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: 1909-12-29 - 1910-03-15
Summary:

Excellent films, best artists, orchestra in attendance. Daily change of programme, complete change twice a week, Monday and Friday. Matinees and half price on Saturdays & Sundays 4 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-12-30 - 1910-03-19
Summary:

The only first-class show in the colony. Excellent films, orchestra in attendance. Daily change of programme. Complete change twice a week, Monday and Friday. Daily at 6:30 and 9:15 p.m. Matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m. (half price). Wyndham (Flower) Street (Opposite G. P. O.).

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-01-05 - 1910-01-14
Summary:

Wyndham (Flower) Street, opposite G.P.O. The only first-class show in the Colony. Excellent films; best artists; orchestra in attendance; daily change of programmes; complete change twice a week on Monday and Friday; daily at 6.30 and 9.15 p.m.; matinees on Saturdays and Sundays, 4 p.m. at half-…

4
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-01-15 - 1910-01-28
Summary:

First appearance in Hongkong of the celebrated American serio balladist, Miss Ada King, Miss Doris McAuley, and Miss Ruby Chrystal in their new repertoire. Excellent films; orchestra in attendance; daily change of programme, complete change twice a week on Monday and Friday; daily two…

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-01-24
Summary:

On Wednesday next, the 26th inst., Miss Doris McAuley, who had been nightly pleasing large audiences at the Salon Cinema, would take her benefit. Miss Ada King and several new artists of considerable merit are assisting, and as a number of new films will be shown, a good evening's…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-01-29 - 1910-02-18
Summary:

First appearance in Hongkong of the famous comedienne Happy Nellie Marshell, Miss Ada King and Miss Ruby Chrystal in their new repertoire. Excellent films; orchestra in attendance; daily change of programme, complete change twice a week on Monday and Friday, daily two performances; first…

7
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-02-19 - 1910-03-07
Summary:

First appearance in Hongkong of Mr. Carl Wallner, whistler and comedian, Miss Ada King and Miss Ruby Chrystal in their new repertoire. Excellent films; orchestra in attendance; daily change of programme, complete change twice a week on Monday and Friday; daily two performances, first commences…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-02-26
Summary:

The audience appreciated the new films shown at the Salon-Cinema Theatre so much. The seating accommodation was improved and patrons could rely on enjoying a comfortable two hours' entertainment. Miss Ada King, Miss Ruby Crystal, and Mr. Carl Wallner delighted the company with their songs…

9
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-03-08 - 1910-03-17
Summary:

First appearance in Hongkong of Mr. Carl Wallner, whistler and comedian, and Miss Ada King in her new repertoire. Excellent films; daily change of programme, complete change twice a week on Monday and Friday; daily two performances, first commences at 6.30 half-price; second commences at 9.15;…

10
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-04-23 - 1913-04-25
Summary:

Special 'A B' comic, 'A Jealous Husband'; 'A Study in Diplomacy' (comic); 'Losing His Temper'; 'A Trip on the Seine' (scenic); News of the Day (Pathe Gazette & Gaumont Graphic); performance by Violet Bonetta; matinees details included.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-11-08 - 1916-11-09
Summary:

On Nov 8-10, tonight at 9.15 pm, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th episodes of 'The Million Dollar Mystery,' a picturized romantic novel in 23 episodes.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-11-08 - 1916-11-09
Summary:

Screening of 'The Million Dollar Mystery' (1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th episodes), a picturized romantic novel in 23 episodes

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

Tonight: Screening of 'The Million Dollar Mystery' (1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th episodes), a picturized romantic novel in 23 episodes; String band of the S.S. China will render selections

14
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-11-11 - 1916-11-15
Summary:

From 11th 14th Nov, 5th-8th episodes of 'The Million Dollar Mystery.'

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-11-11 - 1916-11-13
Summary:

Screening of 'The Million Dollar Mystery' (5th, 6th, 7th & 8th episodes)

16
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-11-16 - 1916-11-17
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 pm, 5th-8th episodes of 'The Million Dollar Mystery.'

17
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-11-18 - 1916-11-21
Summary:

On Nov 18-21, 13th-16th episodes of 'The Million Dollar Mystery'; price details included.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-11-18 - 1916-11-21
Summary:

Screening of 'The Million Dollar Mystery' (13th, 14th, 15th & 16th episodes)

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-11-21
Summary:

At the Bijou Theatre on Saturday night, Miss Gloria Taft and Mr. Dupres ended a highly successful season. The 13th, 14th, 15th and 16th episodes of 'The Million Dollar Mystery' were screened. Tomorrow night, there will be a change of programme.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-11-22 - 1916-11-24
Summary:

On Nov 22-24, 17th-19th episodes of 'The Million Dollar Mystery'; also Keystone comics.