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: 1915-06-16 - 1915-06-18
Summary:

On June 16, 17, and 18, the great magnificent drama 'A $4,000,000 Dowry' in 4 parts - 6,000 feet also Hongkong & Canton in moving picture; On June 19, another magnificent & powerful drama 'A Woman Accursed' in 4 parts.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-21 - 1917-04-21
Summary:

On Apr 23, 'The Woman' in 5 parts; 'Golden Chance' in 5 parts; on Tue and Wed at 9.15 pm, Pathe's great comedy serial, 'Rufus Wallingford' [sic]; on Thu at 5.15 pm, 'Tennesses Partner' [sic] in 5 parts, and 'Are You a Mason?' in 5 parts at 9…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-21 - 1917-04-23
Summary:

An exciting detective drama 'The Corsair' in 6 parts; war graphic: 'The Allies in the East'; next week, special programme: Mon & Tue: 'The Woman' (drama in 5 parts); Wed & Thu: 'The Golden Chance' (drama in 5 parts); Fri: 'Tennesse's…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-21
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre is screening two very interesting pictures tonight: 'The Corsair,' a detective drama in six parts; and a Gaumont Graphic, showing the Allies in the East. There will be several changes of programme next week, on account of management having arranged to show a series of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-21
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre is screening two interesting pictures, 'The Corsair,' and Gaumont Graphic showing the Allies in the East, and there will be several changes of the programme next week on account of the management arranged to show a series of selected pictures brought by a…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-23 - 1917-04-23
Summary:

Screening of 'The Woman' at 5 p.m. and 'The Golden Chance' at 9 p.m.; Both films would also be shown in the Bijou Theatre

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-23 - 1917-04-23
Summary:

Screening of 'The Woman' and 'The Golden Chance'; Coming film: Pathe's 'Rufus Wallingford', 'Tennesse's Partner', 'Are You A Mason?' and 'Iron Claw.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-23
Summary:

On Monday at the matinee several pictures including a five part film 'The Woman,' comedy 'The Golden Chance' with Cleo Ridgely and Wallace Res [sic] and a drama 'Rufus Wallingford' that deals with modern life and 'Are you a Mason?' will be shown. Those who…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-24 - 1917-04-26
Summary:

The Woman' (drama in 5 parts); also Paramount pictorials; Wed & Thu: 'The Golden Chance' (drama in 5 parts); Fri: 'Tennesse's Partner' [sic] (drama); Sat: 'Are You a Mason?' (farce comedy).

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-25
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre has a special attraction this week. The film entitled 'The Woman' has drawn very good houses during the last two nights. The Paramount's Pictorials are exceptionally interesting and have been very much appreciated by the audience. Tonight, 'The Golden Chance…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-26
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre has a very good attraction with two films, 'The Golden Chance' and 'The Woman.' The Paramount Pictorials are proving very interesting.

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-06 - 1918-06-06
Summary:

Tonight, a complete change of programme: all-comedy night. Bell's Vaudeville in new songs and dances. Also Max Linder, Wiffles and Lonesome Luke. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-20 - 1919-06-20
Summary:

Those who love children and wish to witness versatile acting by little folks should see (tonight) 'Cupid by Proxy' with Baby Marie Osborne in title role. Matinee, Saturday 2.15 and 5 p.m., 'Hands Up' episodes 11 and 12, and a most laughable Harold Lloyd comedy.

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-23 - 1919-06-25
Summary:

Tonight, more thrilling episodes of 'Hands Up,' episodes 13 and 14. Also beautiful scenic and a side-splitting Harold Lloyd comedy. Wednesday matinee, Baby Marie Osborne in 'Cupid by Proxy.' Miss Faye in Eastern dance and new songs. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-11 - 1919-08-11
Summary:

Tonight's programme, 'The Candy Girl,' a sweet picture featuring Miss Gladys Hulette. Also string band from S. S. Colombia, a Harold Lloyd comedy and 'Surrender of German Warships.'

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Headline: Don't Forget
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-11 - 1919-09-11
Summary:

The fifth and sixth episodes of 'The Lightning Raider' are being shown tonight, for the first time, at the Victoria Theatre. You will also see the most daring feat accomplished by Pearl White. Another budget of world news and a fine Harold Lloyd comic comprise the programme. Don't…

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Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-08 - 1919-10-10
Summary:

Tonight, episodes 11 and 12 of 'The Lightning Raider,' and a hilarious Lloyd comedy. October 8 Remarks: Today's matinee, boxing match between Carpentier and Smith and 'Madame and Her Godson.' October 9 Remarks: Today's matinee, dauntless Pearl White in 'The…

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Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-08 - 1919-11-10
Summary:

For the last time tonight, the Victoria Theatre will show 'Victory Celebration' at London-Paris-Brussels. Also the first episode of 'The Tiger's Trail' featuring Ruth Roland. Prices as usual. November 8 Remarks: Today's matinee: 2.15 and 5 p.m., episodes 1 and 2 of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-04 - 1919-12-06
Summary:

Commencing Friday next, Valeska Suratt, the sinuous repeats her favourite role of siren in the five-reel W. Fox drama, 'The New York Peacock,' another great super-feature film. December 5 Remarks: Ad. on page 4. Prices as usual. Booking at Moutrie's. December 6 Remarks: Also a…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-05 - 1919-12-08
Summary:

Tonight, a special attraction, Valeska Suratt in 'The New York Peacock,' a most lavish production superbly acted. Also a Harold Lloyd comic and Gazette.