A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Bijou Scenic Theatre: Flower Street
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-04-01 - 1912-04-30
Summary:

The latest Gazette and Graphic News of the world every evening at 9.15 p.m.; Viola performance by The Sisters Lilian; 7.15 p.m. pictures only

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Headline: South China Morning Post News 1912-04-12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-04-12
Summary:

The tuneful singing and artistic dancing of the Sisters Price are charming all audiences at the Bijou Scenic Theatre, and the pictures are as good as ever, with the latest gazette and graphic news of the world a very acceptable leading feature.

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Headline: Limitations of the Movies
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-02-26
Summary:

Movies are utterly incapable of intellectual content although film like 'Cabiria' has some historical worth and offer educational value. – from 'January Atlantic'

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Headline: South China Morning Post News 1916-07-19
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-19
Summary:

The pictures at the 'Palisade' were excellent and very clear together with the al fresco conditions. The 'Gazette' showing several of the last movements of Lord Kitchener was particularly acceptable.

5
Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-05-28
Summary:

The new serial film 'Who's Guilty' is being shown at the Victoria Theatre. During the weekend the first and second episodes have been screened and have proved very popular. The programme also includes some interesting Gazettes.

6
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-11 - 1917-08-11
Summary:

Screening of 'The Mysteries of Myra' (1st & 2nd episodes) and Comics

7
Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-11 - 1917-08-11
Summary:

Screening of 'Crimson Stain Mystery' (3rd & 4th episodes) and Comics; Coming film: 'Mysteries of Myra'

8
Headline: Victoria Theatre: 'Cabiria'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-11 - 1917-08-11
Summary:

Coming screening of 'Cabiria' (1st - six parts) by the Itala Film Co.

9
Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-13 - 1917-08-13
Summary:

Coming screening of 'Cabiria', Pathe's Gazettes and Comics; Coming film: 'Shielding Shadow'

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Headline: Victoria Theatre: 'Cabiria'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-13 - 1917-08-13
Summary:

tomorrow: Screening of 'Cabiria' (1st - six parts) by the Itala Film Co.

11
Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-13 - 1917-08-14
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Crimson Stain Mystery' (3rd & 4th episodes) and Comics; Coming film: 'Mysteries of Myra'

12
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-13 - 1917-08-14
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'The Mysteries of Myra' (1st & 2nd episodes) and Comics

13
Headline: Victoria Theatre: 'Cabiria'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-14 - 1917-08-14
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Cabiria' (1st - six parts) by the Itala Film Co.

14
Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-14 - 1917-08-16
Summary:

Screening of 'Cabiria', Pathe's Gazettes and Comics; Coming film: 'Shielding Shadow'

15
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-15 - 1917-08-15
Summary:

Screening of 'Peg O' The Ring' (4th, 5th and 6 th episodes); Coming film: 'Don't Forget' and 'Mysteries of Myra'

16
Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-15 - 1917-08-15
Summary:

Screening of 'Mysteries of Myra' (1st & 2nd episodes) and Comics; Coming film: 'Crimson Stain Mystery'

17
Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-16 - 1917-08-17
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Mysteries of Myra' (1st & 2nd episodes) and Comics; Coming film: 'Crimson Stain Mystery'

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-16 - 1917-08-17
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Peg O' The Ring' (4th, 5th and 6 th episodes); Coming film: 'Don't Forget' and 'Mysteries of Myra'

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-17 - 1917-08-17
Summary:

Screening of Pathe's 'The Shielding Shadow' (3rd & 4th episodes), Pathe's Gazettes and Various Comics; Coming film: 'Cabiria'

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Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-18 - 1917-08-18
Summary:

Screening of 'Crimson Stain Mystery' (5th & 6th episodes) and Keystone Comics; Coming film: 'Mysteries of Myra'