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: 1916-10-17 - 1916-10-18
Summary:

Another startling feature 'The Trey O' Hearts,' three episodes will be screened every week, commencing Oct 18; on Oct 21, see 3rd and 4th episodes of 'The Million Dollar Mystery.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-17
Summary:

Following up the success of its other big pictures, the Hongkong Theatre is showing a new dramatic trial film 'The Trey o' Hearts.' Three episodes will be screened every week, beginning from tomorrow. Next Saturday the third and fourth episodes of 'The Million Dollar Mystery…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-28
Summary:

The Hong Kong Theatre is at present running two serials 'The Million Dollar Mystery' and 'The Trey o' Hearts.' Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-30
Summary:

The increasing popularity of this new theatre was again shown on Saturday and Sunday by the enormous numbers of spectators that presented themselves. Now instalments of 'The Trey o' Hearts' and 'The Million Dollar Mystery' were put on the screen and, in addition, an…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-11-02 - 1916-11-03
Summary:

Tonight, the 8th episodes of 'The Million Dollar Mystery'; 7th and 8th episodes of 'The Trey O' Hearts'; orchestra in attendance.

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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: 1916-11-11 - 1916-11-14
Summary:

On Nov 11, showing 11th and 12th episodes of 'The Million Dollar Mystery'; 9th episode of 'The Trey O' Hearts,' orchestra in attendance.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-11-18 - 1916-11-21
Summary:

Tonight, 15th and 16th episodes of 'The Million Dollar Mystery'; 10th episode of 'The Trey O' Hearts'; also comic films.

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Headline: Hongkong
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-11-21
Summary:

There was a good attendance at the Hongkong Theatre during the last few nights, the pictures on show being 'The Million Dollar Mystery,' 'The Trey of Hearts' and some good comics. There will be a new programme tomorrow.

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Headline: Hongkong
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-12-12
Summary:

At the Hongkong, the 8th and 9th episodes of 'The Diamond from the Sky' and the 12th of 'The Trey o' Hearts' are being shown, together with a god Max Linder film 'The Conjurer's Triumph.' There will be a complete change of programme tomorrow night.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-12-20 - 1916-12-22
Summary:

Tonight, 14th-15th episodes of 'The Diamond from the Sky,' a grand serial story, well acted and well produced; also the final episode of 'The Trey O' Hearts.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-07 - 1919-01-07
Summary:

January 8, 9 and 10, showing Paramount photoplay in 5 parts, Edna Goodrich in 'The House of Lies,' also Gazette and Comics. Saturday January 11, see the great dramatic British film in 8 parts, 'Boy Scouts Be Prepared,'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-08 - 1919-01-08
Summary:

8th, 9th and 10th January, showing Paramount photoplay in 5 parts, Edna Goodrich in 'The House of Lies,' including Gazette and comics. Saturday 11th January, see the great dramatic (British film) in 8 parts, 'Boy Scouts Be Prepared.'

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Headline: The Hongkong
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-08
Summary:

There was a popular programme at the Hongkong Theatre yesterday evening, the leading picture being a 5-part play entitled 'Father and the Boys.' Two comedies, 'The Deceivers' and 'A Coat's a Coat' were really funny. Tonight there is a change of programme with…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-08 - 1919-01-10
Summary:

Tonight, see the great dramatic British film in 8 parts, 'Boy Scouts Be Prepared,' also Gazette and Comics. Saturday January 11, showing Paramount photoplay in 5 parts, Edna Goodrich in 'The House of Lies.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-09 - 1919-01-10
Summary:

9th and 10th January, showing an exclusive British film in 8 parts, 'Boy Scouts Be Prepared,' and comics. Saturday, 11th January, showing 'The House of Lies,' Paramount feature in 5 parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-09
Summary:

A Paramount production, Edna Goodrich in 'The House of Lies,' comics and 'Boy Scouts be Prepared' will be shown at Hongkong Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-11 - 1919-01-13
Summary:

Saturday 11th to Tuesday 14th January, showing Paramount feature in 5 parts, Edna Goodrich in 'The House of Lies,' including Gazette and comics. Monday, 13th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., by special request repeating 'The Boy Scouts,' a drama in 8 parts. Wednesday, 15th January,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-11 - 1919-01-14
Summary:

Saturday 11 to Tuesday 14 January, showing Paramount feature in 5 parts, Edna Goodrich in 'The House of Lies,' also Gazette and Comics. Monday January 13, matinee 5.15 p.m., by special request we are repeating, 'The Boy Scouts' a drama in 8 parts. Wednesday January 15,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-14 - 1919-01-14
Summary:

Tonight, showing Paramount feature in 5 parts, Edna Goodrich in 'The House of Lies,' including Gazette and comics. Wednesday, 15th January, showing Paramount feature in 5 parts, 'The Stronger Love.'