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: 1919-05-13
Summary:

Tonight the 'Hungry Heart' will be screened for the last time in Hongkong Theatre. Tomorrow a beautiful film 'What Happened to Jones' in 5 parts will be screened. On Saturday next, another beautiful Lasky-Paramount picture 'Lost and Won' will be shown. This film is…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-13 - 1919-05-16
Summary:

May 14, 15, 16, feature in 5 parts, 'What Happened to Jones?' Also Gazette and Comics. Saturday 17th, see Marie Doro in 'Lost and Won' (Paramount 5 parts). Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-14 - 1919-05-16
Summary:

14th, 15th and 16th May, feature in 5 parts, 'What Happened to Jones?' Also Gazette and comics. Saturday 17th, see Marie Doro in 'Lost and Won' (Paramount in 5 parts). Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-17 - 1919-05-20
Summary:

17th, 18th, 19th and 20th May, showing the beautiful and gifted star, Marie Doro in 5 parts, 'Lost and Won' by Paramount. Also various comics. Wednesday 21st, Constance Collier in 5 parts, 'The Tongues of Men' by Paramount, a sparkling drama of love versus duty. Booking at…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-17 - 1919-05-20
Summary:

May 17, 18, 19 and 20, showing the beautiful and gifted star Marie Doro in 'Lost and Won' (Paramount 5 parts). Also various Comics. Wednesday 21 st, Constance Collier in 'The Tongues of Men' (Paramount 5 parts), a sparkling drama of love versus duty. Booking at the Theatre.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-19
Summary:

The attraction at the Hongkong is a Paramount feature in five parts, entitled 'Lost and Won,' and a cartoon comedy, of Col. Heeza Liar. On Wednesday, May 21, 'The Tongues of Men,' a sparkling drama will be screened.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-31 - 1919-06-02
Summary:

31st May, 1st, 2nd and 3rd June, showing Paramount photoplay in 5 parts, Pauline Frederick in 'The Love That Lives,' and various comics. Tuesday 3rd June, matinee at 5 p.m., by special request, showing 'Lost and Won,' Paramount photoplay in 5 parts. Booking at the Theatre.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-31 - 1919-06-04
Summary:

31st May, 1st, 2nd and 3rd June, showing Paramount photoplay in 5 parts, Pauline Frederick in 'The Love That Lives' and various Comics. Tuesday 3rd June, matinee at 5 p.m., by special request, showing 'Lost and Won' (Paramount photoplay 5 parts). Booking at the Theatre. June…

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-07 - 1919-06-09
Summary:

7th, 8th, 9th and 10th June, showing Paramount exclusive in 6 parts, Marguerite Clark in 'The Valentine Girl.' Monday, 9th June, matinee at 5 p.m., by request, showing 'Lost and Won' featuring Marie Doro. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-07 - 1919-06-09
Summary:

June 7, 8, 9 and 10, showing Paramount exclusive 6 parts, Marguerite Clark in 'The Valentine Girl.' Monday 9th, matinee at 5 p.m., by request, showing 'Lost and Won' featuring Marie Doro. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-10-03 - 1919-10-06
Summary:

October 4, 5, 6 and 7, showing episodes 3 and 4 of 'Houdini,' and Comics. Wednesday, 8th, see Annette Kellermann in 'Neptune's Daughter.' Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-04 - 1919-10-07
Summary:

4th, 5th, 6th and 7th October, showing episodes 3 and 4 of 'Houdini' and comics. Wednesday 8th, see Annette Kellerman in 'Neptune's Daughter.' Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-10-07
Summary:

Next Wednesday and on the 9th and 10th inst. A masterpiece film in seven parts entitled the 'Neptune's Daughter' will be screened, featuring Miss Annette Kellermann [sic] as the protagonist. On Saturday next the 11th inst. The 5th and 6th episode of the serial film 'Houdini…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-10-07 - 1919-10-10
Summary:

October 8, 9 and 10, showing a great drama film in 7 parts, Annette Kellermann in 'Neptune's Daughter.' Saturday 11th, episodes 5 and 6 of 'Houdini.' Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-08 - 1919-10-10
Summary:

8th, 9th and 10th October, showing a great dramatic film in 7 parts, Annette Kellerman in 'Neptune's Daughter.' Saturday 11th, episodes 5 and 6 of 'Houdini.' Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-08
Summary:

Commencing tonight the splendid film 'Neptune's Daughter' is being shown at the Hongkong Theatre, featuring the popular star Annette Kellerman in the leading role. On Saturday, further episodes of the serial 'Houdini' are being screened, together with some comic pictures…