A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-11-03
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre provides an excellent bill this week and the patrons of this popular entertainment house are well pleased. Newcomers to Hong Kong are the versatile coloured team Milton and Rice who immediately jumped into popularity. The Pathe-Gazette teems with interest and the feature film…

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Headline: The Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-11-04
Summary:

Special pictures are being shown at the Bijou this week, including a Wiffles film. Wise and Milton, who have been making a great hit in the North, are giving some screamingly funny comedy turns.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-11-04 - 1913-11-04
Summary:

A week of special pictures, the Pathe's Gazette, 'A Night Out' (by Wiffles 2,600 feet), and the biggest comedy screen ever played in China; 'Wise and Milton,' a riot, a howl, and a decided hit; performance by Bonetta.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-11-05 - 1913-11-07
Summary:

Programme from 5th to 8th, including the coloured Americans 'Wise and Milton'; in an entire change of acts, new comedy, new songs and crazy dances; Pathe's Gazette; Max and 'The Love Letter.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-11-08
Summary:

The performances at the Bijou this week are fully up to the high standard set by this popular house. Milton and Wise continue to please; the Pathe Gazette is interesting and the feature film. The Adventuress holds the spectators spell-bound.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-11-08 - 1913-11-11
Summary:

Programme from 8th to 12th, including the continual success of the coloured Americans, 'Wise & Milton'; the Pathe's Gazette; 'The Heritage,' a powerful coloured drama in 3 parts, 4000 ft.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-11-12 - 1913-11-13
Summary:

Last few nights only, 12th, 13th and 14th: farewell performance of 'Wise and Milton'; the Pathe's Gazette; 'Till Death Us Do Part,' a wonderful coloured war drama in 2 parts.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-11-14 - 1913-11-14
Summary:

Last 2 nights only, farewell performance of 'Wise and Milton'; the Pathe's Gazette.

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-11-15 - 1913-11-18
Summary:

Performances by Milton & Wise; Screening of Pathe's Gazette; Film screening of 'The Lighthouse Prisoners' (in 3 parts, 4,000 ft)

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-11-15 - 1913-11-18
Summary:

By special request, positively last 4 nights, 'Wise & Milton'; the Pathe's Gazette; 'The Lighthouse Prisoners,' a magnificent coloured drama.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-14
Summary:

Tonight, the first pictures of the great war and 'The Live Wire' will be shown at the Bijou. Wise and Milton will perform.

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-14 - 1914-10-16
Summary:

The first picture connected with the great war, 'The Live Wire,' a sensational film in 2 parts, length 3,000 feet; performance by Wise & Milton; on Oct 17, 'A Woman of the People' in 4 parts, length 7,000 feet.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-15 - 1914-10-16
Summary:

Screening of 'The First Picture of the Great War' and 'A Live Wire' (2 parts, 3,000 ft); Performance by Wise & Milton; Coming film: 'A Woman of the People'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-17 - 1914-10-20
Summary:

Films screening of 'A Woman of the People' (4 parts, 7,000 ft) and 'The First Picture Connected with the Great War'; Performance by Wise & Milton; 'The Midnight Sun' (8,000 ft)

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-19
Summary:

Wise and Milton performed on Saturday evening at the Bijou. 'A Woman of the People' was screened, and it will be shown for the last time tomorrow evening. In addition, the first of a series of pictures in connection with the War and a beautiful scenic study 'On the Bank of Lake…

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-19
Summary:

Bijou Theatre is showing 'A Woman of the People' about domestic life in France. Performances by Wise and Milton.

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-19 - 1914-10-19
Summary:

For 4 nights only, the magnificent and strong drama, 'A Woman of the People' in 4 parts, length 7,000 feet; performance by 'Wise & Milton'; the first picture connected with the great war (by request); another great drama 'The Midnight Sun' in 8,000 feet is…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-01 - 1920-03-03
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Peggy Hyland and Milton Sills in 'The Other Woman.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-03-01 - 1920-03-03
Summary:

Tonight! Peggy Hyland and Milton Sills in 'The Other Woman.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-03-01 - 1920-03-03
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Peggy Hyland and Milton Sills in 'The Other Woman.' Booking at Anderson's.