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: 1913-07-10 - 1913-07-12
Summary:

A grand change of programme with all new pictures; performances by Montez and Raynor; Saturday 12th July, the great film 'The Ohio Flood Disaster'; the superb, modern military subject, entitled 'On the Steps of the Throne' (in three parts).

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-07-14 - 1913-07-14
Summary:

Change of programme including the great dramatic films 'The Little Railroad Queen' and 'The Ohio Flood Disaster'; performances by Montez and Raynor; watch for 'On the Steps of the Throne.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-07-15 - 1913-07-16
Summary:

A change of programme on 15th & 16th, including the great dramatic film 'The Brother & Sister'; performances by Montez and Raynor; 'On the Steps of the Throne' on 19th July.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-07-17 - 1913-07-18
Summary:

Performance by Montez and Raynor at every evening; change of programme on 17th and 18th of July, including some very comic films; 'On the Steps of the Throne' on 19th; the grand dramatic film 'Countess Charlotte' next Tuesday.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-07-19 - 1913-07-21
Summary:

Programme for 19th, 20th and 21st of July; the superb, modern military film 'On the Steps of the Throne'; the comic films, 'Symphony in Black & White,' 'His Wedding Day,' and 'Critical Situation'; performances by Montez and Raynor.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-07-29 - 1913-08-01
Summary:

The great production of 'Eclair,' entitled 'The Restitution' will be screened on Tues, Thur, and Fri; by special request, the modern military picture 'On the Steps of the Throne' will be shown again on Wednesday; performance by Montez and Raynor.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-01-24 - 1916-01-26
Summary:

On Jan 25, the powerful dramas 'A Life Redeemed' in 2 parts; 'Mid Racing Beasts' with comic and interesting pictures; on Jan 26, a night with the HK police reserve, performance by the Big Brass Band and Skirl 'O'; see 'Wiffles the Victim of Jealousy' and…

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-05 - 1916-10-06
Summary:

Tonight, Italian exclusive feature 'On the Steps of the Throne' in 4 parts; 'A Girl Graduate' by Nordisk in 2 parts; standard War Graphic (of the present time).

9
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-11 - 1916-10-13
Summary:

Tonight, two powerful dramas in 3 parts each: 'The Officer's Servant' and 'A Tragical Experiment'; also comic cartoon; look out for Oct 14, serial exclusive feature 'The Million Dollar Mystery' in 23 episodes.

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-13 - 1916-10-14
Summary:

The thrilling 'Million Dollar Mystery' in 23 episodes, consisting of 46 parts, the greatest, grandest, most sensational and elaborate serial ever produced, commencing Oct 14.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-14 - 1916-10-17
Summary:

On Oct 14, serial feature, 1st and 2nd episodes of 'The Million Dollar Mystery'; comedy: 'Oscar in Search of a Wife' in 2 parts; orchestra performance.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-17 - 1916-10-18
Summary:

Another startling feature 'The Trey O' Hearts,' three episodes will be screened every week, commencing Oct 18; on Oct 21, see 3rd and 4th episodes of 'The Million Dollar Mystery.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-18 - 1916-10-19
Summary:

On Oct 18, serial feature, 1st, 2nd and 3rd episodes of 'The Trey O' Hearts' in 15 episodes of 30 parts, orchestra in attendance; on Oct 21, see 3rd and 4th episodes of 'The Million Dollar Mystery.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-20 - 1916-10-24
Summary:

On Oct 20, see 3rd and 4th episodes of 'The Million Dollar Mystery'; a farce comedy 'The Trouserless Policeman' in 2 parts, orchestra in attendance.

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-25 - 1916-10-27
Summary:

On Oct 25-27, showing two serial exclusives: 5th episodes of 'The Million Dollar Mystery' and 4th and 5th episodes of 'The Trey O' Hearts,' orchestra in attendance.

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-28 - 1916-10-30
Summary:

On Oct 28, 6th and 7th episodes of 'Million Dollar Mystery' and 6th episodes of 'The Trey O' Hearts,' orchestra in attendance.

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-11-02 - 1916-11-03
Summary:

Tonight, the 8th episodes of 'The Million Dollar Mystery'; 7th and 8th episodes of 'The Trey O' Hearts'; orchestra in attendance.

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-11-04 - 1916-11-07
Summary:

On Nov 4, 9th and 10th episodes of 'The Million Dollar Mystery'; comics, including 'Charlie Chaplin,' orchestra in attendance; on Nov 8, 'Neptune's Daughter' by special request.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-11-08 - 1916-11-09
Summary:

On Nov 8-10, tonight at 9.15 pm, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th episodes of 'The Million Dollar Mystery,' a picturized romantic novel in 23 episodes.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-11-08 - 1916-11-09
Summary:

By special request, for 3 nights only, on Nov 8-10, 'Neptune's Daughter' in 7 reels, featuring the world's champion Mermaid, also a graceful dancer; on Nov 11, continuation of 'The Million Dollar Mystery' and 'The Trey O' Hearts.'