A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-08 - 1913-01-10
Summary:

All new pictures, 'Two Sets of Keys' (comic by Prince), 'A Generous-Hearted Woman' (drama), 'The Barber's Wife' (comic), 'A Helping Hand' (comic), 'A Day Off' (comic); performances by Barrola, Ada Rowley, Gladys Spencer, and Dolly Swift.

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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.

3
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.

4
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…

5
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.

6
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-11-24 - 1913-11-24
Summary:

The great dramatic picture 'The Money Kings' in 3 parts; Gaumont Graphic showing the latest news in moving pictures; 'The Battle of Waterloo' (6,000) feet; for a short season of performance by The World's Trio.

7
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-11-25 - 1913-11-26
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, change of programme, headed by the superb drama, 'A Tragedy at the Court of Milan'; 28th Nov, the great picture 'The Battle of Waterloo'; performance by Martinetti and Moret on 3rd Dec.

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-11-27 - 1913-12-01
Summary:

For a few nights only, commencing from 28th Nov, the great picture 'The Battle of Waterloo' will be exhibited under the distinguished patronage of his excellency, the officer administering the government; performance by Martinetti and Moret on 3rd December.

9
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-03-27 - 1914-03-27
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, change of programme including a beautifully coloured historical drama in three parts, 'The Fall of Constantiople'; 'The Last Days of Pompeii' in 8,000 feet is coming.

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-03-30 - 1914-03-30
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, change of programme headed by the magnificent picture 'Wild Beasts at Large' in 2 parts; 'The Last Days of Pompeii' in 8,000 feet is coming.

11
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-03-31 - 1914-04-03
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, the magnificent drama 'The Hyman of Life' in 2 parts; 'The Last Days of Pompeii' is coming.

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-04-04 - 1914-04-06
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, the detective picture 'The Mystery of Yellow Room' in 3 parts; Lord Lytton's wonderful masterpiece 'The Last Days of Pompeii' in 8,000 feet will soon be exhibited; watch for the great picture George Carpentier v Bomdardier Wells.

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-04-07 - 1914-04-11
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, the comic picture 'The Sleeping Car Man' in 2 parts, and a fine selection of pictures; Lord Lytton's wonderful masterpiece 'The Last Days of Pompeii' will be exhibited on Apr 13.

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-04-13 - 1914-04-18
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, Lord Lytton's wonderful masterpiece 'The Last Days of Pompeii' will be exhibited, length 8,000 feet in 5 parts.

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-04-21 - 1914-04-23
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, change of programme headed by the dramatic picture 'Red and White Roses' in 2 parts; grand matinee of Apr 25; the wonderful film 'The Last Days of Pompeii' in 5 parts will be exhibited.

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-04-24 - 1914-04-24
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, change of programme including the magnificent dramatic film 'Beyond the Grave's Mysteries' [sic] in 2 parts; grand matinee on Apr 25; the great picture 'The Last Days of Pompeii' will be exhibited.

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-11-18 - 1915-11-20
Summary:

On Nov 19, Pathe's magnificent dramatic picture 'The Flight that Saves' in 3 parts; also 'The Sporting Chance' in 2 parts; Pathe's latest Gazette, new comic pictures; on Nov 20 and 21, at a big expense and by special request, 'Midnight at Maxim's' and…

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-05 - 1916-08-05
Summary:

The last two episodes of the 'New Exploits of Elaine' [sic]: 'The Green Trunk' and 'The Triumph of Elaine'; also a good set of war pictures round about St. Mihie; Chaplin and Fatty in a screaming comedy.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-05 - 1916-08-05
Summary:

On Aug 4, another powerful programme, last two episodes of the 'Exploits of Elaine'; interesting: 'The Great War: Round St. Mihiel' and 'The Great War: Watch Dogs'; comics: 'The Knock Out' in 2 parts (featuring Fatty), Charlie Chaplin as Referee.

20
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-14 - 1916-08-15
Summary:

On Aug 12, historical film 'The Battle of Waterloo' in 5 parts; dramatic story 'A Mother's Sacrifice' in 2 parts; Max Linder (comedy).