A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-02-05
Summary:

The Alexandra Cinematograph, No. 2 Zetland Street, showed many beautiful films of varied subjects like pictures of comedy, travel and educational advantage. The machine is a particularly good one, and the entertainment well repays a visit.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-02-21 - 1916-02-21
Summary:

Great race week attractions tonight. Enormous success of The Melbourne Company. All comedy programme including The Sentry Box, the Soldier and the Maid, and the Hongkong Suffragette and Squaints, etc. Also the Keystone film, 'His Sister's Kids,' and a selection of latest cinema…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-02-24
Summary:

The Melbourne Comedy Company, Eileen Melbourne, Tom Melbourne, scored another big success at the Victoria Theatre. Tonight is the last night of this programme. The 'movies' consist entirely of comedies with the exception of Pathe's Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-03-03 - 1916-03-04
Summary:

All comedy picture programme from Friday to Sunday on 3rd, 4th and 5th March. For three nights only. Also 'Great Sale at Rightaways' by The Melbourne Comedy Company. See The Flapper, The Scotch Girl, The Manager, The Secretary and The Customers.

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Headline: Palisade
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-09-02 - 1916-09-04
Summary:

(Out-of-door pictures, location near post office, Kowloon) The seventh episode of 'The Black Box' (by Universal) in 2 parts are displayed tonight. Photo of the actor (Herbert Rawlinson) included. Dramas including 'The Single Act' (by the Lubin company) and 'The Vavasour…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-18 - 1917-08-18
Summary:

Screening of 'The Shielding Shadow' (3rd and 4th episodes), 'Spring Time on the Riviera' (colour), Pathe News; Coming film: Max Linder in 'Max, Victim of the Clutching Hand'

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-06 - 1917-10-08
Summary:

Screening of 'Barcelona and Its Mysteries' (6th episode) and 'The Revengling Dentist'; Coming film: 'Gloria's Romance'

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-09 - 1917-10-09
Summary:

Screening of 'Arrah Na Poque', 'Flying Fortune', 'The Revenging Dentist'; Coming film: 'Gloria's Romance'

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-10 - 1917-10-12
Summary:

Screening of 'The Boer War' and Keystone Comedies: 'Rebecca's Wedding Day' and 'Love in Armor'; Coming film: 'Gloria's Romance'

10
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-13 - 1917-10-16
Summary:

Screening of 'The Beggar Prince', Comedies: 'Wiffles' Nose' and 'The 1000 Franc Banknote'; Coming film: 'Gloria's Romance' featuring Miss Billie Burke

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-20 - 1917-10-23
Summary:

Screening of 'Liberty' (18th episode), 'Ivanhoe' and Keystone Comedy; Coming film: 'Gloria's Romance'

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-09 - 1918-01-09
Summary:

Commencing 9th, 10th and 11th January, screening: a great dramatic film story, 'Traffic in Souls' complete in 9 parts. Saturday, 12th January, see our grand new serial, 'Gloria's Romance.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-10 - 1918-01-11
Summary:

Tonight, screening: a great dramatic film story, 'Traffic in Souls' complete in 9 parts. Saturday, 12th January, see our grand new serial, 'Gloria's Romance.'

14
Headline: Picture Houses
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-10
Summary:

An interesting film 'The Kaiser's Spy' in five reels is shown at the Victoria Theatre. At the Hongkong Theatre, a dramatic film 'Traffic in Souls' in nine parts is the chief item. Also, a new selection of comics and a serial 'Gloria's Romance' featuring…

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-19 - 1918-01-23
Summary:

Tonight, screening: the most beautiful serial of the day, 'Gloria's Romance.' Also Keystone Comics. Wednesday, 23rd January, see exclusive Universal feature in 7 parts, ' A Soul Enslaved.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-19 - 1918-01-21
Summary:

The Hongkong Film Exchange Co. presents the most beautiful production serial of the day, 'Gloria's Romance,' featuring Miss Billie Burke. Also Keystone comedies. Wednesday, 23rd January, see: a Broadway Universal feature in 7 parts, 'A Soul Enslaved.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-19
Summary:

Gloria's Romance' is to be screened tonight at the Hongkong Theatre. It features the most popular stars, Miss Billie Burke and Henry Kolker.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-21
Summary:

Mr. Cuenca has made the acquisition of some dramatic pictures. A modern drama and a serial picture 'The Devil's Dance' will be screened at the Hongkong Theatre. It is written by the Italian writer, Mr. Guiseppe Lghoro. 'Gloria's Romance' featuring Miss Billie Burke…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-24 - 1918-01-25
Summary:

Tonight, screening: 'A Soul Enslaved,' an emotional drama, complete in 7 parts, featuring the famous screen star, Cleo Madison. Also interesting comics. Saturday. 26th January, see 3rd and 4th episodes, 'Gloria's Romance.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-26 - 1918-01-29
Summary:

Tonight, screening: 3rd and 4th episodes of 'Gloria's Romance': 'A Perilous Love' and 'A Social Vortex.' Also Keystone comics. Wednesday, 30th January, see another Universal feature in 6 parts, 'The Wolf of Debt.'