A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Cinemagraphs
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1907-11-02
Summary:

The new 'Victoria Cinematograph' in Des Voeux Road is drawing crowded houses. Patrons appreciated the arrangement and no doubt they will attract a large house on the new set of pictures showing tonight; The Cinematograph Pathe established at Weismann's Room always has a fine…

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Headline: Cinemagraphs
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1907-11-04
Summary:

The Cinematograph Pathe at Weismann's Rooms drew a good house on Saturday with its new set of pictures; The Victoria Cinematograph, which is established in a new saloon in Des Voeux Road, was well patronised on Saturday night when new pictures were exhibited. It will be opened nightly, two…

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-11-04
Summary:

The new Victoria Cinematograph is already well established and popular. The films are excellent and varied, and are thoroughly enjoyed. In many ways the management has done their best to deserve patronage, and the practical absence of 'flicker' is a proof that the machine and its…

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-12-06
Summary:

The management of the Hong Kong Cinematograph announces that two performance of a new series of pictures will be given nightly at the theatre, opposite the Central market. One show is from 6:30 to 8:30, and the other from 9 to 11 pm.

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-12-17
Summary:

The Hong Kong cinematograph proprietor has secured a number of new films lately, and to add to the attractions of the place in Dex Voeux Road three lady artistes favour with songs-French and English. The pictures are varied and excellent.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-12-21
Summary:

The HongKong Cinematograph will exhibit pictures of the Passion Play on the night of 21-24 December. The films are 6000 feet long, and promise to be the most interesting and appropriate for this time of the year.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-12-23
Summary:

The film depicting the Passion Play was highly appreciated at the Hongkong Cinematograph, Des Voeux Road, on Saturday night, the 'House' being a crowded one. Several solos were sung by the lady artists.

8
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-04-12 - 1916-04-12
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Confession' (6 parts) and comedies; Coming film: 'The Stolen Treasure'

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-04-13 - 1916-04-13
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Confession' (6 parts) and comedies; Coming film: 'The Stolen Treasure'

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-04-14 - 1916-04-14
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Confession' (6 parts) and comedies; Coming film: 'The Stolen Treasure'

11
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-04-19 - 1916-04-19
Summary:

Films screenings incluidng 'The Black 13' (3 parts), 'Curse of the Scarabel Ruby' (3 parts) and Keystone Comics; Coming film: 'The Stolen Treasure'

12
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-04-20 - 1916-04-20
Summary:

Films screenings incluidng 'The Black 13' (3 parts), 'Curse of the Scarabel Ruby' (3 parts) and Keystone Comics; Coming film: 'The Stolen Treasure'

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-04-21 - 1916-04-21
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Stolen Treasure' (7 reels); Screening of Gaumont Graphic

14
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-04-24 - 1916-04-25
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Stolen Treasure' (7 reels); Screening of Gaumont Graphic

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-11 - 1916-10-13
Summary:

Screening of 'The Officer's Servant', 'A Tragical Experiment' and Comic Cartoon; Coming film: 'The Million Dollar Mystery'

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-13 - 1916-10-14
Summary:

Coming screening of 'The Million Dollar Mystery' in 23 episodes

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-13
Summary:

A sensational serial film will be screened at the Hongkong Theatre, 'The Million Dollar Mystery' of 23 episodes in 46 parts. Many other variety pictures are in store.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-14 - 1916-10-17
Summary:

Coming screening of 'The Million Dollar Mystery' (1st & 2nd episodes) and 'Oscar In Search of A Wife'; Full orchestra under the direction of Prof Gonzales

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-14
Summary:

The Million Dollar Mystery will take eleven weeks in the showing in all 46 parts. The film has had a wonderful success.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-17 - 1916-10-18
Summary:

Coming feature 'The Trey O'Hearts' in 15 episodes and 'The Million Dollar Mystery' (3rd and 4th episodes)