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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-04 - 1917-01-04
Summary:

Screening of 'Iron Claw' (1st & 2nd episodes) featuring Pearl White, Jameson and Sheldon Lewis, 'The Great War' (With Our Armies on the 'Somme'), Pathe's British Gazette, 'Married on Credit' (Keystone Comic) and 'Rastus Rabid Rabbit Hunt…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-05 - 1917-01-05
Summary:

Screening of 'The Iron Claw' (1st and 2nd episodes) featuring Pearl White, Creighton Hale, Sheldon Lewis; Scenic Pictures in Colours, War Gazette & British Gazette, Comic Cartoon by Bray; Pearl White's photo included

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-05 - 1917-01-06
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Iron Claw' (1st & 2nd episodes) featuring Pearl White, Jameson and Sheldon Lewis, 'The Great War' (With Our Armies on the 'Somme'), Pathe's British Gazette, 'Married on Credit' (Keystone Comic) and 'Rastus Rabid Rabbit…

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-01-21
Summary:

This afternoon, at 5.15, the Victoria Theatre has a big attraction, for 'Quo Vadis?' is to be screened. This magnificent picture is in seven parts. For tonight, there is a splendid programme, including the third and fourth episodes of 'The Great Secret,' as well as Pathe…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-18 - 1919-02-20
Summary:

February 19, 20 and 21, showing the final episodes of 'The Voice of the Wire.' Thursday 20th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing 'The Rose of the Rancho' in 5 parts. Saturday 22nd, see Helen Holmes in 'The Lass of the Lumberlands.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-19 - 1919-02-21
Summary:

19th, 20th and 21st February, showing the final episodes of 'The Voice on the Wire.' Thursday 20th, matinee 5.15 p.m., showing 'The Rose of the Rancho' in 5 parts. Saturday, 22nd, see Helen Holmes in 'The Lass of the Lumberlands.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-21 - 1919-02-21
Summary:

Commencing Saturday, 22nd February, showing a beautiful serial photoplay (story by E. Alexander Powell), 'The Lass of the Lumberlands,' 1st and 2nd episodes, featuring Helen Holmes, the darling of the screen. Book your seats early.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-21 - 1919-02-25
Summary:

February 22, 23, 24 and 25, showing 1st and 2nd episodes, Helen Holmes in 'A Lass of the Lumberlands,' also Gazette and Keystone Comics. Wednesday 26th, see 'Lydia Gilmore,' 5 parts. Friday 28th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing 'The Daughter of MacGregor,' 5 parts.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-22 - 1919-02-26
Summary:

22nd, 23rd, 24th and 25th February, showing Helen Holmes in 'A Lass of the Lumberlands,' including Gazette and Keystone comics. Wednesday 26th, see 'Lydia Gilmore' in 5 parts. Friday 28th, matinee 5.15 p.m., showing 'The Daughter of MacGregor' in 5 parts.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-26 - 1919-02-26
Summary:

February 26, 27 and 28, showing Paramount features in 5 parts, Pauline Frederick in 'Lydia Gilmore,' also Gazette and Comics. Friday 28, matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing 'The Daughter of MacGregor,' a beautiful Paramount drama in 5 parts. Saturday March 1, continuation of '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-27 - 1919-02-27
Summary:

27th and 28th February, showing Paramount feature in 5 parts, Pauline Frederick in 'Lydia Gilmore,' including Gazette and comics. Friday 28th, matinee 5.15 p.m., showing 'The Daughter of MacGregor,' a beautiful Paramount drama in 5 parts. Saturday 1st March, continuation of…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-27 - 1919-03-02
Summary:

March 1, 2, 3 and 4, showing 3rd and 4th episodes, 'A Lass of the Lumberlands,' featuring Helen Holmes, also Gazette and Comics. Tuesday 4th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., 1st and 2nd episodes, Billie Burke in 'Gloria's Romance.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-28 - 1919-02-28
Summary:

1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th March, showing 3rd and 4th episodes of 'A Lass of the Lumberlands,' featuring Helen Holmes, including Gazette and comics. Tuesday 4th, matinee 5.15 p.m., 1st and 2nd episodes, Billie Burke in 'Gloria's Romance.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-01 - 1919-03-04
Summary:

Tonight, showing 3rd and 4th episodes of 'A Lass of the Lumberlands,' featuring Helen Holmes, including Gazette and comics. Tuesday 4th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., 1st and 2nd episodes: Billie Burke in 'Gloria's Romance.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-04 - 1919-03-06
Summary:

March 5, 6 and 7, showing beautiful Paramount Star (5 parts), Louise Huff in 'Reward of Patience.' Also Gazette and Comics. Friday 7th, Matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing 'Chains,' a drama in 5 parts. Saturday 8th, 5th and 6th episodes of 'A Lass of the Lumberlands.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-05 - 1919-03-07
Summary:

5th, 6th and 7th March, showing the beautiful Paramount star in 5 parts, Louise Huff in 'Reward of Patience,' including Gazette and comics. Friday 7th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing 'Chains,' drama in 5 parts. Saturday 8th March, 5th and 6th episodes of 'A Lass of the…