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: 1907-07-23
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 '…

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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…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1907-10-05
Summary:

New pictures will be shown in Weismann's Rooms tonight, including: 'Life of Marie Antoinette,' 'The Hen with the Golden Eggs,' 'The Opium Smoker' and others of serious and comic characters.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-04-13
Summary:

Mr R. H. Stephenson, the popular manager of the Bijou, Scenic Theatre, has secured an interesting new programme of pictures which will be shown tonight. They include 'The Opium Smoker,' which is a most realistic nautical drama, as well as several comic films, include 'The Aligator…

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Headline: The Cinemas
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-04-18
Summary:

Hongkong has had little cause to complain of lack of entertainment for many months past, yet through it all the Victoria and Bijou Cinemagraphs have maintained their own as attractions and seldom fail to draw large houses. At the Victoria, the Quealys made success, while the sisters Price were…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-01-14
Summary:

Miss Violet Bonetta delights audiences with her dancing and new songs at the Bijou Theatre. The well-known Pathe Gazettes keep spectators au courant and the drama Fantomas will be screened.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-01-14 - 1914-01-17
Summary:

For 3 nights only, the great thrilling detective drama 'Fantomas' in 4 parts, 6,000 feet; performance by Bonetta.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-03-07 - 1914-03-11
Summary:

Film screening of 'Fantomas' (in 6 parts, 9,000 ft, third series); Screening of The Pathe's Gazette

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-03-07 - 1914-03-11
Summary:

Fantomas,' the third series in 6 parts, 9,000 feet for 4 nights only, a great thrilling detective drama; The Pathe's Gazette (twice weekly).

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-03-24 - 1915-03-24
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Poor Children' (4 parts, 6,000 ft), 'Which is Which?', 'To the Victor the Spoils' and 'A Fine Day for Tweedledum'; Orchestra in attendance; Coming film: 'The Broken Song'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-03-24 - 1915-03-26
Summary:

From Mar 24 to 26, the powerful and exciting drama 'Poor Children' in 4 parts - length 6,000 feet; 'Which is Which,' comic; 'To the Victor the Spoils'; 'A Fine Day for Tweedledum'; On Mar 27, 'The Broken Song' in 6 parts - length 8,000 feet;…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-03-25 - 1915-03-25
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Poor Children' (4 parts, 6,000 ft), 'Which is Which?', 'To the Victor the Spoils' and 'A Fine Day for Tweedledum'; Orchestra in attendance; Coming film: 'The Broken Song'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-03-26 - 1915-03-26
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Poor Children' (4 parts, 6,000 ft), 'Which is Which?', 'To the Victor the Spoils' and 'A Fine Day for Tweedledum'; Orchestra in attendance; Coming film: 'The Broken Song'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-03-27 - 1915-03-30
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Broken Song' (6 parts, 8,000 ft), 'Tweedledum's Itching Powder'; Orchestra in attendance; Coming film: 'The Missing Man' (4 parts)

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-03-27 - 1915-03-30
Summary:

For 4 nights only, a great powerful dramatic film 'The Broken Song' in 6 parts - length 8,000 feet; 'Tweedledum's Itching Powder,' great comic; orchestra performance at 9.15 p.m.; 'The Missing Man' in 4 parts on Mar 30.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-03-29
Summary:

The orchestra at the Bijou Theatre maintains its popularity. On Saturday night, 'The Broken Song' was screened.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-01-01
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre is showing this evening the great exclusive Italian feature 'My Life for Thine' and 'Fantomas' will be shown soon.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-01-05 - 1916-01-07
Summary:

Film screening of 'Fantomas' (5th Series, 6 parts); Coming film: 'The Black Men Club'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-29 - 1916-08-30
Summary:

Tonight: 'The Black Box' (6th Episode), 'The Wreck' by K.B. Films Co., 'Under Desperation's Spur', 'Bunny's Scheme' (Vitagraph Comedy) and 'Getting A Hired Girl'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-30 - 1916-08-30
Summary:

Tonight: 'The Black Box' (6th Episode), 'The Wreck' by K.B. Films Co., 'Under Desperation's Spur', 'Bunny's Scheme' (Vitagraph Comedy) and 'Getting A Hired Girl'; Band night Tonight