A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-02-19 - 1913-02-19
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Water Funker' by Max Linder, 'The White Nigger', 'Carlo's Devotion', 'A Model's Sacrifice' (drama) and 'Football at Home'; Also screening of Pathe Gazette; Singing performance by Cecile Stephano and…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-02-19 - 1913-02-21
Summary:

Programme at 9:15 p.m. including 'The Water Funker' (by Max Linder), 'The White Nigger,' 'Carlo's Devotion,' 'A Model's Sacrifice' (drama) and 'Football at Home.' Performances by Miss Cecile Stephano and Miss Dolly Swift. Last…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-02-19 - 1913-02-22
Summary:

All new pictures, 'The Water Funker' (Max Linder), 'The White Nigger' (Prince), 'Carlo's Devotion'; drama: 'A Model's Sacrifice'; Football at Home and Pathe Gazette; performances by Cecile Stephano and Dolly Swift.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-07 - 1913-05-09
Summary:

Film screening of 'Don Quixote'; Also screening of 'The Indian Maid's Sacrifice' and Pathe Gazette and Gaumont Graphic; Performance by Miss Violet Bonetta; 7.15 p.m. pictures only

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-05-07 - 1913-05-09
Summary:

Tonight at 9:15 p.m. including 'Laugh and Learn,' 'Don Quixote' and 'The Indian Maid's Sacrifice.' Pathe gazette and Gaumont Graphic included. Performance by Miss Violet Bonetia. Matinees on Saturdays at 4:15 p.m. and Sundays at 6 p.m. Pictures only at 7:15 p.m…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-05-07 - 1913-05-09
Summary:

9.15 Programme: 'Laugh and Learn,' 'Cervantes' Immortal,' 'Don Quixote,' 'The Indian Maid's Sacrifice,' Pathe Gazette and Gaumont Graphic; performance by Violet Bonetta; matinees details included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-02-07 - 1914-02-10
Summary:

Films screenings including 'His Canine Partner', 'Max to the Rescue' and 'A Chequered Wooing' (3,000 ft); Screening of The Pathe's Gazette; Coming film: 'A Woman's Self Sacrifice'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-02-07 - 1914-02-10
Summary:

The Pathe's Gazette (twice weekly), 'His Canine Partner,' 'Max to the Rescue,' and 'A Chequered Wooing' (a delightful drama of French artist life in 3,000 feet); the powerful drama 'A Woman's Self-Sacrifice' in 5,000 feet is coming.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-02-11 - 1914-02-13
Summary:

Films screening of 'The Sham Sheriff' (3,000 ft) and 'The Pickpocket'; Screening of The Pathe's Gazette; Coming film: 'A Woman's Self-Sacrifice'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-02-11 - 1914-02-13
Summary:

The Sham Sheriff' for 3 nights only, a novel story, developed along absolutely novel lines; The Pathe's Gazette; 'The Pickpocket' (a good comic) and 'Birds and Animals from Brazel'; the great star drama 'A Woman's Self-Sacrifice' (4,000 feet) will be…

11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-02-14 - 1914-02-17
Summary:

Films screening of 'A Woman's Self-Sacrifice' (4,000 ft); Screening of The Pathe's Gazette; Coming film: 'The Wastrel' (8,000 ft)

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-02-14 - 1914-02-17
Summary:

The great star drama 'A Woman's Self-Sacrifice' for 4 nights only, commencing Feb 14, length 4,000 feet; The Pathe's Gazette, 'Cenoa a Famous Italian City'; 'The Wastrel' in 8,000 feet is coming.

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Headline: Theatre Royal
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-04-17 - 1914-04-22
Summary:

The Antarctic,' a thrilling tale of human sacrifice and endurance, actual motion picture diary for a short season only from Apr 20 to 25, wonder of wonders, the actual motion picture, record of Captain Scott's thrilling adventures at the South Pole, astonishing scientific revelations,…

14
Headline: Theatre Royal
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-04-23 - 1914-04-24
Summary:

The Antarctic,' a thrilling tale of human sacrifice and endurance, actual motion picture diary for a short season only from Apr 20 to 25, wonder of wonders, the actual motion picture, record of Captain Scott's thrilling adventures at the South Pole, astonishing scientific revelations,…

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-05-23 - 1914-05-23
Summary:

Film screening of 'His Wife's Sacrifice' (5 parts); Tomorrow will be showing 'The Father'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-06-03 - 1914-06-05
Summary:

Films screenings including 'King and Queen of England's Visit to Paris', 'Dynamited Love', 'Victim of Fate' and 'In a Russian Zoo'; Screening of Pathe's International and American Weekly; Coming film: 'His Wife's Sacrifice'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-06-03 - 1914-06-05
Summary:

For 3 nights only, the magnificent film 'King & Queen of England's Visit to Paris' on June 3; also 'Dynamited Love,' 'Victim of Fate,' 'In a Russian Zoo,' and Pathe's International & American Weekly; the powerful star drama 'His Wife…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-06-06 - 1914-06-09
Summary:

Film screening of 'His Wife's Sacrifice' (5 parts, 8,000 ft); Screening of Pathe's British and German Gazette; Coming film: 'The Bridge of Terror'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-06-06 - 1914-06-09
Summary:

For 4 nights only, the great star drama 'His Wife's Sacrifice' in 5 parts, length 8,000 feet; also Pathe's British & German Gazette, the world's latest news; another great star drama 'The Bridge of Terror' in 5,000 feet will be screened on June 10.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-12 - 1916-08-15
Summary:

Screening of 'The Battle of Waterloo' in 5 parts, 'A Mother's Sacrifice' and Max Linder's Comedy