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: 1916-11-04 - 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…

3
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-03 - 1917-03-06
Summary:

On Mar 3, showing another grand serial: 1st and 2nd episodes of 'The Goddess,' featuring the beautiful star Anita Stewart; also Keystone comics; on Mar 10, see 'Peg O' the Ring.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-07 - 1917-03-09
Summary:

On Mar 7-9, showing 3rd and 4th episodes of 'The Goddess' and Keystone comics; on Mar 10, see 'Peg O' the Ring' (7th and 8th episodes).

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-10 - 1917-03-13
Summary:

On Mar 10, 7th and 8th episodes of 'Peg O' the Ring'; also Keystone comics; on Mar 14, 5th and 6th episodes of 'The Goddess.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-14 - 1917-03-16
Summary:

From Mar 14-15, 5th and 6th episodes of 'The Goddess' a beautiful serial story; also Keystone comics; on Mar 17, 7th and 8th episodes of 'The Goddess.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-17 - 1917-03-20
Summary:

On Mar 17, 7th and 8th episodes of 'The Goddess,' a beautiful serial story; also Keystone comics.

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-21 - 1917-03-23
Summary:

From Mar 21-23, 9th and 10th episodes of 'The Goddess'; also Keystone comics; on Mar 24, see 9th and 10th episodes of 'Peg O' the Ring.'

9
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-24 - 1917-03-27
Summary:

On Mar 24, 9th and 10th episodes of 'Peg O' the Ring'; also Keystone comics; on Mar 28, 11th and 12th episodes of 'The Goddess.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-28 - 1917-03-30
Summary:

From Mar 28-30, 11th and 12th episodes of 'The Goddess'; also Keystone comics.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-31 - 1917-04-03
Summary:

On Mar 31, 13th and 14th episodes of 'The Goddess,' a beautiful serial story; also Keystone comics.

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-09 - 1917-05-11
Summary:

From May 9-11, showing a thrilling drama 'The Price of Blood' in 4 parts; also comedies with Charlie Chaplin.

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-05-10
Summary:

A beautiful drama 'The Price [sic] of Blood' is now being screened in the Hongkong Theatre. It comprises of four reels. There are also Chaplin comics.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-27 - 1917-06-29
Summary:

Tonight, 'The Pointsman's Daughter' (drama); 'Mama Is Asleep' (comedy in 2 parts); 'The Iron Claw,' 11th and 12th episodes (2 parts each).

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-07-26 - 1917-07-27
Summary:

On July 21, showing two powerful dramas: 'Same Old History' in 6 parts; also photo drama in 2 parts: 'Crucible of Fate'; on July 28, the screening of the final episode of the 'Goddess.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-07-28 - 1917-07-31
Summary:

For 4 nights only, commencing July 28, screening the last episode of 'The Goddess' with a powerful and thrilling story; 'Adventures of Capt. Berwick' in 3 parts.

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-03
Summary:

Universal's 'The Red Ace' was screened and a new drama 'Jane Cowl' together with Charlie Chaplin's comic films will be shown.

18
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-09-14 - 1918-09-17
Summary:

The fifth and sixth episodes of 'The Secret Kingdom' from Saturday 14th to Tuesday 17th September, including Essanay and Keystone comics. All Charlie-Chaplin Programme on Wednesday, 18th September.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-17
Summary:

The attraction at the Hongkong Theatre is two further episodes of the 'Secret Kingdom.' Further chapters will follow on Saturday while Charlie Chaplin films will be screened on Wednesday.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-09-18
Summary:

The Charlie Chaplin programme starts at the Hongkong Cinema Theatre tonight.