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: 1917-01-13 - 1917-01-19
Summary:

On Jan 13, 1st and 2nd episode of 'Mysteries of the Grand Hotel,' a startling detective feature in 12 episodes; continue further episodes on Jan 17, comic films will be screened.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-20 - 1917-01-22
Summary:

From Jan 20-22, showing 5th and 6th series of the 'Mysteries of the Grand Hotel'; also comic films.

3
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-24 - 1917-01-26
Summary:

On Jan 24, 'In the Clutch of the Apache' [sic], a powerful drama in 7 parts, featuring he little child Marie; also comic films; on Jan 27, see 7th and 8th series of the 'Mysteries of the Grand Hotel.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-27 - 1917-01-30
Summary:

On Jan 27, 7th and 8th series of the 'Mysteries of the Grand Hotel,' detective serial story, each episode complete in itself; also comic films.

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-29
Summary:

The 7th and 8th series of the American picture 'The Mysteries of the Grand Hotel' are now being shown at the Hongkong Theatre, and are attracting good houses. A couple of comics 'The Challenge of Polidor' and 'Rough But Romantic' also figure in the bill.

6
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-31 - 1917-02-02
Summary:

From Jan 31 to Feb 2, 9th and 10th series of the 'Mysteries of the Grand Hotel,' exciting and sensational detective story; also comic films; see last 2 episodes on Feb 3.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-03 - 1917-02-06
Summary:

On Feb 3, 11th and 12th series (final) of the 'Mysteries of the Grand Hotel,' also comics.

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-07 - 1917-02-09
Summary:

From Feb 7-9, showing the startling drama 'The Fakir's Ring' in 5 parts; also Keystone comics; on Feb 10, see Lucille Love in 'Peg O' the Ring.'

9
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-07
Summary:

The last two episodes of the 'The Mysteries of the Grand Hotel' were shown at the Hongkong Theatre last night, and there is a change of programme tonight. Next Saturday, the popular American serial 'Peg o' the Ring' will begin at this theatre. It consists of fifteen…

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-10 - 1917-02-13
Summary:

On Feb 10, showing a grand serial features, 1 st and 2nd episodes of 'Peg O' the Ring,' featuring Lucille Love and Hugo; also Keystone comics.

11
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-10
Summary:

Tonight, the management of the Hongkong Theatre is showing the first and second episodes of the splendid film 'Peg O' the Ring.' In this capital picture there are no less than 15 episodes consisting of 30 parts, and picture-goers will be pleased to know that Lucille Love (Grace…

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-14 - 1917-02-16
Summary:

From Feb 14-16, showing a thrilling and interesting story 'What Happened to Mary,' 1-6 series; also Keystone comics; on Feb 17, see 3rd and 4th episodes of 'Peg O' the Ring.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-17 - 1917-02-20
Summary:

On Feb 17, showing 3rd and 4th episodes of 'Peg O' the Ring,' more thrilling and exciting; also Keystone comics; on Feb 21, see last 6 series of 'What Happened to Mary.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-21 - 1917-02-23
Summary:

From Feb 21-23, showing last 6 series of 'What Happened to Mary'; also Keystone comics; on Feb 24, see 5th and 6th episodes of 'Peg O' the Ring.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-24 - 1917-02-27
Summary:

On Feb 24, showing 5th and 6th episodes of 'Peg O' the Ring'; also Keystone comics.

16
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).

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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: 1917-03-21 - 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.'

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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.'