A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1905-02-21 - 1905-02-25
Summary:

The Bijou Variety Entertainers including the Imperial Bioscope, performance for 3 nights at 8.30 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1905-02-22 - 1905-02-23
Summary:

There was an performance by the Bijou Variety Entertainers, including the Imperial Bioscope, for three days.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1905-02-22
Summary:

The Bijou Variety Entertainers, including the Imperial Bioscope, will appear at St. Patrick's Hall on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1905-02-23
Summary:

The first performance by the Bijou Variety Entertainers will be given tonight in St Patrick's Hall commencing at 8:30.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1905-02-24 - 1905-02-24
Summary:

There was an performance by the Bijou Variety Entertainers, including the Imperial Bioscope, for two days.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1905-02-25 - 1905-02-25
Summary:

There was an performance by the Bijou Variety Entertainers, including the Imperial Bioscope, for one day.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1905-02-25
Summary:

The Bijou Variety Entertainers gave a second performance at St. Patrick's Hall last night, which was witnessed by an appreciative audience. The company deserves better patronage than it has been accorded and lovers of variety entertainment should take the opportunity of paying them a visit…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1905-02-25
Summary:

The Bijou Variety Entertainers opened their concert at the St. Patrick's Hall to a small but appreciative audience. Performers included W. Hunt, George Burnett, H. W. Ray, Violet Quinn, G. James, The Passaros, F. Winckelsett. A very pleasant evening was concluded by some slides from the…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-03-17
Summary:

Saturday night's programme at the Bijou, including St. Patricks tide, Miss Stephano and Miss Violet Bouettes' singing, is extremely good. A film portraying Victor Hugo's novel 'Les Miserables' will be exhibited about the end of the month at the Victoria, under the joint…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-04 - 1916-03-06
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Nigger' (5 parts), presented by William Farnum

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-10-24
Summary:

The new Bandman Comedy Company may be expected here in the spring, with all the latest London successes. The plays to be brought out include: 'Romance,' 'General Poet,' 'London Pride,' 'Three Weeks,' 'Damaged Goods,' 'Daddy Longlegs,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-17
Summary:

McCabe v. Pathe Freres' Cinema Limited – Mr. Patrick McCabe, editor of Pictorial News, claimed damages from the defendant company for breach of contract, alleging that he was dismissed by them as editor of Pathes' Animated Gazette, which takes the form of a film reproduction of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-11
Summary:

Owing to excellent accommodation and good pictures the Hongkong Theatre is well patronized. Tomorrow, the Italian drama 'The Marcellini Millions,' featuring George Beban, supported by Helen Jerome Eddy, Eugene Pallette and Adele Farrington, will be screened. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-10-25 - 1920-10-25
Summary:

Commencing tonight, Madge Kennedy in 'Strictly Confidential' by Jerome K. Jerome. 3,000,000 people saw it at New York's Rialto; it is a scream from start to finish. If you enjoyed Goldwyn's other English production, 'Lord and Lady Algy,' you will find equal pleasure…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-10-25 - 1920-10-25
Summary:

One after another, the cream of the world's photoplays, tonight till Thursday, the second deluxe programme including Jerome K. Jerome's 'Strictly Confidential.' Kowloon residents are reminded of tonight's open-air show at the Club de Recreio, which features Mrs. Vernon…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-06 - 1921-09-09
Summary:

Friday, September 9th at 9.15 p.m., Grand Benefit Concert in aid of the widow of the late Lc Cpl. Way, Wiltshire Regiment, under the distinguished patronage of H. E. the governor, Sir R. E. Stubbs, K. C. M. G., H. E. L general, G. M. Kirk Patrick, K. C. B., K. C. S. L., programme organized by Mr…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-24
Summary:

World Theatre is presenting a Realart special entitled 'The Furnace,' directed by Wm. D. Taylor. The film, based on an English novel named 'Pan,' opened at World Theatre last Friday. It exhibits spectacular scenes of the Church of St. Mary's at London. One can also…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-07-24
Summary:

The Furnace' , the new Wm. D. Taylor production released as a Realart Special, is an unusually powerful photodrama, which opened at the World Theatre since Friday last. The film starred Agnes Ayres, Jerome Patrick, Theodore Roberts, Helen Dunbar, Betty Francisco, Milton Sills and Mayme…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-08-17
Summary:

From Friday to Monday, World Theatre is going to screen 'Miss Hobbs' starring Wanda Hawley, the Realart Star. The film is a comedy by Jerome K. Jerome and casts Harrison Ford for the leading role.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-17
Summary:

Miss Hobbs,' a Realart feature starring Wanda Hawley, will be shown at the World Theatre for four days beginning next Friday. It was written by Jerome K. Jerome and has been scenarized by Elmer Harris. Ford as the leading man. Film synopsis included.