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: 1914-05-06 - 1914-05-08
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Wiffles Had a Lucky Escape' (2 parts, 3,500 ft) and 'A Woman of Janpan'; Screening of Pathe's German and International Gazette; Performances by The Gibson Girls; Coming film: 'In Mid Atlantic'

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

The Gibson Girls gained popularity through their good songs and clever dancing. There will be a chief film entitled 'A Woman of Japan,' a story of geisha life. That old favourite Wiffles [sic] will appear in A Narrow Escape and rounded out with Pathe's Gazette. The Bijou…

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-05-09
Summary:

In Mid Atlantic will be screened tonight at the Bijou Theatre. This great work is one of the best picture dramas of the sea yet produced by Pathe Freres. The usual gazettes are shown.

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-05-12
Summary:

In Mid Atlantic' has attracted large audiences at the Bijou Scenic Theatre and the public should lose no opportunity of seeing one of the best pictures in Hongkong.

5
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);

6
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);

7
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-03-24 - 1915-03-24
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Poor Children' (4 parts, 6,000 ft), 'Which is Which?', 'To the Victor the Spoils' and 'A Fine Day for Tweedledum'; Orchestra in attendance; Coming film: 'The Broken Song'

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-03-25 - 1915-03-25
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Poor Children' (4 parts, 6,000 ft), 'Which is Which?', 'To the Victor the Spoils' and 'A Fine Day for Tweedledum'; Orchestra in attendance; Coming film: 'The Broken Song'

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-03-26 - 1915-03-26
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Poor Children' (4 parts, 6,000 ft), 'Which is Which?', 'To the Victor the Spoils' and 'A Fine Day for Tweedledum'; Orchestra in attendance; Coming film: 'The Broken Song'

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-03-27 - 1915-03-30
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Broken Song' (6 parts, 8,000 ft), 'Tweedledum's Itching Powder'; Orchestra in attendance; Coming film: 'The Missing Man' (4 parts)

11
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'

12
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

13
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.

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-07-24 - 1915-07-27
Summary:

Film screening of 'Master Bob' (4 parts, 6,000 ft); Also screening of Gaumont War Graphic

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-07-28 - 1915-07-30
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Golden Heart' (4 parts); Screening of Gaumont War Graphic - interesting war news; Coming renefit nights in aid of The Canton Flood Fund

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-07-31 - 1915-08-03
Summary:

Film screening of 'A Mysterious Case' (4 parts); Screening of Gaumont War Graphic - interesting war news; Coming renefit nights in aid of The Canton Flood Fund

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-09-08 - 1915-09-09
Summary:

Films screenings including 'At the Hour of Dawn' (3 parts) and 'The Primroses' (2 parts); Screening of Gaumont War Graphic

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-09-10 - 1915-09-10
Summary:

Films screenings including 'At the Hour of Dawn' (3 parts) and 'The Primroses' (2 parts); Screening of Gaumont War Graphic

19
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-09-11 - 1915-09-14
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Mysterious Town' (5 parts, 8,000 ft); Screening of Gaumont War Graphic

20
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-10-27 - 1915-10-29
Summary:

Film screening of 'Miss Helen Kidnapped' (4 parts) by Milano Film Co.; Also screening of Gaumont War Graphic; Orchestra in attendance