A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-03-03
Summary:

So successful has been the exhibition of the film 'Les Miserables' at the Apollo Theatre, Shanghai, and so great the demand for seats, that the management decided to continue the same programme for 3 nights. We understand this magnificent film will be shown in Hongkong at an early date…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-03-08 - 1913-03-11
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, all new pictures, dramas and comics; The Latest News (Pathe Gazettes); performance by Bonetta and Stephano; next week, 'Les Miserables' (from the world story of Victor Hugo) will be produced at the Victoria Theatre.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-05-20 - 1913-05-20
Summary:

9.15 Tonight: For one night only, 'Les Miserables; a special treat for Bijou patrons; price details included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-12-18
Summary:

Chicago, Nov. 14 – Athletics and entertainment are encouraged by the governor of the prison and the State Board of Control, to arouse the interest and spirit of the men under detention. Moving pictures are shown several evenings a week at the Anamosa Prison, and the governor says that these and…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-23 - 1917-04-24
Summary:

Screening of 'The Woman' and Paramount Pictorials; Coming film: 'The Golden Change', 'Tennessee's Pardner' and 'Are you a Mason?'

6
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-25 - 1917-07-26
Summary:

Screening of 'The Golden Change' and Paramount Pictorials; Coming film: 'Tennessee's Pardner' and 'Are you a Mason?'

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-25
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre has a special attraction this week. The film entitled 'The Woman' has drawn very good houses during the last two nights. The Paramount's Pictorials are exceptionally interesting and have been very much appreciated by the audience. Tonight, 'The Golden Chance…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-26
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre has a very good attraction with two films, 'The Golden Chance' and 'The Woman.' The Paramount Pictorials are proving very interesting.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-27 - 1917-04-27
Summary:

Screening of 'Tennessee's Pardner' and Paramount Pictorials; Coming film: 'Are you a Mason?'

10
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-09 - 1918-01-11
Summary:

Tonight, 'The Gray Ghost' 7th and 8th episodes in 4 parts. Comedies: 'Run on the Bank' and 'A Berth Scandal.' Saturday, 12th January, see next episodes of 'The Gray Ghost.'

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-02-07 - 1918-02-08
Summary:

Watch for 'The Voice on the Wire,' a 15-episode long surprising detective serial, featuring the famous Ben Wilson and Neva Gerber. Commencing on Saturday 9th February 1918, the 1st and 2nd episodes.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-02-09 - 1918-02-11
Summary:

Tonight, Ben Wilson and Neva Gerber in 'The Voice on the Wire,' the great Trans Atlantic surprise serial in 15 episodes, 30 reels, 1st episode 'The Oriental Death,' 2nd episode 'The Mysterious Man in Black' and good comics.

13
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-02-16 - 1918-02-16
Summary:

For Saturday 16th, also 17th, 18th and 19th Feb, 'The Voice on the Wire,' third episode and 'The Fugitive,' drama in 3 parts. Also new good comics.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-02-18 - 1918-02-22
Summary:

Tonight, 'The Voice on the Wire,' third episode, and 'The Fugitive,' drama in 3 parts. Also new good comics.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-18 - 1918-03-19
Summary:

Programme for 17th, 18th and 19th March. Tonight, 'The Voice on the Wire,' the great trans-Atlantic surprise. A serial in 30 reels. Keystone: 'He Wouldn't Stay Down,' 'Love and Bullets' and 'A Film Without a Title.'