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: 1912-10-11 - 1912-10-15
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m. all new pictures; comics 'An Escape of Gas' by Max Linder; 'In the Grocery Business' by Little Moritz, 'The All-conquering Hero' by Prince, 'The Passing of Dappled Fawn' (American-Indian drama, coloured, art), and Gaumont Graphic (The…

2
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-10-19 - 1912-10-22
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m. look at this programme; 'Love and Boxing' by Max Linder; 'Wiffles Double' by Prince; 'The Sinking of the 'Helvetia'' (the first Genuine Wrock Filmed); Gaumont Graphic (World's lastest news); musical interludes by Miss Rowley and Mr.…

3
Headline: The Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-04-14
Summary:

The pictures shown at the Bijou Scenic Theatre were of high merit. The Pathe Gazette and the Gaumont Graphic, showing principal world's happenings were interesting. Miss Violet Bonnetta was given a rousing reception by the audience.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-05-12
Summary:

At the Bijou, Miss Violet Bonnet is delighting all comers with her songs, and the pictures are good. They include another funny Max Linder episode and a new and highly sensational Nick Winter story. The Pathe Gazette and Gaumont Graphic both contain some fine photographs of events in Europe and…

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

The Black Thirteen' is being shown at the Bijou. A number of very laughable films are also being screened; and a thoroughly entertaining programme is completed by the Gaumont Graphic.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-04
Summary:

The New Hongkong Cinematograph was well filled last evening by an appreciative audience, who thoroughly enjoyed both the pictures and the music. The programme was of a capital description. 'A Daughter of Eve' in five reels, was the premier film. A Gaumont Graphic film was also quite…

7
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-11
Summary:

At the New Hongkong Theatre, a fine four-part Italian film, 'The Waitress Countess,' is being shown. The Gaumont Graphic contains a number of well-taken and most interesting photographs dealing with the war and other matters of topical interest, and there are further attractions in the…

8
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).

9
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-09-25 - 1918-09-27
Summary:

September 25-27. From Wednesday to Friday, screening 'Pasquale,' Paramount feature, complete in five parts, featuring George Beban with Gaumont Graphic and comics. On Thursday and Friday, 'The Emigrant' [sic], 'Easy Street,' 'Behind the Screen.' All in 2…

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-04-09 - 1921-04-12
Summary:

J. Stuart Blackton presents Sylvia Breamer in 'Dawn,' in 6 parts. Also, Harold Lloyd in 'Ring Up the Curtain.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-04-09
Summary:

Sylvia Breamer and Robert Gordon appear at the Hongkong Theatre today and Monday in their second Blackton production for distribution by Pathe. It is 'Dawn,' a photo-dramatisation of the novel of the same name by Eleanor H. Porter, author of 'Pollyanna,' 'The Road to…

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-04-13 - 1921-04-15
Summary:

Thomas H. Ince presents Dorothy Dalton in 'Love Letters,' a Paramount picture. At 7.15 p.m., 'Dawn' in 6 parts.

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-04-13
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre is screening today a beautiful drama in five reels in which the well-known star Dorothy Delton [sic] takes the leading role in 'Love Letters.' It is a high-class Paramount picture. A comedy entitled 'On the Beach at Waikiki' will as be screened as well,…

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-05-07 - 1921-05-07
Summary:

What would you do, if you loved a girl and your mother disliked her? See the film.

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-05-07 - 1921-05-10
Summary:

A special selection, the most beautiful and well-known Ruth Clifford in Douglas Gerrard's production, 'The Cabaret Girl,' in 5 parts, 'Over the Sea Waves' and New Screen Magazine. Booking must in advance.

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-05-07
Summary:

What would you do if you loved a girl and your mother disliked her? This is the question for you to answer when you see 'The Cabaret Girl' tonight at the Hongkong Theatre. It is a most amusing picture in which Ruth Clifford takes the leading role. And another laughable comedy in two…

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-15
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre, starting from today until Friday, a very fine Paramount picture in five parts entitled 'The Yankee Girl' is being screened, in which Blanche Ring takes the leading role. A two-part comedy, 'Distilled Love' featuring the well-known comedy star Alice…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-15 - 1921-10-18
Summary:

Miss Mildred Harris in 'Borrowed Clothes,' a Universal-Jewel super-production. At 7.15 p.m., Ben Wilson and Neva Gerber in the greatest thrilling serial, 'The Screaming Shadow,' episodes 1 & 2.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-15
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre this afternoon and this evening, is being screened the super-production drama 'Borrowed Clothes' in which Mildred Harris takes the leading role. At the 7.15 performance, the first two episodes of a new serial 'The Screaming Shadow' will be shown. The…

20
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-19 - 1921-10-20
Summary:

Universal presents Harry Carey in 'The Freeze-Out.' At 7.15 p.m., Ben Wilson and Neva Gerber in the greatest thrilling serial, 'The Screaming Shadow,' episodes 3 & 4 in 4 parts.