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: 1911-05-01
Summary:

A feast of good things is at present being provided to patrons of the Empire Cinematograph. Signorina Salvati appears in an amusing laughing song, while Miss Irma La Pomme and Mlle. Bascans contribute pleasing songs. Sr. Falanto's fine rich voice nightly evokes applause.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-05-15
Summary:

Performances by the 'Flower Street Follies' were well received at the Bijou Cinematograph on Saturday night. Mr. Chas. Maekaye's rich humour should be seen to be appreciated.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-03-09 - 1912-03-30
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m. the latest picture plays; performance by Viola - the Sisters Price - Lilian; 7.15 p.m. pictures only.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-03-30
Summary:

The programme for tonight at the Bijou is an attractive one and consists of a very fine medley by Viola and Lilian, while Shakespeare's famous drama 'Romeo and Juliet,' Pathe Freres' masterpiece of coloured art cinematography, will be produced on the Biorama. This complete…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-04-01 - 1912-04-30
Summary:

The latest Gazette and Graphic News of the world every evening at 9.15 p.m.; Viola performance by The Sisters Lilian; 7.15 p.m. pictures only

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-04-01 - 1912-04-26
Summary:

(Flower Street) The latest gazette and graphic news of the world. Performance by Viola Lilian and The Sister Price. Pictures only at 7:15 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-04-27
Summary:

The Bijou Scenic Theatre is offering great attractions in its latest programmes. The biorama pictures are exceedingly good. Performance by Miss Lilian Price.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-04-29
Summary:

For this evening and tomorrow Mr Stephenson has secured for his popular Bijou Scenic Theatre a really fine set of pictures which all should see. One which has been greeted with rounds of applause is that in which two of the most prominent cinematograph artistes figures, namely Max Linder, the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-11-22
Summary:

Quite a rich crop of suggestions are being made in the columns of a home paper as to how to popularize the churches. The startling innovation has been mooted by Sir J. Compton Rickett, M.P., that Bible scenes through the cinematograph should form a part of the religious service.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-09-19 - 1913-09-20
Summary:

Tonight 9.15, 'Charlie Colms and the Dancer's Necklace' in 2 parts, a magnificent detective subject, abounding in sensationalism; 'The Smuggler's Wife,' a fine dramatic picture carefully staged and most cleverly enacted; 'Gaumont Graphic,' showing all the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-04-29 - 1915-05-01
Summary:

The unique drama in 2 parts, 2000 feet long 'Too Rich'; the best way to learn the latest events from Home is to see Pathe Gazette; the great comic Keystone film in 2 parts: 'Love and Vengeance'; performance by Miss May Yohe.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-04-30 - 1915-04-30
Summary:

Songs performance by May Yohe; Films screenings including 'Too Rich' (2 parts, 2,000 ft) and Keystone film 'Love and Vengeance' (2 parts); Screening of Pathe's Gazette

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-05-01 - 1915-05-03
Summary:

Songs performance by May Yohe; Films screenings including 'Too Rich' (2 parts, 2,000 ft) and Keystone's film 'Love and Vengeance' (2 parts); Screening of Pathe's Gazette

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-21
Summary:

Lilian Read, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Parker Read, Jr., had a contract with Thomas H. Ince for twenty years. In Mr. Ince's motion picture spectacle 'Civilization,' now being shown at the Criterion Theatre, she did such clever work that he decided to make her a star.…

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-11-16 - 1916-11-18
Summary:

On Nov 17, 9th and 10th episodes of 'Red Circle': Dodging the Law and Excess of baggage; instructive: Vultures; interesting: Pathe's 'British Gazette'; comics: 'Hogan's Mushy Job' [sic], 'Opened by Mistake,' and 'Max Becomes Cook'; on…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-12-01
Summary:

Despite strong counter attractions, the Victoria Theatre was well crowded last night, when the Howitt Phillips Company made a welcome reappearance after a successful season in the North. The play staged was 'Peg o' My Heart.' Miss Doris Phillips, Miss Isobel Fladgate, Mr.Wheeler…

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Headline: The Cameos'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-08-01
Summary:

There was again a large gathering at the Victoria Theatre last night, when the versatile 'Cameos' gave their farewell performance. The programme was almost entirely composed of 'request' items and it proved a most delightful conclusion to what's been in every way a…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-17 - 1917-10-18
Summary:

The 'Cameos' programme in aid of 'Our Day', details included. Performances by The Cameos, Gerald Osborne, Rhoda Windrum, Malcom Prentice, Lyle Jefferies, Peggy Ross, Lilian Gascoine, Athol Tier.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-19 - 1917-10-19
Summary:

Tonight: The 'Cameos' programme in aid of 'Our Day', details included. Performances by The Cameos, Gerald Osborne, Rhoda Windrum, Malcom Prentice, Lyle Jefferies, Peggy Ross, Lilian Gascoine, Athol Tier.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-20 - 1917-10-20
Summary:

Tonight: The 'Cameos' programme, details included. Performances by The Cameos, Gerald Osborne, Rhoda Windrum, Malcom Prentice, Lyle Jefferies, Peggy Ross, Lilian Gascoine, Athol Tier.