A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-04-11 - 1914-04-12
Summary:

For 4 nights only, including 'The Suffragette,' a sensational story, how a villain was unmasked, length 3,000 feet; Pathe's British & American Gazette showing the world's latest news; performance by Victoria and Sheridan.

2
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-04-18 - 1914-04-21
Summary:

Honesty,' a great powerful colour sensational drama; 'A Man's Struggle for Existence' in 4 parts, length 6,000 feet; Pathe's American & British Gazette; 'The Gibson Girls,' opening on Apr 19.

3
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-04-27 - 1914-04-27
Summary:

The great powerful star drama, 'Saved by His Victim' in 4,000 feet; also the Pathe's American & British Gazette; great success of 'The Gibson Girls.'

4
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-06-22
Summary:

The chief item in the program now being shown at the Bijou is a powerful drama entitled 'Sold for a Title.' The world's latest news is pictorially reported by Pathe's American and German Gazettes.

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-07-30 - 1914-07-31
Summary:

3 nights only, the star drama 'Black Rederick the Poacher' in 2 parts and length 3000 feet; Pathe's British and American Weekly; the thrilling drama 'Rocombole' [sic] - the Terror of Paris (1st series) length 7000 feet.

6
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-07-30 - 1914-07-31
Summary:

For 3 nights only, the star drama 'Black Rederick the Poacher' [sic] in 2 parts, length 3,000 feet, and Pathe's British & American Weekly. On Saturday, the great thrilling drama 'Rocombole' [sic], the terror of Paris (1st series), length 7,000.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-08-01 - 1914-08-04
Summary:

For 4 nights only, the great thrilling drama 'Rocambole,' the terror of Paris; (1st series) - 'The Knave of Heart's Club' in 4 parts, length 7,000 feet; also Pathe's International & Cartoon.

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-08-05 - 1914-08-07
Summary:

Some exceedingly comic & interesting pictures from Aug 5 to 7, including 'The Snapshot Revenge,' 'Wiffles in Trouble Again,' 'Hubby's Polly,' 'Salmon Fishing & Scenery on the Columbia,' and 'Pathe's British & American Weekly…

9
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-08-28 - 1914-08-28
Summary:

For 3 nights only, the great detective drama 'The Devil's Eyes' in 3 parts, length 5,000 feet; also 'In the Life' (American drama); (2nd series) 'Rocambole' will be screened on Aug 29.

10
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-08-29
Summary:

The second series of 'Rocambole, the Terror of Paris' is showing at the Bijou. This great film contains 80 reels in 16 sets.

11
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-08-29 - 1914-09-01
Summary:

For 4 nights only, (2nd series) 'Rocambole' (the mysterious count) in 4 parts, length 7,000 feet; also Pathe's Cartoon & British Gazette (the above film consists of 16 series).

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-09-26 - 1914-09-28
Summary:

Performance by Lenz & Company; the powerful coloured and sensational drama 'Within the Lion's Reach' in 3 parts - 5,000 feet; 'A Silent Messenger' in 2 parts - 3,000 feet will be screened on Sept 30; watch for 'Traitors to Their King' - 8,000 feet.

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-09-29 - 1914-09-30
Summary:

Performance by Lenz & Company; 'A Silent Messenger' in 2 parts - length 3,000 feet and Pathe's British & American Gazette for 3 nights.

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-01 - 1914-10-02
Summary:

Performance by Lenz & Company; change of programme including 'A Silent Messenger' and Pathe's British & American Gazette; (1st series) - 'The Mystery of the Old Mill' in 3 parts - 5,000 feet will be screened on Oct 3; Prince of Wales' Fund night on Oct 5.…

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-07 - 1914-10-09
Summary:

Exceedingly comic & very interesting pictures, including 'Wiffles & His Charitable Uncle,' 'An Exciting Honeymoon,' 'The Temples of Nikko' (Japan), 'The History of Policat,' and Pathe's Cartoon & American Gazette; the great colour…

16
Headline: War Pictures
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-10
Summary:

The Bijou management announces that special war pictures as well as representations of other stirring incidents connected with the European crisis will be shown at the theatre soon. Commencing tomorrow night, 'Traitors to Their King' will be screened for four nights.

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-10
Summary:

Starting from tonight, 'Traitors to Their King' will be shown at the Bijou. A slight rise in the price of the seats will be made during the few nights when this film is being shown. Prices will be $1, 70 cents and 30 cents. Film synopsis included.

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-10 - 1914-10-13
Summary:

For 4 nights only, 'Traitors to Their King' in 5 parts, length 8,000 feet, a great powerful coloured historical drama, and Pathe's International Gazette; on Oct 14, 'The Live Wire,' a sensational drama in 2 parts, length 3,000 feet; war pictures are coming soon.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-12
Summary:

Traitors to Their King,' the coloured historical drama now being shown at the Bijou, is one of the best films seen in Hong Kong for some time. Film synopsis included.

20
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-11-09
Summary:

The series of pictures illustrating the Balkan War is now shown at the Bijou Theatre. Other good pictures shown last night were Pathe's American and International Gazette.