A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-15
Summary:

Bijou Theatre is showing some very good films tonight, the programme including 'A Wife's Sacrifice' (in five parts) and 'Love's Young Dream.' A magnificent five-part picture 'Save the Queen,' as well as a two-part film 'Honour Before Wealth,'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-15
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre is showing good pictures tonight including 'A Wife's Sacrifice,' 'Love's Young Dream,' 'Save the Queen' and 'Honour Before Wealth.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-21 - 1917-04-23
Summary:

An exciting detective drama 'The Corsair' in 6 parts; war graphic: 'The Allies in the East'; next week, special programme: Mon & Tue: 'The Woman' (drama in 5 parts); Wed & Thu: 'The Golden Chance' (drama in 5 parts); Fri: 'Tennesse's…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-21
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre is screening two very interesting pictures tonight: 'The Corsair,' a detective drama in six parts; and a Gaumont Graphic, showing the Allies in the East. There will be several changes of programme next week, on account of management having arranged to show a series of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-21
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre is screening two interesting pictures, 'The Corsair,' and Gaumont Graphic showing the Allies in the East, and there will be several changes of the programme next week on account of the management arranged to show a series of selected pictures brought by a…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-23 - 1917-04-23
Summary:

Screening of 'The Woman' at 5 p.m. and 'The Golden Chance' at 9 p.m.; Both films would also be shown in the Bijou Theatre

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-24 - 1917-04-26
Summary:

The Woman' (drama in 5 parts); also Paramount pictorials; Wed & Thu: 'The Golden Chance' (drama in 5 parts); Fri: 'Tennesse's Partner' [sic] (drama); Sat: 'Are You a Mason?' (farce comedy).

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-25
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre has a special attraction this week. The film entitled 'The Woman' has drawn very good houses during the last two nights. The Paramount's Pictorials are exceptionally interesting and have been very much appreciated by the audience. Tonight, 'The Golden Chance…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-26
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre has a very good attraction with two films, 'The Golden Chance' and 'The Woman.' The Paramount Pictorials are proving very interesting.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-16 - 1917-05-18
Summary:

Tonight, a great Italian drama 'Honour before Wealth' in 3 parts; detective drama 'The Trunk Mystery' in 2 parts; Keystone comics.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-05-16 - 1917-05-18
Summary:

Screening of 'Honour Before Wealth', 'The Trunk Mystery' and Comics

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-16
Summary:

Tonight at the Bijou Theatre, a great modern drama will be screened, entitled 'Honour Before Wealth,' in three parts. This is an exceptionally good film and picture lovers should not miss seeing it. The programme also concludes a detective drama entitled 'The Trunk Mystery,'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-05-16
Summary:

At the Bijou Theatre a modern 3-part drama 'Honour before Wealth' will be screened. The programme includes a detective drama 'The Trunk Mystery' and Keystone Comics.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-12 - 1918-10-15
Summary:

Tonight, screening 'The Stolen Treasure,' a fine dramatic story complete in 7 parts, and various comics. Look out for the romantic serial, 'The Secret Kingdom' 1st and 2nd episodes. Six parts will be screened on Saturday next, 19th October.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-16 - 1918-10-18
Summary:

Tonight, screening 'The Hand of Law,' a mysterious detective drama complete in 4 parts and various comics. Don't forget! Saturday, 19th instant, screening the 1st and 2nd episodes of 'The Secret Kingdom.'

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-23 - 1918-10-25
Summary:

Tonight, screening 'The Man from the Dead,' a most powerful detective drama complete in 8 parts, produced by the Victory Film Co. Note: please note that the 1st and 2nd episodes of 'The Secret Kingdom' will be shown at this Theatre on Saturday, the 26th inst.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-26 - 1918-10-29
Summary:

Tonight, showing 'Turn of the Road,' a most exciting and attractive love drama complete in 7 parts, produced by the Vitagraph Film Co. and Keystone comics. Note: owing to steamer's late arrival, 'The Secret Kingdom' will be shown on Saturday, the 2nd prox.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-30 - 1918-11-01
Summary:

Tonight, showing the most notable Australian film, 'The Loyal Rebel' in 7 parts. Note: the 1st and 2nd episodes of 'The Secret Kingdom' have arrived today and will be shown on this Saturday, the 2nd November.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-11-02 - 1918-11-05
Summary:

Tonight, a beautiful serial 'The Secret Kingdom,' 1st and 2nd episodes. This serial is unlike those of its predecessors, it contains a complete coherent story, sensational and attention drawing from beginning to end. It is entirely devoid of absurdities. Don't forget! Saturday,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-11-06 - 1918-11-08
Summary:

Tonight, screening the 3rd and 4th episodes of 'The Secret Kingdom.' And various comics. Don't forget! Saturday, 9th November, showing another beautiful serial 'The Mystery of the Double Cross,' featuring the famous Pathe Star, Miss Mollie King.