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: 1916-09-12
Summary:

The popular picture 'Neal of the Navy' is to be transferred to the New Theatre in Queen's Road, and it will be shown from tomorrow night. Arrangements are also being made by the management of the New Theatre, for acquiring the right of a new and lengthy serial, the title of which…

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

Owing to the enormous success of the great serial film 'Neal of the Navy,' the management of this theatre has been able to make arrangements for its production. It will be exhibited in the following order: Three episodes and a Keystone Comedy on every change of programme, starting from…

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

We are informed that the New Hongkong Theatre will exhibit the sixth, seventh and eighth episodes of 'Neal of the Navy' tonight and the two following nights.

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

Further episodes, the 9th, 10th, and 11th of 'Neal of the Navy' will be screened tonight with Keystone Comics, at the New Hongkong Cinematograph.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-25
Summary:

The Hong Kong Theatre in Queen's Road is meeting with real success, and good houses have been ruled over the weekend, the chief attraction being the 9th, 10th, and 11th episodes of 'Neal of the Navy.'

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

Tonight, the Hongkong Theatre will screen the 12th and 13th episodes of 'Neal of The Navy' and on Saturday the 30th, the last episodes.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-04 - 1918-12-06
Summary:

Tonight, showing Paramount feature in 5 parts, 'The Kiss,' featuring the screen stars, Owen Moore and Marguerite Courtot, including Gazette and comics. Today matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing 'The Ragged Earl,' a drama in 5 parts, etc.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-12-05
Summary:

There was a full house at the Hongkong Theatre last night, having Paramount feature entitled 'The Kiss' which is well received. Other items on the programme included the Gazette and two comic 'Eddie's Night Out' and 'Love's Strategy.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-12-05 - 1918-12-05
Summary:

A Paramount feature, 'The Kiss,' in 5 parts tonight. Owen Moore and Marguerite Courtot are featured. Gazette and comics included.The thirteenth and fourteenth episodes of 'The Mystery Ship' on Saturday, 7th December.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-12-06 - 1918-12-09
Summary:

The thirteenth and fourteenth episodes of 'The Mystery Ship' on Saturday, 7th to Tuesday, 10th December. Gazette and comics included. A film history in 4 parts, 'Robinson Crusoe,' released in the special matinee at 5:15 p.m. on Monday, 9th December. A Paramount feature in 5…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-07 - 1918-12-10
Summary:

Saturday 7th to Tuesday 10th December, showing 'The Mystery Ship' episodes 13 and 14, including Gazette and comics. Monday 9th December, special matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing 'Robinson Crusoe,' film story in 4 parts. Wednesday 11th December, see Blanche Sweet in 'Sowers…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-12-10 - 1918-12-12
Summary:

A Paramount feature in 5 parts, 'Sowers' with Blanche Sweet featured, from 11th, 12th and 13th December. Gazette and comics included. A drama in 5 parts, 'The Birth of a Man,' in matinee at 5:15 p.m. on Thursday, 12th December.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-11 - 1918-12-13
Summary:

11th, 12th and 13th, showing Paramount feature in 5 parts, 'The Sowers,' featuring the screen star Blanche Sweet, including Gazette and comics. Thursday 12th matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing 'The Birth of a Man,' a drama in 5 parts.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-12-13 - 1918-12-16
Summary:

The fifteenth and sixteenth episodes of 'The Mystery Ship' on Saturday, 14th to Tuesday, 17th December. Gazette and comics included. 'The Star of Bethlehem' in matinee at 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday, 17th December. 'The Clue,' featuring Blanche Sweet, on Wednesday, 18th…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-14 - 1918-12-17
Summary:

Saturday 14th to Tuesday 17th December, showing 15th and 16th episodes, 'The Mystery Ship,' including Gazette and comics. Tuesday 17th matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing 'The Star of Bethlehem.' Wednesday, 18th December, see Blanche Sweet in 'The Clue.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-12-17 - 1918-12-20
Summary:

A Paramount feature in 5 parts, 'The Clue' with Blanche Sweet featured, on 18th, 19th, 20th December. Gazette and comics included. A drama in 5 parts, 'The Last Man' in matinee at 5:15 p.m. on Thursday, 19th December.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-18 - 1918-12-19
Summary:

18th, 19th and 20th December, showing Paramount feature in 5 parts, see Blanche Sweet in 'The Clue,' including Gazette and comics. Thursday 19th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing 'The Last Man,' a drama in 5 parts, etc.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-20 - 1918-12-21
Summary:

Tonight, showing Paramount feature in 5 parts, see Blanche Sweet in 'The Clue,' including Gazette and comics.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-12-21 - 1918-12-23
Summary:

The final episodes of 'The Mystery Ship' from 21st to 24th December. Gazette and comics included. Special request in repeating the Paramount feature, 'The Kiss' in 5 parts, in matinee at 5:15 p.m. on Monday, 23rd December.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-23 - 1918-12-23
Summary:

Tonight, showing the final episodes of 'The Mystery Ship,' including Gazette and Comics. Today matinee at 5.15 p.m., by special request, repeating 'The Kiss,' a Paramount feature in 5 parts.