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: 1911-01-16 - 1911-01-17
Summary:

The Great Championship Fight - Nelson v. Hyland, from this date at 5.30 and 7 p.m.; Tonight 9.15 p.m., a complete change of programme and pictures; performances by Miss Vera Ferrace and Miss Ruby Crystal. The Biorama: 'Carmen,' 'Seal Hunting off Tasmania,' 'Double Sight…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-01-18 - 1911-01-19
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., a complete change of programme and pictures; performances by Miss Vera Ferrace and Miss Ruby Crystal. The Biorama: 'Carmen,' 'An Unlucky Picture,' 'A Mill Stone Quarry,' 'Octavius'(comic), 'Seal Hunting off Tasmania,' '…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-05-06 - 1911-05-09
Summary:

Sharp Cinematograph Vaudeville is provided every evening at 9.15 p.m.; performances by Miss Grace Wilson and Miss Grace Vyveene; the only place to pass an enjoyable evening, electric fans throughout theatre; special pictures this week: 'The Hobble Skirt' and 'The Heart Forgives,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-05-10 - 1911-05-12
Summary:

Cinematograph Vaudeville every evening at 9.15 p.m.; performances by Chas Mackaye, Grace Wilson, and Grace Vyveene; special pictures this week: 'The Hobble Skirt' and 'The Heart Forgives,' 'Shooting Rapid in Japan' and Max Linder.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-10-02 - 1912-10-05
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., grand special comic new pictures by your old friends Max Linder, Nick Winter & Co.; also the charming new artists Miss Ada Rowley and Miss Gladys Spencer.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-11-04 - 1912-11-05
Summary:

The great sensational drama, 'The Last Performance' is introducing to Hongkong, 'The Platform of Death Feat'; Max Linder as an Artist, Nick Winter and the Banker, All Through the Turkey; performances by Gladys Porter and Dellie Connor; 7.15 p.m. picture only.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-24
Summary:

The latest programme at the Bijou is an especially good one, containing two batches of 'World's News' (war pictures, the new French President, etc.), a Wiffles picture and a particularly pretty photo-play called 'The Blind Beggar's Daughter.' Miss Dolly Swift and…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-06-16
Summary:

Bijou Theatre reopened on Saturday. The building has been considerably improved, within and without, the lighting has been overhauled and new fans added. An excellent programme is being shown, including two 'Wiffles' pictures, and the engagement from June 17 or 18 is announced of Miss…

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

Some good films were shown last night at the Bijou, including a new Wiffles picture and a fine coloured American play called 'The Blood Feud.' Miss Chinita Zerega danced.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-09-03 - 1913-09-10
Summary:

Programme for tonight: 'The Black Countess' in 3 parts, 'The Human Crocodile,' and Pathe's International Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-10-03 - 1913-10-06
Summary:

Comic film. 'Putting on the Breeches'; scenery film, 'Pisa, An Old Tuscan City' and International Pathe Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-10-31 - 1913-11-03
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, the dramatic picture 'The Last Ray of Sunshine' and 'Gaumont Graphic' Also some exceedingly comic and interesting pictures. Coming, 'Quo Vadis,' battle of waterloo.

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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: 1913-11-07 - 1913-11-10
Summary:

Tonight 9.15, the magnificent picture, 'The Cowboy Millionaire'; 'Gaumont Graphic,' and some exceedingly comic and interesting pictures; the great pictures 'Quo Vadis' in eight parts and 'The Battle of Waterloo' in six parts are coming.

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-11-08
Summary:

Messrs Ramos and Co. have secured some of the best and latest of cinema productions at the Victoria, which are meeting with great success. In the near future two fine films are promised, 'Quo Vadis,' and another will be advertised later.

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

The great dramatic picture, 'The Bread Carrier' in 3 parts, 4,000 feet; also a fine selection of comic and interesting pictures; 'Quo Vadis' in 8 parts and 'The Battle of Waterloo' are coming.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-11-14 - 1913-11-18
Summary:

Sheridan's Ride,' a thrilling war picture containing stirring battle scenes & heroic acts of daring; 'Gaumont Graphic' showing the latest events at home and a fine selection of pictures; 'The Battle of Waterloo' in 6 parts and 'Quo Vadis' in 8 parts…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-11-19 - 1913-11-21
Summary:

The magnificent dramatic picture, 'The Girl Thief' in 2 parts, and a fine selection of pictures; 'Quo Vadis' in 8 parts and 'The Battle of Waterloo' in 6 parts are coming.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-12-05 - 1913-12-08
Summary:

Change of programme including the great picture 'Ida, the Queen of the Air' in three parts, 4,000 feet; performance by Martinetti and Moret. 'Quo Vadis' is coming.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-12-06 - 1913-12-09
Summary:

The Pathe's Gazette: 'The Aviator Pegoud,' Wiffles as a wayward husband, in 3 parts: 3,000 feet; performance by Bowman.