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: 1907-10-07
Summary:

The Cinematograph Pathe at Weisman's large hall had a number of new films, varying from 1,100 to 1,500 feet long on Saturday night. One, illustrative of a tour round the world, was much admired.

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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: 1913-09-13 - 1913-09-16
Summary:

Films screening of 'Max the Toreador' (in 2 parts) ', 'M. Poincarre French President in London' and 'The Manoel Acrobats'; Screening of Pathe Gazette 226; Coming film: 'Carnegie-Museum Alaska-Siberia Expedition'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-09-13
Summary:

The famous motion picture of the Carnegie Museum Alaska-Siberia expedition will be exhibited on Wednesday at the Bijou Theatre. This set of films was secured by Captain F. E. Kleinschmidt, and offered a sensational presentment of wildlife animals. The film is 6,000 ft. long, over 30 slides, and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-09-15
Summary:

The s.s. Korea arrived yesterday with the famous 6000 ft. film illustrating the Carnegie Alaska-Siberia Expedition, which is to be shown this week under special conditions at the Bijou.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-09-16
Summary:

The motion picture taken by the Carnegie Museum Alaska-Siberia Expedition will be shown tomorrow night at the Bijou Theatre. The films are new and are about the animal and birdlife in Alaska. Mr. George Samuels explains the various scenes; Film stills included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-09-17 - 1913-09-20
Summary:

Film screening of 'Carnegie-Museum Alaska-Siberia Expedition' (6,000 ft film and 30 slides)

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-09-18
Summary:

Mr. George Samuel opened a five days engagement at the Bijou last evening exhibiting the Carnegie Alaska-Siberia motion pictures. There are a lot of audiences in the house despite the weather, and the pictures are unusual. The Alaska-Siberia pictures were very popular in Shanghai. The public…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-09-19
Summary:

The Alaska-Siberia motion pictures at the Bijou Theatre were well patronized last night despite the stormy weather. Audiences were impressed by the pictures of the animal life in the far north.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-09-20
Summary:

Under the patronage of the Hon. Mr. Claud Severn, the Officer Administering the Government, the Alaska-Siberia motion pictures, which are now being shown at the Bijou Theatre, will be exhibited at the Peak Hotel on Monday evening.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-09-22
Summary:

The Alaska-Siberia Pictures closed a very successful engagement at the Bijou Theatre last night. The films will be shown at the Peak Hotel this evening, under the patronage of the Hon. Mr. Claud Severn.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-05 - 1916-09-05
Summary:

Screening of 'The Black Box' (8th episode), Nordisk's 'The Golden Calf', 'Jim the Mule Boy', 'When Dreams Come True', 'Soldiers of Misfortune', 'Bunny's Mistake', 'A Stolen Purse' and 'Double Crossed';…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-06 - 1916-09-06
Summary:

Screening of 'The Black Box' (8th episode), Nordisk's 'The Golden Calf', 'Jim the Mule Boy', 'When Dreams Come True', 'Soldiers of Misfortune', 'Bunny's Mistake', 'A Stolen Purse' and 'Double Crossed'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-07 - 1916-09-07
Summary:

Screening of 'The Black Box' (8th episode), Nordisk's 'The Golden Calf', 'Jim the Mule Boy', 'Bunny's Mistake', 'A Stolen Purse' and 'Double Crossed'