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: 1916-11-04 - 1916-11-07
Summary:

On Nov 4, 9th and 10th episodes of 'The Million Dollar Mystery'; comics, including 'Charlie Chaplin,' orchestra in attendance; on Nov 8, 'Neptune's Daughter' by special request.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-11-07
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre, for three nights will screen the popular seven part picture 'Neptune's Daughter,' in which the Annette Kellerman plays the leading part. Last night, the 9th and 10th episodes 'The Million Dollar Mystery' and a Charlie Chaplin picture were shown. In…

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-16 - 1917-01-16
Summary:

Tonight, 'The Golden Beetle Clan' [sic] in 3 reels; Charlie Chaplin in 2 reels; also Keystone comics.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-20 - 1917-01-24
Summary:

Tonight, a beautiful photoplay story 'The Mystery of the Royal Circus' in 5 parts; Charlie Chaplin in 2 reels and comics.

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Headline: The Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-20
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre is screening some very good pictures tonight. The programme includes a beautiful drama in five parts, entitled 'The Mystery of the Royal Circus' and a two-part Charlie Chaplin picture. This is a special programme, selected for the Chinese New Year holiday.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-20
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre is screening very good pictures. The programme included a drama in five parts 'The Mystery of the Royal Circus,' and a Charlie Chaplin picture in two parts.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-09 - 1917-05-11
Summary:

From May 9-11, showing a thrilling drama 'The Price of Blood' in 4 parts; also comedies with Charlie Chaplin.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-05-10
Summary:

A beautiful drama 'The Price [sic] of Blood' is now being screened in the Hongkong Theatre. It comprises of four reels. There are also Chaplin comics.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-26 - 1917-05-29
Summary:

The greatest serial ever produced in 20 episodes of two reels each, featuring the popular favourites, Pearl White, Creighton Hale and Sheldon Lewis, 'The Iron Claw'; tonight showing 1st and 2nd episodes, entitled: 'The Vengeance of Legar' and 'The House of Unhappiness,…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-05-26 - 1917-05-29
Summary:

Screening of 'The Iron Claw' (1st and 2nd episodes) featuring Pearl White, Creighton Hale and Sheldon Lewis, and Various Comics

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-26
Summary:

Commencing tonight, the Bijou Theatre is screening the first and second episodes of the 'Iron Claw,' a magnificent serial in 20 episodes. Picture lovers should not miss the opportunity of seeing this wonderful Pathe's production.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-05-26
Summary:

Commencing tonight the Bijou Theatre is screening the first and second episodes of 'The Iron Claw' a magnificent serial in twenty episodes.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-27 - 1917-06-29
Summary:

Tonight, 'The Pointsman's Daughter' (drama); 'Mama Is Asleep' (comedy in 2 parts); 'The Iron Claw,' 11th and 12th episodes (2 parts each).

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-27 - 1917-06-29
Summary:

Screening of 'The Pointsman's Daughter', 'Mama is Asleep' and 'Iron Claw'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-07-04 - 1917-07-06
Summary:

Tonight, 13th and 14th episodes of the 'The Iron Claw'; war graphic and various comics.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-07-04 - 1917-07-06
Summary:

Screening of 'The Iron Claw' (13th & 14th episodes), War Graphic and Comics

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-07-18 - 1917-07-20
Summary:

Tonight, Pathe's great serial: 17th and 18th episodes of 'The Iron Claw'; also various comics.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-07-18 - 1917-07-20
Summary:

Screening of Pathe's 'The Iron Claw' (17th & 18th episodes) and Various Comics