A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Hongkong Theatre: Old Land Office Building
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-30 - 1916-10-03
Summary:

Last episodes of 'Neal of the Navy'; detective drama 'A Strange Adventure' in 3 parts; Wiffles: 'Fred as Soldier' [sic]; Charlie Chaplin by special request.

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre: Old Land Office Building
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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Headline: Hongkong Theatre
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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Headline: Hongkong Theatre: Old Land Office Building
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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Headline: South China Morning Post News 1917-05-10
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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Headline: South China Morning Post News 1917-11-29
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-29
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre announces that the 13th and 14th episodes of an interesting naval film 'The Secret of the Submarine' are now showing. Also, comedies included 'Killing Horace' and 'Across the Hall' will be shown together with good comic pictures. Tonight the…

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Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-12 - 1917-12-12
Summary:

Screening of 'The Secret of the Submarine' (1st and 2nd episodes) for 3 nights

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Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-13 - 1917-12-14
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'The Secret of the Submarine' (1st and 2nd episodes)

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Headline: Pictures Theatres
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-14
Summary:

Splendid pictures 'The Grip of Evil' and 'The Double Cross' with Miss Molly King and Mr. J. Bary, will be shown at the Victoria Theatre. Hongkong Theatre will show 'The Secret of the Submarine.' New dramas and other exceptional pictures will also be screened during…

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Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-15 - 1917-12-15
Summary:

Screening of 'The Secret of the Submarine' (3rd & 4th episodes) and Keystone Comics; Coming film: 'Marcel'

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Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-17 - 1917-12-17
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'The Secret of the Submarine' (3rd & 4th episodes) and Keystone Comics; Coming film: 'Marcel'

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Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-18 - 1917-12-18
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'The Secret of the Submarine' (3rd & 4th episodes) and Keystone Comics

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Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-19 - 1917-12-19
Summary:

Screening of 'The Secret of the Submarine' (5th & 6th episodes) and Keystone Comics; Coming film: 'The Life of Christ'

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Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-20 - 1917-12-20
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'The Secret of the Submarine' (5th & 6th episodes), Keystone Comics and special matinee showing 'The Life of Christ' today and tomorrow

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Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-21 - 1917-12-21
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'The Secret of the Submarine' (5th & 6th episodes), Keystone Comics and special matinee showing 'The Life of Christ' today

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Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-22 - 1917-12-22
Summary:

Screening of 'The Secret of the Submarine' (7th & 8th episodes) and Comics

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Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-24 - 1917-12-24
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'The Secret of the Submarine' (7th & 8th episodes) and Comics

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Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-25 - 1917-12-25
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'The Secret of the Submarine' (7th & 8th episodes) and Comics; today X'mas Matinee at 4 p.m.

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Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-28 - 1917-12-28
Summary:

Screening of 'The Secret of the Submarine' (9th & 10th episodes) and Keystone Comics; Coming film: 'The Nurse'

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Headline: Hongkong Cinematograph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-03 - 1918-01-04
Summary:

Tonight, showing: 11th and 12th episodes of 'The Secret of the Submarine' and comics. Tomorrow, special matinee at 5 p.m., repeating for the last time, 'Marcela' in 9 parts.