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
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…

9
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).

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-09-18 - 1918-09-20
Summary:

September 18. Laugh! Grand mutual-Chaplin programme. See Charlie Chaplin in 'The Immigrant,' 'Easy Street,' 'Behind the Screen.' All in 2 parts.

11
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-09-25 - 1918-09-27
Summary:

September 25-27. From Wednesday to Friday, screening 'Pasquale,' Paramount feature, complete in five parts, featuring George Beban with Gaumont Graphic and comics. On Thursday and Friday, 'The Emigrant' [sic], 'Easy Street,' 'Behind the Screen.' All in 2…

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-04-09 - 1921-04-12
Summary:

J. Stuart Blackton presents Sylvia Breamer in 'Dawn,' in 6 parts. Also, Harold Lloyd in 'Ring Up the Curtain.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-04-09
Summary:

Sylvia Breamer and Robert Gordon appear at the Hongkong Theatre today and Monday in their second Blackton production for distribution by Pathe. It is 'Dawn,' a photo-dramatisation of the novel of the same name by Eleanor H. Porter, author of 'Pollyanna,' 'The Road to…

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-04-13 - 1921-04-15
Summary:

Thomas H. Ince presents Dorothy Dalton in 'Love Letters,' a Paramount picture. At 7.15 p.m., 'Dawn' in 6 parts.

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-04-13
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre is screening today a beautiful drama in five reels in which the well-known star Dorothy Delton [sic] takes the leading role in 'Love Letters.' It is a high-class Paramount picture. A comedy entitled 'On the Beach at Waikiki' will as be screened as well,…

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-09 - 1921-11-09
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Harold Lloyd in 'Number, Please,' 'The Miracle of Money,' and at 7.15 only, 'The Fantom Foe' [sic]. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 5.30 & 9 p.m., 'The Money Changers' and Comedies. First class dance floor…

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-10 - 1921-11-10
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Alice Brady in 'His Bridal Night,' and Harold Lloyd in 'Number, Please.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9 p.m. only, 'The Money Changers' and 'The Morning After.' Dancing before and after pictures!

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-11 - 1921-11-11
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Alice Brady in 'His Bridal Night,' and Harold Lloyd in 'Number, Please.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9 p.m. only, 'The Yankee Way' and 'June Madness.' Dancing after pictures!

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-12 - 1921-11-12
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Alice Brady in 'His Bridal Night,' and Harold Lloyd in 'Number, Please.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 5.45 & 9 p.m., 'The Make Believe Wife,' Mack Sennett Comedy and Screen Magazine. Dancing after pictures!

20
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-15 - 1922-02-15
Summary:

The Coronet: 'Male & Female.' Kowloon Theatre: For one night only at 5.45 and 9.15, Sylvia Breamer in 'Dawn.'