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: 1917-10-06
Summary:

A new mystery serial 'The Purple Mask' commences at the Hongkong Theatre tonight consisting 16 episodes.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-26
Summary:

A sensational Italian drama in seven reels 'In the toils of Hate' is being shown at the Hongkong Theatre. The continuation of 'The Purple Mask' will be screened with some new comics. The programme will be at both matinees.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-08
Summary:

The serial film 'Purple Mask' with Lucille Love and Hugo is attracting crowded houses at the Hongkong Theatre. Also the screening of Paramount's 'Ben Blair.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-16
Summary:

The Purple Mask' was screened and the matinees at the Hongkong Theatre was well patronised.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-21
Summary:

The final episodes of the 'Purple Mask' will be screened. 'Hero of the People' will be shown tonight and there is a change of programme at every matinee.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-29
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre announces that the 13th and 14th episodes of an interesting naval film 'The Secret of the Submarine' are now showing. Also, comedies included 'Killing Horace' and 'Across the Hall' will be shown together with good comic pictures. Tonight the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-14
Summary:

Marion Davies, the star who graduated into stellar prominence from the ranks of the Ziegfield Follies, adds to her big reputation by her work in 'April Folly,' the Paramount picture now showing at the Star. Another vastly diverting film is Felix, the new creation in movies, in a film…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-10
Summary:

The Walk-Offs' is the new film showing in the Star Theatre. May Allison played the leading role. Film plot included.

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Headline: The Walk-Offs'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-10
Summary:

Star Theatre will be screening 'The Walk-Offs' featuring May Allison. The picture has been adopted from the famous Broadway stage success. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-11
Summary:

Before extolling the merits of 'The Walk-Offs,' the feature picture now showing at the Star Theatre, it might perhaps be as well to explain what the title means. A 'walk-off' is the name applied to a brainless society parasite, a penniless person who sponges the means of his…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-12
Summary:

The Walk-Offs,' the screen classic film version of the Broadway stage success is the feature attracting at the Star Theatre today, with May Allison in the leading role. The play was originally produced on Broadway by Oliver Morosco and is by the same authors who wrote 'Lombardi Ltd.,…