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: 1917-05-09 - 1917-05-11
Summary:

From May 9-11, showing a thrilling drama 'The Price of Blood' in 4 parts; also comedies with Charlie Chaplin.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-05-10
Summary:

A beautiful drama 'The Price [sic] of Blood' is now being screened in the Hongkong Theatre. It comprises of four reels. There are also Chaplin comics.

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-03
Summary:

Universal's 'The Red Ace' was screened and a new drama 'Jane Cowl' together with Charlie Chaplin's comic films will be shown.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-09-14 - 1918-09-17
Summary:

The fifth and sixth episodes of 'The Secret Kingdom' from Saturday 14th to Tuesday 17th September, including Essanay and Keystone comics. All Charlie-Chaplin Programme on Wednesday, 18th September.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-17
Summary:

The attraction at the Hongkong Theatre is two further episodes of the 'Secret Kingdom.' Further chapters will follow on Saturday while Charlie Chaplin films will be screened on Wednesday.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-09-18
Summary:

The Charlie Chaplin programme starts at the Hongkong Cinema Theatre tonight.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-09-19
Summary:

The management of the Hongkong Theatre is presenting tonight and tomorrow nights, a Charlie Chaplin programme.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-09-21 - 1918-09-24
Summary:

The seventh and eighth episodes of 'The Secret Kingdom' and Charlie Chaplin comics. A Paramount feature in 5 parts, 'Pasquale' on Wednesday, 25th September.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-10-23 - 1918-10-25
Summary:

The seventh to ninth episodes of 'Who is Number One?' and comics tonight. Next serial 'The Mystery Ship' on Saturday, 26th October.

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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.

14
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-10-26 - 1918-10-26
Summary:

The serial 'The Mystery Ship' tonight.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-10-28 - 1918-10-29
Summary:

The first and second episodes of 'The Mystery Ship' tonight, 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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-10-30 - 1918-11-01
Summary:

The tenth to twelfth episodes of 'Who is Number One?' and comics tonight. The third and fourth episodes of 'The Mystery Ship' on Saturday, 2nd November.

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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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-11-04 - 1918-11-05
Summary:

The third and fourth episodes of 'The Mystery Ship' from Saturday, 2nd to Tuesday 5th November, including Universal Weekly and comics. The final episodes of 'Who is Number One?' on Wednesday, 6th November.

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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.