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: 1915-09-06 - 1915-09-08
Summary:

Another amazing programme, 'Hullo is that you bill?' 'Yes,' don't forget we must go to the Vic. and see 'Sherlock Holmes' and 'Wiffles' on Tuesday; 'what's coming off on Friday the 10th?' 'Why, the great Panama International…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-25 - 1916-03-25
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin, Mabel Normand, Marie Dressler and the Keystone police in 'Tilly's Punctured Romance' commencing tomorrow

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-25 - 1916-03-27
Summary:

Film screening of 'Tilly's Punctured Romance' (6 reels) featuring Charlie Chaplin, Mabel Normand, Marie Dressler

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-03-25 - 1916-03-25
Summary:

The Great Chaplin Picture on Sunday, 26th March. Marie Dressler, Mabel Normand and the Keystone police are featured. A grand gala night for the H.K. overseas on Thursday, 30th March. Melbourne comedy. Charlie Chaplin's 'Night Out' also included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-28 - 1916-03-28
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Hearts and Swords' (2 parts), 'High Spots in Broadway' and 'Tilly's Punctured Romance'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-04-03 - 1916-04-03
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Spell of Darkness' (3 reels), 'Col. Hezza Liar', 'Bloomer and the Hobble' and 'Mabel at the Wheel' (Keystone); Coming film: 'The Arch Villain'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-04-03 - 1916-04-05
Summary:

The drama in 8 reels, 'The Spell of Darkness,' on Tuesday, 4th April, 1916. Comedies including 'Col. Hezza Liar' (by request), 'Bloomer and the Hobbie,' the Great Keystone picture in 2 reels and 'Mabel at the Wheel.' 'The Arch Villain' is coming…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-11 - 1916-09-11
Summary:

On Sep 11, one night only, grand comedy & band night; see 'Max Linder's Elopement' [sic], 'Wiffles Going to the Dentist,' 'Love, Speed & Thrills' (Keystone), and 'Mabel and Fatty and the Law' [sic].

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-19 - 1916-10-21
Summary:

On Oct 20, Pathe's great serial, 1st and 2nd episodes of 'The Red Circle' in 4 parts; 'The Great War: Approaching the 2nd Line,' the terrific battle of the Somme, see what the home papers say; comics: 'Love's Cunning,' 'Charlie's Recreation…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-20 - 1916-10-20
Summary:

Screening of Pathe's 'The Red Circle' (1st & 2nd episode) and 'The Great War: Approaching the 2nd Line' (The Terrific Battle of Somme); Comics: 'Loves Cunning', 'Charles Recreation' (Chaplin Comedy), 'Mabel's Bear Escape' (Keystone…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-21 - 1916-10-21
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of Pathe's 'The Red Circle' (1st & 2nd episode) and 'The Great War: Approaching the 2nd Line' (The Terrific Battle of Somme); Comics: 'Loves Cunning', 'Charles Recreation' (Chaplin Comedy), 'Mabel's Bear Escape' (…

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-23 - 1916-10-25
Summary:

On Oct 23, band night; last night of 'The Battle of the Somme' [sic]; 1st and 2nd episodes of 'The Red Circle'; on Oct 24, the thrilling serial play, 3rdd and 4th episodes of 'The Broken Coin'; comics: 'Mabel and Fatty's Wash Day' (Keystone), 'A…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-23 - 1916-10-26
Summary:

Last night of screening 'The Battle of Somme' and 'Red Circle' (1st and 2nd episodes); Comics: 'Mabel and Fatty's Washday', 'A Day of Glory' and 'Zi-Zi and Others'; Coming film: 'Broken Coin' (3rd and 4th episodes);

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-12-11 - 1916-12-13
Summary:

On Dec 12, performance by Brilliant; Pathe's interesting photoplay 'The She Wolf' in 3 parts; The Great War Series (D.4); Pathe's British Gazette; Sauce for the Gander; Thousand Dollars Reward; 'Mabel's Wilful Way.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-12-12 - 1916-12-12
Summary:

Performance by Miss May Billiant; Screening of Pathe's photoplay 'The She Wolf', 'The Great War Series (D4)', 'Pathe's British Gazette', 'Sauce for the Gander', 'Thousand Dollar Reward' and 'Mabels Wilful Way'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-12-13 - 1916-12-14
Summary:

Tonight: Performance by Miss May Billiant; Screening of Pathe's photoplay 'The She Wolf', 'The Great War Series (D4)', 'Pathe's British Gazette', 'Sauce for the Gander', 'Thousand Dollar Reward' and 'Mabels Wilful Way'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-10 - 1917-01-10
Summary:

Tonight, performance by the Great Mahatma Company; full picture programme with Mary Pickford in conjunction with Mabel Normand.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-10 - 1917-01-10
Summary:

Performance by the Great White Mahatma Company, Dr. Richard Rowe and Mora; Picture Programme: Mary Pickford in an Indian love drama and Miss Mabel Normand in a drama of intense interest

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-11 - 1917-01-12
Summary:

Performance by The Great Mahatma Company, Dr. Richard Rowe, Mystic Mora, Koko The Queen of Magic, How Gamblers Win and The Spirit Cabinet; Mark Pickford and Mable Normand on pictorial star photoplays

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-13 - 1917-01-13
Summary:

Performance by The Great Mahatma Company, Dr. Richard Rowe, Mystic Mora, Koko The Queen of Magic, How Gamblers Win and The Spirit Cabinet; Mark Pickford and Mable Normand on pictorial star photoplays; Special matinee today