A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-04-11 - 1914-04-12
Summary:

For 4 nights only, including 'The Suffragette,' a sensational story, how a villain was unmasked, length 3,000 feet; Pathe's British & American Gazette showing the world's latest news; performance by Victoria and Sheridan.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-04-18 - 1914-04-21
Summary:

Honesty,' a great powerful colour sensational drama; 'A Man's Struggle for Existence' in 4 parts, length 6,000 feet; Pathe's American & British Gazette; 'The Gibson Girls,' opening on Apr 19.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-04-27 - 1914-04-27
Summary:

The great powerful star drama, 'Saved by His Victim' in 4,000 feet; also the Pathe's American & British Gazette; great success of 'The Gibson Girls.'

4
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-05-18
Summary:

The Three Mile Limit' screened at the Bijou is an attractive film. The Gibson girls are as lively and as much appreciated as ever. Further episodes in the fortunes of the one and only 'Max' and of his brother mirth maker, 'Wiffles,' together with the latest one and…

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-06-22
Summary:

The chief item in the program now being shown at the Bijou is a powerful drama entitled 'Sold for a Title.' The world's latest news is pictorially reported by Pathe's American and German Gazettes.

6
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-09-29 - 1914-09-30
Summary:

Performance by Lenz & Company; 'A Silent Messenger' in 2 parts - length 3,000 feet and Pathe's British & American Gazette for 3 nights.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-01 - 1914-10-02
Summary:

Performance by Lenz & Company; change of programme including 'A Silent Messenger' and Pathe's British & American Gazette; (1st series) - 'The Mystery of the Old Mill' in 3 parts - 5,000 feet will be screened on Oct 3; Prince of Wales' Fund night on Oct 5.…

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-07 - 1914-10-09
Summary:

Exceedingly comic & very interesting pictures, including 'Wiffles & His Charitable Uncle,' 'An Exciting Honeymoon,' 'The Temples of Nikko' (Japan), 'The History of Policat,' and Pathe's Cartoon & American Gazette; the great colour…

9
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-11-09
Summary:

The series of pictures illustrating the Balkan War is now shown at the Bijou Theatre. Other good pictures shown last night were Pathe's American and International Gazette.

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-11-11 - 1914-11-13
Summary:

Tonight, the sensational comedy 'A Four Handed Game' - length 2,000 feet; the laughable film, 'Wiffles the Looking-Glass Man'; 'His Forgotten Keys'; 'Jim's Dusky Sweetheart'; and Pathe's Cartoon & American Gazette; a great sensational and…

11
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-11-12
Summary:

The list of films including Pathe's Animated Cartoons and American Gazette, and a beautiful series illustrative of water bird life; and three excellent comics 'Jim's Dusky Sweetheart,' 'A Four-handed Game,' a new Wiffles story, and 'The Looking Glass Man'…

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-07-16 - 1921-07-16
Summary:

Wo Ping Theatre: At 2.30, 5.15 & 7.15, episodes 6 of 'The Son of Tarzan' and episodes 5 of 'Daredevil Jack.' At 9.15, Alermo and Chefalo. The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Norma Talmadge in 'The Woman Gives.' The Kowloon: At 5.30 & 9.15, Frank…

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-22 - 1921-10-24
Summary:

The Weaker Sex,' 'Start the Show' and Topical Budget. October 24 Remarks: Last performances of 'The Weaker Sex,' featuring Dorothy Dalton, Chas. Ray, Louise Glaum, Robert McKim and J. Barney Sherry. Also showing Rolin Cartoon, Comedies & Gazette.

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-07 - 1921-11-08
Summary:

Tom Moore in 'Thirty a Week,' and Comedies. First class dance floor and tip top orchestra.

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-09 - 1921-11-09
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Harold Lloyd in 'Number, Please,' 'The Miracle of Money,' and at 7.15 only, 'The Fantom Foe' [sic]. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 5.30 & 9 p.m., 'The Money Changers' and Comedies. First class dance floor…

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-05 - 1921-12-05
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight till Wednesday at 2.30, 5.15 & 9.15, Douglas Fairbanks in 'Say! Young Fellow.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9 p.m., Enid Bennett in 'Fuss and Feathers,' an Ince production, Paramount Magazine and Comedy.

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-05-26 - 1922-05-27
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Louise Glaum in 'Sahara,' 'Hocus Pocus' and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: Fred Stone in 'Under the Top,' and Comedy.

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-01 - 1922-06-01
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Roy Stewart and Louise Lovely in 'The Heart of the North,' and Larry Semon in 'The Fly Cop.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9.15, 'The Long Arm of Mannister,' Comedy and Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-02 - 1922-06-02
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Roy Stewart and Louise Lovely in 'The Heart of the North,' and Larry Semon in 'The Fly Cop.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9.15, Louise Glaum in 'Sahara,' Comedy and Gazette. Fox-trot Competition next Tuesday, June 6.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-26 - 1922-06-26
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Charlie Chaplin, Harold Lloyd and Larry Semon in New Comedies. Prices as for 'The Kid.' Kowloon Theatre: At 9.15, 'Dead Men Tell No Tales.' Negligee Dance on Tuesday.