A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-06-18
Summary:

There was quite a big house at the Bijou last night to witness the new pictures, one of the most interesting of which was a fine series of cinematograph views of Hong Kong and Canton. Other pictures were 'The Backbiter,' 'Prince Willy,' and 'The $4,000,000 Dowry,' a…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-07-26
Summary:

The racing film-drama, 'Master Bob,' has been attracting large and appreciative houses to the Bijou Theatre. Other interesting items in the current programme are a very beautiful scenic film 'The Valley of Val Furva,' two sets of war pictures and a comic picture 'The…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-04
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre announces the production of the drama 'Denise' from the writer Alexandre Dumas, preceded by a comedy 'Louaette is not Jealous.'

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-03-06
Summary:

On Saturday, a dramatised novel 'Denise' was projected on the screen at the Bijou. 'The Delroys' are opening at the Bijou on Wednesday.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-17
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre has a most attractive weekend programme. In addition to the serial, there is a war graphic depicting the landing of the survivors of Lusitania, etc, the recruiting scenes witnessed subsequently, and several comic pictures.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-28
Summary:

The final instalments of the serial 'The Master Key' were screened at the Bijou last night before a good audience. Included in tonight's programme are two beautiful Italian dramas entitled: 'The Judge's Wife' (three parts) and 'The Great Flames' (four…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-03-28
Summary:

The final episodes of 'The Master Key' were screened last night at the Bijou Theatre. Commencing tonight are two splendid Italian dramas 'The Judge's Wife.' The interesting Gaumont Graphic make up a fine programme.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-16
Summary:

Tonight at the Bijou Theatre, a great modern drama will be screened, entitled 'Honour Before Wealth,' in three parts. This is an exceptionally good film and picture lovers should not miss seeing it. The programme also concludes a detective drama entitled 'The Trunk Mystery,'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-05-16
Summary:

At the Bijou Theatre a modern 3-part drama 'Honour before Wealth' will be screened. The programme includes a detective drama 'The Trunk Mystery' and Keystone Comics.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-01-21
Summary:

This afternoon, at 5.15, the Victoria Theatre has a big attraction, for 'Quo Vadis?' is to be screened. This magnificent picture is in seven parts. For tonight, there is a splendid programme, including the third and fourth episodes of 'The Great Secret,' as well as Pathe…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-11
Summary:

Last night, the Coronet Theatre provided screening of 'The Bungalow Bungle,' Charlie Chaplin's 'Shanghaied,' Max Linder and his adventures, war pictures.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-14
Summary:

One of the most widely heralded of this season's photoplays is announced as coming to the Coronet Theatre. It is 'Quincy Adams Sawyer,' a Metro-SL picture based on the famous story of New England life. So great was the popularity of the printed narrative by Charles Felton Pidgin…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-15
Summary:

The 'Birth of a Nation' is proving a big success this week at the Coronet. The next offering is the rural masterpiece, 'Quicy Sawyer Adams' [sic].

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-16
Summary:

After the run of 'The Birth of a Nation,' now at the Coronet, the big rural drama 'Quincy Adams Sawyer' is promised.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-16
Summary:

Griffith's big picture, 'The Birth of a Nation,' has met with much popular approval during its run here. The work of Lillian Gish and Henry B. Walthall stands out as amongst the finest ever seen here. The next Coronet attraction is 'Quincy Adams Sawyer,' which is…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-17
Summary:

The Coronet announces the last showing of 'The Birth of a Nation' for today. Followed tomorrow will be 'Quincy Adams Sawyer,' starring Lon Chaney and Blanche Sweet. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-18
Summary:

The Coronet is putting on for one day only the film 'Forbidden Fruit,' a Paramount's special production, starring Agnes Ayres. Felix the Cat is another attraction, full of humour. Tomorrow will show 'Quincy Adams Sawyer,' starred by Blanche Sweet, John Bowere [sic], Elmo…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-18
Summary:

Coronet Theatre will be screening one of Paramount's special productions 'Forbidden Fruit' for one day only. The film features Agnes Ayres. 'Felix the Cat' is another attraction full of humour. Tomorrow the theatre will be screening 'Quincy Adams Sawyer.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-18
Summary:

Blanche Sweet has returned to the screen! The film favourite is seen, in the Metro-SL version of 'Quincy Adams Sawyer' which Clarence Badger directed. Miss Sweet retired a few years ago on account of ill health, and it was not until recently when she was married to Marshall Neilan that…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-18
Summary:

The Coronet announces for today the showing of the Cecil de Mille production, 'Forbidden Fruit.' Tomorrow the big rural drama 'Quincy Adams Sawyer' is promised. Press reports from England and America pronounce it a masterpiece of production.