A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-21
Summary:

The Hughes Comedy Company staged 'A Day at the Races' last night at the Victoria Theatre. Messrs. Frank Vack, Bert Le Blane, Carlton Chase, Dave Nowlin, Harry Burgess, Miss Teddy Martin, Miss Queen Herman, and Miss Gertrude St. Clair were in the show. It will be repeated tonight.

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Headline: Local
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-22
Summary:

The Hughes Comedy Company again staged 'A Day at the Races' last night (at the Victoria Theatre).

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-22
Summary:

The Hughes Comedy Company again staged 'A Day at the Races' last night at the Victoria Theatre. Mr. Carlton Chase, Miss Eugenie Le. Blane, Miss Gertrude Sinclair [sic], Mr. Harry Burgess and Messrs. Vack and Le Blane all did well in their parts. Tonight, the company will present '…

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-07-27 - 1915-07-29
Summary:

Film screening of 'For the Sake of the Throne' (4 parts, 3,000 ft); Screening of Pathe's Gazette; Interesting comics

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-08-13 - 1915-08-13
Summary:

Films screeenings including 'The Child Killers' (2 parts) and 'Sherlock Holmes in the Beryl's Coronet' (3 parts); Screening of Pathe's Gazette: 'Here We have the Offical Meeting of the Great Generals, Kitchener, French and Joffre'; Also interesting comics…

6
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-08-14 - 1915-08-16
Summary:

Films screeenings including 'The Child Killers' (2 parts) and 'Sherlock Holmes in the Beryl's Coronet' (3 parts); Screening of Pathe's Gazette: 'Here We have the Offical Meeting of the Great Generals, Kitchener, French and Joffre'; Also interesting comics…

7
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-12-11 - 1915-12-14
Summary:

Film screening of 'Honour Redeemed' (4 parts); Also comics; Orchestra in attendance

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-12-22 - 1915-12-24
Summary:

Film screening of 'Fantomas' (3rd Series, 2 parts); Also other comics; Coming film: 'The Merry Widow'

9
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-29 - 1916-08-01
Summary:

Screening of 'Homer's Odyssey' in 4 parts and 'Spendthrift's Reform' in 2 parts and Comics

10
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-16 - 1916-08-18
Summary:

Screening of 'The Fatal Prediction' in 4 parts and 'At the Mercy of the Waves' in 2 parts and Comics

11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-09 - 1916-09-12
Summary:

Screening of 'The Waitress Countess', Nordisk's 'His Revenge', Gaumont Garphic and Comics

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-18 - 1916-09-18
Summary:

Grand comedy and band night; Screening of 'Pickwick Papers', 'Bunny', 'Wiffles', Keystone and other comics; Coming Grand Naval Variety Night

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-19 - 1916-09-19
Summary:

Screening of 'Black Box Mystery' (11th & 12th episodes), 'The Great War' (Pathe's British Gazette), Keystone and other comics; Coming Grand Naval Variety Night

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-11 - 1916-10-13
Summary:

Tonight, two powerful dramas in 3 parts each: 'The Officer's Servant' and 'A Tragical Experiment'; also comic cartoon; look out for Oct 14, serial exclusive feature 'The Million Dollar Mystery' in 23 episodes.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-11 - 1916-10-13
Summary:

Screening of 'The Officer's Servant', 'A Tragical Experiment' and Comic Cartoon; Coming film: 'The Million Dollar Mystery'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-13 - 1916-10-14
Summary:

The thrilling 'Million Dollar Mystery' in 23 episodes, consisting of 46 parts, the greatest, grandest, most sensational and elaborate serial ever produced, commencing Oct 14.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-13 - 1916-10-14
Summary:

Coming screening of 'The Million Dollar Mystery' in 23 episodes

18
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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-14 - 1916-10-17
Summary:

On Oct 14, serial feature, 1st and 2nd episodes of 'The Million Dollar Mystery'; comedy: 'Oscar in Search of a Wife' in 2 parts; orchestra performance.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-14 - 1916-10-17
Summary:

Coming screening of 'The Million Dollar Mystery' (1st & 2nd episodes) and 'Oscar In Search of A Wife'; Full orchestra under the direction of Prof Gonzales