A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-04-06 - 1916-04-08
Summary:

The drama in 3 parts, 'The Arch Villain,' on Friday, 7th April, 1916. Pictures including 'The Great War,' Keystone comedy and others. Charlie Chaplin 'In the Park' is coming on Friday, 14th April.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-04-07 - 1916-04-10
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Arch Villian' (3 parts) and 'The Great War' and 'Charlie Chaplin In the Park'; Keystone Comedy and others

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-05-01 - 1916-05-03
Summary:

The detective picture in 7 reels, 'Protea III,' on Tuesday, 2nd May, 1916. Comedy including 'The Sailor's Practical Joke [sic].' Pathe's British gazette included. First and second episodes of 'Exploits of Elaine,' 'Getting Acquainted' and '…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-05-04 - 1916-05-06
Summary:

A grand gala programme for weekend. First and second episodes of 'Exploits of Elaine.' Comedies including 'Charlie by the Sea,' Charlie's 'Getting Acquainted,' 'A Fatal Taxi' [sic] (Keystone comic) and 'When Knights Were Bold.' Pathe's…

5
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-05-08 - 1916-05-10
Summary:

Dolly of the Dailies' [sic], sequel to 'What Happened to Mary,' in 3 parts and 'Professor Millar's Vision' in 2 parts on Tuesday, 9th May, 1916. Interesting pictures including 'French Troops near Salonica.' Pathe's British gazette included. Comedies…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-05-11 - 1916-05-13
Summary:

The third and fourth episodes of 'Exploits of Elaine' on Friday, 12th May, 1916. Comedies including 'Wiffles and His Fair Relatives' (coloured), 'Fatty's Debut' (by Keystone) and 'Col. Hezza Liar' [sic] and 'The Ghost.' Interesting picture…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-05-12 - 1916-05-15
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Exploits of Elaine' (3rd & 4th episodes), 'Wiffles & His Fair Relatives', 'Fatty's Debut', 'Col. Hezza Liar & The Ghost' and 'When Flower Land awakes in Japan'; Screening of Pathe's British…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-05-15 - 1916-05-16
Summary:

An astounding programme including 'The Foundling' in 4 reels, the second episode of a touching drama built on powerful plots and 'Dolly of the Dailies' in 3 reels. Comics including Brays famous cartoons, 'Blactys Adventure' and 'Maudrels Fate' in 1 reel.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-05-16 - 1916-05-17
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Foundling' (4 reels), 'Dolly of the Dailies' (3 reels, 2nd episodes) featuring Mary Fuller, 'Blacky's Adventures' and 'Mandrels Fate'; Screening of Pathe's British Gazette; Coming film: 'Exploits of Elaine…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-05-17 - 1916-05-17
Summary:

An astounding programme on Wednesday, 17th May, 1916. Pictures including 'The Foundling' in 4 reels, the second episode of a touching drama built on powerful plots and 'Dolly of the Dailies [sic]' in 3 reels. Comics including Brays famous cartoons, 'Blactys Adventure…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-05-18 - 1916-05-18
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Foundling' (4 reels), 'Dolly of the Dailies' (3 reels, 2nd episodes) featuring Mary Fuller, 'Blacky's Adventures' and 'Mandrels Fate'; Screening of Pathe's British Gazette; Coming film: 'Exploits of Elaine…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-05-18 - 1916-05-20
Summary:

The fifth and sixth episodes of 'Exploits of Elaine' on Friday, 19th May, 1916. Comics including 'Rum and Wall Paper' (by Keystone) and 'Tiny Jim and His Sister.' Pathe's British gazette included. Performances by Humphrey Bishop and his London star company on…

13
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-05-25 - 1916-05-26
Summary:

Last nights of Humphrey Bishop and London star coy on Friday, 26th and Saturday, 27th May. The seventh and eighth episodes of 'Exploits of Elaine' [sic] in Saturday matinees and Sunday nights.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-05-27 - 1916-05-31
Summary:

The seventh and eighth episodes of 'Exploits of Elaine [sic]' from Sunday, 28th to Tuesday, 30th May. Pictures including 'Jane Shore.' Pathe's British gazette included. Comics including 'Safety First' by Starlight and 'The Fatal Taxi' [sic] (by…

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-14 - 1916-07-14
Summary:

Screening of 'New Exploits of Elaine' (18th Episode: Red Roses'); Max Linder, Wiffles, Keystone Comic, Cartoon Comic and Pathe's British Gazette, 'The Great War'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-15 - 1916-07-17
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'New Exploits of Elaine' (18th Episode: Red Roses'); Max Linder, Wiffles, Keystone Comic, Cartoon Comic and Pathe's British Gazette, 'The Great War'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-05 - 1916-08-05
Summary:

On Aug 4, another powerful programme, last two episodes of the 'Exploits of Elaine'; interesting: 'The Great War: Round St. Mihiel' and 'The Great War: Watch Dogs'; comics: 'The Knock Out' in 2 parts (featuring Fatty), Charlie Chaplin as Referee.

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-07 - 1916-09-09
Summary:

On Sept 9, 7th and 8th episodes of 'The Black Box Mystery' [sic]; The Great War, Pathe's Gazette; comics: John Bunny, Keystones.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-12 - 1916-09-13
Summary:

On Sep 12, 9th and 10th episodes of 'The Black Box Mystery' [sic] in 4 parts; interesting, The Great War, Pathe's British Gazette; comics: 'The Aunt that Wasn't,' 'The Frail Vessel,' and 'Baby Day.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-19 - 1916-09-19
Summary:

On Sep 19, the magnificent serial play, 11th and 12th episodes of 'The Black Box Mystery' [sic] in 4 parts; Pathe's British Gazette, The Great War; Keystone and other comics; on Sep 20 and 21, a grand naval variety night.