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: 1917-05-02 - 1917-05-04
Summary:

From May 2-4, showing a powerful drama 'Sentenced for Life' in 4 parts; also comics.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-05 - 1917-05-08
Summary:

On May 5, showing the last episode of 'Peg O' the Ring'; also detective drama 'Black 13' in 3 parts; and comics.

3
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-09 - 1917-05-11
Summary:

From May 9-11, showing a thrilling drama 'The Price of Blood' in 4 parts; also comedies with Charlie Chaplin.

4
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-13 - 1917-05-15
Summary:

On May 12, showing an exclusive film 'The War Baby' in 3 parts; also a magnificent color film 'Honour of His House' in 2 parts; also comics.

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-16 - 1917-05-18
Summary:

From May 16-18, showing two powerful dramas: 'Mendel Beilis' [sic] in 3 parts; 'The District Attorney's Conscience' in 2 parts; also comics.

6
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-19 - 1917-05-22
Summary:

On May 19, showing a thrilling war drama 'The Bugler Boy' in 3 parts; also a powerful photo drama 'In a Woman's Power' in 2 parts; also comics.

7
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-23 - 1917-05-24
Summary:

From May 23-25, showing two powerful dramas 'The White Glove Gang' in 3 parts; and 'A Throne at Stake' in 2 parts; don't forget, on May 24, Empire Day, special matinee.

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-26 - 1917-05-29
Summary:

On May 26, showing two dramas: 'The Great Railway Smash' in 3 parts; and 'A Woman's Whim' in 2 parts.

9
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-30 - 1917-06-01
Summary:

From May 30 to June 1, showing two powerful dramas, 'The Avenger' in 3 parts; and 'A Smouldering Spark' in 2 parts.

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-01 - 1918-05-03
Summary:

1st, 2nd and 3rd May, screening 'The Trap,' Pathe's photoplay, female detective drama; full of thrills and excitement, complete story in five parts. And various comics.

11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-04 - 1918-05-07
Summary:

4th, 5th, 6th and 7th May, screening: an all-star feature in 5 parts, 'Mr. Pipp' and various comics. Wednesday 8th, May, see another exclusive feature in 6 parts, 'Second in Command.'

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-08 - 1918-05-10
Summary:

For 3 nights only, 8th, 9th and 10th May, screening, 'Second in Command,' an exclusive British drama, complete in 6 parts. Showing a soldier's love and honour, including various comics.

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-11 - 1918-05-14
Summary:

Tonight, screening 'Mother Love,' Warner's dramatic feature, complete story in 6 parts, including Charlie Chaplin's, cartoons and other comics. Wednesday 15th May, see the thrilling drama in 5 parts, 'Frustrated Power.'

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-15 - 1918-05-17
Summary:

Tonight, screening 'Frustrated Power,' a thrilling drama in 5 parts. And also various comics. May 15 Remarks: Ad. on 'Frustrated Power' only.

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-22 - 1918-05-24
Summary:

22nd, 23rd and 24th May, 1918, screening 'Jack o' Hearts,' a thrilling and powerful drama complete in 6 parts. Also various comics. Saturday, 25th May, see the great and wonderful film, 'The Barrier' in 7 parts.

16
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…

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-25 - 1918-05-28
Summary:

4 nights only. Saturday, 25th to Tuesday, 28th May at 9.15 p.m. performance, screening 'The Barrier' in 7 parts, a beautiful and interesting screening production (from the novel by Rex Beach). 7.15 p.m. performance and Saturday matinee showing 'The Mysterious Town,' drama in…

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-29 - 1918-05-31
Summary:

29th, 30th and 31st May, screening Pathe's photoplay drama in 6 parts, 'Red Haired Marie' and various comics. Saturday, 1st June, see the next exclusive film in 7 parts, 'The Lust of the Ages.'

19
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-23 - 1919-04-25
Summary:

23rd, 24th and 25th April, Paramount photoplay in 5 parts, Marguerite Clark in 'Gretna Green.' Also Gazette and comics. Notice: the management of the Hongkong Theatre begs to announce that owing to the high cost of films, that on and after 1st May next, the price for admission for 9.15…

20
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-04-23 - 1919-04-24
Summary:

April 23, 24 and 25, Paramount photoplay 5 parts, Marguerite Clark in 'Gretna Green.' Also Gazette and Comics. Notice: the management of the Hongkong Theatre begs to announce that owing to the high cost of the films that on and after 1st May next, the price for admission for 9.15 p.m.…