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: 1898-04-07
Summary:

A complete change of programme was presented last night, at the entertainment given by Carl Hertz, in the City Hall. A number of remarkably lifelike pictures were shown by the cinematograph, 'A Call on the London Fire Brigade' being receiver with great enthusiasm. 'Persimmon…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1904-01-23 - 1904-01-27
Summary:

The Bioscope is the only one of its kind really worth seeing. Emphasis on the pictures are steady and continuous and do not dazzle the eye. Cinematographic art as exhibited in the leading theatres of Europe and America. Price details included. Seats reserved can be booked at the Robinson Piano…

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1904-01-28 - 1904-01-28
Summary:

Freear's New World-Famous Protean Vaudeville Entertainment Frivolities' will be returned in Hong Kong. Noted that M. Rehemanjee's famous new bioscope will be shown in the interval.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1904-01-29 - 1904-01-29
Summary:

Freear's New World-Famous Protean Vaudeville Entertainment Frivolities' will be returned in Hong Kong tomorrow. Noted that M. Rehemanjee's famous new bioscope will be shown in the interval.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1904-01-30 - 1904-01-30
Summary:

Freear's World-Famous Frivolities is going to be shown tonight. Detailed description of the programme. M. Rehemanjee's new and celebrated 'Bioscope' will be exhibited for 15 minutes only.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1904-01-30
Summary:

The programme of Mr. Freear's entertainment at the City Hall this evening; The programme included an extra item M. Rehemanjee's New and Celebrated 'Bioscope' for 15 minutes only.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-11-27 - 1907-11-30
Summary:

The Cinematograph Pathe of 'The Passion Play of Oberammergau' was exhibited; Many other films comprising comic, dramatic, sensational; Booking at Messrs. Moutrie & Co.

8
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-04-17 - 1913-04-18
Summary:

New feature, The First ('A B'), American Bioscope picture screened in Hongkong; 'The Squaw's Love,' Hereafter another 'A B'; every change of programme; performance by Violet Bonetta; 7.15 pictures only.

9
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

10
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

11
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'

12
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'

13
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-18 - 1917-08-21
Summary:

Screening of 'Mysteries of Myra' (3rd & 4th episodes)

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-22 - 1917-08-24
Summary:

Screening of 'At the Hour of Dawn' and 'Peg O' The Ring' (VII and VIII episodes); Coming film: 'The Mysteries of Myra'

15
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-25 - 1917-08-28
Summary:

Screening of 'The Mysteries of Myra' (V & VI episodes), 'Saved by Wireless' and Keystone's 'Fatty Again'

16
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-29 - 1917-08-31
Summary:

Screening of 'Protea' (1st Series) and 'The Female Detective'; Coming film: 'The Mysteries of Myra'

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-09-01 - 1917-09-04
Summary:

Screening of 'Mysteries of Myra' (7th & 8th episodes) and 'His Father's Footsteps' (Keystone Comedy); Coming film: 'Protea'

18
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-09-05 - 1917-09-05
Summary:

Screening of 'Mysteries of Myra' (9th & 10th episodes); Coming film: 'Barcelona and Its Mysteries'

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-09-08 - 1917-09-11
Summary:

Screening of 'Barcelona and Its Mysteries' (1st episode) and 'The Evil Genius'; Coming film: 'Mysteries of Myra'

20
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-09-12 - 1917-09-14
Summary:

Screening of 'Barcelona and Its Mysteries' (2nd episode); Coming film: 'Mysteries of Myra'