Gazette and Comics. Friday January 17, matinee at 5.15 p.m., by special request repeating: 'Fanchon, the Cricket,' a Paramount feature in 5…

8
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-18 - 1919-03-21
Summary:

March 19, 20 and 21, Paramount photoplay 5 parts, Mary Pickford in 'The Girl of Yesterday.' Also Gazette and Comics. Wednesday 22nd, 9th and 10th episodes of 'A Lass of the Lumberlands,' Tuesday 25th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., 7th and 8th episodes, Billie Burke in 'Gloria…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-19 - 1919-03-21
Summary:

19th, 20th and 21st March, Paramount photoplay in 5 parts, Mary Pickford in 'The Girl of Yesterday.' Also Gazette and comics. Saturday 22nd, 8th and 10th episodes, 'A Lass of the Lumberlands.' Tuesday 25th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., 7th and 8th episodes, Billie Burke in '…

10
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-13 - 1919-05-16
Summary:

May 14, 15, 16, feature in 5 parts, 'What Happened to Jones?' Also Gazette and Comics. Saturday 17th, see Marie Doro in 'Lost and Won' (Paramount 5 parts). Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-14 - 1919-05-16
Summary:

14th, 15th and 16th May, feature in 5 parts, 'What Happened to Jones?' Also Gazette and comics. Saturday 17th, see Marie Doro in 'Lost and Won' (Paramount in 5 parts). Booking at the Theatre.

12
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…

13
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-07-02 - 1919-07-04
Summary:

Tonight, showing 3rd episodes (final) of Gaumont British film in 5 parts, 'Ultus,' also various comics. Saturday, July 5, see Marie Walcamp in 'The Moonchild,' episodes 1 and 2. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-07-04
Summary:

During the 'Ultus' show in Hongkong Theatre, the attendance was very pleased. The programme for tomorrow will include a new serial film of episodes in which the well-known protagonist Marie Walcamp in the 'Red Ace' will appear in the 'Moon Child,' a picture of the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-05 - 1919-07-08
Summary:

5th, 6th, 7th and 8th July, showing dramatic serial story, 1st and 2nd episodes, Mary [sic] Walcamp in 'The Moon Child.' Also Keystone comics. Booking at the theatre.

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

An extraordinary eighteen episode picture entitled 'The Moon Child' is to be screened at the Hongkong Theatre. The picture features Marie Walcamp of 'Red Ace.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-07-05 - 1919-07-08
Summary:

July 5, 6, 7 and 8, showing dramatic serial story, 1st and 2nd episodes, Marie Walcamp in 'The Moon Child.' Also Keystone Comics. Booking at the Theatre.

18
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-07-07
Summary:

The 'Moon Child' film is now screening in Hongkong Theatre, featuring Marie Walcamp. Tomorrow the well-known actress Fannie Ward will appear in 'Her Strange Wedding' of Lasky Production in 5 parts. New comics will be introduced at intervals.

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

The Serial film 'Moon Child' is attracting many people to the Hongkong Theatre, to see the daring feats performed by the famous actress Marie Walcamp. 'Her Strange Wedding' featuring Fannie Ward, will be screened tomorrow. The story is written by George Middleton.

20
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-07-30
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre is showing 'The Fall of a Nation.' On Friday night, the 5th and 6th episode of 'The Moon Child,' starring Marie Walcamp, will be screened. New comics will be introduced at intervals, the best and latest ones.