A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1898-07-22
Summary:

An entertainment of a refined and pleasing character is provided on the Praya, in the vicinity of Pedder's Wharf. Lumiere's improved cinematograph is a decided advance on the exhibitions. A new assortment of pictures is shown, and the grotesque results obtained by reversing some of the…

2
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-02-08 - 1912-03-08
Summary:

Every evening at 7 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., cinematograph d'elite, the latest pictures with the best artists; matinees every Saturday and Sunday at 4 p.m., 50, 30 and 20 cents, children half-price to all parts.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-04-22 - 1911-04-24
Summary:

3 special Cinematograph Vaudeville pictures this week: The Clown (coloured, Max Linder in search of a sweetheart); The Sceptre (Miss Vera Ferrace and Miss Grace Vyveene); Arriving Shortly -- Miss Grace Wilson (look out for Vera Ferrace's benefit).

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-05-10
Summary:

The management of the Bijou Scenic Theatre, Flower Street, announces that from May 10th to the end of September they will give their patrons a special reduction in the prices of admission between these dates, and that the programme will consist entirely of cinematograph pictures of the best.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-11-18 - 1914-11-18
Summary:

Coming films screenings including 'Wiffle's Love Romance' (3 parts, 3,500 ft), 'A Scoundrel's Chance' and 'A Spendthrift's Reform'; Screening of Pathe's War Gazette; Coming film: 'The Magistrate's Honour'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-11-18 - 1914-11-20
Summary:

The farcical comedy 'Wiffles' Love Romance' in 2 parts - length 3,500 feet; the magnificent coloured drama, 'A Scoundrel's Chance,' 'A Spendthrift's Reform' [sic], Pathe's War Gazette - 3rd series; a powerful Italian Drama 'The Magistrate…

7
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-11-19 - 1914-11-20
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Wiffle's Love Romance' (3 parts, 3,500 ft), 'A Scoundrel's Chance' and 'A Spendthrift's Reform'; Screening of Pathe's War Gazette; Coming film: 'The Magistrate's Honour'

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-11-21 - 1914-11-21
Summary:

Coming film screenings including 'The Magistrate's Honour' (3 parts, 5,000 ft), 'Max Turns Brigand', 'Romeo Turns Brigand' and 'The Royal Road to Fame'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-11-21 - 1914-11-21
Summary:

A Great powerful Italian drama, 'The Magistrate's Honour' in 3 parts - length 5,000 feet; 'Max Turns Brigand,' 'Romeo Turns Brigand'; 'The Royal Road to Fame,' a clever comedy.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-11-23 - 1914-11-24
Summary:

Coming films screenings including 'The Magistrate's Honour' (3 parts, 5,000 ft), 'Max Turns Brigand', 'Romeo Turns Brigand' and 'The Royal Road to Fame'; Coming performances by Bert Flatt

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-11-23
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre's chief attractions until Wednesday consist of a story-picture 'The Magistrate's Honour,' and two excellent comics 'The Royal Road to Fame,' and some more achievements of Max Linder.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-11-23 - 1914-11-24
Summary:

For 4 nights only, the great powerful Italian drama, 'The Magistrate's Honour' in 3 parts - length 5,000 feet; also 'Max Turns Brigand,' 'The Royal Road to Fame,' a clever comedy; performance by Mr. Bert Flatt next week.