A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-04
Summary:

The New Hongkong Cinematograph was well filled last evening by an appreciative audience, who thoroughly enjoyed both the pictures and the music. The programme was of a capital description. 'A Daughter of Eve' in five reels, was the premier film. A Gaumont Graphic film was also quite…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-11
Summary:

At the Bijou, the American serial film 'Neal of the Navy' becomes increasingly popular, both Europeans and Chinese finding it entirely to their taste. The 9th and 10th instalments are now being shown and, with them, some rousing comics, Keystone and others.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-09
Summary:

At the Bijou Theatre, the popular American serial 'The Broken Coin,' is still in progress, part four and five occupying part of the weekend programme. In addition, the three-part film 'The Wreck' and some Keystone pictures are being screened.

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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
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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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-11
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre is screening one of Trans-Atlantic's exclusive serial, entitled 'The Adventures of Terence O' Rourke' in nine episodes, each a complete adventure in itself. The fifth and sixth Adventures will be screened tonight. The programme includes a very good war…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-16
Summary:

Tonight at the Bijou Theatre, a great modern drama will be screened, entitled 'Honour Before Wealth,' in three parts. This is an exceptionally good film and picture lovers should not miss seeing it. The programme also concludes a detective drama entitled 'The Trunk Mystery,'…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-06 - 1917-11-06
Summary:

Coming screening of 'The Secret of the Submarine' (Episode 1 and 2) featuring Juanita Hansen and Thomas Chatterton

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-07 - 1917-11-09
Summary:

Screening of 'The Secret of the Submarine' (1st & 2nd episodes) and Keystone comedies: 'The Speed King' and 'Gussle's Backward Way'

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-10 - 1917-11-13
Summary:

Screening of 'The Secret of the Submarine' (3rd & 4th episodes) and Keystone comedies: 'Neighbours' and 'Gussle's Wayward Path'

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-14 - 1917-11-16
Summary:

Screening of 'The Secret of the Submarine' (5th & 6th episodes) and Keystone comedies: 'Snooker's Flirtation' and 'A Proposal From A Spanish Don'

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-17 - 1917-11-20
Summary:

Screening of 'The Secret of the Submarine' (7th & 8th episodes) and Keystone comedies: 'His Sisters Kid' and 'His Crooked Career'

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-21 - 1917-11-23
Summary:

Screening of 'The Secret of the Submarine' (9th & 10th episodes) and Comics; Coming film: 'Liberty'

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-24 - 1917-11-24
Summary:

Screening of 'The Secret of the Submarine' (11th & 12th episodes) and Comics

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-26 - 1917-11-27
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'The Secret of the Submarine' (11th & 12th episodes) and Comics

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-28 - 1917-11-29
Summary:

Screening of 'The Secret of the Submarine' (13th & 14th episodes) and Comedies: 'Killing Horace' and 'Across the Hall'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-29
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre announces that the 13th and 14th episodes of an interesting naval film 'The Secret of the Submarine' are now showing. Also, comedies included 'Killing Horace' and 'Across the Hall' will be shown together with good comic pictures. Tonight the…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-30 - 1917-11-30
Summary:

Coming screening of 'The Secret of the Submarine' (last episode)

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-01 - 1917-12-04
Summary:

Screening of 'The Secret of the Submarine' (last episode), 'The Laws of Honour' and Comic; Coming film: 'The Gray Ghost' featuring Eddie Polo

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-14
Summary:

Splendid pictures 'The Grip of Evil' and 'The Double Cross' with Miss Molly King and Mr. J. Bary, will be shown at the Victoria Theatre. Hongkong Theatre will show 'The Secret of the Submarine.' New dramas and other exceptional pictures will also be screened during…