A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: South China Morning Post News 1913-03-03
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-03-03
Summary:

So successful has been the exhibition of the film 'Les Miserables' at the Apollo Theatre, Shanghai, and so great the demand for seats, that the management decided to continue the same programme for 3 nights. We understand this magnificent film will be shown in Hongkong at an early date…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-03-08 - 1913-03-11
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, all new pictures, dramas and comics; The Latest News (Pathe Gazettes); performance by Bonetta and Stephano; next week, 'Les Miserables' (from the world story of Victor Hugo) will be produced at the Victoria Theatre.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-05-20 - 1913-05-20
Summary:

9.15 Tonight: For one night only, 'Les Miserables; a special treat for Bijou patrons; price details included.

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Headline: Prison Luxury: Football, Baseball and Cinema
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-12-18
Summary:

Chicago, Nov. 14 – Athletics and entertainment are encouraged by the governor of the prison and the State Board of Control, to arouse the interest and spirit of the men under detention. Moving pictures are shown several evenings a week at the Anamosa Prison, and the governor says that these and…

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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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Headline: South China Morning Post News 1917-02-15
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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Headline: Bijou Theatre: The Cosiest Theatre in Hongkong
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-17 - 1917-02-17
Summary:

Drama 'Save the Queen' in 5 parts; 'The Vanity Case' in 2 parts; war, graphic and comics.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-17 - 1917-02-19
Summary:

Screening of 'Save the Queen', 'The Vanity Case', War Garphic and Comics

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Headline: Bijou Theatre: The Cosiest Theatre in Hongkong
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-19 - 1917-02-20
Summary:

Drama 'Save the Queen' in 5 parts; 'The Vanity Case' in 2 parts; war, graphic and comics; performance by Sonia Halana commencing Feb 21.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-20 - 1917-02-20
Summary:

Performance by Miss Sonia Halanai; Screening of 'Save the Queen', 'The Vanity Case', War Garphic and Comics

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Headline: South China Morning Post News 1917-02-20
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-20
Summary:

At the Bijou Theatre, Miss Sonia Halanai is paying a return visit. She has been to Manila where she had a successful season. A splendid programme of pictures, including 'A Vow' will be screened.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre: The Cosiest Theatre in Hongkong
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-21 - 1917-02-23
Summary:

Performance by Halanai; a very interesting drama 'A Vow' in 4 parts; 'Duty Verus Conscience' in 2 parts; war, graphic and comics.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-21 - 1917-02-21
Summary:

Performance by Miss Sonia Halanai for 5 nights only; Screening of 'A Vow', 'Duty Versus Conscience', War Garphic and Comics

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-22 - 1917-02-22
Summary:

Performance by Miss Sonia Halanai for 4 nights only; Screening of 'A Vow', 'Duty Versus Conscience', War Garphic and Comics

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-23 - 1917-02-23
Summary:

Performance by Miss Sonia Halanai for 3 nights only; Screening of 'A Vow', 'Duty Versus Conscience', War Garphic and Comics

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Headline: Bijou Theatre: The Cosiest Theatre in Hongkong
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-03 - 1917-03-06
Summary:

Tonight, the great Trans'Atlantic serial entitled 'The Master Key' in 3 parts, 1st and 2nd episodes; war graphic and comics; extra matinees on Sun at 6 pm.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-03-03 - 1917-03-03
Summary:

Screening of 'The Master Key', a Universal special feature serial in 30 parts, story written by John Fleming Wilson

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-03-03 - 1917-03-06
Summary:

Screening of 'The Master Kay' (1st, 2nd & 3rd episodes), War Graphic and Comics; Orchestra in attendance

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-03-05 - 1917-03-05
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'The Master Key', a Universal special feature serial in 30 parts, story written by John Fleming Wilson

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Headline: Bijou Theatre: The Cosiest Theatre in Hongkong
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-07 - 1917-03-09
Summary:

Tonight, 4th and 5th episodes of 'The Master Key'; Gaumont graphic and comics.