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: 1916-12-02
Summary:

The concluding episodes of the film 'The Million Dollar Mystery' were completed and a serial film will be screened. 'Diamond from the Sky' is excepted to screen soon.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-20 - 1918-07-23
Summary:

Tonight, showing 5th and 6th episodes of 'The Strange Case of Mary Page.' Also Gaumont Graphic and Comics. Wednesday 24th July, screening Paramount film in 5 parts, 'Public Opinion.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-20
Summary:

The 5th and 6th episodes of the serial film 'Strange Case of Mary Page' will be shown. Together with a comedy 'Hushing Scandal' in two parts, featuring Sydney Chaplin, and Gaumont Graphic. Paramount picture 'Public Opinion' will also be screened soon.

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-24 - 1918-07-24
Summary:

Tonight, screening Paramount film in 5 parts, 'Public Opinion.'

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-25 - 1918-07-26
Summary:

Tonight, showing Paramount photoplay in 5 parts, 'Public Opinion.' Also Paramount Graphic and Comics. Saturday 27th July, look out for the great thrilling film in 8 parts, 'The Submarine Eye.'

6
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-02 - 1919-05-03
Summary:

Commencing Saturday, 3rd May, 9.15 p.m. performance, Charlie Chaplin pictures: 'The Cure' in 2 parts; 'The Fireman' in 2 parts; 'The Floorwalker' in 2 parts. Book your seats early. Dress circle $1.00. First-class 40 cents. Saturday matinee and 7.15 p.m. performance…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-02
Summary:

From tomorrow, Charlie Chaplin comedies in 2 parts will be screened at the Hongkong Theatre, 'The Cure,' 'The Fireman' and 'The Floor Walker.' 'The Hungry Heart' will be shown with new comics at matinee and 7.15 performances.

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-03 - 1919-05-05
Summary:

3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th May, tonight at 9.15 p.m., all comedy programme, Charlie Chaplin in: 'The Fireman' in 2 parts; 'The Floorwalker' in 2 parts; 'The Cure' in 2 parts. Saturday matinee and 7.15 p.m. performance, showing 'The Hungry Heart,' drama in 5…

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-10 - 1919-05-13
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., drama, 'The Hungry Heart' in 5 parts and various comics. Matinees: today at 5 p.m., Monday and Tuesday at 5.15 p.m., showing Charlie Chaplin pictures. Booking at the Theatre.

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-13
Summary:

Screening of 'The Hungry Heart' and 'Fatty' was very amusing. 'What Happened to Jones?' will be screened tomorrow.

11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-24 - 1919-09-26
Summary:

24th, 25th and 26th September, showing Paramount feature in 5 parts, Marguerite Clark in 'The Seven Sisters.' Saturday 27th September, see 'Houdini.' Booking at the theatre.

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-27 - 1919-09-30
Summary:

Commencing Saturday 27th September, showing 1st and 2nd episodes of 'Houdini' in the great mystery serial and comics. Booking at the theatre.

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-01 - 1919-10-03
Summary:

1st, 2nd and 3rd October, showing drama in 5 parts, Beatriz Michelena in 'Mignon' and various comics. Saturday 4th, see episodes 3 and 4 of 'Houdini.' Booking at the theatre.

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-04 - 1919-10-07
Summary:

4th, 5th, 6th and 7th October, showing episodes 3 and 4 of 'Houdini' and comics. Wednesday 8th, see Annette Kellerman in 'Neptune's Daughter.' Booking at the theatre.

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-08 - 1919-10-10
Summary:

8th, 9th and 10th October, showing a great dramatic film in 7 parts, Annette Kellerman in 'Neptune's Daughter.' Saturday 11th, episodes 5 and 6 of 'Houdini.' Booking at the theatre.

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-11 - 1919-10-14
Summary:

From 11th to 14th October, showing episodes 5 and 6 of 'Houdini.' Monday 13th, matinee at 5 p.m., Kathlyn Williams in 'Big Timber,' Paramount in 5 parts. Booking at the theatre. October 14 Remarks: Ad. on 'Houdini' only.

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-18 - 1919-10-21
Summary:

From Saturday, 18th to Tuesday, 21st October, showing episodes 7 and 8 of 'Houdini' and various comics. Sunday no matinee. Booking at the theatre.

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-22 - 1919-10-24
Summary:

22nd, 23rd and 24th October, showing drama in 5 parts, 'Jane Shore' and various comics. Saturday 25th, see episodes 9 and 10 of 'Houdini.' Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-25 - 1919-10-28
Summary:

25th, 26th, 27th and 28th October, showing episodes 9 and 10 of 'Houdini' and various comics. Wednesday 29th, see Blanche Sweet in 'The Evil Eye.' Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-01 - 1919-11-04
Summary:

For four nights only, commencing Saturday 1st November, 9.15 p.m. performances, Selig presents Kathlyn Williams and Wheeler Oakman in 'The Ne'er-Do-Well.' Drama complete in 10 parts. Book your seats early. Matinees and 7.15 p.m. performances, showing 11th and 12th episodes of…