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: 1915-03-22 - 1915-03-23
Summary:

On Mar 23, the beautiful & sensational picture 'Mystery of the Kador Cliffs' [sic] in 2 parts - 2,000 feet long; War Graphics 11th and 12th series in 2,000 feet long; 'The Great Bracken - King of the Wire'; On Mar 26, 'Tears of Repentance,' 'The Great…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-07-27 - 1915-07-29
Summary:

Film screening of 'For the Sake of the Throne' (4 parts, 3,000 ft); Screening of Pathe's Gazette; Interesting comics

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-08-13 - 1915-08-13
Summary:

Films screeenings including 'The Child Killers' (2 parts) and 'Sherlock Holmes in the Beryl's Coronet' (3 parts); Screening of Pathe's Gazette: 'Here We have the Offical Meeting of the Great Generals, Kitchener, French and Joffre'; Also interesting comics…

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-08-14 - 1915-08-16
Summary:

Films screeenings including 'The Child Killers' (2 parts) and 'Sherlock Holmes in the Beryl's Coronet' (3 parts); Screening of Pathe's Gazette: 'Here We have the Offical Meeting of the Great Generals, Kitchener, French and Joffre'; Also interesting comics…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-12-11 - 1915-12-14
Summary:

Film screening of 'Honour Redeemed' (4 parts); Also comics; Orchestra in attendance

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-12-22 - 1915-12-24
Summary:

Film screening of 'Fantomas' (3rd Series, 2 parts); Also other comics; Coming film: 'The Merry Widow'

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-29 - 1916-08-01
Summary:

Screening of 'Homer's Odyssey' in 4 parts and 'Spendthrift's Reform' in 2 parts and Comics

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-16 - 1916-08-18
Summary:

Screening of 'The Fatal Prediction' in 4 parts and 'At the Mercy of the Waves' in 2 parts and Comics

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-09 - 1916-09-12
Summary:

Screening of 'The Waitress Countess', Nordisk's 'His Revenge', Gaumont Garphic and Comics

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-18 - 1916-09-18
Summary:

Grand comedy and band night; Screening of 'Pickwick Papers', 'Bunny', 'Wiffles', Keystone and other comics; Coming Grand Naval Variety Night

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-19 - 1916-09-19
Summary:

Screening of 'Black Box Mystery' (11th & 12th episodes), 'The Great War' (Pathe's British Gazette), Keystone and other comics; Coming Grand Naval Variety Night

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-05 - 1916-10-06
Summary:

Tonight, Italian exclusive feature 'On the Steps of the Throne' in 4 parts; 'A Girl Graduate' by Nordisk in 2 parts; standard War Graphic (of the present time).

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-07 - 1916-10-10
Summary:

Tonight, exciting detective drama 'The Tower of Justice' in 5 parts; 'Captain Smith on the Bridge'; 'The Musician'; standard War Graphic.

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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: 1916-10-18 - 1916-10-19
Summary:

On Oct 18, serial feature, 1st, 2nd and 3rd episodes of 'The Trey O' Hearts' in 15 episodes of 30 parts, orchestra in attendance; on Oct 21, see 3rd and 4th episodes of 'The Million Dollar Mystery.'

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-18 - 1916-10-20
Summary:

On Oct 18-20, the two great Trans-Atlantic serials, 'Trey O' Hearts,' 1st, 2nd and 3rd episodes; 'The Broken Coin' in 13 episodes.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-18
Summary:

In addition to the showing of The Million Dollar Mystery, the management announces another attraction to be screened. The new picture 'The Trey o' Hearts' has 15 episodes, and the first three episodes will be screened tonight.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-21 - 1916-10-24
Summary:

On Oct 21-24, the two great Trans-Atlantic serials, never screened in Hongkong: 'Trey O' Hearts,' 4th-6th episodes; 'The Broken Coin' in 14 episodes, thrilling adventure and beautiful romance; matinee details included.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-23
Summary:

At the Bijou Theatre, during the weekend, 'The Trey o' Hearts' and 'The Broken Coin' have been the attractions, and the new episodes have been fully appreciated. There will be a complete change of programme on Wednesday.