A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-04-19 - 1913-04-22
Summary:

Films screenings: 'Captain Kate' (American Bioscope sensational drama), 'A Diplomatic Lover' (Comic), 'At the Front-by Price' (Comic), 'Two Little Scape-Graces' (Comic) and 'Love Laughs at Locksmiths' (Comic); Also screening of News of the World…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-10 - 1913-05-14
Summary:

Films screening of 'The Living Statue', new comic by Max Linder, 'The Ace of Clubs', new comic by Nick Winder and 'The Village Hero' (American Biograph comic); Also screening of News of the world by Pathe Gazette; Performance by Miss Violet Bonetta; 7.15 p.m.…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-15 - 1913-05-16
Summary:

Films screening of 'Nobility' (Cinema-Colored Drama), 'Biggles, The Millionaire' (comic) and 'Saved by the Pony Express' (American Biograph drama); Also screening of News of The World by Pathe Gazette; Performance by Miss Violet Bonetta; 7.15 p.m. pictures only

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-31 - 1913-05-31
Summary:

Films screening of 'The Bombardment of Janina by the Greeks' (Taken on The Battlefield), 'A Flight Into Egypt' (comic) and 'An Interrupted Game' (American comic); Also screening of News of the World by Pathe Gazette; Last performance by Violet Bonetta; 7.15 p.m.…

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-02-24 - 1915-02-24
Summary:

Film screening of 'A Circus Heroine' (3 parts, 5,000 ft) and the 10th Series of War Pictures (2 parts, 3,000 ft);

6
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-02-25 - 1915-02-27
Summary:

Film screening of 'A Circus Heroine' (3 parts, 5,000 ft) and the 10th Series of War Pictures (2 parts, 3,000 ft);

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

Screening of 'The Shielding Shadow' (3rd and 4th episodes), 'Spring Time on the Riviera' (colour), Pathe News; Coming film: Max Linder in 'Max, Victim of the Clutching Hand'

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-20 - 1918-03-22
Summary:

20th, 21st and 22nd March, showing two exclusive features, 'The Law of the Range' (4 parts), 'A Daughter of the Jungles' (3 parts) and comics. Saturday, 23rd March, final episodes of 'Gloria's Romance.' Look out for the next serial, 'The Red Ace.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-23 - 1918-03-26
Summary:

23rd, 24th, 25th and 26th March, showing the final episodes of 'Gloria's Romance' and Charlie Chaplin comedies. Saturday next, see our new serial, 'The Red Ace.' March 23 Remarks: Sunday night, string band in attendance.

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-27 - 1918-03-28
Summary:

27th, 28th and 29th March, screening 'Just Jim,' a thrilling and powerful drama played by Harry Carey, the distinguished Broadway actor. Complete story in 5 parts. Also L-Ko Comedy in 2 parts, 'Mr. Flirt in Wrong.' Saturday, 30th March, see our next Universal new serial,…

11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-29 - 1918-03-29
Summary:

Commencing Saturday, 30th March, screening 1st and 2nd episodes, 'The Red Ace,' featuring fearless, dashing, daring Marie Walcamp, and comics.

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-29 - 1918-03-29
Summary:

Commencing Saturday, 30th March, the Universal's greatest serial, 'The Red Ace' featuring Marie Walcamp. Also Charlie Chaplin and Nestor comedies. Wednesday 3rd, April, Broadway Universal features present Jane Cowl and 'The Garden of Lies.' Illustration included.

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-01 - 1918-04-02
Summary:

Tonight, screening 1st and 2nd episodes, 'The Red Ace' featuring fearless, dashing, daring Marie Walcamp, and comics.

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-01
Summary:

The Red Ace' issued by the Hongkong Film Exchange Company, featuring Marie Walcamp, will be shown for this first time. The film showed signs of popularity and is expected to gain more interests. Film review from Louella O. Parsons of the Chicago Herald included.

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-03 - 1918-04-05
Summary:

3rd, 4th and 5th April, screening 'The Garden of Lies,' a gripping dramatic novelty, complete story in six parts, featuring the fascinating Broadway star Miss Jane Cowl. Also comics. Saturday, 6th April. See 3rd and 4th episodes, 'The Red Ace.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-03
Summary:

Universal's 'The Red Ace' was screened and a new drama 'Jane Cowl' together with Charlie Chaplin's comic films will be shown.

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-06 - 1918-04-09
Summary:

6th, 7th, 8th and 9th April, showing 3rd and 4th episodes of 'The Red Ace.' Also Gaumont War Graphic and comics. Wednesday, 10th April, see 'The Lion's Ward.'

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-08
Summary:

The 3rd and 4th episodes of the serial film 'The Red Ace' were screened and will continue till tomorrow night. The American Cinema productions are becoming popular and some of the latest dramas screened in the theatre were much appreciated.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-10 - 1918-04-12
Summary:

10th, 11th and 12th April, screening 'The Lion's Ward' in 4 parts, a gripping and heart interest drama, well-acted and produced. Also L-KO Company's 'Scandal in the Family' in 2 parts, etc. Saturday, 13th April, see 5th and 6th episodes, 'The Red Ace.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-13 - 1918-04-16
Summary:

13th, 14th, 15th and 16th April, showing 5th and 6th episodes, 'The Red Ace' and comics. Wednesday, 17th April. See our exclusive Broadway feature, 'The Jewel' in 7 parts.