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: 1912-04-01 - 1912-04-30
Summary:

The latest Gazette and Graphic News of the world every evening at 9.15 p.m.; Viola performance by The Sisters Lilian; 7.15 p.m. pictures only

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-04-12
Summary:

The tuneful singing and artistic dancing of the Sisters Price are charming all audiences at the Bijou Scenic Theatre, and the pictures are as good as ever, with the latest gazette and graphic news of the world a very acceptable leading feature.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-04-08
Summary:

Des Voeux Road, is soon to feature on the Gazette pictures in the cinemas at Home. This morning an operator attached to the Astatic Film Co. Shanghai was busy taking pictures in the vicinity of King Edward Hotel.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-06-07 - 1915-06-09
Summary:

On June 8, the thrilling detective dramas, 'Harry the Swell' and 'On the Santa F. E. Trail'; latest gazettes; comic, interesting & historical pictures; On June 11, 7th & 8th episodes of the 'Perils of Pauline.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-08-09 - 1915-08-10
Summary:

On Aug 10, a powerful drama 'Everyone His Own Destiny' in 3 parts, 'Wiffles Has Two Engagements'; Gazettes and Keystone Comics.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-19
Summary:

The pictures at the 'Palisade' were excellent and very clear together with the al fresco conditions. The 'Gazette' showing several of the last movements of Lord Kitchener was particularly acceptable.

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Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-28
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre, on Friday, screened a war play of unusual interest: 'The Menace,' which is not only staged and mounted in the Film d'Art Company's best manner, but which unfolds a most strikingly ingenious plot. There was also a new Gazette, equal is point of quality to…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-21
Summary:

There was an over flowing house at the Victoria Theatre last night, when two excellent Gazettes were shown. Other items on the programme were further instalments of the sensational serial 'The Iron Claw' and some American comic pictures.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-25
Summary:

There was a good attendance at the Victoria Theatre last night when the first two episodes of the new serial 'Adventures of J. Rufus Wallingford' were shown. These pictures are considerably above the level of the ordinary American serial, and should be seen. The current programme also…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-12
Summary:

There was a good attendance at the Victoria Theatre last night, and an excellent programme was provided. There was a new Gazette, full of interesting matter, and another good feature was 'The Fatal Pie' — some very clever cartoon work by the American Caricaturist. The three-part Pathe…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-05-28
Summary:

The new serial film 'Who's Guilty' is being shown at the Victoria Theatre. During the weekend the first and second episodes have been screened and have proved very popular. The programme also includes some interesting Gazettes.

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

Screening of 'The Mysteries of Myra' (1st & 2nd episodes) and Comics

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

Screening of 'Crimson Stain Mystery' (3rd & 4th episodes) and Comics; Coming film: 'Mysteries of Myra'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-13 - 1917-08-14
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Crimson Stain Mystery' (3rd & 4th episodes) and Comics; Coming film: 'Mysteries of Myra'

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-13 - 1917-08-14
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'The Mysteries of Myra' (1st & 2nd episodes) and Comics

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-15 - 1917-08-15
Summary:

Screening of 'Peg O' The Ring' (4th, 5th and 6 th episodes); Coming film: 'Don't Forget' and 'Mysteries of Myra'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-15 - 1917-08-15
Summary:

Screening of 'Mysteries of Myra' (1st & 2nd episodes) and Comics; Coming film: 'Crimson Stain Mystery'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-16 - 1917-08-17
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Mysteries of Myra' (1st & 2nd episodes) and Comics; Coming film: 'Crimson Stain Mystery'

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-16 - 1917-08-17
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Peg O' The Ring' (4th, 5th and 6 th episodes); Coming film: 'Don't Forget' and 'Mysteries of Myra'

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

Screening of 'Crimson Stain Mystery' (5th & 6th episodes) and Keystone Comics; Coming film: 'Mysteries of Myra'