A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-06-15
Summary:

The Variety Film Exchange Company of Nathan Road, Kowloon took a special series of pictures of the crowds dispersing after the celebration on the King's Birthday on the Cricket Ground, and we understand the same has been forwarded to New York for the 'American Gazette.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-07-27 - 1915-07-29
Summary:

Film screening of 'For the Sake of the Throne' (4 parts, 3,000 ft); Screening of Pathe's Gazette; Interesting comics

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-08-13 - 1915-08-13
Summary:

Films screeenings including 'The Child Killers' (2 parts) and 'Sherlock Holmes in the Beryl's Coronet' (3 parts); Screening of Pathe's Gazette: 'Here We have the Offical Meeting of the Great Generals, Kitchener, French and Joffre'; Also interesting comics…

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-08-14 - 1915-08-16
Summary:

Films screeenings including 'The Child Killers' (2 parts) and 'Sherlock Holmes in the Beryl's Coronet' (3 parts); Screening of Pathe's Gazette: 'Here We have the Offical Meeting of the Great Generals, Kitchener, French and Joffre'; Also interesting comics…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-12-11 - 1915-12-14
Summary:

Film screening of 'Honour Redeemed' (4 parts); Also comics; Orchestra in attendance

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-12-22 - 1915-12-24
Summary:

Film screening of 'Fantomas' (3rd Series, 2 parts); Also other comics; Coming film: 'The Merry Widow'

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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…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-01-24 - 1916-01-25
Summary:

The powerful dramas in 2 parts, 'A Life Redeemed' and 'Mid Raging Beasts,' both on Tuesday, 25th January, 1916. Comics and interesting pictures included. A night with H.K. Police Reserves with various performances. Pictures including 'Wiffles, the Victim of Jealousy…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-01-25 - 1916-01-25
Summary:

Films screenings including 'A Life Redeemed' (2 parts) and 'Mid Raging Beasts'; Coming Night wi' the HK Police Reserves, including big brass band, also the comic and songs and see 'Wiffles the Victim of Jealousy' and 'Youth Must Have Its Day'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-06-16
Summary:

England's National Theatre, Drury Lane, is occupied by the cinematograph. The War Office recognized the cinematograph and allowed it to visit the seat of war. The earnings of English film actors in America can indicate the size and resources of the film business. With its scope, the dignity…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-29 - 1916-08-01
Summary:

Screening of 'Homer's Odyssey' in 4 parts and 'Spendthrift's Reform' in 2 parts and Comics

12
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-16 - 1916-08-18
Summary:

Screening of 'The Fatal Prediction' in 4 parts and 'At the Mercy of the Waves' in 2 parts and Comics

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-09 - 1916-09-12
Summary:

Screening of 'The Waitress Countess', Nordisk's 'His Revenge', Gaumont Garphic and Comics

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-18 - 1916-09-18
Summary:

Grand comedy and band night; Screening of 'Pickwick Papers', 'Bunny', 'Wiffles', Keystone and other comics; Coming Grand Naval Variety Night

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-19 - 1916-09-19
Summary:

Screening of 'Black Box Mystery' (11th & 12th episodes), 'The Great War' (Pathe's British Gazette), Keystone and other comics; Coming Grand Naval Variety Night

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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'

18
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

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

A sensational serial film will be screened at the Hongkong Theatre, 'The Million Dollar Mystery' of 23 episodes in 46 parts. Many other variety pictures are in store.