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: 1916-09-05 - 1916-09-07
Summary:

Entire change of programme: another thrilling instalment: 7th episode of 'The Black Box' in 2 parts; 'The Golden Calf' in 3 parts, an extremely powerful mining drama by the Nordisk Company; 'Jim the Mule Boy,' comedy drama; comedies: 'Bunny's Mistake,…

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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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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-18 - 1916-10-20
Summary:

On Oct 18-20, the two great Trans-Atlantic serials, 'Trey O' Hearts,' 1st, 2nd and 3rd episodes; 'The Broken Coin' in 13 episodes.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-21 - 1916-10-24
Summary:

On Oct 21-24, the two great Trans-Atlantic serials, never screened in Hongkong: 'Trey O' Hearts,' 4th-6th episodes; 'The Broken Coin' in 14 episodes, thrilling adventure and beautiful romance; matinee details included.

6
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.

7
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.

8
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-28 - 1916-10-28
Summary:

On Oct 28-31, 7th-9th episodes of the great Trans-Atlantic serial entitled 'The Trey O' Hearts' (2 parts each); 'The Battle of Trafalgar' and a Keystone comedy, never screened before in Hongkong; string band performance by the Empress of Russia.

9
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.

10
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-11-04 - 1916-11-07
Summary:

Tonight, the two great Trans-Atlantic serials, 10th and 11th episodes if 'The Trey O' Hearts,' and 17th episodes of 'The Broken Coin'; a Keystone comedy.

11
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.'

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-11-11 - 1916-11-14
Summary:

On Nov 11, showing 11th and 12th episodes of 'The Million Dollar Mystery'; 9th episode of 'The Trey O' Hearts,' orchestra in attendance.

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-11-18 - 1916-11-21
Summary:

Tonight, 15th and 16th episodes of 'The Million Dollar Mystery'; 10th episode of 'The Trey O' Hearts'; also comic films.

14
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-11-27 - 1916-11-28
Summary:

On Nov 25-28, 20th and 21st episodes of 'The Million Dollar Mystery' and Keystone comics; the final episodes of the 'Trey O' Hearts' and 'Million Dollar Mystery' will be screened next week; performance by Empress of Asia.

15
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-11-29 - 1916-12-01
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 pm, 11th-13th episodes of 'The Trey O' Hearts'; also Keystone comics; price details included.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-12-02 - 1916-12-05
Summary:

From Dec 2-5, tonight at 9.15 pm, the great Trans-Atlantic serial, 18th episode of 'The Broken Coin' in 2 reels; the last two episodes of 'The Trey O' Hearts' in 4 reels; also Keystone comics.

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-12-20 - 1916-12-22
Summary:

Tonight, 14th-15th episodes of 'The Diamond from the Sky,' a grand serial story, well acted and well produced; also the final episode of 'The Trey O' Hearts.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-12-04 - 1918-12-05
Summary:

William Fox, the producer, has taken this great new step. The 'Fox Kiddie Features' are ready for presentation, and the first of these, 'Jack and the Beanstalk,' will soon be before Hongkong cinema-goers.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-12-06 - 1918-12-07
Summary:

There are some tales that above others have a universal appeal to the young. One of the first to arise in the minds of children is 'Jack and the Beanstalk,' and this Mr. Fox has chosen for the first of his 'Pictures for the Kiddies.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-12-09 - 1918-12-10
Summary:

The mastermind of William Fox has discovered the you wanted to see this tale. Jack, the Princess, the Giant, even the titanic beanstalk are there before you. You can see 'Jack and the Beanstalk' in the being.