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: 1916-08-29 - 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

3
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-11-01 - 1916-11-01
Summary:

Special performance by Ambrose & Peggy Barker; Screening of 'Revue Mad' and 'The Ferocious Murks'

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-11-01
Summary:

Bijou Theatre presented 'Revue Mad.' They brought about graceful singing and dancing performances by Miss Barker. Also, a splendid drama 'The Ferocious Murks' will be screened.

5
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-11-02 - 1916-11-03
Summary:

Performance by Ambrose and Peggy Barker; extra strong pictures, 'The Ferocious Murks,' a sensational drama in 5 parts, never screened before in Hongkong.

6
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-11-02 - 1916-11-02
Summary:

Last night of special performance by Ambrose & Peggy Barker; Screening of 'Revue Mad' and 'The Ferocious Murks'

7
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-11-02
Summary:

Tonight will be last night in which the picture 'The Ferocious Murks' will be shown. At Bijou, Ambrose and Peggy Barker will appear.

8
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-11-03 - 1916-11-03
Summary:

Tonight by special request of special performance by Ambrose & Peggy Barker; Screening of 'Revue Mad' and 'The Ferocious Murks'

9
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-12-23 - 1916-12-26
Summary:

From Dec23-26, a beautiful detective story 'The Detective's Daughter' in 5 parts; Satan's Castle in 2 parts; comics: 'Tweedledum Looking for a Job.'

10
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-12-23 - 1916-12-25
Summary:

Screening of 'The Detective's Daughter', 'Satan's Castle' and 'Tweedledum looking for a job'

11
Headline: The Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-12-23
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre is showing some very good pictures tonight. The programme includes a beautiful five-part detective story entitled 'The Detective's Daughter,' 'Satan's Castle' in two reels and 'Tweedledum Looking for a Job.'

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-12-23
Summary:

Bijou Theatre is showing some very good pictures tonight. The programme includes a detective story in five parts, entitled 'The Detective's Daughter,' 'Satan's Castle,' in 2 reels and 'Tweedledum Looking for a Job.'

13
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-12-26
Summary:

The Bijou has been well filled over the Christmas season, and has offered a very bright little programme, including a film 'The Detective's Daughter,' 'Tweedledum Looking for a Job' and the dramatic picture 'Satan's Castle.'

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-05-30 - 1921-06-02
Summary:

V. R. C. Sports, 'The Lost City,' (episodes 1 & 2), Charlie Chaplin in 'The Bank' at 7.30, 5.15 7.15 and 9.15.

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-05-30 - 1921-05-30
Summary:

Including the V. R. C. Athletic Sports, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Bank' and the opening episodes of the great wild animal serial, 'The Lost City.'

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-05-30 - 1921-06-02
Summary:

At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'V. R. C. Sports,' 'The Lost City' episodes 1 and 2. Also Charlie Chaplin in 'The Bank.' The Coronet programme is shown in Canton at the Sincere Theatre today's programme includes episodes 1 and 2 of 'Pirate Gold.'

17
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-05-30 - 1921-05-30
Summary:

As you know, the cream of the films comes to the Coronet! Tonight we are showing a splendid Coronet Review including the 'V. R. C. Sports,' the first topical film made in Hongkong, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Bank,' and the first two episodes of Selig's wonder film, '…

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-05-30
Summary:

The Lost City,' a Rider Haggard story, will be screened on Saturday at the Coronet. Meanwhile, the film 'The Bank,' featuring Charlie Chaplin, will be appreciated as well.

19
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-05-30
Summary:

The first episode of 'The Lost City,' a wonderful picture which has been secured by the management of the Coronet Theatre for screening as a serial. Film synopsis included.

20
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-05-30 - 1921-05-31
Summary:

At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, V. R. C. Sports, 'The Lost City' episodes 1 and 2 and Charlie Chaplin in 'The Bank.' The Coronet programme is shown in Canton at the Sincere Theatre. Today's programme includes episodes 1 and 2 of 'Pirate Gold.'