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.

2
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.'

4
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.

6
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.

7
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: 1917-02-14 - 1917-02-16
Summary:

From Feb 14-16, showing a thrilling and interesting story 'What Happened to Mary,' 1-6 series; also Keystone comics; on Feb 17, see 3rd and 4th episodes of 'Peg O' the Ring.'

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-17 - 1917-02-20
Summary:

On Feb 17, showing 3rd and 4th episodes of 'Peg O' the Ring,' more thrilling and exciting; also Keystone comics; on Feb 21, see last 6 series of 'What Happened to Mary.'

11
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-21 - 1917-02-23
Summary:

From Feb 21-23, showing last 6 series of 'What Happened to Mary'; also Keystone comics; on Feb 24, see 5th and 6th episodes of 'Peg O' the Ring.'

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-27 - 1917-06-29
Summary:

Tonight, 'The Pointsman's Daughter' (drama); 'Mama Is Asleep' (comedy in 2 parts); 'The Iron Claw,' 11th and 12th episodes (2 parts each).

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-03-12 - 1921-03-15
Summary:

Fritzi Scheff in 'Pretty Mrs. Smith.' At 9.15 p.m., 'The Iron Test,' episodes 1 & 2 in 4 parts.

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-03-16 - 1921-03-18
Summary:

Julian Eltinge in 'The Clever Mrs. Eltinge' [sic], a Paramount picture. At 7.15 p.m., 'The Iron Test,' episodes 3 & 4 in 4 parts.

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-03-26 - 1921-03-29
Summary:

Henry B. Walthall in 'The Long Arm of Dannister' [sic] (7 parts), and 'Be My Wife.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Iron Test,' episodes 7 & 8 in 4 parts.

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-04-23 - 1921-04-26
Summary:

Pathe presents Frank Keenan in 'Ruler of the Road' in 5 parts. At 7.15 p.m., 'The Iron Test,' episodes 13 and 14.

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-04-30 - 1921-05-03
Summary:

Mary MacLaren in the Universal special 'Bonnie Bonnie Lassie,' a comedy drama in 6 parts. At 7.15 p.m., 'The Iron Test,' episode 15 (final).