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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-12-23
Summary:

The older sports will remember how the cheerful Jack defeated Sammy Newman in Hongkong, Sinclair in Shanghai, and Tom Lynch in Tientsin. He has his cinematograph films of several famous fights, which he proposes to show if circumstances are favourable.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-03-14
Summary:

London, March 13 – Marcellus Raymond Morand, the actor, has obtained a divorce from his wife with £5,500 damages against the co-respondent, Captain James Archibald Morrison, ex-M.P.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-04-29
Summary:

Louis Rohmeyer, who was walking around the world for a wager, was stolen $10. The criminal was brought into court by Sergeant Pitt and was sentenced one month's hard labour and 4 hours ' stocks. The 'pedestrian' stated in evidence that he engaged the defendant to convey him…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-10-10 - 1913-10-13
Summary:

Films screening of 'The Escape of the White Glove Gang' (in 3 parte); Screening of Gaumont Graphic; Coming film: 'For the King' and 'The Last Ray of Sunshine'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-10-10 - 1913-10-14
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, the magnificent detective picture 'The Escape of the White Glove Gang' in three parts and Gaumont Graphic. Also a fine selection of comic and interesting pictures. For 4 nights only, commencing on 15th October, 'For the King.' 'The Last Ray of Sunshine…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-10-27 - 1913-10-31
Summary:

Films screening of 'The Pact of Don Juan'; Also a fine selection of comic, dramatic and intersting pictures will be shown; Coming film: 'The Last Ray of Sunshine'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-10-27 - 1913-10-30
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, a fine selection of comic and interesting pictures will be shown. Also, the great fantastic film 'The Pact on Don Juan.' Watch for the dramatic picture 'The Last Ray of Sunshine.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-10-31
Summary:

In addition to the latest successful attractions at the Victoria Theatre, a special matinee will take place this afternoon. Mr. G. G. Moyle of the D.C.L.I. Regiment will perform. Films like the 'Last Ray of Sunshine' will also be shown.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-10-31 - 1913-11-03
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, the dramatic picture 'The Last Ray of Sunshine' and 'Gaumont Graphic' Also some exceedingly comic and interesting pictures. Coming, 'Quo Vadis,' battle of waterloo.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-11-01 - 1913-11-01
Summary:

Films screening of 'The Last Ray of Sunshine'; Screening of Gaumont Graphic; Coming films: 'Quo Vadis' and 'Battle of Waterloo'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-03-02
Summary:

This morning a fine of $3 was imposed upon the manager of the Victoria Cinematograph for illegal posting at Morrison Hill Road.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-07-11 - 1917-07-13
Summary:

On July 13, Pathe's gold rooster play, 'Shadows & Sunshine' in 3 parts, featuring Baby Marie Osborne, the youngest leading lady in the world; interesting: Pathe's British Gazette and Pathe's Great War; comics: 'Statue of the Black Gladiator' (Starlight),…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-07-12 - 1917-07-12
Summary:

Screening of Pathe's 'Shadows & Sunshine' featuring Baby Marie Osborne, 'Pathe's British Gazette', 'Pathe's Great War'; Comics: 'Statue of the Black Gladiator' and 'Uncle's Little Ones'; Coming film: 'Message from…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-07-13 - 1917-07-13
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of Pathe's 'Shadows & Sunshine' featuring Baby Marie Osborne, 'Pathe's British Gazette', 'Pathe's Great War'; Comics: 'Statue of the Black Gladiator' and 'Uncle's Little Ones'; Coming film: 'Message…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-10-25
Summary:

A statement about the winter season of Victoria Theatre has been made by Mr. J. J. Blake, the manager. Concerning serial pictures were so much appreciated by cinema-goers, Mr. Blake has arranged to screen first 'The Grip of Evil,' with Jackie Saunders in the leading role. Other serials…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-26
Summary:

Mr J. J. Blake, the manager of that Victoria Theatre, informs us that great care has been taken in the choice of productions for the winter season. Great variety of films were obtained, including 'The Grip of Evil,' with Jack Saunders, 'The Fatal Ring' featuring Pearl White…