A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-06-16 - 1915-06-18
Summary:

On June 16, 17, and 18, the great magnificent drama 'A $4,000,000 Dowry' in 4 parts - 6,000 feet also Hongkong & Canton in moving picture; On June 19, another magnificent & powerful drama 'A Woman Accursed' in 4 parts.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-01-21
Summary:

This afternoon, at 5.15, the Victoria Theatre has a big attraction, for 'Quo Vadis?' is to be screened. This magnificent picture is in seven parts. For tonight, there is a splendid programme, including the third and fourth episodes of 'The Great Secret,' as well as Pathe…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-30 - 1918-02-01
Summary:

Tonight, 'The Great Secret' 1st and 2nd chapters in 4 parts. Also 'The Evil Fascination,' drama in 2 parts and comics.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-02-02 - 1918-02-05
Summary:

Tonight, 'The Ghost Club,' drama in 6 parts and comics. Also Russian music, song and dance by Susanna and Vladinair Zacandin. (Complete change of Russian play every night.) 'The Great Secret' will be continued every Wednesday.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-02-06 - 1918-02-06
Summary:

6th, 7th and 8th, February, 'The Great Secret,' 3rd and 4th chapters. Also 'The Secret Anguish,' drama in two parts and 'Hearts and Flames,' comic in two parts.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-02-07 - 1918-03-01
Summary:

Tonight, 'The Great Secret,' 9th and 10th episodes in 4 parts and comics.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-02-13 - 1918-02-15
Summary:

The Great Secret' 5th and 6th episodes and comics. For 13th, 14th and 15th, three days only.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-02-20
Summary:

The seventh and eighth episodes of 'The Great Secret' are being shown at Bijou Theatre tonight, tomorrow and Friday night.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-06 - 1918-03-08
Summary:

For 6th, 7th and 8th March 1918, 'The Great Secret,' 11th and 12th episodes in 4 parts and Keystone comedies.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-11 - 1918-03-12
Summary:

Tonight, see Mary Fuller in the 'Dolly of the Dailies,' last 6 parts. 'A Reporter's Adventures' in 11 parts, and Keystone comedies. Wednesday, 13th March, next chapters of 'The Great Secret.'

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-13 - 1918-03-13
Summary:

Tonight, 'The Great Secret.'

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-14 - 1918-03-16
Summary:

Tonight, 'The Great Secret,' 13th and 14th Chapters, 'The Struggle' and 'The Escape.' Comedies: 'Droppington's Devilish Deed' and 'Gussle's Backward Way.'

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-20 - 1918-03-21
Summary:

Tonight, 'The Great Secret,' 15th and 16th chapters. Comedies: 'Fatty at San Diego' and 'Neighbours' (Ford Sterling).

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-22 - 1918-03-22
Summary:

Tonight, the celebrated Spanish artistes, Mendoza and Elizabeta in 'Rag Time,' 'Valse Boston,' 'Argentine Tango' and 'Brazilian Maxixe.' 'The Great Secret,' 15th and 16th chapter.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-04
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre, the further instalments of 'The Red Ace' haven't arrived yet. A change of programme takes place with a splendid picture 'Mr Pipp' with Sydney Chaplin and there will be changes of the programme at all matinees. 'Second in Command'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-04 - 1918-12-06
Summary:

Tonight, showing Paramount feature in 5 parts, 'The Kiss,' featuring the screen stars, Owen Moore and Marguerite Courtot, including Gazette and comics. Today matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing 'The Ragged Earl,' a drama in 5 parts, etc.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-12-05
Summary:

There was a full house at the Hongkong Theatre last night, having Paramount feature entitled 'The Kiss' which is well received. Other items on the programme included the Gazette and two comic 'Eddie's Night Out' and 'Love's Strategy.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-12-05 - 1918-12-05
Summary:

A Paramount feature, 'The Kiss,' in 5 parts tonight. Owen Moore and Marguerite Courtot are featured. Gazette and comics included.The thirteenth and fourteenth episodes of 'The Mystery Ship' on Saturday, 7th December.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-12-06 - 1918-12-09
Summary:

The thirteenth and fourteenth episodes of 'The Mystery Ship' on Saturday, 7th to Tuesday, 10th December. Gazette and comics included. A film history in 4 parts, 'Robinson Crusoe,' released in the special matinee at 5:15 p.m. on Monday, 9th December. A Paramount feature in 5…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-07 - 1918-12-10
Summary:

Saturday 7th to Tuesday 10th December, showing 'The Mystery Ship' episodes 13 and 14, including Gazette and comics. Monday 9th December, special matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing 'Robinson Crusoe,' film story in 4 parts. Wednesday 11th December, see Blanche Sweet in 'Sowers…