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: 1897-04-27 - 1897-04-27
Summary:

The delicate and intricate mechanical arrangements combined with the elaborate and most modern of electrical appliances of the machine require such perfect adjustment and manipulation that Professor Maurice Charvet has decided to postpone his opening exhibition for one day.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1897-04-27 - 1897-04-27
Summary:

Professor Maurice Charvet has decided to postpone his opening exhibition for one day. 'The Cinematograph' will be exhibited at St. Andrew's Hall (City Hall) tomorrow. It's the greatest marvel of the age. Admission: $1, children half-price.

3
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1897-04-28 - 1897-04-28
Summary:

The Cinematograph is the greatest marvel of the age. It will be exhibited under the personal supervision of Professor Maurice Charvet five sessions a day and each for an hour.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1897-04-28 - 1897-05-05
Summary:

Today! 'The Cinematograph' will be exhibited, under the personal supervision of Professor Maurice Charvet, 5 sections a day. Admission: $1, children half-price.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-08 - 1913-01-10
Summary:

All new pictures, 'Two Sets of Keys' (comic by Prince), 'A Generous-Hearted Woman' (drama), 'The Barber's Wife' (comic), 'A Helping Hand' (comic), 'A Day Off' (comic); performances by Barrola, Ada Rowley, Gladys Spencer, and Dolly Swift.

6
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-30 - 1917-06-01
Summary:

Pathe's military drama 'Under the Tricolour' in 3 reels; an instructive drama 'Brotherly Love' in 3 reels; and a war graphic film; commencing June 2, a Trans-Atlantic serial 'Liberty' in 40 parts, featuring Eddie Polo (Roleaux) and Marie Walcamp as '…

7
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-05-30 - 1917-06-01
Summary:

Screening of Pathe's 'Under the Tricolour', 'Brotherly Love' and War Graphic; Coming film: 'Liberty' featuring Eddie Polo and Maril Walcamp

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-01 - 1917-06-01
Summary:

Coming screening of the supreme serial photoplay 'Liberty' (1st and 2nd episode); The Bijou Cinema under new management is fitted with the latest improvements for the projection of the pictures

9
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-02 - 1917-06-02
Summary:

Screening of 'Liberty' (1st and 2nd episodes) featuring Eddie Polo and Marie Walcamp, Pathe's War News and Wiffles Love Romance

10
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-04 - 1917-06-04
Summary:

Coming special matinee in aid of the Portuguese Red Cross Soceity; Programme: 'War Graphic', 'Liberty' (first and second episodes), 'Foolshead Mistaken for Jim' and 'A Portuguesa' (Comic)

11
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-05 - 1917-06-05
Summary:

Special matinee in aid of the Portuguese Red Cross Soceity; Programme: 'War Graphic', 'Liberty' (first and second episodes), 'Foolshead Mistaken for Jim' and 'A Portuguesa' (Comic)

12
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-06 - 1917-06-08
Summary:

Screening of War Graphic, 'The Two Mothers', 'The Child' and Comics; Coming film: 'Liberty'

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-09 - 1917-06-09
Summary:

Screening of 'Liberty' (3rd episode) featuing Eddie Polo and Marie Walcamp, 'War Gazette' and 'His Guilding Star'

14
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-09 - 1917-06-12
Summary:

Screening of 'Liberty', 'His Guiding Star', War Graphic and 'Youth Must Have Its Day' (comic)

15
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-16 - 1917-06-19
Summary:

Screening of 'Liberty' (4th and 5th episodes), War Graphic and Comics

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-23 - 1917-06-23
Summary:

Screening of 'Liberty' (6th episode in 2 parts) and Max Linder's Comic

17
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-23 - 1917-06-26
Summary:

Screening of 'Liberty' (6th episode), 'A Circus Heroine', 'War Graphic' and 'Max on the Briny'

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-30 - 1917-06-30
Summary:

Screening of 'Liberty' (7th & 8th episodes) with Marie Walcamp and Eddie Polo, War Gazette and Comics: 'Both in the Same Boat', 'The Two Merry Trampers' and 'Rosalie Detective'

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-30 - 1917-07-03
Summary:

Screening of 'Liberty' (7th & 8th episodes), War Graphic, Comics: 'Both in the Same Boat', 'The Two Merry Trampers' and 'Rosalie Detective'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-07-07 - 1917-07-10
Summary:

Tonight, the sensational Trans-Atlantic serial: 9th episode of 'Liberty,' entitled 'Trapped'; a powerful drama 'At Handgrips with Death' in 2 parts; comics: 'September Moon,' 'Col. Heeza Liar: Ghost Breaker.'