A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-02-09 - 1916-02-11
Summary:

On Feb 9-11, the war drama 'For the Motherland' in 3 parts; the detective story 'Tom Butler' in 3 parts; on Feb 12, exclusive feature 'Marguerite of Navarre' in 7 parts, from the celebrated novel of Alexander Dumas.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-02-10
Summary:

At the Bijou Theatre last night, two comics and two very powerful dramatic films 'Tom Butler' and 'For the Motherland' were shown. On Saturday, the 7-part historical film 'Marguerite of Navarre' will be screened for the first time. This film is based on Dumas'…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-02-12 - 1916-02-15
Summary:

Tonight's powerful coloured and exclusive feature, 'Marguerite of Navarre' in 7 parts, from the celebrated novel of Alexander Dumas.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-02-14
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre is providing cinematograph-lovers with an enormous treat in its new film 'Marguerite of Navarre.' This is a dramatized version of one of the older Dumas' most powerful novels, 'Marguerite de Valois.' This picture will be shown again tonight and tomorrow…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-12-13 - 1916-12-16
Summary:

From Dec 13-15, the final episode of the great Trans-Atlantic serial entitled 'The Broken Coin'; a good detective drama 'On the Track of the Spider League' in 3 reels; also Keystone comics.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-12-14
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre is now screening the final episode of 'The Broken Coin,' and the programme also includes a good drama entitled 'On the Track of the Spider League.'

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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 '…

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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…