A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-07-11
Summary:

A varied programme was given with a coloured film in two parts, the ninth series of the 'Liberty' film, two comics and War Gazette were also produced. Tonight Professor Jaffiar will make his debut.

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

The Hongkong Theatre has two serial films 'Mysteries of Myra' and 'The Crimson Stain' showing next week. Both films are very attractive and the comic films are well selected.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-09-22
Summary:

The last episodes of the serial film Crimson Stain will be screened tonight in the Hongkong Theatre with a variety of comics. Another attractive picture 'The Mysteries of Myra' will be shown next week. At the matinees today and tomorrow new pictures will be screened.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-06
Summary:

A new mystery serial 'The Purple Mask' commences at the Hongkong Theatre tonight consisting 16 episodes.

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-26
Summary:

A sensational Italian drama in seven reels 'In the toils of Hate' is being shown at the Hongkong Theatre. The continuation of 'The Purple Mask' will be screened with some new comics. The programme will be at both matinees.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-08
Summary:

The serial film 'Purple Mask' with Lucille Love and Hugo is attracting crowded houses at the Hongkong Theatre. Also the screening of Paramount's 'Ben Blair.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-16
Summary:

The Purple Mask' was screened and the matinees at the Hongkong Theatre was well patronised.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-21
Summary:

The final episodes of the 'Purple Mask' will be screened. 'Hero of the People' will be shown tonight and there is a change of programme at every matinee.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-24
Summary:

A dramatic story 'A Hero of the People' is now being screened in six parts at the Hongkong Theatre. The final episodes of 'The Purple Mask' will be shown tonight and another splendid film is anticipated for next week while matinees were well patronised.

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-29
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre announces that the 13th and 14th episodes of an interesting naval film 'The Secret of the Submarine' are now showing. Also, comedies included 'Killing Horace' and 'Across the Hall' will be shown together with good comic pictures. Tonight the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-01
Summary:

The Red Ace' issued by the Hongkong Film Exchange Company, featuring Marie Walcamp, will be shown for this first time. The film showed signs of popularity and is expected to gain more interests. Film review from Louella O. Parsons of the Chicago Herald included.

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Headline: The Empire
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-09
Summary:

While two episodes of 'Liberty' will be shown at the Empire Theatre.