A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-11-08 - 1916-11-09
Summary:

On Nov 8-10, tonight at 9.15 pm, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th episodes of 'The Million Dollar Mystery,' a picturized romantic novel in 23 episodes.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-11-11 - 1916-11-15
Summary:

From 11th 14th Nov, 5th-8th episodes of 'The Million Dollar Mystery.'

3
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-11-16 - 1916-11-17
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 pm, 5th-8th episodes of 'The Million Dollar Mystery.'

4
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-11-18 - 1916-11-21
Summary:

On Nov 18-21, 13th-16th episodes of 'The Million Dollar Mystery'; price details included.

5
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-11-21
Summary:

At the Bijou Theatre on Saturday night, Miss Gloria Taft and Mr. Dupres ended a highly successful season. The 13th, 14th, 15th and 16th episodes of 'The Million Dollar Mystery' were screened. Tomorrow night, there will be a change of programme.

6
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-11-22 - 1916-11-24
Summary:

On Nov 22-24, 17th-19th episodes of 'The Million Dollar Mystery'; also Keystone comics.

7
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-11-27 - 1916-11-28
Summary:

On Nov 25-28, 20th and 21st episodes of 'The Million Dollar Mystery' and Keystone comics; the final episodes of the 'Trey O' Hearts' and 'Million Dollar Mystery' will be screened next week; performance by Empress of Asia.

8
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-12-06 - 1916-12-08
Summary:

From Dec 6-8, tonight at 9.15 pm, 19th episode of 'The Broken Coin' in 2 reels, full of thrills and excitement; the final episodes of 'The Million Dollar Mystery' in 4 reels; also Keystone comics.

9
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-09-13 - 1917-09-15
Summary:

On Sept 14, Pathe's great serial, 11th and 12th episodes of 'The Shielding Shadow'; 'Annals of the War'; Pathe's British, American & French Gazettes; comics: 'Court House Crooks' in 2 parts, featuring Ford Sterling.

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-11-07 - 1917-11-10
Summary:

On Nov 8, by repeated requests, 'The King's Game' in 5 parts, featuring Pearl White; on Nov 9, Rudyard Kipling's Immortal Masterpiece in 5 reels; 'The Light that Failed,' featuring Robert Edeson in his magnificent impersonation of the blind artist; Pathe's…

11
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-11-12 - 1917-11-14
Summary:

On Nov 13, Jackie Saunders in the 'Grip of Evil,' fate & the underworld; instructive: 'A Study of Birds'; interesting: Annals of the War; comics: 'Luke Late Lunchers' and 'Feeding the Kitty.'

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-11-15 - 1917-11-17
Summary:

On Nov16, 'The Clue' in 5 parts, a photoplay full of pathos splendid acting, and beautiful photography, featuring Mdlle Robinne, supported by a cast of the finest French artists; interesting: 'Wild Ducks,' a fin film on natural history; Annals of the War; 'The Taking of…

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-11-19 - 1917-11-19
Summary:

On Nov 20, 3rd and 4pth episodes of the 'Grip of Evil' and 'The Upper Ten & Looters'; 'Annals of the War'; comics & interesting films; on Nov23, Pathe's great serial 'The Mystery of the Double Cross.'

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-11-20 - 1917-11-21
Summary:

On Nov 20, Jackie Saunders in the 3rd and 4th episodes of the 'Grip of Evil,' 'The Upper Ten & Looters'; 'Annals of the War' comic & interesting films; on Nov 23, Pathe's great serial: 'Sunshine & Gold' in 5 parts, featuring Baby Marie…

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-11-22 - 1917-11-24
Summary:

On Nov 23, last two nights of the famous star artiste Marie Louise Sterling; Pathe's great photoplay, 'Sunshine & Gold' in 5 parts, featuring Baby Marie Osborne; interesting: 'Annals of the War'; instructive: 'Lion Cubs' and 'How Jim Won His Valentine…

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-03-08 - 1918-03-09
Summary:

From Mar 8-11, tonight at 9.15 pm, a drama of life, beautifully acted, and splendidly photographed, 'A Lapland Lass' in 3 parts; Pathe's Gazette, Annals of the War and a very amusing comedy; on Mar 15, 'The Fatal King' with Pearl White.

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-03-28 - 1918-03-30
Summary:

From Mar 29 to Apr 1, tonight at 9.15 pm, 5th and 6th episodes of 'The Fatal Ring'; Annals of the War and different comedies.

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-04-04 - 1918-04-06
Summary:

From Apr 5-7, 7th and 8th episodes of 'The Fatal Ring,' 'The Signal Lantern' and 'The Switch in the Safe'; British Gazette No 438, Annals of the War No. 19; Wiffles in 'I Marry My Widow's Sister.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-04-18 - 1918-04-20
Summary:

From Apr 19-22, 11th and 12th episodes of 'The Fatal Ring,' 'Short Circuit' and 'Desperate Chance'; British Gazette No. 440, Annals of the War No. 20; 'Finding a Husband.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-04-25 - 1918-04-26
Summary:

From Apr 26-29, 13th and 14th episodes of 'The Fatal Ring,' 'A Dash for Arabia' and 'The Painted Safe'; Annals of the War No. 21, British Gazette No. 441; 'Gertie's Joy Ride.'