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: 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.

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

The Million Dollar Mystery will take eleven weeks in the showing in all 46 parts. The film has had a wonderful success.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-18
Summary:

In addition to the showing of The Million Dollar Mystery, the management announces another attraction to be screened. The new picture 'The Trey o' Hearts' has 15 episodes, and the first three episodes will be screened tonight.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-28
Summary:

Two splendid serial films, 'Million Dollar Mystery' and 'The Trey O'Hearts' are being screened in addition to orchestra performance at the Hongkong Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-11-03
Summary:

One of the best serial films, 'The Million Dollar Mystery,' and another sensational film, 'The Trey o'Hearts,' are being screened at the Hongkong Theatre.

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

Neptune's Daughter' contains magnificent scenery and attractive incidents. The continuations of two serials films, 'The Million Dollar Mystery ' and 'The Trey o' Hearts,' will be resumed.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-02
Summary:

Two interesting dramas are being screened at the Hongkong Theatre 'The Sane Madman' and 'Another's Sin.' Some well-known artists are featured. A new programme will be shown including the opening reels of 'The Crimson Stain Mystery' and programmes with the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-04
Summary:

Another attraction at the Hongkong Theatre commences today with a serial film 'The Crimson Stain Mystery' in sixteen episodes consisting of thirty-two parts. The first and second episodes are shown.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-09
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre has started a new serial film 'The Crimson Stain Mystery.' The first two episodes commenced last Saturday and the following episodes will run regularly. War dramas 'How heroes are made' and comics 'Fatty' are being screened.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-09-05
Summary:

It is showing succeeding episodes of serial films 'The Crimson Stain' twice a week. Pictures shown and comics that support the programme are amusing.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-09-22
Summary:

The last episodes of the serial film Crimson Stain will be screened tonight in the Hongkong Theatre with a variety of comics. Another attractive picture 'The Mysteries of Myra' will be shown next week. At the matinees today and tomorrow new pictures will be screened.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-08
Summary:

A new photo-play in five parts 'The Kaiser's Spy' was screened at the Victoria Theatre, and also 'Riding the Goat.' In the Bijou Theatre, performances by Suzanna and Vladimir Zacandin. 'The Gray Ghost' and comic films are also shown. At the Hongkong…

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Headline: Picture Houses
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-10
Summary:

An interesting film 'The Kaiser's Spy' in five reels is shown at the Victoria Theatre. At the Hongkong Theatre, a dramatic film 'Traffic in Souls' in nine parts is the chief item. Also, a new selection of comics and a serial 'Gloria's Romance' featuring…