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: 1912-12-27
Summary:

The Howard Sisters and Miss Nellie Mahar again met with most rapturous applause at each of their turns last night at the Victoria Theatre. The films were all most interesting and included a particularly beautiful one entitled 'Mignon,' which is based on extracts from Goethe's…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-02-21
Summary:

An interesting exhibition of 'trick' music was given by Mr. Williams and Miss Mignon at the Bijou Theatre last night. Mr. Williams and Miss Mignon are performing again tonight and tomorrow. The Bijou pictures are particularly good this week, the two main features being a cinematograph…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-02-22 - 1916-02-29
Summary:

Special engagement opening on Feb 23, performance by Williams and Mignon; also exclusive dramas, 'The Adventures of a Millionaire's Son' in 4 parts, 'Cyrano de Bergerac' in 2 parts.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-02-25 - 1916-02-25
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Adventures of Millionaire's Son' (4 parts) and 'Adventures of Cerano de Begerac' (2 parts); Musical act by Williams and Mignon

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-02-26 - 1916-02-29
Summary:

Film screening of 'Espartaco' (6 parts); Musical act by Williams and Mignon

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-02-28
Summary:

The ingenious musical act of Mr. Williams and Miss Mignon was repeated last night at the Bijou before an appreciative audience. The picture of the evening was a historical drama 'Espartaco.' On Wednesday next, a new Max Linder picture will be screened at this house.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-15 - 1916-03-17
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Romance of Mignon' (4 parts) and 'Grandfather's Surprise' (2 parts); Coming film: 'Adventures of Farandoul'

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-03-15 - 1916-03-17
Summary:

On Mar 15-17, 4 parts dramatic story 'The Romance of Mignon'; 2 parts comedy and love subject 'Grandfather's Surprise'; on Mar 18, see exclusive film, 1st series - 'Adventures of Farandoul' [sic].

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-03-16
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre gave a change of programme last night. The new bill includes some excellent Italian comics and the four-part dramatic film 'The Romance of ‘Mignon'.' We would remind our readers that, at this theatre, on Saturday, the 18th, the first part of the great film '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-01 - 1919-10-03
Summary:

1st, 2nd and 3rd October, showing drama in 5 parts, Beatriz Michelena in 'Mignon' and various comics. Saturday 4th, see episodes 3 and 4 of 'Houdini.' Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-10-01 - 1919-10-02
Summary:

October 1, 2 and 3, showing drama in 5 parts, Beatriz Michelena in 'Mignon,' and Comics. Saturday 4th, see episodes 3 and 4 of 'Houdini.' Booking at the Theatre.

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-28
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-26
Summary:

Music lovers will have the chance at the Star Theatre on Sunday afternoon of listening to a symphony concert by the combined orchestras of the Star and Coronet Theatres. If there is sufficient public support to justify a complete orchestra being kept in Hongkong, the management proposes to hold…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-29
Summary:

It will be remembered that a few Sundays back the orchestras of the Star and Coronet rendered an excellent orchestral programme. The opening piece Lavallee's 'King of Diamonds' (Overture) was played. We were offered such well-known pieces as the 'Spring Song' (…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-06
Summary:

Tonight at 9 p.m., the Italian Opera Company stage 'Cavalleria Rusticana' and 'Il Pagliacci.' These plays take the place of 'The Barber of Seville,' which will be performed on Tuesday night, Tomorrow, Saturday. 'Gloconda' [sic] will be performed and this…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-07-07
Summary:

Italian Grand Opera Company has decided to extend their visit. 'Gioconda' is the attraction tonight with the Dance of the Hours by the full ballet. 'La Boheme' will be presented tomorrow; on Monday, Verdi's 'Forza del Destino' will be produced on Tuesday.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-09 - 1923-07-11
Summary:

Tonight at 9 sharp, 'Forza Del Destino.' Tuesday, July 10th, 'The Barber of Seville.' Wednesday, July 11th, 'Carmen.' Thursday, July 12th, 'Mignon.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-07-10 - 1923-07-11
Summary:

July 6, Cavalleria Rusticana and Pagliacci. July 7, Laoioconda. July 8, La Boheme. July 9, Forza Del Destino. July 10, The Barber of Seville. July 11, Carmen. July 12, Mignon.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-12 - 1923-07-12
Summary:

Tonight, the Italian Opera Company present 'Mignon.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-07-12
Summary:

Last night, Star Theatre staged the Italian Grand Opera Company which presented 'Carmen' featuring Mlle. Vornos as the central character. The play got an enthusiastic appreciation, specially Vornos' performance and Scamuzzi's ballet. The Orchestra was under the direction of…