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: 1916-11-04 - 1916-11-07
Summary:

On Nov 4, 9th and 10th episodes of 'The Million Dollar Mystery'; comics, including 'Charlie Chaplin,' orchestra in attendance; on Nov 8, 'Neptune's Daughter' by special request.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-11-07
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre, for three nights will screen the popular seven part picture 'Neptune's Daughter,' in which the Annette Kellerman plays the leading part. Last night, the 9th and 10th episodes 'The Million Dollar Mystery' and a Charlie Chaplin picture were shown. In…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-09 - 1917-05-11
Summary:

From May 9-11, showing a thrilling drama 'The Price of Blood' in 4 parts; also comedies with Charlie Chaplin.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-05-10
Summary:

A beautiful drama 'The Price [sic] of Blood' is now being screened in the Hongkong Theatre. It comprises of four reels. There are also Chaplin comics.

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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).

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-03
Summary:

Universal's 'The Red Ace' was screened and a new drama 'Jane Cowl' together with Charlie Chaplin's comic films will be shown.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-07-05 - 1918-07-08
Summary:

The great, thrilling and mystery serial, 'The Strange Case of Mary Page,' on Saturday, 6th July. Paramount gazette and comics included. The exclusive Paramount feature, 'Nanette of the Wilds,' in 5 parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-06 - 1918-07-09
Summary:

Commencing Saturday 6th July, screening a great thrilling and mystery serial, 'The Strange Case of Mary Page,' including Paramount Gazette and Comics. Wednesday 10th July, see the exclusive Paramount feature in 5 parts, 'Nanette of the Wilds.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-07-09 - 1918-07-12
Summary:

The exclusive Paramount feature, 'Nanette of the Wilds,' in 5 parts, including Paramount gazette and comics. The third and fourth episodes of 'The Strange Case of Mary Page' on Saturday, 13th July.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-07-13 - 1918-07-15
Summary:

The third and fourth episodes of 'The Strange Case of Mary Page' tonight, including Paramount gazette and comics. A Paramount film in 5 parts, 'Silks & Satins,' on Wednesday, 17th July.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-07-16 - 1918-07-19
Summary:

A Paramount film in 5 parts, 'Silks & Satins,' on 17th, 18th and 19th July, including Paramount gazette and comics. The fifth and sixth episodes of 'The Strange Case of Mary Page' on Saturday, 20th July.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-17 - 1918-07-19
Summary:

17th, 18th and 19th July, showing Paramount photoplay in 5 parts, 'Silks and Satins,' including Paramount Gazette and Comics. Saturday 20th July, 'The Strange Case of Mary Page,' 5th and 6th episodes.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-07-20 - 1918-07-23
Summary:

The fifth and sixth episodes of 'The Strange Case of Mary Page' tonight, including Paramount gazette and comics. A Paramount film in 5 parts, 'Public Opinion,' on Wednesday, 24th July.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-07-24 - 1918-07-26
Summary:

A Paramount film in 5 parts, 'Public Opinion,' tonight. Paramount gazette and comics included. The great thrilling film in 8 parts, 'The Submarine Eye,' on Saturday, 27th July.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-07 - 1918-08-09
Summary:

7th, 8th and 9th August, showing Paramount photoplay in 5 parts, 'Sweet Kitty Bellairs,' featuring the beautiful star Mae Murray. Also Paramount Gazette and Comics. Saturday 10th to Tuesday 13th August, screening 'The Daughter of the Gods.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-28 - 1918-08-31
Summary:

28th, 29th and 30th August, 9.15 p.m. performance, showing Paramount photoplay in 5 parts, 'Each Pearl a Tear.' Also Paramount Gazette and comics. 7.15 p.m. performance and Wednesday, Thursday and Friday matinees, showing the first 5 parts of 'A Daughter of the Gods.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-11 - 1918-09-13
Summary:

11th, 12th and 13th September, showing a Paramount feature in 5 parts, 'Victory of Conscience,' including Paramount Gazette and comics. Saturday 14th September, continuing 5th and 6th episodes of 'The Secret Kingdom.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-09-11 - 1918-09-13
Summary:

A Paramount feature in 5 parts, 'Victory of Conscience,' including a Paramount gazette and comics. The fifth and sixth episodes of 'The Secret Kingdom' on Saturday, 14th September.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-09-14 - 1918-09-17
Summary:

The fifth and sixth episodes of 'The Secret Kingdom' from Saturday 14th to Tuesday 17th September, including Essanay and Keystone comics. All Charlie-Chaplin Programme on Wednesday, 18th September.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-17
Summary:

The attraction at the Hongkong Theatre is two further episodes of the 'Secret Kingdom.' Further chapters will follow on Saturday while Charlie Chaplin films will be screened on Wednesday.