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: 1921-08-10
Summary:

The Middle East Films, Ld., whose head office is in Singapore, is about to open an office in Hongkong. Mr. Joe Fisher, the general manager of the Company, and Mr. Ernest A. Hopson, who represents several South African corporations connected with film art, are in Hongkong. The first exhibition of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-03
Summary:

The photoplay entitled 'The Symbol of Sacrifice' is a remarkable 8 reel portrayal of the Zulu War in South Africa and was produced at a cost over $250,000 by the African Film Productions Ltd. of Johannesburg, South Africa and was screening at the Palladium Theatre. Film synopsis…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-14
Summary:

World Theatre is screening 'Trailing African Wild Animals' released by Metro. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: Coming Soon!
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-17 - 1923-09-17
Summary:

The new big special produced by African Film Productions, Ltd., 'The Blue Lagoon,' from the world-famous romance by H. De Vere Stacpoole, a magnificent production of a magnificent story.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-29 - 1921-09-29
Summary:

Announcement extraordinary, showing shortly a stupendous cinematograph achievement, 'Symbol of Sacrifice,' a story of the British flag and its glory in 8 reels, produced by African Film Productions, Ltd. Watch for further particulars.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-10
Summary:

Middle East Films, Ld., whose head office in Singapore, is about to open an office in Hongkong. Mr Joe Fisher, general manager of the company, and Mr Ernest A. Hopson, who represents several South African corporations connected with film art are in Hongkong and informed us yesterday that Middle…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-10 - 1922-01-12
Summary:

Tuesday, 10th to Thursday, 12th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., African Film Productions, Ltd. presents 'With Edged Tools' featuring Mabel May, a powerful melodrama in 6 parts. Booking at the theatre. Phone 1337.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-28 - 1921-09-28
Summary:

Showing shortly! The great historical and patriotic drama, 'The Symbol of Sacrifice,' a story of the British flag and its glory in 8 reels. A 'cinemasterpiece' produced at a cost of $250,000. Produced by African Film Productions Ltd.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-01-10 - 1922-01-12
Summary:

Tuesday 10 to Thursday 12th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., African Film Production Ltd. presents 'With Edged Tools' featuring Mabel May. Booking at the Theatre (Telephone 1337).

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-01-10 - 1922-01-12
Summary:

Tuesday, 10th to Thursday, 12th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., African Film Production Ltd. Present 'With Edged Tools,' featuring Mabel May, a powerful melodrama in 6 parts. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-08 - 1924-05-17
Summary:

Mr. & Mrs. Martin Johnsons's 'Trailing African Wild Animals.' May 8-10 Remarks: Teaser ads. The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. May 13-14 Remarks: Film plot included. May 14-17 Remarks: Metro's big game picture from today till…

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

The distinguished patronage was extended to the exhibition. The films are very comprehensive, affording splendid samples of the organisation that the war has called for and found. A series of films were being shown with music provided by the Band of the 18th Infantry. The series was divided into…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1902-05-07
Summary:

Among the many attractions which will be presented by Barnes' 20th Century Entertainers, who commerce a two-weeks' season in the Theatre Royal, will be a theatrograph. The theatrograph possessed by the Barnes' Company is a huge one. The record cylinders are as big as a silk hat,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-30
Summary:

The Symbol of Sacrifice' in eight exciting parts, will be screened for the first time in Hongkong at the World Theatre. The film was produced by The African Film Productions Ltd., and shown by The Middle East Films Ltd.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-14
Summary:

Trailing African Wild Animals' released by Metro Pictures Corporation is a record of animal life in wild Africa by Martin Johnson and his wife. Production details included and it is the first film of the kind to receive the official of the American Museum of National History.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-19 - 1919-05-19
Summary:

1. 'The Symbol of Sacrifice,' in 7 parts (10,000 feet) produced by African Film Productions Ltd and dealing with Zulu War; 2. 'A Turf Conspiracy,' a Broadwest all-British super-productions on Nat Gould's novel and featuring England's foremost cinema stars, Violet…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-10 - 1921-08-20
Summary:

The Middle East Films, Ltd. (incorporated in the straits settlements), will shortly be commencing business in Hongkong and China. Watch further announcements. Inquiries invited. P. O. box 384, cables 'Mid Film,' Hongkong. Companies associated with Middle East Films, Ltd.: African…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-13 - 1924-05-13
Summary:

100,000 feet of film were exposed by Mr. and Mrs. Martin Johnson in making their remarkable big game photoplay, 'Trailing African Wild Animals.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-20
Summary:

Frank S. Wilton is a motion picture camera operator. He was the cameraman with the Oakland Museum's recent African expedition, where he spent 18 months making an educational motion picture film of African animal life. The film has since been shown to motion picture audience throughout the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-08 - 1924-05-15
Summary:

Mr. and Mrs. Martin Johnson's 'Trailing African Wild Animals.'