A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-04-14
Summary:

The pictures shown at the Bijou Scenic Theatre were of high merit. The Pathe Gazette and the Gaumont Graphic, showing principal world's happenings were interesting. Miss Violet Bonnetta was given a rousing reception by the audience.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-05-12
Summary:

At the Bijou, Miss Violet Bonnet is delighting all comers with her songs, and the pictures are good. They include another funny Max Linder episode and a new and highly sensational Nick Winter story. The Pathe Gazette and Gaumont Graphic both contain some fine photographs of events in Europe and…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-09-27
Summary:

An especially good programme is being offered at the Victoria, including two or three good comics – one by Max Linder; the Gaumont graphic, with a remarkably fine picture of the last Derby; and a historical film. This later is one of the best coloured pictures produced by Pathe Freres. Mr.…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-11-04
Summary:

There is to be another grand change of programme at the Victoria Theatre commencing from tonight. The Gaumont Graphic will be shown. Besides, no one should miss the picture 'The Adventures,' which is 4,000 feet long and will be shown in three parts.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-01-05
Summary:

At Victoria last night, a good attendance of patrons witnessed tragedy and comedy galore. The Gaumont graphic was as newsy as ever and the pictures were good.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-06-09
Summary:

The detective film 'Fantomas' of 5,000 feet in length has been screened at the Victoria. The star performers, Fantomas, and Jure, pit their wits against each other.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-07-01
Summary:

The two dramatic films, 'Wheat and Tares' and 'At the Foot of the Scaffold,' are full of thrilling happenings. In addition to these, there are three funny comic films and Gaumont Graphic, showing the world's latest news at the Victoria Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-07-13
Summary:

A special matinee was given at the Victoria on Saturday afternoon. Various films attracted audiences. Gaumont Graphic was interesting as usual, including a comic picture, a pleasing picture 'The Secret Marriage,' a story entitled 'Sea Flowers,' and three-part detective drama…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-07-30
Summary:

The Black Thirteen' is being shown at the Bijou. A number of very laughable films are also being screened; and a thoroughly entertaining programme is completed by the Gaumont Graphic.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-08-17
Summary:

Mr. J. Blake re-installed as manager of the Victoria. Under the new management, the theatre opened on Saturday night with a fine programme, including a particularly interesting Gaumont Graphic, two or three good comics and a lengthy sensational film entitled 'On the track of the Spider…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-12-21
Summary:

The picture 'The Plaything of His Luck' was screened on Saturday evening at Victoria. The bill also includes the Gaumont Graphic, 'Artemio in Love' and 'The Strength of Men.' Mr. Bert Flatt and Miss Flo Brooks performed.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-02-04
Summary:

Miss Irene Delmar and Mr. H. Kenyon Slade gave their opening turns at the Victoria. A new set of war pictures will be presented at the Victoria tomorrow night, together with the new dramatic film 'Fantomas.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-02-06
Summary:

The chief attraction in the Victoria last night was the good show of McClements, who again scored a big success in their comedy 'The Earl and the Girl' and a high comedy sketch, 'Goodbye for Ever.' The current programme also included 'Fantomas'; 'Wireless from…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-12-08
Summary:

The weekend show at the Bijou consisted of a couple of bright little comics and an Italian drama 'The Remembrances of the Other.' tonight a new programme is introduced, the chief features of which are 'Prisoner 118' and 'Fantomas' (First Series).

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-12-30
Summary:

A new series of the wonderful Fantomas pictures was shown at the Bijou last night. Professor Gonzales played a violin solo.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-04
Summary:

The New Hongkong Cinematograph was well filled last evening by an appreciative audience, who thoroughly enjoyed both the pictures and the music. The programme was of a capital description. 'A Daughter of Eve' in five reels, was the premier film. A Gaumont Graphic film was also quite…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-11
Summary:

At the New Hongkong Theatre, a fine four-part Italian film, 'The Waitress Countess,' is being shown. The Gaumont Graphic contains a number of well-taken and most interesting photographs dealing with the war and other matters of topical interest, and there are further attractions in the…

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

The Bijou Theatre is screening two very interesting pictures tonight: 'The Corsair,' a detective drama in six parts; and a Gaumont Graphic, showing the Allies in the East. There will be several changes of programme next week, on account of management having arranged to show a series of…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-09-09
Summary:

Perhaps this was the schooling I received in old Daly's Theatre,' said Sheldon Lewis, who is a featured member of the cast in 'The Hidden Hand,' the Pathe serial which will be shown at the Victoria Theatre on Thursday, in which Miss Doris Kenyon is being starred. The old Daly…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-09-14
Summary:

The programme provided by the management of the Victoria Theatre on Thursday and last night, and which is gaining to be presented tonight, is one that should prove a draw to a considerable number of people. Ever since the last stirring serial film shown at the Victoria ended, Hong Kong has been…