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: 1915-04-15 - 1915-04-19
Summary:

On Apr 16, a magnificent programme, a great comic 'Max Linders Elopement' [sic] in 2 parts - length 3,000 feet; 'Beel's Startagem [sic]'; Pathe's British Gazettes; Gaumont Graphics & various other interesting films; On Say at 5, 2nd series of 'What Happened…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-01-17 - 1916-01-19
Summary:

The drama in 3 parts, 'Neath the Lion's Paw,' on Tuesday, 18th January, 1916. A small drama, 'The Fisher Girl's Folly.' Interesting pictures including 'The Potoroo Bat' and 'Russian Army in Snow Clad Mountains.' Pathe's British Gazette…

3
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-01-20 - 1916-01-22
Summary:

Tonight! The great Pathe masterpiece in 5 parts, featuring the famous child actress Marie Fromet, of 'Les Miserables' fame in 'The Price of Discipline'; 'Pathe's British Gazette'; 'The Fantastic Umbrella'; 'In the Wood of Mortain'; '…

4
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-01-20 - 1916-01-22
Summary:

The great Pathe masterpiece in 5 parts, 'The Price of Discipline,' on Friday, 21th January. Marie Fromet is featured. Interesting pictures including 'The Fantastic Umbrella' and 'In the Woods of Mortain.' Pathe's British Gazette included. Comic including '…

5
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-05-08 - 1916-05-10
Summary:

Dolly of the Dailies' [sic], sequel to 'What Happened to Mary,' in 3 parts and 'Professor Millar's Vision' in 2 parts on Tuesday, 9th May, 1916. Interesting pictures including 'French Troops near Salonica.' Pathe's British gazette included. Comedies…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-15 - 1917-01-17
Summary:

On Jan 16, 3rd and 4th episodes of 'The Greed,' all should see this beautiful photoplay; interesting: Pathe's British Gazette, 'Making a Great Newspapar'; comic: 'Mother in Law's Return,' 'Home Breaking Hound' (Keystone), and 'Mary Jane Does…

7
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-03 - 1917-05-05
Summary:

On May 4, Pathe color 'Love's Frailty,' Pathe's exclusive feature photo, featuring Mlle Robinne; Pathe's British Gazette, The Great War; 'L' Ko Flirting a La Carte'; L' Ko's [sic] 'Curse of Word'; on May 7, Mary Pickford in the great…

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-07 - 1917-05-07
Summary:

From May 7-8, the great Paramount film 'In Rags' [sic] in 5 parts, featuring Mary Pickford; comedy 'Rufus Wallingford' [sic] in 2 parts; 'Bill's New Pal,' L. Ko [sic] comedy; Pathe's British Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-07-11 - 1917-07-13
Summary:

On July 13, Pathe's gold rooster play, 'Shadows & Sunshine' in 3 parts, featuring Baby Marie Osborne, the youngest leading lady in the world; interesting: Pathe's British Gazette and Pathe's Great War; comics: 'Statue of the Black Gladiator' (Starlight),…

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-02-28 - 1918-03-04
Summary:

From Mar 1-4, special engagement for a short season only, performance by Mrs. and Mr. Odeo; a Gold Rooster play 'Tears and Smiles' in 5 parts, featuring Baby Marie Osborne; Pathe's British Gazette and various comics.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-01 - 1918-03-04
Summary:

Programme for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th March, special engagement for a very short season only, Mrs. and Mr. Odeo, French eccentric comedians in their latest and original novelty, 'The Mechanical Pig.' Also a Gold Rooster play in 5 parts, 'Tears and Smiles,' featuring Baby Marie…

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-31
Summary:

The 7th and 8th episodes of the 'Strange Case of Mary Page' will be screened tonight with Gaumont Graphic and Keystone Comics. A ten reel film 'A Daughter of the Gods' will be exhibited with amazing scenes, featuring Annette Kellermann and made by William Fox. Film synopsis…

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-10
Summary:

A fine film 'Daughter of Gods' will be screened tonight. At the matinee a Triangle comedy 'His picture in the papers' will be shown together with new comics. Final episodes of 'Mary page' will be given on Saturday.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-14
Summary:

The performances of 'Daughter of the Gods' will be extended. The Paramount film 'Each pearl a tear' featuring Fanny Ward will be screened at the matinee today and 'Mary Page' will be shown soon.

15
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-08-15
Summary:

Tomorrow the last exhibition of the magnificent film, the 'Daughter of the Gods' takes place at the Hongkong Theatre, and on Saturday the 11th, and two following days episodes of 'Mary Page' will be screened.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-21
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre screens the final episodes of a serial film'Mary Page.' Also, the Gaumont Graphic and selected comics will be shown in the intervals. Paramount feature 'Victory of Conscience' featuring Miss Lov-Tellgen [sic] in five reels will be screened on Saturday. As…

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-24
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre had good attendance by showing popular films like 'Mary Page.' Tomorrow the Triangle photo-play 'Let Katy do it' featuring a child will be screened, also 'Their Husbands,' a Keystone comedy, and 'The Great Smash.' On Wednesday, '…

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-01 - 1919-11-04
Summary:

Helene Chadwick and Franklyn Farnum in 'Go Get'em Garringer,' a five part Western drama. Pathe's British Gazette. Harold Lloyd, Bebe Daniels-Pollard in 'Off the Trolley.' Matinee: Baby Marie Osborne in 'When Baby Forgot.' 'Max Sees Life' in 2…

19
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-01 - 1919-11-04
Summary:

Tonight, Helene Chadwick and Franklyn Farnum in 'Go-Get-Em Garringer,' a five-part Western drama, full of stunts, cowboys and desperadoes. Also Pathe's British Gazette and Harold Lloyd, Bebe Daniels and Pollard in 'Off the Trolley.' Booking at Anderson's. November 1…

20
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-03-23 - 1920-03-26
Summary:

Mary Miles Minter in 'Emmy of Stork's Nest.' Billy West in 'Backstage.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Circus King' episodes 13 and 14. At 9.15 p.m., 'A Daughter of the Gods.'