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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-17
Summary:

Salome' will be shown at the Star for one day. Other big features being booked to follow including 'The Prisoner of Zenda,' 'Dr. Jack' and 'Dead Game.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-19
Summary:

The Prisoner of Zenda' is based on Anthony Hope's novel, which will be screened at the Star tonight. The film is made by Rex Ingram, starring Alice Terry. On Wednesday, the attraction will be Harold Lloyd's 'Dr. Jack.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-11-19
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, Star Theatre will be screening the screen version of Anthony Hope's novel 'Prisoner of Zenda.' The Rex Ingram directed film features Alice Terry. On Wednesday, the theatre will be screening 'Dr. Jack' featuring Harold Lloyd.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-20
Summary:

The Star is celebrating the Anniversary Week by putting on some unusually good pictures. Starting with 'Salome' last Sunday, it is now presenting 'The Prisoner of Zenda,' with Alice Terry at the head of a star cast. Other films promised for this week are Harold Lloyd in…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-21
Summary:

Dr. Jack' starred by Harold Lloyd, will be shown at the Star tonight. Plot and production summary included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-11-21
Summary:

Tonight, Star Theatre will be screening a comedy, entitled 'Doctor Jack,' featuring Harold Lloyd. The film doesn't have a great deal of the story. Rather it is completely made for comical purposes, with Lloyd as the 'sunshine' doctor showing his wonderful cures and novel…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-21
Summary:

It requires no great wisdom to be able to predict that the Star will be crowded for the next two days when it is mentioned that Harold Lloyd in 'Doctor Jack' is the big attraction. There are lots of people who never otherwise go inside a cinema who throw aside all other engagements…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-22
Summary:

The whimsicalities of Harold Lloyd evoked roars of laughter from a crowded house at the Star last night. Harold in this film becomes a doctor, with a novel notion of treatment in the cases he is called upon to deal with. Film plot included. 'Doctor Jack' can be prescribed as a sure…

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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…