A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Our Duty Towards the Cinema: Woodbine or Havana?
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-06-16
Summary:

England's National Theatre, Drury Lane, is occupied by the cinematograph. The War Office recognized the cinematograph and allowed it to visit the seat of war. The earnings of English film actors in America can indicate the size and resources of the film business. With its scope, the dignity…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre: The Cosiest Theatre in Hongkong
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-30 - 1917-06-01
Summary:

Pathe's military drama 'Under the Tricolour' in 3 reels; an instructive drama 'Brotherly Love' in 3 reels; and a war graphic film; commencing June 2, a Trans-Atlantic serial 'Liberty' in 40 parts, featuring Eddie Polo (Roleaux) and Marie Walcamp as '…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-05-30 - 1917-06-01
Summary:

Screening of Pathe's 'Under the Tricolour', 'Brotherly Love' and War Graphic; Coming film: 'Liberty' featuring Eddie Polo and Maril Walcamp

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Headline: Bijou Theatre: 'Liberty'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-01 - 1917-06-01
Summary:

Coming screening of the supreme serial photoplay 'Liberty' (1st and 2nd episode); The Bijou Cinema under new management is fitted with the latest improvements for the projection of the pictures

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre: Old Land Office Building
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-02 - 1917-06-02
Summary:

1st and 2nd episodes 'Liberty' in 2 parts each, a sensational drama in 20 brilliant episodes, featuring Eddie Polo (Roleaux, the greatest fighter in films) and Marie Walcamp as 'Liberty'; Pathe's War News & Wiffles' Love Romance in 2 parts.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-02 - 1917-06-02
Summary:

Screening of 'Liberty' (1st and 2nd episodes) featuring Eddie Polo and Marie Walcamp, Pathe's War News and Wiffles Love Romance

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre: Old Land Office Building
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-04 - 1917-06-05
Summary:

On Jun 5 at 5.15 pm, in aid of The Portuguese Red Cross Society, programme: War Graphic; Liberty (1st and 2nd episode); 'Foolshead Mistaken for Jim,' a Portuguese comic.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-04 - 1917-06-04
Summary:

Coming special matinee in aid of the Portuguese Red Cross Soceity; Programme: 'War Graphic', 'Liberty' (first and second episodes), 'Foolshead Mistaken for Jim' and 'A Portuguesa' (Comic)

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-05 - 1917-06-05
Summary:

Special matinee in aid of the Portuguese Red Cross Soceity; Programme: 'War Graphic', 'Liberty' (first and second episodes), 'Foolshead Mistaken for Jim' and 'A Portuguesa' (Comic)

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre: Old Land Office Building
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-06 - 1917-06-08
Summary:

War Graphic; 'Two Mothers,' a beautiful Italian drama in 3 reels; 'The Child,' a sensational drama in 3 parts; also comics; don't forget on Jun 9, 'Liberty.'

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-06 - 1917-06-08
Summary:

Screening of War Graphic, 'The Two Mothers', 'The Child' and Comics; Coming film: 'Liberty'

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre: Old Land Office Building
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-09 - 1917-06-12
Summary:

Third episode 'Liberty' in 2 parts, entitled 'American Blood'; a beautiful drama 'His Guiding Star' in 3 parts; War Gazette and 'Youth must have Its Day' (comic).

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Headline: Bijou Theatre: 'Liberty'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-09 - 1917-06-09
Summary:

Screening of 'Liberty' (3rd episode) featuing Eddie Polo and Marie Walcamp, 'War Gazette' and 'His Guilding Star'

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-09 - 1917-06-12
Summary:

Screening of 'Liberty', 'His Guiding Star', War Graphic and 'Youth Must Have Its Day' (comic)

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre: Old Land Office Building
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-16 - 1917-06-19
Summary:

4th and 5ht episodes of 'Liberty'; War Graphic and comics.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-16 - 1917-06-19
Summary:

Screening of 'Liberty' (4th and 5th episodes), War Graphic and Comics

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre: Old Land Office Building
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-23 - 1917-06-26
Summary:

6th episode of 'Liberty' entitled 'The Desert of Lost Souls'; a thrilling drama 'A Circus Heroine' in 3 parts; war graphic and 'Max on the Briny' (comic).

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Headline: Bijou Theatre: 'Liberty'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-23 - 1917-06-23
Summary:

Screening of 'Liberty' (6th episode in 2 parts) and Max Linder's Comic

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-23 - 1917-06-26
Summary:

Screening of 'Liberty' (6th episode), 'A Circus Heroine', 'War Graphic' and 'Max on the Briny'

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre: Old Land Office Building
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-30 - 1917-07-03
Summary:

Tonight, the great Trans-Atlantic serial 'Liberty,' 7th and 8th episodes entitled 'Liberty's Sacrifice' and 'Clipped Wings'; war graphic; comics: 'Both in the Same Boat,' 'The Two Merry Tramps,' and 'Rosalie, Detective.'