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: 1915-07-26
Summary:

The racing film-drama, 'Master Bob,' has been attracting large and appreciative houses to the Bijou Theatre. Other interesting items in the current programme are a very beautiful scenic film 'The Valley of Val Furva,' two sets of war pictures and a comic picture 'The…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-12-09
Summary:

At the Bijou Theatre the final episode of 'The Broken Coin' will be screened on Wednesday. The recent programme includes a 'Charlie Chaplin' film, a good drama, the Lion Hunters.

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

The Bijou has been drawing fair houses during the weekend, and tonight will be the last opportunity of seeing the current programme. This consists of a two-part Chaplin film, the 20th and 21st episodes of 'The Broken Coin' and 'The Lion Hunters,' a dramatic two-reel picture…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-12-13
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre is screening the final episode of 'The Broken Coin.' The programme includes also a good detective drama 'On the Track of the Spider League.'

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-12-14
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre is now screening the final episode of 'The Broken Coin,' and the programme also includes a good drama entitled 'On the Track of the Spider League.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-12-20
Summary:

A thrilling serial film 'Diamond from the Sky' and a good selection of other pictures will be shown at Hongkong Cinematograph.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-12-21
Summary:

On Christmas Day at the matinee the proprietors of the Hongkong Theatre are giving a treat to the children. Toys and sweets will be freely distributed and 'The Diamond from the Sky' will be screened.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-06
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre has changed the hour of its matinee for this afternoon, comics and pictures will be screened, including 'The Diamond from the Sky' and 'The Iron Claw' featuring Pearl White.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-10
Summary:

Tonight the final episodes of the serial film 'The Diamond from the Sky' will be screened at the Hongkong Theatre. The film has proved very interesting and those who have followed the story should not miss its conclusion.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-17
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre has a most attractive weekend programme. In addition to the serial, there is a war graphic depicting the landing of the survivors of Lusitania, etc, the recruiting scenes witnessed subsequently, and several comic pictures.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-04
Summary:

A fete was held on Empire Day in the British Consulate grounds in Amoy in aid of the Sailors' War Orphans. The Club Theatre was prettily decorated, war pictures being shown and explained by the Rev. Mr Wales.

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Headline: The Hongkong
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-16
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre, an Italian masterpiece 'After the Great Dance' is to be screened. The film is supplied by Mr. Cruenca. The management is unfailing in its efforts to secure the best selected pictures by modern artistes. The Ambrosio and Pasquali Cinema Companies are well-known…

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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…