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: 1913-06-21
Summary:

The effect of the moving picture shown on theatres and other entertainments is afforded in the publication of the receipts from all entertainments. The expenses of the music hall, rather than those of the theatres were increased. – New York Sun

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-09-13 - 1913-09-20
Summary:

5 nights commencing Wed., Sept. 17, matinee Saturday: Geo. Samuels presents the famous Carnegie-Museum, 'Alaska-Siberia Expedition,' motion pictures, 6000 feet of films and 30 explanatory slides, accompanied by an explanatory lecture, two hours of continuous sensation and breathless…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-09-24
Summary:

Buffalo Bill's Wild West' and 'Pawnee Bill's Far East,' duly catalogued and advertised for sale, has been publicly auctioned. The two Bills have two enterprises and made money while the sun shone. Their chief mistake was their failure to read the signs of the times…

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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 - 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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-21 - 1914-10-23
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The White Rose', 'Mary Jane Does the Grand' and 'The Proving of Uncle Josiah', 'Young Bird Life'; Screening of Pathe's International Gazette; Coming film: 'The Midnight Sun'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-21 - 1914-10-22
Summary:

Exceedingly comic & interesting pictures, 'The White Rose,' 'Mary Jane Does the Grand,' 'The Proving of Uncle Josiah,' 'Young Bird Life,' and 'Pathe's International Gazette,' showing the world's latest news; the great drama '…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-23 - 1914-10-27
Summary:

For 4 nights only, the great thrilling & sensational drama, 'The Midnight Sun' in 5 parts - 8,000 feet; the great comedy film 'The Game of Love & Chance' in 3,000 feet will be screened on Oct 28.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-24 - 1914-10-27
Summary:

Fillm screening of 'The Midnight Sun' (5 parts, 8,000 ft); Coming film: 'The Game of Love & Chance'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-04-17 - 1915-04-17
Summary:

Films screeenings including 'The Trust' (2 parts, 3,000 ft) and 'A Ray of Sun' (3 parts, 5,000 ft); Also Comic Pictures; Orchestra in attendance

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-04-17 - 1915-04-20
Summary:

From Apr 17 to 20, detective drama 'The Trust' in 2 parts - length 3,000 feet; powerful drama 'A Ray of Sun' in 3 parts - length 5,000 feet; also comic pictures; performance by Albert Morrow on Apr 21.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-04-19 - 1915-04-19
Summary:

Films screeenings including 'The Trust' (2 parts, 3,000 ft) and 'A Ray of Sun' (3 parts, 5,000 ft); Also Comic Pictures; Orchestra in attendance; Coming performance by Albert Morrow

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-04-20 - 1915-04-20
Summary:

Films screeenings including 'The Trust' (2 parts, 3,000 ft) and 'A Ray of Sun' (3 parts, 5,000 ft); Also Comic Pictures; Orchestra in attendance; Coming performance by Albert Morrow

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-04-20
Summary:

The Bijou has been giving a remarkably good show the last few nights, the special features being the two dramatic films 'A Ray of Sun' and 'The Trust.' The Scots wizard, Albert Morrow, will perform tomorrow.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-06 - 1916-09-07
Summary:

On Sep 6-8, 7th & 8th episodes of 'Neal of the Navy,' Annette was offered to the Sun Worshippers for sacrifice by her captors, escaped and saved Neal from being stoned to death.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-03 - 1917-03-06
Summary:

Tonight, the great Trans'Atlantic serial entitled 'The Master Key' in 3 parts, 1st and 2nd episodes; war graphic and comics; extra matinees on Sun at 6 pm.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-10 - 1917-03-13
Summary:

Tonight, the great Trans-Atlantic serial entitled 'The Master Key' in 3 parts, 6th and 7th episodes; war graphic and comics; extra matinees on Sun at 6 pm.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-27 - 1917-04-27
Summary:

1 night only, 'Tennessees Partner' [sic], splendid drama in 5 parts; Paramount pictorials; on Sat and Sun, 'Are You a Mason?' (farcical comedy).

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-28 - 1917-04-28
Summary:

On Sat and Sun, 'Are You a Mason?,' one of the greatest comedies; also Keystone comics.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-07-07 - 1917-07-10
Summary:

On July 7, a powerful drama 'The Blue King' in 5 parts; also comics; band night on Sun.