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: 1916-12-09
Summary:

At the Bijou Theatre the final episode of 'The Broken Coin' will be screened on Wednesday. The recent programme includes a 'Charlie Chaplin' film, a good drama, the Lion Hunters.

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

The Bijou has been drawing fair houses during the weekend, and tonight will be the last opportunity of seeing the current programme. This consists of a two-part Chaplin film, the 20th and 21st episodes of 'The Broken Coin' and 'The Lion Hunters,' a dramatic two-reel picture…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-16 - 1917-01-16
Summary:

Tonight, 'The Golden Beetle Clan' [sic] in 3 reels; Charlie Chaplin in 2 reels; also Keystone comics.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-20 - 1917-01-24
Summary:

Tonight, a beautiful photoplay story 'The Mystery of the Royal Circus' in 5 parts; Charlie Chaplin in 2 reels and comics.

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Headline: The Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-20
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre is screening some very good pictures tonight. The programme includes a beautiful drama in five parts, entitled 'The Mystery of the Royal Circus' and a two-part Charlie Chaplin picture. This is a special programme, selected for the Chinese New Year holiday.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-20
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre is screening very good pictures. The programme included a drama in five parts 'The Mystery of the Royal Circus,' and a Charlie Chaplin picture in two parts.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-06 - 1917-10-08
Summary:

Screening of 'Barcelona and Its Mysteries' (6th episode) and 'The Revengling Dentist'; Coming film: 'Gloria's Romance'

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-09 - 1917-10-09
Summary:

Screening of 'Arrah Na Poque', 'Flying Fortune', 'The Revenging Dentist'; Coming film: 'Gloria's Romance'

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-10 - 1917-10-12
Summary:

Screening of 'The Boer War' and Keystone Comedies: 'Rebecca's Wedding Day' and 'Love in Armor'; Coming film: 'Gloria's Romance'

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-13 - 1917-10-16
Summary:

Screening of 'The Beggar Prince', Comedies: 'Wiffles' Nose' and 'The 1000 Franc Banknote'; Coming film: 'Gloria's Romance' featuring Miss Billie Burke

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-20 - 1917-10-23
Summary:

Screening of 'Liberty' (18th episode), 'Ivanhoe' and Keystone Comedy; Coming film: 'Gloria's Romance'

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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…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-08
Summary:

At the World Theatre is exhibited one of the most gripping stories ever shown in the Colony. 'The Woman and the Law' is the story of a devoted mother whose husband turns out to be such a rake that she is compelled to seek a divorce from him. In addition, there is an amusing Chaplin…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-10
Summary:

The Middle East Films, Ld., whose head office is in Singapore, is about to open an office in Hongkong. Mr. Joe Fisher, the general manager of the Company, and Mr. Ernest A. Hopson, who represents several South African corporations connected with film art, are in Hongkong. The first exhibition of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-03
Summary:

The photoplay entitled 'The Symbol of Sacrifice' is a remarkable 8 reel portrayal of the Zulu War in South Africa and was produced at a cost over $250,000 by the African Film Productions Ltd. of Johannesburg, South Africa and was screening at the Palladium Theatre. Film synopsis…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-28 - 1921-09-28
Summary:

Showing shortly! The great historical and patriotic drama, 'The Symbol of Sacrifice,' a story of the British flag and its glory in 8 reels. A 'cinemasterpiece' produced at a cost of $250,000. Produced by African Film Productions Ltd.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-29 - 1921-09-29
Summary:

Announcement extraordinary, showing shortly a stupendous cinematograph achievement, 'Symbol of Sacrifice,' a story of the British flag and its glory in 8 reels, produced by African Film Productions, Ltd. Watch for further particulars.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-30 - 1921-10-03
Summary:

Tonight! At 9.15 p.m., 'The Symbol of Sacrifice,' a story of the British flags and its glory in 8 reels. Matinee programmers: Friday to Monday, 5.15 p.m., 'The Kingdom of Love.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., final episode of 'Vanishing Trails.' Usual Prices. Booking at Messrs…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-30 - 1921-10-03
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., 'The Symbol of Sacrifice,' a story of the British flag and its glory in 8 reels. Usual prices. Secure your seats from Messrs Mehta and Co. Matinee programmes: Friday to Monday at 5.15 p.m., 'The Kingdom of Love'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Vanishing…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-30
Summary:

A picture 'The Symbol of Sacrifice' will be shown at the World Theatre. The news cited a beautiful poem as the film's synopsis, in which the glory of the British flag is finely realised.