A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1902-05-12
Summary:

Barnes' Twentieth Century Entertainers are as smart a variety combination as has visited Hongkong, and that their work is being appreciated is testified by the fact that the number of their patrons has increased nightly since they opened. Harry Gray, as a comedian, has few equals. The…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1904-05-31
Summary:

In very recent wars the motion-picture cameras have made their appearance. C. Fred Ackerman, with whom the writer tented in China, is undoubtedly the most successful of the war motion-picture operators. His first experience was in the Philippines, which photographed two men in the act of being…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-11 - 1913-01-14
Summary:

A Hydro-aeroplane Elopement' by Max Linder; Gazette & Graphic news: war pictures from the front, including explosion at electric works, great fire at Kensington, Railway accident at Croydon, and new dock at Portsmouth; musical interludes by Ada Rowley, Gladys Spencer, and Dolly Swift.…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-18 - 1913-01-21
Summary:

The Sleeping Car Conductor,' a fine comic by Wiffles - 3000 feet; News of the Day, including launch of H. M. S. 'Marlborough,' the latest war scenes, the winner of the 'Cambridgeshire,' latest fashions in Paris, and return of Queen Alexandra; musical interludes by Ada…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-01-22 - 1913-01-24
Summary:

Special announcement. Debut of Miss Stephano on Saturday, 25th inst. Tonight at 9:15 p.m. including 'Wigs, Wiffles and A Widow'; 'Great Motor Race at Dieppe' [sic]; 'The Blind Beggar's Daughter'; 'Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race'; the latest scenes…

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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
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-01-25 - 1913-01-28
Summary:

Special programme at 9:15 p.m. for Burns' Anniversary. Performances by Miss Cecile Stephano and Miss Dolly Swift. Pathe Freres' masterpiece, 'The Mysteries of Paris,' in 5000 feet long. War scenes, Paris fashions and comics are exhibited. Pictures only at 7:15 p.m.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-25 - 1913-01-29
Summary:

At 9.15 special monster programme for Burn's anniversary; debut by Cecile Stephano; performance by Dolly Swift; Pathe Frere's Masterpiece, 'The Mysteries of Paris' (length 6000 feet, 4 parts); war scenes, Paris fashions, & comics.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-01-29 - 1913-01-31
Summary:

Programme at 9:15 p.m. including the drama, Love's Young Dream; and the comics, 'Winter Sports at Bolede.' News of the day and war scenes are included. Performances by Miss Cecile Stephano and Miss Dolly Swift. Pictures only at 7:15 p.m.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-30 - 1913-01-31
Summary:

Two star comics, Love's Young Dream (drama), 'Winter Sports at Bolede'; 'News of the Day': Meet of the Royal Stag Hounds, British, French and Russian Fleets off Constantinople, Great Fire at Johannesburg, and latest war scenes; performance by Cecile Stephano and Dolly…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-07-10 - 1913-07-11
Summary:

Coming film screening of 'The Ohio Flood Disaster' and 'On The Steps of The Throne' (in 3 parts); Singing and dancing performances by Olga Montez and Kitty Raynor

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-07-10 - 1913-07-12
Summary:

A grand change of programme with all new pictures; performances by Montez and Raynor; Saturday 12th July, the great film 'The Ohio Flood Disaster'; the superb, modern military subject, entitled 'On the Steps of the Throne' (in three parts).

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-07-12 - 1913-07-14
Summary:

Films screening of 'The Litte Railroad Queen', 'The Ohio Flood Disaster'; Coming film: 'On The Steps of The Throne'; Singing and dancings performances by Olga Montes and Kitty Raynor

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-07-14 - 1913-07-14
Summary:

Change of programme including the great dramatic films 'The Little Railroad Queen' and 'The Ohio Flood Disaster'; performances by Montez and Raynor; watch for 'On the Steps of the Throne.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-07-15 - 1913-07-16
Summary:

Films screening of 'The Brother & Sister' (3 parts); Coming film: 'On The Steps of The Throne'; Singing and dancings performances by Olga Montes and Kitty Raynor

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-07-15 - 1913-07-16
Summary:

A change of programme on 15th & 16th, including the great dramatic film 'The Brother & Sister'; performances by Montez and Raynor; 'On the Steps of the Throne' on 19th July.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-07-17 - 1913-07-18
Summary:

Coming film screening of 'On the Steps of the Throne'; Singing and dancings performances by Olga Montes and Kitty Raynor

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-07-17 - 1913-07-18
Summary:

Performance by Montez and Raynor at every evening; change of programme on 17th and 18th of July, including some very comic films; 'On the Steps of the Throne' on 19th; the grand dramatic film 'Countess Charlotte' next Tuesday.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-07-19 - 1913-07-21
Summary:

Films screening of 'On the Steps of the Throne', 'Symshony in Black and White', 'His Wedding Day' and 'Critical Situation'; Performances by Olga Montez and Kitty Raynor

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-07-19
Summary:

A special film entitled 'On the Steps of the Throne' is being shown at Victoria Theatre tonight. Some new comic pictures will also be shown. Miss Montez and Miss Raynor will supply new dances and songs.