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: 1914-11-16 - 1914-11-17
Summary:

On Nov 17, the great dramatic picture 'Count Zarca' [sic], 4,000 feet long in 4 parts will be presented; also various new & interesting pictures never screened in Hongkong before; the great historical film 'How Heroes Are Made' in 6 parts on Nov 20, the film is made by…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-11-17 - 1914-11-17
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Count Zarca' (4 parts, 4,000 ft) and 'How Heroes are Made' (6 parts)

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-11-17
Summary:

How Heroes are Made' is the title of a thrilling dramatic film to be screened at the Victoria Theatre, tonight. It is produced in six parts, and is the conception of the same film artist who created pictures such as 'Anthony and Cleopatra.' 'Count Yarca' is another high-…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-11-18
Summary:

Count Zarka' is screened at the Victoria. The programme also includes 'The Signal of Danger,' 'Simple Simon's Shortsightedness,' 'Miss Laura,' 'Womanly Curiosity' and the Gaumont Graphic (No. 54). The great dramatic 'How Heroes are Made…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-11-18
Summary:

Douglas and Barry made their last appearance at the Victoria Theatre. There was a very large house to witness the first series of war pictures. 'Count Zarca' was presented and 'How Heroes are made' will be shown.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-11-19 - 1914-11-21
Summary:

On Nove 20, 'How Heroes Are Made' in 8,000 feet long - in 5 parts, a magnificent picture by the master hand of 'Antony & Cleopatra'; performance by band of the '25th Punjabis.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-11-20 - 1914-11-21
Summary:

Coming film screening of 'How Heroes are Made' (8,000 ft, 5 parts), by the master hand of Antony and Cleopatra; Band show

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-11-23 - 1914-11-23
Summary:

Coming film screening of 'How Heroes are Made' (8,000 ft, 5 parts), by the master hand of Antony and Cleopatra

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-11-23
Summary:

Cines Company's 'How Heroes are Made' which tells the story of a drummer boy under Napoleon was shown at the Victoria Theatre.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-04-12 - 1916-04-12
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Confession' (6 parts) and comedies; Coming film: 'The Stolen Treasure'

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-04-13 - 1916-04-13
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Confession' (6 parts) and comedies; Coming film: 'The Stolen Treasure'

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-04-14 - 1916-04-14
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Confession' (6 parts) and comedies; Coming film: 'The Stolen Treasure'

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-04-19 - 1916-04-19
Summary:

Films screenings incluidng 'The Black 13' (3 parts), 'Curse of the Scarabel Ruby' (3 parts) and Keystone Comics; Coming film: 'The Stolen Treasure'

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-04-20 - 1916-04-20
Summary:

Films screenings incluidng 'The Black 13' (3 parts), 'Curse of the Scarabel Ruby' (3 parts) and Keystone Comics; Coming film: 'The Stolen Treasure'

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-04-21 - 1916-04-21
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Stolen Treasure' (7 reels); Screening of Gaumont Graphic

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-04-24 - 1916-04-25
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Stolen Treasure' (7 reels); Screening of Gaumont Graphic

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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.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-11 - 1916-10-13
Summary:

Screening of 'The Officer's Servant', 'A Tragical Experiment' and Comic Cartoon; Coming film: 'The Million Dollar Mystery'

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-13 - 1916-10-14
Summary:

Coming screening of 'The Million Dollar Mystery' in 23 episodes