A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-15 - 1913-01-17
Summary:

The great dramatic picture, 'Greed for Gold,' the scream of laughter by Max Linder and the telephone lady; performances by Ada Rowley, Gladys Spencer, and Dolly Swift; coming: 'The Mysteries of Paris' (from the great work by Eugene Sue).

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-22 - 1913-01-24
Summary:

First appearance of the vocalist Miss Cecile Stephano on Sat, 25th inst; tonight's programme: 'Wigs, Wiffles, and A Widow,' 'Motor Race at Dieppe,' 'The Blind Beggar's Daughter,' 'Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race,' and Latest War Views; new turns…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-25 - 1913-01-29
Summary:

At 9.15 special monster programme for Burn's anniversary; debut by Cecile Stephano; performance by Dolly Swift; Pathe Frere's Masterpiece, 'The Mysteries of Paris' (length 6000 feet, 4 parts); war scenes, Paris fashions, & comics.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-30 - 1913-01-31
Summary:

Two star comics, Love's Young Dream (drama), 'Winter Sports at Bolede'; 'News of the Day': Meet of the Royal Stag Hounds, British, French and Russian Fleets off Constantinople, Great Fire at Johannesburg, and latest war scenes; performance by Cecile Stephano and Dolly…

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-14 - 1917-02-16
Summary:

Tonight, drama 'A Wife's Sacrifice' in 5 parts; 'Love's Young Dream'; and Tweedledum as strike leader.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-15
Summary:

Bijou Theatre is showing some very good films tonight, the programme including 'A Wife's Sacrifice' (in five parts) and 'Love's Young Dream.' A magnificent five-part picture 'Save the Queen,' as well as a two-part film 'Honour Before Wealth,'…

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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 '…

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-07-07 - 1917-07-10
Summary:

Tonight, the sensational Trans-Atlantic serial: 9th episode of 'Liberty,' entitled 'Trapped'; a powerful drama 'At Handgrips with Death' in 2 parts; comics: 'September Moon,' 'Col. Heeza Liar: Ghost Breaker.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-07-14 - 1917-07-17
Summary:

10th episode of 'Liberty' entitled 'The Human Target'; a great detective film 'The Corner House Burglary' [sic] in 2 parts; comics: 'The Electric Frock Coat' and 'Murdered on the 'Phone'.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-07-21 - 1917-07-25
Summary:

Tonight, 11th and 12th episodes of 'Liberty,' entitled 'The Daughter of Mars' and 'For the Flag'; comics: 'An Electric Laundry,' 'Get Out and Get Under,' and 'Colonel Heeza Liar Signs a Pledge.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-07-28 - 1917-08-16
Summary:

Tonight, the great Tran's Atlantic serial, 13th episode of 'Liberty' in 2 parts, 'The Final Turn'; comic: 'The Course of True Love Never Ran Smooth.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-01-21
Summary:

This afternoon, at 5.15, the Victoria Theatre has a big attraction, for 'Quo Vadis?' is to be screened. This magnificent picture is in seven parts. For tonight, there is a splendid programme, including the third and fourth episodes of 'The Great Secret,' as well as Pathe…