A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1907-07-22 - 1907-07-24
Summary:

Cinematograph Pathe will open for the season in Weismann's Large Hall (entrance: Wyndham Street) tonight at 9 p.m. Performances every night, including Sundays. Films including 'The Bell Ringer's Daughter.' Prices $1, and 50 cents; with electric fans.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1907-07-23
Summary:

The Cinematograph entertainment in Weismann's Cafe attracted many people. The machine was an excellent one and showed the moving pictures with steadiness and brilliancy. The comic films were extremely amusing, the 'Electric Belt' in particular being screamingly funny. The '…

3
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1907-09-25
Summary:

Tonight only a special series of pictures will be shown at Weismann's Rooms. The programme will include 'A Slave's Love,' 'The Servant Hypnotist,' 'The Maniac Juggler,' 'The Dancing Swine,' 'The Nurse's Strike,' ' The Red…

4
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1907-09-28
Summary:

New films of Cinematograph Pathe will be shown in Weismann's Hall include the following: 'The Golden Beetle,' 'Sham Beggars,' 'The Charmed Umbrella,' 'A Crime on the Railway,' 'A Case of Arson and The Aeronauts.'

5
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: 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…

7
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-30 - 1918-02-01
Summary:

Tonight, 'The Great Secret' 1st and 2nd chapters in 4 parts. Also 'The Evil Fascination,' drama in 2 parts and comics.

8
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-02-02 - 1918-02-05
Summary:

Tonight, 'The Ghost Club,' drama in 6 parts and comics. Also Russian music, song and dance by Susanna and Vladinair Zacandin. (Complete change of Russian play every night.) 'The Great Secret' will be continued every Wednesday.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-02-06 - 1918-02-06
Summary:

6th, 7th and 8th, February, 'The Great Secret,' 3rd and 4th chapters. Also 'The Secret Anguish,' drama in two parts and 'Hearts and Flames,' comic in two parts.

10
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-02-07 - 1918-03-01
Summary:

Tonight, 'The Great Secret,' 9th and 10th episodes in 4 parts and comics.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-02-13 - 1918-02-15
Summary:

The Great Secret' 5th and 6th episodes and comics. For 13th, 14th and 15th, three days only.

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-02-20
Summary:

The seventh and eighth episodes of 'The Great Secret' are being shown at Bijou Theatre tonight, tomorrow and Friday night.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-06 - 1918-03-08
Summary:

For 6th, 7th and 8th March 1918, 'The Great Secret,' 11th and 12th episodes in 4 parts and Keystone comedies.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-11 - 1918-03-12
Summary:

Tonight, see Mary Fuller in the 'Dolly of the Dailies,' last 6 parts. 'A Reporter's Adventures' in 11 parts, and Keystone comedies. Wednesday, 13th March, next chapters of 'The Great Secret.'

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-13 - 1918-03-13
Summary:

Tonight, 'The Great Secret.'

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-14 - 1918-03-16
Summary:

Tonight, 'The Great Secret,' 13th and 14th Chapters, 'The Struggle' and 'The Escape.' Comedies: 'Droppington's Devilish Deed' and 'Gussle's Backward Way.'

17
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-20 - 1918-03-21
Summary:

Tonight, 'The Great Secret,' 15th and 16th chapters. Comedies: 'Fatty at San Diego' and 'Neighbours' (Ford Sterling).

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-22 - 1918-03-22
Summary:

Tonight, the celebrated Spanish artistes, Mendoza and Elizabeta in 'Rag Time,' 'Valse Boston,' 'Argentine Tango' and 'Brazilian Maxixe.' 'The Great Secret,' 15th and 16th chapter.