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: 1914-12-16 - 1914-12-18
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Alone with the Devil' (4 parts, 6,000 ft) and 'Max on the Briny'; Coming film: 'Rocambole' (3rd Series) and 'The Terror of Paris'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-12-16 - 1914-12-18
Summary:

For 3 nights only, the great sensational drama 'Alone with the Devil' in 4 parts - length 6,000 feet; 'Max on the Briny,' a good comedy; 3rd series of 'Rocambole' and The Terror of Paris in 4 parts - length 7,000 feet on Dec 19.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-12-21
Summary:

The third series of the Rocambole stories ('The Marquis' Inheritance') was screened at the Bijou on Saturday night. On Christmas Day, there will be a special matinee, with a monster programme that includes 'Alone with the Devil.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-12-23 - 1914-12-24
Summary:

Films screenings including War pictures (6th series, 2,000 ft) and 'Rocambole' (3rd Series); Coming film: 'Alone with the Devil' (4 parts, 6,000 ft)

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-12-23 - 1914-12-26
Summary:

6th series of War Picture in 2,000 feet; by special request, 3rd series of 'Rocambole' in 4 parts - length 7,000 feet; Xmas matinee at 4.15 p.m., monster programme, 'Alone with the Devil' in 4 parts - length 6,000 feet.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-12-25
Summary:

The attraction this week at the Bijou Theatre is the sixth series of war pictures, which are just as good as their predecessors. 'Alone with the Devil' is to be screened.

7
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-01-20 - 1915-01-20
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Max's Marvelous Cure', 'Antiquary Burglars', 'Too Much Parcels Post', 'The Incompatibility of Temper' and 'A Jolly Good Pal'; Coming film: 'His Son's Accuser'

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-01-20 - 1915-01-22
Summary:

On Jan 20, 21, and 22, a set of great comic films: 'Max's Marvellous Cure,' 'Antiquary Burglars,' 'Too Much Parcel Post,' 'The Incompatibility of Temper,' 'A Jolly Good Pal'; On Jan 23, 'His Son's Accuser' in 4 parts -length 7…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-01-21 - 1915-01-21
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Max's Marvelous Cure', 'Antiquary Burglars', 'Too Much Parcels Post', 'The Incompatibility of Temper' and 'A Jolly Good Pal'; Coming film: 'His Son's Accuser'

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-01-22 - 1915-01-22
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Max's Marvelous Cure', 'Antiquary Burglars', 'Too Much Parcels Post', 'The Incompatibility of Temper' and 'A Jolly Good Pal'; Coming film: 'His Son's Accuser'

11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-01-23 - 1915-01-25
Summary:

Films screenings including 'His Son's Accuser' (4 parts, 7,000 ft) and 'Antiquary Burglars'; Coming performance by Miss May Clarke

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-01-23 - 1915-01-26
Summary:

For 4 nights only, a wonderful drama, being a tragedy of woman and wine, 'His Son's Accuser' in 4 parts - length 7,000 feet; Antiquary Burglars (exceedingly comic); performance by Miss May Clarke.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-01-26 - 1915-01-26
Summary:

Films screening of 'His Son's Accuser' (4 parts, 7,000 ft) and 'Antiquary Burglars'; Coming performance by Miss May Clarke

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-02-24 - 1915-02-24
Summary:

Film screening of 'A Circus Heroine' (3 parts, 5,000 ft) and the 10th Series of War Pictures (2 parts, 3,000 ft);

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-02-25 - 1915-02-27
Summary:

Film screening of 'A Circus Heroine' (3 parts, 5,000 ft) and the 10th Series of War Pictures (2 parts, 3,000 ft);

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-06-05 - 1915-06-05
Summary:

Film screening of 'Jack' (4 parts, 6,000 ft); Also comic and interesting pictures; Coming film: 'The Adventures of Kathlyn'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-06-05 - 1915-06-05
Summary:

On June 5 and 6, the powerful drama 'Jack' in 4 parts - 6,000 feet; On June 7, 'The Adventures of Kathlyn,' 1st and 2nd series in 5 parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-06-07 - 1915-06-12
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Adventures of Kathlyn' (in 13 series) and Keystone Comedies

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-06-14
Summary:

The Adventures of Kathlyn' will be discontinued at the Bijou Theatre until further notice and 'Santanasso' will be screened instead.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-17
Summary:

Scarlet Pimpernel,' from Baroness Orczy's novel, was shown on the screen at the World Theatre. Dustin Farnum and Winifred Kingston take the main roles in the film. Film synopsis included. Pathe News and two good comedies are also in the programme.