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: 1915-07-24 - 1915-07-26
Summary:

Film screening of 'Perils of Pauline' (Final episodes); Screening of Pathe's Latest Gazette and Keystone Comic; Coming film: 'Sherlock Holmes in Silver Blaze, and the Speckled Band'

2
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-07-30 - 1915-08-02
Summary:

Film screening of 'Sherlock Holmes' (1st & 2nd series); Screening of Pathe's Latest Gazette; Also keystone comics and interesting pictures

3
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-04-29 - 1916-05-02
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Fakir's Ring' (5 parts) and 'The Lion Hunters' (2 parts); Also Keystone comics

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-14 - 1916-07-14
Summary:

Screening of 'New Exploits of Elaine' (18th Episode: Red Roses'); Max Linder, Wiffles, Keystone Comic, Cartoon Comic and Pathe's British Gazette, 'The Great War'

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-15 - 1916-07-17
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'New Exploits of Elaine' (18th Episode: Red Roses'); Max Linder, Wiffles, Keystone Comic, Cartoon Comic and Pathe's British Gazette, 'The Great War'

6
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-20 - 1916-09-22
Summary:

Screening of 'Neal of the Navy' (last two episodes) for 3 nights, 'The Girl at the Cupola' and Keystone Comic

7
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.

8
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.

9
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.

10
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.

11
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.

12
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.

13
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

14
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.

15
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.

16
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.

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-14
Summary:

The 5th and 6th episodes of the 'Secret Kingdom' will be screened with Keystone comics at the Hongkong Theatre. On Wednesday, the programme will be a comedy with Charlie Chaplin's 'The Immigrant,' 'Easy Street' and 'Behind the Screen.' Charlie is now…

18
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-09-14 - 1918-09-17
Summary:

The fifth and sixth episodes of 'The Secret Kingdom' from Saturday 14th to Tuesday 17th September, including Essanay and Keystone comics. All Charlie-Chaplin Programme on Wednesday, 18th September.

19
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.

20
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.