A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-06-23 - 1915-06-23
Summary:

Tonight, two fine dramas, 'The End of a Dream' in 3 parts - length 4,000 feet; 'Dr. Goudron's System' in 2 parts - length 3,000 feet; also comic pictures.

122
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-07-03 - 1915-07-06
Summary:

On July 3, the powerful Italian drama 'The Ways of Providence' in 5 parts - length 8,000 feet; also comic pictures; look out for the great exclusive feature 'The Secret of the Mysterious 'X'' in 8 parts, 10,000 feet.

123
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-07-06
Summary:

So popular is the Pauline series at the Victoria Theatre that the house has several times refused admission to late comers. The newest instalments, which were put on for the first time on Friday night, include perhaps the most sensational jump ever shown on the film, and many other engrossing…

124
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-07-21 - 1915-07-23
Summary:

On July 21, 22, and 23, the thrilling detective drama 'The Mystery of Sydney Street' in 3 parts, length 5,000 feet; also a set of comic pictures.

125
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-07-26 - 1915-07-30
Summary:

The great dramatic film 'For the Sake of the Throne' in 4 parts, 3,000 feet long; Pathe's gazette and very interesting comics.

126
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-07-31
Summary:

The new programme at the Victoria Theatre is the most excellent one. It contains two complete episodes from Sir A. Conan Doyle's 'Sherlock Holmes,' two sets of very fine war pictures, various comics, and probably one of the best life pictures.

127
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-08-09
Summary:

An excellent new programme began on Saturday night at the Bijou Theatre, containing some fine comics and a very elaborate film drama 'The Veiled Dansense.'

128
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-08-12 - 1915-08-14
Summary:

On Aug 13, another thrilling and sensational programme, 'The Child Killers' in 2 parts, being an episode of the Invasion of France in 1914 taken by authority of French Govt; also Pathe's famous Gazettes; here we have the official meeting of the great generals Kitchener, French and…

129
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-08-21 - 1915-08-23
Summary:

On Aug 21, 'The Count of Monte Cristo' in 4 parts length 6,000 feet, a magnificent drama, adapted from the famous novel of Alexandre Dumas; also comic and interesting pictures.

130
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-08-28
Summary:

People who want a good laugh should pay a visit to the Victoria Theatre while 'Wiffles' Mascot Umbrella' is being shown. The new Victoria programme has also two splendid sets of war pictures, another set of Sherlock Holmes pictures and some excellent minor comics.

131
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-09-04
Summary:

There was a big house at the Victoria Theatre last night, the principal items on the programme being two remarkably good War Gazettes and a most ingenious detective story film 'The Trap.' In this some more of the thrilling adventures of the lady detective, Miss Bordoni, are seen. There…

132
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-09-21
Summary:

The weekend programme at the Victoria Theatre, which has been received by its many patrons, has consisted of Parts 3 and 4 of 'Lucille Love,' some first-class war pictures, and 'My Cousin, You Know.' The new programme which begins tonight includes Parts 5 and 6 of '…

133
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-09-28
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre is showing a very fascinating programme these nights. Besides the thrilling episode of 'Lucille Love,' some very amusing comics are given. The war pictures are also good.

134
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-10-06
Summary:

The new programme at the Victoria Theatre contains the 13th and 14th episodes of 'Lucille Love,' a new 'Nick Winter' picture in two parts, some good comics and a splendid series of war pictures showing the Serbian army at work.

135
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-10-08
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre showed the 13th and 14th episode of 'Lucille Love' last evening. 'A Court Intrigue' is another stirring drama produced in four parts and there will be a usual good run of 'Comics' and some exclusive war pictures.

136
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-10-11 - 1915-10-13
Summary:

On Oct 12, by special request, Pathe's great coloured drama, 'Honesty' in 4 parts, panoramic, comic and interesting films; on Oct 15, 5th series of 'Rocambole, the Terror of Paris' in 5 parts.

137
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-10-11 - 1915-10-13
Summary:

Pathe's coloured drama, 'Honesty' in 4 parts, on Tuesday, 12th October, 1915. Panoramic comic and interesting films included. The fifth series of 'Rocambole,' the Terror of Paris, in 5 parts on Friday, 15th October.

138
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-10-16 - 1915-10-19
Summary:

The beautiful drama in 8 parts, 'The Black Ball,' on Tuesday, 19th October, 1915. Comic and interesting pictures included. A grand Red Cross Night on Wednesday, 20th October, 1915. The performance will commence sharp at 9 p.m.

139
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-10-18 - 1915-10-20
Summary:

On Cot 19, the beautiful and magnificent drama 'Black Ball' in 3 parts; also interesting comic and historical pictures; On Oct 20, grand red cross day under the distinguished patronage of rear Admiral R. H. Anstruther; great naval programme by kind permission of the Tramway of late car…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-10-20
Summary:

The Black Ball,' a dramatic picture of high intrigue and stage romance is in the current Victoria Theatre, while several comic films provide plenty of relief. Tonight's programme will be given by the Naval Concert Party in aid of Red Cross Funds.