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: 1916-08-29 - 1916-08-30
Summary:

Tonight: 'The Black Box' (6th Episode), 'The Wreck' by K.B. Films Co., 'Under Desperation's Spur', 'Bunny's Scheme' (Vitagraph Comedy) and 'Getting A Hired Girl'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-30 - 1916-08-30
Summary:

Tonight: 'The Black Box' (6th Episode), 'The Wreck' by K.B. Films Co., 'Under Desperation's Spur', 'Bunny's Scheme' (Vitagraph Comedy) and 'Getting A Hired Girl'; Band night Tonight

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-18 - 1916-10-20
Summary:

On Oct 18-20, the two great Trans-Atlantic serials, 'Trey O' Hearts,' 1st, 2nd and 3rd episodes; 'The Broken Coin' in 13 episodes.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-21 - 1916-10-24
Summary:

On Oct 21-24, the two great Trans-Atlantic serials, never screened in Hongkong: 'Trey O' Hearts,' 4th-6th episodes; 'The Broken Coin' in 14 episodes, thrilling adventure and beautiful romance; matinee details included.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-23
Summary:

At the Bijou Theatre, during the weekend, 'The Trey o' Hearts' and 'The Broken Coin' have been the attractions, and the new episodes have been fully appreciated. There will be a complete change of programme on Wednesday.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-28 - 1916-10-28
Summary:

On Oct 28-31, 7th-9th episodes of the great Trans-Atlantic serial entitled 'The Trey O' Hearts' (2 parts each); 'The Battle of Trafalgar' and a Keystone comedy, never screened before in Hongkong; string band performance by the Empress of Russia.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-28
Summary:

The 'Trey O' Hearts' is an attraction at Bijou.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-30
Summary:

At the Bijou, the 7th, 8th and 9th episodes of the sensational serial 'The Trey o' Hearts' are being screened, together with 'The Battle of Trafalgar' and a new Keystone picture. Last night, the band of the s.s. Empress of Russia was in attendance and rendered some fine…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-11-04 - 1916-11-07
Summary:

Tonight, the two great Trans-Atlantic serials, 10th and 11th episodes if 'The Trey O' Hearts,' and 17th episodes of 'The Broken Coin'; a Keystone comedy.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-11-07
Summary:

At the Bijou Theatre, the weekend attractions have been the 10th and 11th episodes of 'The Trey o' Hearts,' the 17th episode of 'The Broken Coin' and a Keystone comedy. There will be a complete change of programme tomorrow night.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-11-25
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre will show the final episodes of the 'Trey o' Hearts' and the 'Million Dollar Mystery.'

12
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-11-27 - 1916-11-28
Summary:

On Nov 25-28, 20th and 21st episodes of 'The Million Dollar Mystery' and Keystone comics; the final episodes of the 'Trey O' Hearts' and 'Million Dollar Mystery' will be screened next week; performance by Empress of Asia.

13
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-11-29 - 1916-12-01
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 pm, 11th-13th episodes of 'The Trey O' Hearts'; also Keystone comics; price details included.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-12-02 - 1916-12-05
Summary:

From Dec 2-5, tonight at 9.15 pm, the great Trans-Atlantic serial, 18th episode of 'The Broken Coin' in 2 reels; the last two episodes of 'The Trey O' Hearts' in 4 reels; also Keystone comics.

15
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-12 - 1918-10-15
Summary:

Tonight, screening 'The Stolen Treasure,' a fine dramatic story complete in 7 parts, and various comics. Look out for the romantic serial, 'The Secret Kingdom' 1st and 2nd episodes. Six parts will be screened on Saturday next, 19th October.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-16 - 1918-10-18
Summary:

Tonight, screening 'The Hand of Law,' a mysterious detective drama complete in 4 parts and various comics. Don't forget! Saturday, 19th instant, screening the 1st and 2nd episodes of 'The Secret Kingdom.'

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-23 - 1918-10-25
Summary:

Tonight, screening 'The Man from the Dead,' a most powerful detective drama complete in 8 parts, produced by the Victory Film Co. Note: please note that the 1st and 2nd episodes of 'The Secret Kingdom' will be shown at this Theatre on Saturday, the 26th inst.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-26 - 1918-10-29
Summary:

Tonight, showing 'Turn of the Road,' a most exciting and attractive love drama complete in 7 parts, produced by the Vitagraph Film Co. and Keystone comics. Note: owing to steamer's late arrival, 'The Secret Kingdom' will be shown on Saturday, the 2nd prox.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-30 - 1918-11-01
Summary:

Tonight, showing the most notable Australian film, 'The Loyal Rebel' in 7 parts. Note: the 1st and 2nd episodes of 'The Secret Kingdom' have arrived today and will be shown on this Saturday, the 2nd November.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-11-02 - 1918-11-05
Summary:

Tonight, a beautiful serial 'The Secret Kingdom,' 1st and 2nd episodes. This serial is unlike those of its predecessors, it contains a complete coherent story, sensational and attention drawing from beginning to end. It is entirely devoid of absurdities. Don't forget! Saturday,…