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: 1915-04-08 - 1915-04-10
Summary:

On Apr 9, the magnificent picture 'What Happened to Mary' in 3 series of 18,000 feet, each series of 6 parts, for 2 nights only; 2nd part of Pathe's great picture, 'On the Ocean Battlefields,' a great success in cinematograph; new comic & historical pictures.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-04-12
Summary:

What Happened to Mary' was screened for the first time in Hong Kong at the Victoria last week. The first series will be repeated at the matinee on Wednesday and the second series will be repeated on Saturday. 'Sherlock Holmes' and the series 'The Ocean Battlefield' will…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-04-12 - 1915-04-14
Summary:

On Apr 12, the magnificent picture, 3rd series of 'What Happened to Mary,' 1st series will be screened at 5.15 p.m. on Wed, 2nd at 5 p.m. on Sat; On Tue, 3rd parts of Pathe's masterpiece, 'On the Ocean Battlefields'; 'Sherlock Holmes' by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-04-13
Summary:

The first part of 'What happened to Mary' will be repeated during the matinee by the courtesy of Mr. J. J. Blake, the manager. 'Sherlock Holmes' is expected to be screened on or about the 20th instant.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-04-15 - 1915-04-19
Summary:

On Apr 16, a magnificent programme, a great comic 'Max Linders Elopement' [sic] in 2 parts - length 3,000 feet; 'Beel's Startagem [sic]'; Pathe's British Gazettes; Gaumont Graphics & various other interesting films; On Say at 5, 2nd series of 'What Happened…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-04-16 - 1915-04-16
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Max Linder's Elopement' (2 parts, 3,000 ft), 'Bell's Stratagem'; Screening of Pathe's British Gazette, Gaumont Graphic and varies other interesting films; Coming film: 2nd Series of 'What Happened to Mary' and '…

7
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-04-17 - 1915-04-19
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Max Linder's Elopement' (2 parts, 3,000 ft), 'Bell's Stratagem'; Screening of Pathe's British Gazette, Gaumont Graphic and varies other interesting films; Coming film: 2nd Series of 'What Happened to Mary' and '…

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-04-20 - 1915-04-20
Summary:

Films screening of 'Mortas, the Death Sower' (2 parts, 3,000 ft); Screening of Pathe's Gazette; Coming film: 'What Happened to Mary' and 'Sherlock Holmes'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-04-20 - 1915-04-23
Summary:

On Apr 20, a film which sets you wondering, the great sensational drama, 'Mortas the Death Sower' in 2 parts - 3,000 feet long, it is adapted from Professor Delapierre's scientific masterpiece; Detective Vilon Triumphs; Pathe's Gazettes, the best way to learn what is really…

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-04-21 - 1915-04-22
Summary:

Films screening of 'Mortas, the Death Sower' (2 parts, 3,000 ft); Screening of Pathe's Gazette; Coming film: 'What Happened to Mary' and 'Sherlock Holmes'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-04-21
Summary:

The matinee at the Victoria Theatre will be screened the third series of the popular film 'What Happened to Mary.'

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-05-05 - 1916-05-05
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Charlie Chaplin by the Sea' and 'Exploits of Elaine'; Coming film: 'Dolly of the Dailies' and 'What Happened to Mary'

13
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-05-08 - 1916-05-10
Summary:

Dolly of the Dailies' [sic], sequel to 'What Happened to Mary,' in 3 parts and 'Professor Millar's Vision' in 2 parts on Tuesday, 9th May, 1916. Interesting pictures including 'French Troops near Salonica.' Pathe's British gazette included. Comedies…

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-05-09 - 1916-05-09
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Dolly of the Dailies' (1st episodes) as sequel to 'What Happened to Mary', 'Professor Millar's Vision' (2 parts), 'Max as Snapshotter' and 'The Alarm' (Keystone, 2 parts); Screening of Pathe's British Gazette…

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-05-10 - 1916-05-11
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Dolly of the Dailies' (1st episodes) as sequel to 'What Happened to Mary', 'Professor Millar's Vision' (2 parts), 'Max as Snapshotter' and 'The Alarm' (Keystone, 2 parts); Screening of Pathe's British Gazette…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-14 - 1917-02-16
Summary:

From Feb 14-16, showing a thrilling and interesting story 'What Happened to Mary,' 1-6 series; also Keystone comics; on Feb 17, see 3rd and 4th episodes of 'Peg O' the Ring.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-14 - 1917-02-14
Summary:

Screening of 'What Happened to Mary' and Keystone Comics for 3 nights; Coming film: 'Peg O' The Ring'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-15 - 1917-02-15
Summary:

Screening of 'What Happened to Mary' and Keystone Comics for 2 nights; Coming film: 'Peg O' The Ring'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-16 - 1917-02-16
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'What Happened to Mary' and Keystone Comics; Coming film: 'Peg O' The Ring'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-17 - 1917-02-20
Summary:

On Feb 17, showing 3rd and 4th episodes of 'Peg O' the Ring,' more thrilling and exciting; also Keystone comics; on Feb 21, see last 6 series of 'What Happened to Mary.'