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: 1916-09-30 - 1916-10-03
Summary:

Last episodes of 'Neal of the Navy'; detective drama 'A Strange Adventure' in 3 parts; Wiffles: 'Fred as Soldier' [sic]; Charlie Chaplin by special request.

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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: 1916-11-22 - 1916-11-24
Summary:

On Nov 22, 17th-19th episodes of 'The Million Dollar Mystery'; on Nov 25, another grand serial film 'Diamond from the Sky.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-11-22 - 1916-11-22
Summary:

Screening of 'The Million Dollar Mystery' (17th, 18th & 19th episodes) ; Coming film: 'Diamond From the Sky'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-11-23 - 1916-11-24
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'The Million Dollar Mystery' (17th, 18th & 19th episodes) ; Coming film: 'Diamond From the Sky'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-11-23
Summary:

There was fairly good house at the Hongkong Theatre last night, the attraction being 'The Million Dollar Mystery,' Parts 17, 18, and 19. There will be a change of programme on Saturday, when the opening episodes of a new American serial will be shown. The title of the new picture is…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-11-25 - 1916-11-27
Summary:

Screening of 'Diamond From the Sky' (1st & 2nd episodes), a grand serial in 30 episodes; Coming film: 'The Million Dollar Mystery'

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-11-25
Summary:

The management of the Hongkong Theatre has secured another serial film in 30 episodes, entitled 'The Diamond from the Sky.' It comprises a strong, human story. It commences tonight with the first two episodes.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-11-27 - 1916-11-28
Summary:

On Nov 25, 1st and 2nd episodes of 'Diamond from the Sky' in 5 parts; a grand serial in 30 episodes, 60 parts, including the 20th episode of 'The Million Dollar Mystery.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-11-28 - 1916-11-28
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Diamond From the Sky' (1st & 2nd episodes), a grand serial in 30 episodes; Coming film: 'The Million Dollar Mystery'

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-11-29 - 1916-12-01
Summary:

Tonight, the last three episodes (21st-23rd) of 'The Million Dollar Mystery'; also comics; on Dec 2, the continuation fo the 3rd, 4th and 5th episodes of 'The Diamond from the Sky.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-11-30 - 1916-12-01
Summary:

Screening of 'Diamond From the Sky' (3rd, 4th & 5th episodes)

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-12-02 - 1916-12-05
Summary:

On Dec 2, 3rd-5th episodes of 'The Diamond from the Sky,' a grand serial film, it comprises a clean, strong, human story, acted by leading stars and produced in the finest style, every episode and story speaks for itself.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-12-02 - 1916-12-02
Summary:

Screening of 'The Diamond from the Sky' (3rd, 4th and 5th episodes)

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-12-02
Summary:

The concluding episodes of the film 'The Million Dollar Mystery' were completed and a serial film will be screened. 'Diamond from the Sky' is excepted to screen soon.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-12-04 - 1916-12-05
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'The Diamond from the Sky' (3rd, 4th and 5th episodes)

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-12-06 - 1916-12-08
Summary:

On Dec 6, 6th and 7h episodes of 'The Diamond from the Sky'; also comics.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-12-06 - 1916-12-06
Summary:

Screening of 'The Diamond from the Sky' (6th and 7th episodes) and Comics; Orchestra under the direction of Prof. Gonzales

20
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-12-07 - 1916-12-08
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'The Diamond from the Sky' (6th and 7th episodes) and Comics; Orchestra under the direction of Prof. Gonzales