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: 1916-11-04 - 1916-11-07
Summary:

On Nov 4, 9th and 10th episodes of 'The Million Dollar Mystery'; comics, including 'Charlie Chaplin,' orchestra in attendance; on Nov 8, 'Neptune's Daughter' by special request.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-11-04 - 1916-11-07
Summary:

Screening of 'The Million Dollar Mystery' (9th & 10th episodes) and Comics including Charlie Chaplin; Orchestra under the direction of Prof. Gonzales; Coming film: 'Neptune's Daughter'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-11-07
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre, for three nights will screen the popular seven part picture 'Neptune's Daughter,' in which the Annette Kellerman plays the leading part. Last night, the 9th and 10th episodes 'The Million Dollar Mystery' and a Charlie Chaplin picture were shown. In…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-11-08 - 1916-11-09
Summary:

By special request, for 3 nights only, on Nov 8-10, 'Neptune's Daughter' in 7 reels, featuring the world's champion Mermaid, also a graceful dancer; on Nov 11, continuation of 'The Million Dollar Mystery' and 'The Trey O' Hearts.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-11-08 - 1916-11-10
Summary:

By special request screening of 'Neptune's Daughter'; Coming film: 'The Million Dollar Mystery' & 'The Trey O'Hearts'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-11-08
Summary:

The management of the Hongkong Theatre has secured 'Neptune's Daughter' and are showing it for three nights.

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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: 1917-01-06
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre has changed the hour of its matinee for this afternoon, comics and pictures will be screened, including 'The Diamond from the Sky' and 'The Iron Claw' featuring Pearl White.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-27 - 1917-06-29
Summary:

Tonight, 'The Pointsman's Daughter' (drama); 'Mama Is Asleep' (comedy in 2 parts); 'The Iron Claw,' 11th and 12th episodes (2 parts each).

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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: 1917-12-12 - 1917-12-12
Summary:

Screening of 'The Secret of the Submarine' (1st and 2nd episodes) for 3 nights

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-13 - 1917-12-14
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'The Secret of the Submarine' (1st and 2nd episodes)

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-14
Summary:

Splendid pictures 'The Grip of Evil' and 'The Double Cross' with Miss Molly King and Mr. J. Bary, will be shown at the Victoria Theatre. Hongkong Theatre will show 'The Secret of the Submarine.' New dramas and other exceptional pictures will also be screened during…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-15 - 1917-12-15
Summary:

Screening of 'The Secret of the Submarine' (3rd & 4th episodes) and Keystone Comics; Coming film: 'Marcel'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-17 - 1917-12-17
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'The Secret of the Submarine' (3rd & 4th episodes) and Keystone Comics; Coming film: 'Marcel'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-18 - 1917-12-18
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'The Secret of the Submarine' (3rd & 4th episodes) and Keystone Comics

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-19 - 1917-12-19
Summary:

Screening of 'The Secret of the Submarine' (5th & 6th episodes) and Keystone Comics; Coming film: 'The Life of Christ'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-20 - 1917-12-20
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'The Secret of the Submarine' (5th & 6th episodes), Keystone Comics and special matinee showing 'The Life of Christ' today and tomorrow

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-21 - 1917-12-21
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'The Secret of the Submarine' (5th & 6th episodes), Keystone Comics and special matinee showing 'The Life of Christ' today

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-22 - 1917-12-22
Summary:

Screening of 'The Secret of the Submarine' (7th & 8th episodes) and Comics