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: 1916-12-09
Summary:

At the Bijou Theatre the final episode of 'The Broken Coin' will be screened on Wednesday. The recent programme includes a 'Charlie Chaplin' film, a good drama, the Lion Hunters.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-12-12
Summary:

The Bijou has been drawing fair houses during the weekend, and tonight will be the last opportunity of seeing the current programme. This consists of a two-part Chaplin film, the 20th and 21st episodes of 'The Broken Coin' and 'The Lion Hunters,' a dramatic two-reel picture…

3
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-16 - 1917-01-16
Summary:

Tonight, 'The Golden Beetle Clan' [sic] in 3 reels; Charlie Chaplin in 2 reels; also Keystone comics.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-20 - 1917-01-24
Summary:

Tonight, a beautiful photoplay story 'The Mystery of the Royal Circus' in 5 parts; Charlie Chaplin in 2 reels and comics.

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Headline: The Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-20
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre is screening some very good pictures tonight. The programme includes a beautiful drama in five parts, entitled 'The Mystery of the Royal Circus' and a two-part Charlie Chaplin picture. This is a special programme, selected for the Chinese New Year holiday.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-20
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre is screening very good pictures. The programme included a drama in five parts 'The Mystery of the Royal Circus,' and a Charlie Chaplin picture in two parts.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-17 - 1918-08-21
Summary:

For 17th, 18th, 19th and 20th August, screening 'Who Is Number One?' 1st and 2nd episodes and comics.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-17 - 1918-08-17
Summary:

Coming, a Paramount serial, 'Who Is Number One?' in 15 episodes, 30 parts. Story by Anna Katherine [sic] Green, featuring Kathleen Clifford. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-17
Summary:

Bijou Theatre has secured good serial films. 'Who is Number One?' is produced by Paramount Company, from the novel of Anna Katherine Green. It is carefully constructed and took 10 months to film. The first two episodes will be shown today. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-22 - 1918-08-23
Summary:

21st, 22nd and 23rd August, showing 'Love's Frailty' in 6 parts and comics. Saturday 24th August, screening 'Who Is Number One?' 3rd and 4th episodes. Price: 50 cents and 30 cents.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-24 - 1918-08-27
Summary:

24th, 25th, 26th and 27th August, screening 'Who Is Number One?' 3rd and 4th episodes and comics. Saturday 31st August, 5th and 6th episodes.

12
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-24
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre made improvements and the magnificent film 'Who is Number One?'shown was much appreciated.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-31
Summary:

Paramount believes in finishing what it starts in a serial. 'Who is Number One,' featuring Kathleen Clifford, has features that make it one of the most successful ever screened at the Bijou Theatre

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-02 - 1918-09-03
Summary:

Tonight, showing 'Who Is Number One?' episodes V and VI and comics. Matinees Wednesday at 5.15 p.m. and Saturday at 2.30 p.m.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-07 - 1918-09-10
Summary:

Tonight, screening 'Who Is Number One?' episodes VII and VIII and comics. Matinee Saturday at 2.30 p.m. and 4.15 p.m., Wednesday at 5.15 p.m.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-14 - 1918-09-17
Summary:

Tonight, screening 'Who Is Number One?' episodes IX and X, and 'Charlie, the Gang Leader,' comic in 3 parts. Matinee Saturday at 2.30 p.m. and 5 p.m., Wednesday at 5.15 p.m.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-21 - 1918-09-24
Summary:

Tonight, screening 'Who Is Number One?' episodes XI and XII, and 'Charlie's Hard Luck,' comic in 2 parts. Matinees Saturday at 2.30 p.m. and 5.00 p.m.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-28 - 1918-10-01
Summary:

Tonight, showing 'Who Is Number One?' episodes 13 and 14 and comics. Matinees Saturday at 2.30 p.m. and 5.00 p.m.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-02 - 1918-10-04
Summary:

Tonight, screening two powerful dramas, 'A Wild Ride' and 'Rope of Salvation.' Also comics. Don't forget to see the final episode of 'Who Is Number One?' on Saturday, the 5th October.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-05 - 1918-10-08
Summary:

Tonight, screening the final episode of 'Who Is Number One?' and Charlie's 'Ambition' in 4 parts by Charlie Chaplin. Matinee today at 5 p.m.