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…

3
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: 1917-04-14 - 1917-04-17
Summary:

On Apr 14, showing the thrilling serial, 11th and 12th episodes of 'Peg O' the Ring'; war graphic and Keystone comics; on Apr 18, continuation of 'Terence O' Rourke,' 4 & 6 episodes.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-04 - 1917-06-05
Summary:

On Jun 5 at 5.15 pm, in aid of The Portuguese Red Cross Society, programme: War Graphic; Liberty (1st and 2nd episode); 'Foolshead Mistaken for Jim,' a Portuguese comic.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-06 - 1917-06-08
Summary:

War Graphic; 'Two Mothers,' a beautiful Italian drama in 3 reels; 'The Child,' a sensational drama in 3 parts; also comics; don't forget on Jun 9, 'Liberty.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-13 - 1917-06-15
Summary:

Two great Italian dramas: 'An Ignored Mother' in 3 parts; 'The Outcast's Return' in 3 parts; War Graphic & comics; on Jun 15, string band night.

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-16 - 1917-06-19
Summary:

4th and 5ht episodes of 'Liberty'; War Graphic and comics.

9
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-20 - 1917-06-22
Summary:

Two sensational dramas: 'The Song Which Grandmother Sang' in 3 parts; 'A Missionary Sister' [sic] in 3 parts; War Graphic and comics.

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-23 - 1917-06-26
Summary:

6th episode of 'Liberty' entitled 'The Desert of Lost Souls'; a thrilling drama 'A Circus Heroine' in 3 parts; war graphic and 'Max on the Briny' (comic).

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-30 - 1917-07-03
Summary:

Tonight, the great Trans-Atlantic serial 'Liberty,' 7th and 8th episodes entitled 'Liberty's Sacrifice' and 'Clipped Wings'; war graphic; comics: 'Both in the Same Boat,' 'The Two Merry Tramps,' and 'Rosalie, Detective.'

12
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-15 - 1919-02-17
Summary:

February 15, 16, 17 and 18, showing a Paramount feature in 5 parts, Louise Huff in 'Destiny's Toy,' also Gazette and Comics. Tuesday 18th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing 'The Daughter of MacGregor,' a beautiful Paramount photoplay in 5 parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-17 - 1919-02-18
Summary:

Tonight, showing Paramount feature in 5 parts, Louise Huff in 'Destiny's Toy,' including Gazette and comics. Tuesday 18th, matinee 5.15 p.m., showing 'The Daughter of MacGregor,' a beautiful Paramount photoplay in 5 parts.

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Headline: The Hongkong
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-17
Summary:

There was a fine programme at the Hongkong Theatre last night, including one of the 5-part picture 'Destiny's Toy,' 'The Stage Villain' and 'Percy of Brains has Nix.' The Hongkong orchestra is a capital one and with Gaumont Graphic of War Pictures. There will…

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-18
Summary:

Today there will be a special matinee at the Hongkong Theatre showing a beautiful Paramount film drama in 5 parts, 'The Daughter of MacGregor.'

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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.…

17
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
Summary:

Tomorrow there will be a special matinee at the Hongkong Theatre, showing 'The Daughter of MacGregor,' a Paramount drama in 5 parts.