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: 1917-06-30 - 1917-07-03
Summary:

Tonight, the great Trans-Atlantic serial 'Liberty,' 7th and 8th episodes entitled 'Liberty's Sacrifice' and 'Clipped Wings'; war graphic; comics: 'Both in the Same Boat,' 'The Two Merry Tramps,' and 'Rosalie, Detective.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-05 - 1917-10-05
Summary:

The great Universal mystery serial 'The Purple Mask' consisting of 32 parts, featuring Luille Love & Hugo Loubeque. The 1st & 2nd episodes to be shown on 6th October.

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-06 - 1917-10-06
Summary:

The great Universal mystery serial 'The Purple Mask' consisting of 32 parts, featuring Luille Love & Hugo Loubeque. The 1st & 2nd episodes to be shown Tonight.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-19 - 1918-01-23
Summary:

Tonight, screening: the most beautiful serial of the day, 'Gloria's Romance.' Also Keystone Comics. Wednesday, 23rd January, see exclusive Universal feature in 7 parts, ' A Soul Enslaved.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-19 - 1918-01-21
Summary:

The Hongkong Film Exchange Co. presents the most beautiful production serial of the day, 'Gloria's Romance,' featuring Miss Billie Burke. Also Keystone comedies. Wednesday, 23rd January, see: a Broadway Universal feature in 7 parts, 'A Soul Enslaved.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-26 - 1918-01-29
Summary:

Tonight, screening: 3rd and 4th episodes of 'Gloria's Romance': 'A Perilous Love' and 'A Social Vortex.' Also Keystone comics. Wednesday, 30th January, see another Universal feature in 6 parts, 'The Wolf of Debt.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-30 - 1918-01-30
Summary:

30th, 31st January and 1st February, screening: 'The Wolf of Debt,' a beautiful Universal feature, complete in 6 parts, and interesting comics. Saturday, 2nd February, see: 5th and 6th episodes, 'Gloria's Romance.'

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-31 - 1918-02-01
Summary:

Tonight, screening: 'The Wolf of Debt,' a beautiful Universal feature in 6 parts, and interesting comics. Saturday, 2nd February, see 5th and 6th episodes of 'Gloria's Romance.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-02-02 - 1918-02-05
Summary:

Tonight, showing: 5th and 6th episodes, 'Gloria's Romance' and Keystone comics. Wednesday, 6th February, see: another Universal feature in 7 parts, 'Little Brother of the Rich.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-02-09 - 1918-02-11
Summary:

9th, 10th, 11th and 12th February, showing: 7th and 8th episodes of 'Gloria's Romance,' and Keystone comics. Wednesday, 13th February, screening: a beautiful Universal feature in 7 parts, 'The White Scar.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-02-13 - 1918-02-14
Summary:

Tonight, Wednesday, 13th February, screening: a beautiful Universal feature in 7 parts, 'The White Scar.'

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-02-14
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre, a magnificent masterpiece picture 'The White Scar' is being screened in 7 parts, this is the production of Universal Cinema Co. Also, the 8th and 9th episodes of 'Gloria's Romance' will be screened.

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-02-15 - 1918-02-15
Summary:

Tonight, screening: an exclusive Broadway Universal feature complete in 7 parts, 'The White Scar' and comics. Saturday 16th February, see 9th and 10th episodes, 'Gloria's Romance.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-06 - 1918-03-08
Summary:

6th, 7th and 8th March, screening 'Heritage,' a thrilling and powerful Universal feature, a complete story in 6 parts. Also comics. Saturday, 9th March, see 15th and 16th episodes, 'Gloria's Romance.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-27 - 1918-03-28
Summary:

27th, 28th and 29th March, screening 'Just Jim,' a thrilling and powerful drama played by Harry Carey, the distinguished Broadway actor. Complete story in 5 parts. Also L-Ko Comedy in 2 parts, 'Mr. Flirt in Wrong.' Saturday, 30th March, see our next Universal new serial,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-29 - 1918-03-29
Summary:

Commencing Saturday, 30th March, the Universal's greatest serial, 'The Red Ace' featuring Marie Walcamp. Also Charlie Chaplin and Nestor comedies. Wednesday 3rd, April, Broadway Universal features present Jane Cowl and 'The Garden of Lies.' Illustration included.

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

The Red Ace' issued by the Hongkong Film Exchange Company, featuring Marie Walcamp, will be shown for this first time. The film showed signs of popularity and is expected to gain more interests. Film review from Louella O. Parsons of the Chicago Herald included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-03 - 1918-04-05
Summary:

3rd, 4th and 5th April, screening 'The Garden of Lies,' a gripping dramatic novelty, complete story in six parts, featuring the fascinating Broadway star Miss Jane Cowl. Also comics. Saturday, 6th April. See 3rd and 4th episodes, 'The Red Ace.'

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

Universal's 'The Red Ace' was screened and a new drama 'Jane Cowl' together with Charlie Chaplin's comic films will be shown.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-10 - 1918-04-12
Summary:

10th, 11th and 12th April, screening 'The Lion's Ward' in 4 parts, a gripping and heart interest drama, well-acted and produced. Also L-KO Company's 'Scandal in the Family' in 2 parts, etc. Saturday, 13th April, see 5th and 6th episodes, 'The Red Ace.'