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: 1916-10-17 - 1916-10-18
Summary:

Another startling feature 'The Trey O' Hearts,' three episodes will be screened every week, commencing Oct 18; on Oct 21, see 3rd and 4th episodes of 'The Million Dollar Mystery.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-17
Summary:

Following up the success of its other big pictures, the Hongkong Theatre is showing a new dramatic trial film 'The Trey o' Hearts.' Three episodes will be screened every week, beginning from tomorrow. Next Saturday the third and fourth episodes of 'The Million Dollar Mystery…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-28
Summary:

The Hong Kong Theatre is at present running two serials 'The Million Dollar Mystery' and 'The Trey o' Hearts.' Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-30
Summary:

The increasing popularity of this new theatre was again shown on Saturday and Sunday by the enormous numbers of spectators that presented themselves. Now instalments of 'The Trey o' Hearts' and 'The Million Dollar Mystery' were put on the screen and, in addition, an…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-11-02 - 1916-11-03
Summary:

Tonight, the 8th episodes of 'The Million Dollar Mystery'; 7th and 8th episodes of 'The Trey O' Hearts'; orchestra in attendance.

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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: 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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-11-11 - 1916-11-14
Summary:

On Nov 11, showing 11th and 12th episodes of 'The Million Dollar Mystery'; 9th episode of 'The Trey O' Hearts,' orchestra in attendance.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-11-18 - 1916-11-21
Summary:

Tonight, 15th and 16th episodes of 'The Million Dollar Mystery'; 10th episode of 'The Trey O' Hearts'; also comic films.

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

There was a good attendance at the Hongkong Theatre during the last few nights, the pictures on show being 'The Million Dollar Mystery,' 'The Trey of Hearts' and some good comics. There will be a new programme tomorrow.

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Headline: Hongkong
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-12-12
Summary:

At the Hongkong, the 8th and 9th episodes of 'The Diamond from the Sky' and the 12th of 'The Trey o' Hearts' are being shown, together with a god Max Linder film 'The Conjurer's Triumph.' There will be a complete change of programme tomorrow night.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-12-20 - 1916-12-22
Summary:

Tonight, 14th-15th episodes of 'The Diamond from the Sky,' a grand serial story, well acted and well produced; also the final episode of 'The Trey O' Hearts.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-13 - 1917-01-19
Summary:

On Jan 13, 1st and 2nd episode of 'Mysteries of the Grand Hotel,' a startling detective feature in 12 episodes; continue further episodes on Jan 17, comic films will be screened.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-20 - 1917-01-22
Summary:

From Jan 20-22, showing 5th and 6th series of the 'Mysteries of the Grand Hotel'; also comic films.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-24 - 1917-01-26
Summary:

On Jan 24, 'In the Clutch of the Apache' [sic], a powerful drama in 7 parts, featuring he little child Marie; also comic films; on Jan 27, see 7th and 8th series of the 'Mysteries of the Grand Hotel.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-27 - 1917-01-30
Summary:

On Jan 27, 7th and 8th series of the 'Mysteries of the Grand Hotel,' detective serial story, each episode complete in itself; also comic films.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-29
Summary:

The 7th and 8th series of the American picture 'The Mysteries of the Grand Hotel' are now being shown at the Hongkong Theatre, and are attracting good houses. A couple of comics 'The Challenge of Polidor' and 'Rough But Romantic' also figure in the bill.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-31 - 1917-02-02
Summary:

From Jan 31 to Feb 2, 9th and 10th series of the 'Mysteries of the Grand Hotel,' exciting and sensational detective story; also comic films; see last 2 episodes on Feb 3.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-03 - 1917-02-06
Summary:

On Feb 3, 11th and 12th series (final) of the 'Mysteries of the Grand Hotel,' also comics.