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: 1917-09-21 - 1917-09-22
Summary:

Screening of 'The Shielding Shadow' (13th & 14th episodes), British and American Gazettes, 'Harrogate' (colour) and Comic Films; Coming film:' Nedra, or The White Gods', Pathe's play adapted from Geo. Barr McClutcheon's book featuring Tania Marinoff…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-09-25 - 1917-09-25
Summary:

Screening of 'Nedra or The White Gods' featuring Fania Marinoff and George Probert, 'Florence Rose's Fashions', British & American Gazettes and Comics; Photo included

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-12 - 1917-10-13
Summary:

Screening of 'The Manor House Mystery' in 3 parts for 4 days, British & American Gazette and selected Comics, and also details of 'Annals of the War No. 4'; Coming films: Jackie Saunders in 'The Grip of Evil' and Pearl White & Sheldon Lewis in 'The King…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-15 - 1917-10-15
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'The Manor House Mystery' in 3 parts for 4 days, British & American Gazette and selected Comics, and also details of 'Annals of the War No. 4'; Coming films: Jackie Saunders in 'The Grip of Evil' and Pearl White & Sheldon Lewis in…

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-03-14 - 1918-03-16
Summary:

From Mar 15-18, 9.15 pm performance, Pearl White in 'The Fatal Ring,' episode 1 (3 parts) 'The Purple Diamond,' episode 2 (2 parts) 'The Crushing Walls'; British & American Gazettes.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-15 - 1918-03-18
Summary:

Programme March 15th, 16th, 17th and 18th. Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Pearl White in 'The Fatal Ring,' episode 1 (3 parts), 'The Purple Diamond,' and episodes 2 (2 parts), 'The Crushing Walls.' British and American Gazettes, etc. Booking at Anderson's. March 15…

7
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-22
Summary:

Victims of Fate' will be screened for the last time. The 3rd and 4th episodes of the serial film 'The Fatal Ring' featuring Pearl While will be produced. The new American Gazette is full of interest.

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

A beautiful Pathe Colour series 'Life in a Fresh Water Aquarium' is now being shown at the Victoria. The last two episodes of 'The Fatal Ring' featuring Pearl White, and the British and American Gazette are also shown.

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-12
Summary:

The first two episodes of 'Seven Pearls' and a Pathe Gold Rooster film 'Simon the Jester,' taken from the novel by W. J. Locke, featuring Edwin Arden, Irene Warfield and Alma Tell will be screened. New comics and British and American Gazettes will be screened next week.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-06-20 - 1918-06-22
Summary:

From June 20-22, William Courtenay in 'The Recoil,' a great 5 parts drama of the American Secret Service; 'Pokes & Jabs in Clover'; American Gazette No. 58.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-06-26
Summary:

The chief feature of Victoria Theatre last night was the very fine five-part film 'The Last of the Carnaby's' [sic].Miss Gladys Hulette is the star figure of the film. Other features of the programme were a very interesting American Gazette and a picture of the Empire Day…

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-05
Summary:

The 7th and 8th episodes of 'The Seven Pearls.' Serial film 'Judex' will be screened and there will be a performance by The Ginks and the company on Sunday. The American Gazette will be screened soon.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-07-17
Summary:

The very fine programme put on at the Victoria Theatre last night drew a most appreciative audience. The main feature was the five-part film 'The Spender,' which is one of the most exciting and strongly-acted dramas screened in Hong Kong for a long time past. The beautiful Pathe colour…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-18 - 1918-07-20
Summary:

July 18th, 19th and 20th, 'The Seven Pearls,' episode 11, 'The Gems of Jeopardy,' and episode 12, 'Buried Alive.' Also 'From London to Laramie' [sic], two-part Lonesome Luke comedy, and British Gazette No. 452. Booking at Anderson's. July 20 Remarks:…

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-01 - 1918-08-03
Summary:

1st, 2nd and 3rd August, the final episode of 'The Seven Pearls.' Also 'A Lesson in Flirtation.' British Gazette No. 454 and 'The Little Sisters.' Booking at Anderson's. August 3 Remarks: August 4th and 5th, the final episode of 'Judex.' Also American…

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-12-05 - 1918-12-07
Summary:

December 5-8. Pearl White in 'The House of Hate' episodes 9 and 10. American Gazette No. 15 and 'A One Night Stand.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-05 - 1918-12-07
Summary:

December 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th, Pearl White in 'The House of Hate' episodes 9 and 10. Also American Gazette No. 15 and 'A One Night Stand.' Booking at Anderson's.