A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-11 - 1913-01-14
Summary:

A Hydro-aeroplane Elopement' by Max Linder; Gazette & Graphic news: war pictures from the front, including explosion at electric works, great fire at Kensington, Railway accident at Croydon, and new dock at Portsmouth; musical interludes by Ada Rowley, Gladys Spencer, and Dolly Swift.…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-18 - 1913-01-21
Summary:

The Sleeping Car Conductor,' a fine comic by Wiffles - 3000 feet; News of the Day, including launch of H. M. S. 'Marlborough,' the latest war scenes, the winner of the 'Cambridgeshire,' latest fashions in Paris, and return of Queen Alexandra; musical interludes by Ada…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-25 - 1913-01-29
Summary:

At 9.15 special monster programme for Burn's anniversary; debut by Cecile Stephano; performance by Dolly Swift; Pathe Frere's Masterpiece, 'The Mysteries of Paris' (length 6000 feet, 4 parts); war scenes, Paris fashions, & comics.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-30 - 1913-01-31
Summary:

Two star comics, Love's Young Dream (drama), 'Winter Sports at Bolede'; 'News of the Day': Meet of the Royal Stag Hounds, British, French and Russian Fleets off Constantinople, Great Fire at Johannesburg, and latest war scenes; performance by Cecile Stephano and Dolly…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-07-26
Summary:

The racing film-drama, 'Master Bob,' has been attracting large and appreciative houses to the Bijou Theatre. Other interesting items in the current programme are a very beautiful scenic film 'The Valley of Val Furva,' two sets of war pictures and a comic picture 'The…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-17 - 1917-02-17
Summary:

Drama 'Save the Queen' in 5 parts; 'The Vanity Case' in 2 parts; war, graphic and comics.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-19 - 1917-02-20
Summary:

Drama 'Save the Queen' in 5 parts; 'The Vanity Case' in 2 parts; war, graphic and comics; performance by Sonia Halana commencing Feb 21.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-21 - 1917-02-23
Summary:

Performance by Halanai; a very interesting drama 'A Vow' in 4 parts; 'Duty Verus Conscience' in 2 parts; war, graphic and comics.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-17
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre has a most attractive weekend programme. In addition to the serial, there is a war graphic depicting the landing of the survivors of Lusitania, etc, the recruiting scenes witnessed subsequently, and several comic pictures.

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

Screening of 'Dolly of the Dailies' (1st series); Coming film: 'The Gray Ghost'

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-15 - 1917-12-18
Summary:

Screening of 'Dolly of the Dailies' (2nd series) featuring Mary Fuller; Keystone comedies: 'Hearts & Flames' and 'Bloomer and the Dyer'; Coming film: 'The Gray Ghost'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-11-02 - 1918-11-05
Summary:

Tonight, a beautiful serial 'The Secret Kingdom,' 1st and 2nd episodes. This serial is unlike those of its predecessors, it contains a complete coherent story, sensational and attention drawing from beginning to end. It is entirely devoid of absurdities. Don't forget! Saturday,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-11-06 - 1918-11-08
Summary:

Tonight, screening the 3rd and 4th episodes of 'The Secret Kingdom.' And various comics. Don't forget! Saturday, 9th November, showing another beautiful serial 'The Mystery of the Double Cross,' featuring the famous Pathe Star, Miss Mollie King.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-11-09 - 1918-11-12
Summary:

Tonight, screening a beautiful serial 'Mystery of the Double Cross,' 1st and 2nd episodes, a beautiful serial of love, thrills and perils, featuring the famous Pathe star, Miss Mollie King. Don't forget! Wednesday 13th November, showing 5th and 6th episodes of 'The Secret…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-11-13 - 1918-11-16
Summary:

Tonight, showing 5th and 6ths episodes of 'The Secret Kingdom,' and L-KO splendid comedies. Don't forget! Saturday 16th November, showing 3rd and 4th episodes of 'The Mystery of the Double Cross,' 'Max Linder Joins the Colours' and 'Wiffles and the Tell-…