A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-11-30 - 1912-11-30
Summary:

Showing 'The Emperor's Sentinel', 'The Dandy's Club' and 'Ernest Barreau'; Vaudeville performance by Messers Connor Porter and Mr. R. H. Stephenson; Coming performance by Miss Dollie Swift and Miss Gladys Spencer

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-11-30 - 1912-12-04
Summary:

Programme tonight at 9:15 p.m. including 'The Emperor's Sentinel,' 'The Dandy's Club,' 'The Stolen Purse,' 'Jugged Cat' and 'Ernest Barreau.' Miss Dellie Connor, Miss Gladys Porter and Mr. R. H. Stephenson. Miss Dolly Swiff and Miss…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-11-30 - 1912-12-03
Summary:

9.15 p.m. Tonight - Programme: 'The Emperor's Sentinel' (a fine drama of the great Napoleon); 'The Dandy's Club' (detective drama); 'The Stolen Purse' and 'Jugged Cat' (two rattling comics); 'Ernest Barreau' (the handless man);…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-12-02 - 1912-12-03
Summary:

Showing 'The Emperor's Sentinel', 'The Dandy's Club' and 'Ernest Barreau'; Vaudeville performance by Messers Connor Porter and Mr. R. H. Stephenson; Coming performance by Miss Dollie Swift and Miss Gladys Spencer

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-07-27
Summary:

The riches and the mysteries of the bottom of the sea will be revealed tonight, and the first time in Hongkong, by the superb film entitled 'The Submarine Eye.' Williamson Bros. are the originators and sole producers.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-30 - 1919-08-02
Summary:

On Thursday night, the Victoria is projecting the world-famous novel of Goldsmith, 'The Vicar of Wakefield.' It is produced by Mr. Ward and associated with him is a wonderful cast. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-07-30 - 1919-08-01
Summary:

On Thursday night the Victoria is projecting the world-famous novel of Goldsmith, 'The Vicar of Wakefield.' To all lovers of a perfect picture, the management of the Victioria confidently recommends it to their patrons. It is produced by Mr. Ward and associated with him is a wonderful…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-11
Summary:

London, Dec. 17 – At the Albert Hall tomorrow, in aid of the Middlesex Hospital, Sir Ernest Shackleton will lecture on his last Antarctic expedition, and for the first time will be shown the wonderful moving pictures taken by the party. Nothing like those pictures has ever been seen. The…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-08-02
Summary:

The Probation Wife' has drawn large audiences to the Coronet over the weekend, despite the inclement weather. The freshness of the story, the beautiful setting and photography and the charm which dainty Norma Talmadge seems to exercise over all who see her pictures make the production a…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-10
Summary:

Middle East Films, Ld., whose head office in Singapore, is about to open an office in Hongkong. Mr Joe Fisher, general manager of the company, and Mr Ernest A. Hopson, who represents several South African corporations connected with film art are in Hongkong and informed us yesterday that Middle…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-10
Summary:

The Middle East Films, Ld., whose head office is in Singapore, is about to open an office in Hongkong. Mr. Joe Fisher, the general manager of the Company, and Mr. Ernest A. Hopson, who represents several South African corporations connected with film art, are in Hongkong. The first exhibition of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-03 - 1922-03-04
Summary:

Today at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Harry Carey in 'Riders of Vengeance' in 6 parts. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, George B. Seitz in 'Velvet Fingers' episodes 12 and 13. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre. March 4 Remarks: Sunday matinee at 6 p.m., Shirley Mason and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-03-07 - 1922-03-07
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Harry Carey in 'Riders of Vengeance' in 6 parts. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, George B. Seitz in 'Velvet Fingers' episodes 12 and 13. Sunday matinee 6 p.m., Shirley Mason and Ernest Truex in 'Come on In.' Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-27
Summary:

An account of a family party at the chateau of Amerongen, the ex-Kaiser, his sister, the Crown Prince, and Prince Adalbert of Prussia attended. The party show the celebrated film of Sir Ernest Shackleton's South Polar Expedition in the Endurance.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-11
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-25
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-02-07
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to host Mr. Aleo Ross, of Bandman's Eastern Circuit Ltd. and Mr. Ernest K. Kaai, who heads the combination of vocalists, dancers and instrumentalists. The band is earning great success in Macao, so Star Theatre provides the last opportunity to Kowloon and Hongkong…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-10
Summary:

Oh You Women!,' a photoplay presented by Adolph Zukor, is to be screened at the Star Theatre tomorrow. Supporting Ernest Truex in the leading parts were Louise Huff, Anita Loos and John Emerson. Film synopsis included.