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: 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: 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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-07-02 - 1918-07-04
Summary:

A great comedy in 5 parts, 'Mrs. Plum's Pudding,' on 3rd, 4th and 5th July. The new mystery serial, 'The Strange Case of Mary Page,' on Saturday, 6th July.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-03 - 1918-07-05
Summary:

3rd, 4th and 5th July, screening a great comedy film in 5 parts, 'Mrs. Plum's Pudding,' etc. Saturday 6th July, see the new mystery serial, 'The Strange Case of Mary Page.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-07-05 - 1918-07-08
Summary:

The great, thrilling and mystery serial, 'The Strange Case of Mary Page,' on Saturday, 6th July. Paramount gazette and comics included. The exclusive Paramount feature, 'Nanette of the Wilds,' in 5 parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-06 - 1918-07-09
Summary:

Commencing Saturday 6th July, screening a great thrilling and mystery serial, 'The Strange Case of Mary Page,' including Paramount Gazette and Comics. Wednesday 10th July, see the exclusive Paramount feature in 5 parts, 'Nanette of the Wilds.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-07-09 - 1918-07-12
Summary:

The exclusive Paramount feature, 'Nanette of the Wilds,' in 5 parts, including Paramount gazette and comics. The third and fourth episodes of 'The Strange Case of Mary Page' on Saturday, 13th July.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-10 - 1918-07-12
Summary:

10th, 11th and 12th July, screening an exclusive Paramount feature in 5 parts, 'Nanette of the Wilds,' including Gaumont Graphic and Comics. Saturday 13th July, continue 3rd and 4th episodes, 'The Strange Case of Mary Page.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-10
Summary:

Commencing from today and every subsequent Wednesday, Paramount pictures will be screened., 'Nanette of the Wilds' is the first. Special arrangements have been made for the exclusive rights of a series of these beautiful films. The 3rd and 4th episodes of 'Strange Case of Mary…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-12
Summary:

The splendid 'Nanetta in the Wilds' started. The five reel picture and the 3rd and 4th episodes of 'Strange Case of Mary Page' will be screened soon with another exclusive Paramount films.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-13 - 1918-07-16
Summary:

Tonight, showing 3rd and 4th episodes of 'The Strange Case of Mary Page,' including Gaumont Graphic and Comics. Wednesday 17th July, screening Paramount film in 5 parts, 'Silks and Satins.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-07-13 - 1918-07-15
Summary:

The third and fourth episodes of 'The Strange Case of Mary Page' tonight, including Paramount gazette and comics. A Paramount film in 5 parts, 'Silks & Satins,' on Wednesday, 17th July.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-15
Summary:

Interesting comic and comedy, including 'How stars are made' and 'Animated Cartoon' were shown in this week's programme at the Hongkong Theatre. The 3rd and 4th episodes of 'Mary Page' will last till Tuesday night and on Wednesday the exclusive Paramount…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-07-16
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre is screening a beautiful Paramount picture, entitled 'Silks and Satins' in five parts, from tomorrow till Friday night. From Saturday to Tuesday next the continuation of the serial film 'The Strange Case of Mary Page' will be resumed.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-07-16 - 1918-07-19
Summary:

A Paramount film in 5 parts, 'Silks & Satins,' on 17th, 18th and 19th July, including Paramount gazette and comics. The fifth and sixth episodes of 'The Strange Case of Mary Page' on Saturday, 20th July.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-17 - 1918-07-19
Summary:

17th, 18th and 19th July, showing Paramount photoplay in 5 parts, 'Silks and Satins,' including Paramount Gazette and Comics. Saturday 20th July, 'The Strange Case of Mary Page,' 5th and 6th episodes.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-07-19
Summary:

Hongkong Theatre will screen tomorrow (Saturday) the 5th and 6th episode of the beautiful serial film 'The Strange Case of Mary Page.' Sydney Chaplin will appear in the comedy the 'Hushing Scandal' in two parts, together with the Gaumont Graphic as last in the programme.…

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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.'