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: 1916-08-23 - 1916-08-26
Summary:

A variety of programme; 'The Menace,' topical play in 2 parts (film d'art); 'Max Joins the Colours,' Max Linder, on the battlefields since the outbreak of the war, has made this comic picture during a short leave from the front (don't miss seeing it); Pathe British…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-26 - 1916-08-26
Summary:

On Aug 25, the thrilling detective serial play 'The Black Box Mystery' [sic] in 2 parts; Pathe's topical play 'The Menace' in 2 parts; 'Max Linder Joins the Colours,' 1st picture of Max since the war; Pathe's British Gazette: 'The Great War: New…

3
Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-28
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre, on Friday, screened a war play of unusual interest: 'The Menace,' which is not only staged and mounted in the Film d'Art Company's best manner, but which unfolds a most strikingly ingenious plot. There was also a new Gazette, equal is point of quality to…

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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.'

5
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: 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: 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.'

8
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: 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: 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.

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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: 1916-12-13 - 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.

13
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.

14
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: 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.

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

At the Hongkong Theatre, there was a special Christmas matinee. The programme was a good one, including, in addition to the 16th and 17th episodes of 'The Diamond from the Sky,' a two-part comedy 'The School Girl' and a most interesting gymnastic film.

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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.

18
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.

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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.

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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.