A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Hongkong Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-06
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre has changed the hour of its matinee for this afternoon, comics and pictures will be screened, including 'The Diamond from the Sky' and 'The Iron Claw' featuring Pearl White.

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre: Old Land Office Building
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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Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-13 - 1917-01-13
Summary:

Screening of 'Mysteries of the Grand Hotel' (1st & 2nd episodes) and Comics; Orchestra in attendance

4
Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-15 - 1917-01-16
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Mysteries of the Grand Hotel' (1st & 2nd episodes) and Comics; Orchestra in attendance

5
Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-17 - 1917-01-19
Summary:

Screening of 'Mysteries of the Grand Hotel' (3rd & 4th episodes) and Comics; Orchestra in attendance

6
Headline: Hongkong Theatre: Old Land Office Building
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.

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Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-20 - 1917-01-20
Summary:

Screening of 'Mysteries of the Grand Hotel' (5th & 6th episodes) and Comics; Orchestra in attendance

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Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-22 - 1917-01-22
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Mysteries of the Grand Hotel' (5th & 6th episodes) and Comics; Orchestra in attendance

9
Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-23 - 1917-01-23
Summary:

Screening of 'In the Clutch of the Apache', featuring the little child Marie, and Comics; Coming film: Mysteries of the Grand Hotel

10
Headline: Hongkong Theatre: Old Land Office Building
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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Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-25 - 1917-01-26
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'In the Clutch of the Apache', featuring the little child Marie, and Comics; Coming film: Mysteries of the Grand Hotel

12
Headline: Hongkong Theatre: Old Land Office Building
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.

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Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-27 - 1917-01-27
Summary:

Screening of 'Mysteries of the Grand Hotel' (7th & 8th episodes) and Comics

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Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-29 - 1917-01-30
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Mysteries of the Grand Hotel' (7th & 8th episodes) and Comics

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre
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.

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre: Old Land Office Building
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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Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-31 - 1917-01-31
Summary:

Screening of 'Mysteries of the Grand Hotel' (9th & 10th episodes) and Comics; Orchestra in attendance

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Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-01 - 1917-02-01
Summary:

Screening of 'Mysteries of the Grand Hotel' (9th & 10th episodes) and Comics; Orchestra in attendance

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Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-02 - 1917-02-02
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Mysteries of the Grand Hotel' (9th & 10th episodes) and Comics; Orchestra in attendance

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre: Old Land Office Building
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.