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: 1917-01-13 - 1917-01-19
Summary:

On Jan 13, 1st and 2nd episode of 'Mysteries of the Grand Hotel,' a startling detective feature in 12 episodes; continue further episodes on Jan 17, comic films will be screened.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-20 - 1917-01-22
Summary:

From Jan 20-22, showing 5th and 6th series of the 'Mysteries of the Grand Hotel'; also comic films.

3
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-24 - 1917-01-26
Summary:

On Jan 24, 'In the Clutch of the Apache' [sic], a powerful drama in 7 parts, featuring he little child Marie; also comic films; on Jan 27, see 7th and 8th series of the 'Mysteries of the Grand Hotel.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-27 - 1917-01-30
Summary:

On Jan 27, 7th and 8th series of the 'Mysteries of the Grand Hotel,' detective serial story, each episode complete in itself; also comic films.

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-29
Summary:

The 7th and 8th series of the American picture 'The Mysteries of the Grand Hotel' are now being shown at the Hongkong Theatre, and are attracting good houses. A couple of comics 'The Challenge of Polidor' and 'Rough But Romantic' also figure in the bill.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-31 - 1917-02-02
Summary:

From Jan 31 to Feb 2, 9th and 10th series of the 'Mysteries of the Grand Hotel,' exciting and sensational detective story; also comic films; see last 2 episodes on Feb 3.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-03 - 1917-02-06
Summary:

On Feb 3, 11th and 12th series (final) of the 'Mysteries of the Grand Hotel,' also comics.

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-07
Summary:

The last two episodes of the 'The Mysteries of the Grand Hotel' were shown at the Hongkong Theatre last night, and there is a change of programme tonight. Next Saturday, the popular American serial 'Peg o' the Ring' will begin at this theatre. It consists of fifteen…

9
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-01-21
Summary:

This afternoon, at 5.15, the Victoria Theatre has a big attraction, for 'Quo Vadis?' is to be screened. This magnificent picture is in seven parts. For tonight, there is a splendid programme, including the third and fourth episodes of 'The Great Secret,' as well as Pathe…

10
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-10-05 - 1918-10-08
Summary:

The eleventh and twelfth episodes of 'The Secret Kingdom,' with L-Ko and Keystone comics, from Saturday, 5th to Tuesday, 8th October. A Paramount feature in 5 parts. The first to third episodes of 'Who is Number One?' on Wednesday 9th October. Kathleen Clifford is featured.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-10-09 - 1918-10-11
Summary:

A Paramount mystery. The first to third episodes of 'Who is Number One?' and comics on 9th, 10th, 11th October. The thirteenth and fourteenth episodes of 'The Secret Kingdom' on Saturday, 10th October.

12
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-10-12 - 1918-10-15
Summary:

The thirteenth and fourteenth episodes of 'The Secret Kingdom' and various comics on Saturday, 12th to Tuesday, 15th October. The fourth to sixth episodes of 'Who is Number One?' and comics on Wednesday, 16th October.

13
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-10-16 - 1918-10-17
Summary:

The fourth to sixth episodes of 'Who is Number One?' and comics on 16th, 17th and 18th October. The final episodes of 'The Secret Kingdom' on Saturday, 19th October.

14
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-10-18 - 1918-10-22
Summary:

The final episodes of 'The Secret Kingdom,' also other films, on 19th to 22nd October. The seventh to ninth episodes of 'Who is Number One?' on Wednesday, 23rd October.

15
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-10-23 - 1918-10-25
Summary:

The seventh to ninth episodes of 'Who is Number One?' and comics tonight. Next serial 'The Mystery Ship' on Saturday, 26th October.

16
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-10-30 - 1918-11-01
Summary:

The tenth to twelfth episodes of 'Who is Number One?' and comics tonight. The third and fourth episodes of 'The Mystery Ship' on Saturday, 2nd November.

17
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-11-04 - 1918-11-05
Summary:

The third and fourth episodes of 'The Mystery Ship' from Saturday, 2nd to Tuesday 5th November, including Universal Weekly and comics. The final episodes of 'Who is Number One?' on Wednesday, 6th November.

18
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-11-07 - 1918-11-07
Summary:

The final episodes of 'Who is Number One?' tonight. A Universal drama in 6 parts, 'The Wolf of Debt,' in the special matinee at 5:15 p.m. today.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-31 - 1919-02-03
Summary:

February 1, 2, 3 and 4, showing a special Paramount feature in 6 parts, 'Temptation,' featuring the famous opera star Geraldina [sic] Farrar. Also, Gazette and Comics. Monday February 3, matinee at 5 p.m., showing 'Quo Vadis,' a drama in 7 parts. Tuesday February 4, matinee…

20
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-03-25 - 1920-03-30
Summary:

Tonight until Tuesday at 9.15 p.m., the Moral Uplift Society of America presents 'It May Be Your Daughter.' At 5.15 p.m., William Fox presents Betty Nansen in 'A Woman's Temptation' [sic]. At 7.15 p.m., Kathleen Clifford in 'Who is Number One' episodes Nos. 10…