A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-17 - 1918-08-21
Summary:

For 17th, 18th, 19th and 20th August, screening 'Who Is Number One?' 1st and 2nd episodes and comics.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-17 - 1918-08-17
Summary:

Coming, a Paramount serial, 'Who Is Number One?' in 15 episodes, 30 parts. Story by Anna Katherine [sic] Green, featuring Kathleen Clifford. Illustration included.

3
Headline: The Picture Houses: Attraction at Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-17
Summary:

Bijou Theatre has secured good serial films. 'Who is Number One?' is produced by Paramount Company, from the novel of Anna Katherine Green. It is carefully constructed and took 10 months to film. The first two episodes will be shown today. Film synopsis included.

4
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-22 - 1918-08-23
Summary:

21st, 22nd and 23rd August, showing 'Love's Frailty' in 6 parts and comics. Saturday 24th August, screening 'Who Is Number One?' 3rd and 4th episodes. Price: 50 cents and 30 cents.

5
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-24 - 1918-08-27
Summary:

24th, 25th, 26th and 27th August, screening 'Who Is Number One?' 3rd and 4th episodes and comics. Saturday 31st August, 5th and 6th episodes.

6
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-24
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre made improvements and the magnificent film 'Who is Number One?'shown was much appreciated.

7
Headline: The Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-31
Summary:

Paramount believes in finishing what it starts in a serial. 'Who is Number One,' featuring Kathleen Clifford, has features that make it one of the most successful ever screened at the Bijou Theatre

8
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-02 - 1918-09-03
Summary:

Tonight, showing 'Who Is Number One?' episodes V and VI and comics. Matinees Wednesday at 5.15 p.m. and Saturday at 2.30 p.m.

9
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-07 - 1918-09-10
Summary:

Tonight, screening 'Who Is Number One?' episodes VII and VIII and comics. Matinee Saturday at 2.30 p.m. and 4.15 p.m., Wednesday at 5.15 p.m.

10
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-14 - 1918-09-17
Summary:

Tonight, screening 'Who Is Number One?' episodes IX and X, and 'Charlie, the Gang Leader,' comic in 3 parts. Matinee Saturday at 2.30 p.m. and 5 p.m., Wednesday at 5.15 p.m.

11
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-21 - 1918-09-24
Summary:

Tonight, screening 'Who Is Number One?' episodes XI and XII, and 'Charlie's Hard Luck,' comic in 2 parts. Matinees Saturday at 2.30 p.m. and 5.00 p.m.

12
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-28 - 1918-10-01
Summary:

Tonight, showing 'Who Is Number One?' episodes 13 and 14 and comics. Matinees Saturday at 2.30 p.m. and 5.00 p.m.

13
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-02 - 1918-10-04
Summary:

Tonight, screening two powerful dramas, 'A Wild Ride' and 'Rope of Salvation.' Also comics. Don't forget to see the final episode of 'Who Is Number One?' on Saturday, the 5th October.

14
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-05 - 1918-10-08
Summary:

Tonight, screening the final episode of 'Who Is Number One?' and Charlie's 'Ambition' in 4 parts by Charlie Chaplin. Matinee today at 5 p.m.

15
Headline: Hongkong Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-05 - 1918-10-08
Summary:

Tonight, screening 'The Secret Kingdom' 11th and 12th episodes with L-KO and Keystone comics. Wednesday 9th, see our next serial, 'Who Is Number One?' 1st, 2nd and 3rd episodes, Paramount serial complete in 15 episodes, featuring Kathleen Clifford.

16
Headline: Hongkong Theatre Programme
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-10-05 - 1918-10-08
Summary:

The eleventh and twelfth episodes of 'The Secret Kingdom,' with L-Ko and Keystone comics, from Saturday, 5th to Tuesday, 8th October. A Paramount feature in 5 parts. The first to third episodes of 'Who is Number One?' on Wednesday 9th October. Kathleen Clifford is featured.…

17
Headline: Hongkong Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-09 - 1918-10-11
Summary:

9th, 10th and 11th October, screening Paramount mystery serial, 1st, 2nd and 3rd episodes, 'Who Is Number One?' and comics. Saturday 12th October, 13th and 14th episodes of 'The Secret Kingdom.'

18
Headline: Hongkong Theatre Programme
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-10-09 - 1918-10-11
Summary:

A Paramount mystery. The first to third episodes of 'Who is Number One?' and comics on 9th, 10th, 11th October. The thirteenth and fourteenth episodes of 'The Secret Kingdom' on Saturday, 10th October.

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-12 - 1918-10-15
Summary:

Saturday 12th to Tuesday 15th October, showing 13th and 14th episodes of 'The Secret Kingdom' and various comics. Wednesday 16th October, showing 4th to 6th episodes, 'Who Is Number One?'

20
Headline: Hongkong Theatre Programme
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-10-12 - 1918-10-15
Summary:

The thirteenth and fourteenth episodes of 'The Secret Kingdom' and various comics on Saturday, 12th to Tuesday, 15th October. The fourth to sixth episodes of 'Who is Number One?' and comics on Wednesday, 16th October.