A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-08 - 1913-01-10
Summary:

All new pictures, 'Two Sets of Keys' (comic by Prince), 'A Generous-Hearted Woman' (drama), 'The Barber's Wife' (comic), 'A Helping Hand' (comic), 'A Day Off' (comic); performances by Barrola, Ada Rowley, Gladys Spencer, and Dolly Swift.

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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.'

3
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.'

4
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.'

5
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.

6
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.

7
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-12-09 - 1916-12-12
Summary:

On Dec 9, 8th and 9th episodes of 'The Diamond from the Sky,' a grand serial film, every episode a story in itself; also see Max Linder and laugh.

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-12-13 - 1916-12-15
Summary:

On Dec 13-15, 10th and 11th episodes of 'The Diamond from the Sky,' serial dramatic story, well acted and well produced.

9
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-12-16 - 1916-12-19
Summary:

On Dec 16, 12th and 13th episodes of 'The Diamond from the Sky,' a grand serial story, well acted and well produced, see it all at the Hongkong Theatre.

10
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.'

11
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-12-23 - 1916-12-26
Summary:

On Dec 23, 16th and 17th episodes of 'The Diamond from the Sky'; also 'The School Girl,' a comedy in 2 parts; Xmas matinee details included.

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-12-27 - 1916-12-29
Summary:

From Dec 27-29, 16th and 17th episodes of 'The Diamond from the Sky'; also showing comic films.

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-12-30 - 1917-01-02
Summary:

On Dec 30, 20th-22nd episodes of 'The Diamond from the Sky'; also comic films; new year's day at 4 pm.

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-03 - 1917-01-05
Summary:

On Jan 3, 23rd and 24th episodes of 'The Diamond from the Sky'; also comic films.

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-07 - 1917-01-09
Summary:

On Jan 6, 25th-27th episodes of 'The Diamond from the Sky' & comics; see the final on Jan 10.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-10 - 1917-01-12
Summary:

On Jan 10, the final 3 episodes of 'The Diamond from the Sky'; orchestra in attendance.

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-01-14 - 1918-01-15
Summary:

On Jan 15, the great Metro serial, 1st and 2nd episodes of the 'Great Secret'; Pathe's Gazettes and comics; 'Watch for the Seven Pearls,' featuring Mollie King, Creighton Hale and Leon Bary; seats reservation details included.

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-03-14 - 1918-03-16
Summary:

From Mar 15-18, 9.15 pm performance, Pearl White in 'The Fatal Ring,' episode 1 (3 parts) 'The Purple Diamond,' episode 2 (2 parts) 'The Crushing Walls'; British & American Gazettes.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-03-18 - 1918-03-20
Summary:

From Mar 19-21, performance, Henry Krauss in 'Victims of Fate,' an absorbing drama in 3 parts, giving plenty of scope to this fine actor; American Gazette and comedies.

20
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-03-22 - 1918-03-23
Summary:

From Mar 22-25, 'The Fatal Ring,' episode 3 'Borrowed Identity,' episode 4 'The Warning of the Ring'; American Gazette No. 41, 'Spirit, Where are Thou?' and 'Those Kids and Cupid.'