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.

2
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-17 - 1918-08-21
Summary:

For 17th, 18th, 19th and 20th August, screening 'Who Is Number One?' 1st and 2nd episodes and comics.

3
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-17 - 1918-08-17
Summary:

Coming, a Paramount serial, 'Who Is Number One?' in 15 episodes, 30 parts. Story by Anna Katherine [sic] Green, featuring Kathleen Clifford. Illustration included.

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-17
Summary:

Bijou Theatre has secured good serial films. 'Who is Number One?' is produced by Paramount Company, from the novel of Anna Katherine Green. It is carefully constructed and took 10 months to film. The first two episodes will be shown today. Film synopsis included.

5
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-22 - 1918-08-23
Summary:

21st, 22nd and 23rd August, showing 'Love's Frailty' in 6 parts and comics. Saturday 24th August, screening 'Who Is Number One?' 3rd and 4th episodes. Price: 50 cents and 30 cents.

6
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-24 - 1918-08-27
Summary:

24th, 25th, 26th and 27th August, screening 'Who Is Number One?' 3rd and 4th episodes and comics. Saturday 31st August, 5th and 6th episodes.

7
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-24
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre made improvements and the magnificent film 'Who is Number One?'shown was much appreciated.

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-31
Summary:

Paramount believes in finishing what it starts in a serial. 'Who is Number One,' featuring Kathleen Clifford, has features that make it one of the most successful ever screened at the Bijou Theatre

9
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-02 - 1918-09-03
Summary:

Tonight, showing 'Who Is Number One?' episodes V and VI and comics. Matinees Wednesday at 5.15 p.m. and Saturday at 2.30 p.m.

10
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-07 - 1918-09-10
Summary:

Tonight, screening 'Who Is Number One?' episodes VII and VIII and comics. Matinee Saturday at 2.30 p.m. and 4.15 p.m., Wednesday at 5.15 p.m.

11
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-14 - 1918-09-17
Summary:

Tonight, screening 'Who Is Number One?' episodes IX and X, and 'Charlie, the Gang Leader,' comic in 3 parts. Matinee Saturday at 2.30 p.m. and 5 p.m., Wednesday at 5.15 p.m.

12
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-21 - 1918-09-24
Summary:

Tonight, screening 'Who Is Number One?' episodes XI and XII, and 'Charlie's Hard Luck,' comic in 2 parts. Matinees Saturday at 2.30 p.m. and 5.00 p.m.

13
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-28 - 1918-10-01
Summary:

Tonight, showing 'Who Is Number One?' episodes 13 and 14 and comics. Matinees Saturday at 2.30 p.m. and 5.00 p.m.

14
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-02 - 1918-10-04
Summary:

Tonight, screening two powerful dramas, 'A Wild Ride' and 'Rope of Salvation.' Also comics. Don't forget to see the final episode of 'Who Is Number One?' on Saturday, the 5th October.

15
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-05 - 1918-10-08
Summary:

Tonight, screening the final episode of 'Who Is Number One?' and Charlie's 'Ambition' in 4 parts by Charlie Chaplin. Matinee today at 5 p.m.

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-11 - 1919-09-13
Summary:

September 11th, 12th and 13th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Metro presents Harold Lockwood in 'The Masked Rider' and Harold Lloyd comedy. Booking at Robinson's.

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-14 - 1920-02-14
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Lord John's Journal.' Also Christie and Luke comedies, and British Gazette. Today at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., last performances of episodes one and two of 'The Circus King.' Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-16 - 1920-02-16
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Lord John's Journal.' Also Christie and Luke comedies, and British Gazette. Today at 7.15 p.m., 'The Circus King' episodes 3 and 4 in 4 parts. Also Rolin comedy. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-29 - 1920-03-29
Summary:

A burning message of the moment to those who would have more and live better. Tonight till Thursday for four nights only, Frank Keenan in 'The World Aflame.' Also British Gazette and new Harold Lloyd comedy. Illustration included.

20
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-01 - 1920-05-03
Summary:

Saturday to Monday, 1st to 3rd May at 9.15 p.m., 'The Eagle's Eye,' 1st and 2nd episodes. Also Pathe news and Harold Lloyd comic. Price details included.