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
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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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: 1918-01-21
Summary:

This afternoon, at 5.15, the Victoria Theatre has a big attraction, for 'Quo Vadis?' is to be screened. This magnificent picture is in seven parts. For tonight, there is a splendid programme, including the third and fourth episodes of 'The Great Secret,' as well as Pathe…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-19
Summary:

The programme at the Hongkong Theatre is an attractive one. Harry Carey sustains the leading role in 'The Freeze Out' [sic], a Universal-Jewel production in five parts. A splendid two-act comedy entitled 'Roaring Love Affair' in which Harry Sweet is the principal and the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-19
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre, Harry Carey will again make an appearance in 'The Freeze Out.' It is a Universal Jewel drama in five parts, and is followed by a comedy entitled 'The Roaring Love Affair,' in which Harry Sweet takes the main role. In addition, Ben Wilson and Vera…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-21
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre, 'The Freeze Out' starring Harry Carey was screened last night. It is directed by Jack Ford, and is supported by Helen Ferguson, J. Farrell McDonald, Joe Harris, Charles Le Moyne and Mrs. Lydia Yeamans Titus. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-21
Summary:

The Freeze Out,' a Universal photo-drama on life in the old west, will be shown at the Hongkong Theatre today. The film starred Harry Carey, Helen Ferguson. Ferguson was previously starring in 'The Mutiny of the Elsinore.' Other casts included J. Farrell McDonald, Joe Harris and…