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: 1924-07-12
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-20
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-13
Summary:

Between Christmas and the Chinese New Year, it is appropriate that the Coronet should screen two pictures featuring the Carnival spirit – the 'Merry-Go-Round' and 'Rosita.' It was quite apparent from its reception on Sunday that it would attract more than the average cinema…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-02
Summary:

At the Star Theatre yesterday another success was scored by the Majurel troupe of French artistes from the Folies Bergeres. Performers included Mddle Demay, Sergine and Ludo, Dugard. Booth Tarkington's dynamic society drama 'The Turmoil' will appear at 6 p.m. Tarkington's…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-02
Summary:

There were crowded houses again at the Star yesterday, to witness Booth Tarkington's dynamic society drama, 'The Turmoil.' Those who saw Tarkington's previous production, 'The Flirt,' a big and interesting picture were not disappointed. Film plot included. George…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-05
Summary:

Hongkong folk who have read Frances Hodgson Burnett's story Ediths's Burglar, will be delighted to know that the film version, entitled 'The Family Secret' is to be screened at the Star Theatre. Those who saw 'Merry-Go-Round' at the Coronet or the Star, will be glad…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-05
Summary:

Hongkong folk who have read Francis [sic] Hodgson Burnett's story, 'Editha's Burglar,' will be delighted to know that the film version, entitled 'The Family Secret,' is to be screened at the Star Theatre. The story is given an entirely new charm by Baby Peggy. Those…