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: 1914-05-09 - 1914-05-12
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, change of programme headed by the dramatic picture 'The Diamond Mystery'; the greatest picture ever produced, 'The Three Musketeers' (10 parts, lengths 12,000 feet) will soon be exhibited, founded on the celebrated novel by Alexandre Dumas.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-05-13 - 1914-05-14
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, the great boxing film Jack Johnson vs Jim Flynn in 9 rounds, also a fine selection of comic pictures; the dramatic picture 'The Black Circle' in 3 parts on May 15; 'The Three Musketeers' for one week only, from the famous novel by Dumas, the greatest critics…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-05-15 - 1914-05-16
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, the dramatic picture 'The Black Circle' (in 3 parts), the latest Gaumont Graphic and some exceedingly comic pictures; the greatest picture ever screened in the annals of cinematography 'The Three Musketeers' will be exhibited on May 18 at 9 p.m. and for 7…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-05-18 - 1914-05-19
Summary:

The Three Musketeers' will be exhibited at 9.15 tonight, the greatest pictures ever produced in the annals of cinematography, being the immortal novel by Alexandre Dumas, in 10 parts, length 12,000 feet.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-05-21 - 1914-05-23
Summary:

The Three Musketeers' will be exhibited at 9 tonight, the greatest pictures ever produced in the annals of cinematography, being the immortal novel by Alexandre Dumas, in 10 parts, length 12,000 feet; matinees details included.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-06-16 - 1915-06-18
Summary:

On June 16, 17, and 18, the great magnificent drama 'A $4,000,000 Dowry' in 4 parts - 6,000 feet also Hongkong & Canton in moving picture; On June 19, another magnificent & powerful drama 'A Woman Accursed' in 4 parts.

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

Tonight, first & second episodes of the greatest ever produced: 'Neal of the Navy' in 14 episodes - 2 parts each, featuring Lillian Lorraine, supported by an all star cast, headed by William Conklin.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-26 - 1916-08-29
Summary:

On Aug 26, the 1st and 2nd episodes of the great production serial film 'Neal of the Navy'; 3rd & 4th episodes on Aug 30.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-30 - 1916-09-01
Summary:

Tonight, 3rd & 4th episodes of the great serial film 'Neal of the Navy,' more exciting than ever.

10
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-02 - 1916-09-05
Summary:

On Sep 2-5, 5th and 6th episodes of the great serial film 'Neal of the Navy'; another attempt to secure the map of the lost island and searching of her inheritance.

11
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-06 - 1916-09-07
Summary:

On Sep 6-8, 7th & 8th episodes of 'Neal of the Navy,' Annette was offered to the Sun Worshippers for sacrifice by her captors, escaped and saved Neal from being stoned to death.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-09 - 1916-09-12
Summary:

On Sep 9-12, 9th & 10th episodes of 'Neal of the Navy,' Annette is captured again, and loses the map of the lost island, again saves her: but the map is not yet recovered.

13
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-13 - 1916-09-15
Summary:

Tonight, 11th episodes of 'Neal of the Navy'; 'The Spy's Defeat' in 2 parts, and Keystone comics.

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-13 - 1916-09-15
Summary:

Don't miss seeing the great exclusive serial film 'Neal of the Navy' on Sep 13-15, 1st, 2nd and 3rd episodes in 6 parts; look out for another serial film on Sep 16.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-16 - 1916-09-19
Summary:

On Sep 18 and 19, 'At the Risk of Her Life' in 3 parts; 'The Guiding Hand' in 2 parts; 'The Defenders of Liberty'; 'Finnegan's Bomb' (Keystone comics); don't miss seeing the last two episodes of 'Neal of the Navy' on Sep 20.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-16 - 1916-09-19
Summary:

Tonight, continue 4th-6th episodes of 'Neal of the Navy,' the great exclusive serial film with full orchestra, under the direction of Prof. Gonzales.

17
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-20 - 1916-09-22
Summary:

On Sep 20-22, the two last episodes of the great serial play 'Neal of the Navy' in 4 parts, the most thrilling and exciting of the 14 episodes; 'The Girl at the Cupola' (drama) and Keystone comics.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-20 - 0191-09-22
Summary:

On Sep 20-22, 6th-8th episodes of the great exciting serial feature drama 'Neal of the Navy'; 'Gontran and the Ghost' (comic); 'Bobby and the Wine Bottle.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-23 - 1916-09-26
Summary:

On Sep 23, continuation of the serial feature, 9th-11th episodes of 'Neal of the Navy'; Keystone comics.

20
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-27 - 1916-09-29
Summary:

On Sep 27-29, continuation of the great serial drama, 12th and 13th episodes of 'Neal of the Navy'; Keystone comedy.