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: 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: 1918-09-14 - 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.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-09-18
Summary:

The Charlie Chaplin programme starts at the Hongkong Cinema Theatre tonight.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-09-19
Summary:

The management of the Hongkong Theatre is presenting tonight and tomorrow nights, a Charlie Chaplin programme.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-09-21 - 1918-09-24
Summary:

The seventh and eighth episodes of 'The Secret Kingdom' and Charlie Chaplin comics. A Paramount feature in 5 parts, 'Pasquale' on Wednesday, 25th September.

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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.