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: 1918-10-26 - 1918-10-29
Summary:

Tonight, showing the serial stupendous 1st and 2nd episodes of 'The Mystery Ship,' including Universal Weekly and comics.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-30 - 1918-11-01
Summary:

Tonight, showing 10th to 12th episodes, 'Who Is Number One?' and comics. Saturday 2nd November, see 3rd and 4th episodes, 'The Mystery Ship.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-11-02 - 1918-11-05
Summary:

Saturday 2nd to Tuesday 5th November, showing 3rd and 4th episodes of 'The Mystery Ship,' including Universal Weekly and comics. Wednesday 6th November, showing the final episodes of 'Who Is Number One?'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-11-06
Summary:

Picture screened at the Hongkong Theatre increased its interest, including 'Mystery Ship.' A universal weekly and new comics make up the programme. 'Who is Number One?' will be shown today and vitagraph drama 'Turn of the Road' will be screened tomorrow.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-11-09 - 1918-11-12
Summary:

9th, 10th, 11th and 12th November, showing 5th and 6th episodes of 'The Mystery Ship,' including Universal Weekly and comics. Wednesday 13th November, see Blanche Sweet in 'The Dupe' in 5 parts. Thursday 14th November, special matinee at 5.15 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-11-13
Summary:

One of the latest Max Linder pictures 'Max in a Taxi' will be the special feature at the Victoria Theatre. A paramount feature 'The Dupe' in five parts will be screened at the Hongkong Theatre at the Matinee this afternoon. An attractive film 'The daughter of Eve'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-11-16 - 1918-11-19
Summary:

Tonight, showing 'The Mystery Ship,' 7th and 8th episodes, including Universal Gazette and comics. Wednesday, 20th November, showing Paramount feature in 5 parts, 'The Lash.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-11-23 - 1918-11-26
Summary:

Saturday 23rd to Tuesday 26th November, showing 9th and 10th episodes, 'The Mystery Ship,' including Universal Gazette and comics. Wednesday, November 27th, showing Paramount photoplay comedy in 5 parts, 'The Smugglers.' Please note: there will be a matinee on every Thursday…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-11-30 - 1918-12-03
Summary:

Saturday 30th November to Tuesday 3rd December, showing 11th and 12th episodes of 'The Mystery Ship,' including Universal Gazette and comics. Wednesday, 4th December, showing Paramount feature in 5 parts, 'The Kiss.' Thursday, 5th December, matinee at 5.15 p.m. (special…

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

Saturday 7th to Tuesday 10th December, showing 'The Mystery Ship' episodes 13 and 14, including Gazette and comics. Monday 9th December, special matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing 'Robinson Crusoe,' film story in 4 parts. Wednesday 11th December, see Blanche Sweet in 'Sowers…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-14 - 1918-12-17
Summary:

Saturday 14th to Tuesday 17th December, showing 15th and 16th episodes, 'The Mystery Ship,' including Gazette and comics. Tuesday 17th matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing 'The Star of Bethlehem.' Wednesday, 18th December, see Blanche Sweet in 'The Clue.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-23 - 1918-12-23
Summary:

Tonight, showing the final episodes of 'The Mystery Ship,' including Gazette and Comics. Today matinee at 5.15 p.m., by special request, repeating 'The Kiss,' a Paramount feature in 5 parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-24 - 1918-12-24
Summary:

Tonight, showing the final episodes of 'The Mystery Ship,' including Gazette and Comics.

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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: 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…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-15 - 1919-10-17
Summary:

15th, 16th and 17th October, showing a feature film in 5 parts, 'A Gentleman from Mississippi' and comics. Friday 17th, matinee 5.15 p.m., by request, showing 'Neptune's Daughter.' Booking at the theatre.