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: 1915-02-23 - 1915-02-24
Summary:

On Feb 23, the powerful drama 'The Midnight Guest' in 4 parts - 4,000 feet long; the 6th series of War Pictures in 2 parts; latest news from the seat of war; new comics, new historical, and new instructive pictures.

82
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-03-12 - 1915-03-15
Summary:

On Mar 12, the startling & thrilling detective film 'Deeds of Darkness' in 3 parts - length 4,000 feet; also new comic, new interesting and Pathe's latest War Pictures; the magnificent picture 'War of Wars' in 6 parts, expected in a few days,

83
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-03-16 - 1915-03-17
Summary:

On Mar 16, the magnificent picture 'Honour Thy Father' in 2 parts - 2,000 feet long; new comic, historical & interesting pictures; Pathe's latest gazette; 'War of Wars' in 6 parts on Friday.

84
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-03-18
Summary:

The central attraction of the Bijou is a well-arranged version of Tennyson's 'Enoch Arden.' The comics are also very good, and the string band continues to meet with appreciation.

85
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-03-20 - 1915-03-23
Summary:

On Mar 20, a great farcical picture-comedy My Friend 'Lumpy Levy' in 3 parts - length 5,000 feet; 'The Smouldering Spark.' drama in 2 parts - length 3,000 feet; also comic pictures; orchestra in attendance.

86
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-03-30 - 1915-03-30
Summary:

On Mar 30, the thrilling detective drama 'Dr. Nicholson & the Blue Diamond' in 4 parts; On Wed and Thu, another startling detective drama 'The Secret of the Masterpiece' in 3 parts; On Apr 2, the great London sensation, 'Mystery of the $500,000 Pearl Necklace'…

87
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-04-05 - 1915-04-07
Summary:

On Apr 6, the thrilling and sensational detective drama 'Rocombol [sic]' (4th series) in 4 parts - length 5,000 feet; Pathe's Animated Gazettes; new comic historical & industrial pictures.

88
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-04-07
Summary:

Yesterday afternoon, the Victoria was crowded with military and naval spectators and their families, who accepted the management's invitation to a special show of war pictures. At the 9.15 performance, a new programme was put on, including the most up-to-date war pictures. The long film,…

89
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-04-08 - 1915-04-10
Summary:

On Apr 9, the magnificent picture 'What Happened to Mary' in 3 series of 18,000 feet, each series of 6 parts, for 2 nights only; 2nd part of Pathe's great picture, 'On the Ocean Battlefields,' a great success in cinematograph; new comic & historical pictures.

90
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-04-10 - 1915-04-13
Summary:

On Apr 10, 'The Sewer,' drama in 2 parts - length 3,000 feet; 'Life in the Botton of the Sea,' nature study in 3 parts - length 5,000 feet; also comic pictures; orchestra at 9.15.

91
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-04-13
Summary:

An interesting collection of pictures is being shown at the Bijou just now, chief among which is the film 'Life at the Bottom of the Sea.' 'The Sewer' is a highly dramatic story-film, and there are two good comics.

92
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-04-14 - 1915-04-16
Summary:

On Apr 14, 15, and 16, the great dramatic film 'For the Sake of a Man' in 5 parts - length 8,000 feet; also comic pictures; On Apr 17, orchestra performance at 9.15.

93
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-04-17 - 1915-04-20
Summary:

From Apr 17 to 20, detective drama 'The Trust' in 2 parts - length 3,000 feet; powerful drama 'A Ray of Sun' in 3 parts - length 5,000 feet; also comic pictures; performance by Albert Morrow on Apr 21.

94
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-04-21 - 1915-04-23
Summary:

Special engagement for a short season only, opening on Apr 21, performance by Morrow; also great dramatic and comic films; orchestra performance at 9.15.

95
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-04-24 - 1915-04-24
Summary:

On Apr 24, the thrilling drama 'The Poisoned Tree' in 2 parts - 3,000 feet long; Pathe's Gazette latest news; new comic, historical & interesting pictures; Gaumont Graphic latest; still keep an eye on Sherlock Holmes.

96
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-05-19 - 1915-05-22
Summary:

On May 21, enough said! It's 'The Perils of Pauline.'

97
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-05-25 - 1915-05-26
Summary:

On May 25, a great comedy 'Wiffles in a Marriage Tangle' in 2 parts, and the magnificent dramatic picture 'Grand Dad' in 2 parts; on May 28, 3rd and 4th episodes of 'Perils of Pauline.'

98
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-05-27 - 1915-05-29
Summary:

On May 28, 3rd and 4th episodes of 'Perils of Pauline,' more exciting as the picture goes on; performance by Clarke.

99
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-06-01 - 1915-06-02
Summary:

On June 1, a thrilling & startling drama 'Absinthe' in 4 parts - 3,000 feet long; a sore cure for the drink habit, 'Wiffles Has a Lucky Escape,' comedy in 2 parts - 1,200 feet long; 'Perils of Pauline,' 5th and 6th episodes on June 4.

100
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-06-04 - 1915-06-05
Summary:

On June 4, the picture of the hour, 'Perils of Pauline,' 5th & 6th episodes, showing Pauline's terrible ordeal in a Chinese 'Jose House,' her thrilling experience in the air & her escape from a balloon; Pathe's Gazette latest news; comic, industrial &…