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: 1913-03-08 - 1913-03-11
Summary:

Screening of The Latest News; Performance by Miss Violet Bonetta and Miss Cecile Stephano; 'Les Miserables' will be produced at the Victoria Theatre under the combined direction of Mr. R. H. Stephenson and Messrs Ramos and Ramos

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-03-12 - 1913-03-14
Summary:

Film sreening of 'A Husband's Generosty', 'Niagara Falls', 'Pathe Gazette', 'A Tight Fit', 'The Lumber-room Chest' and 'Soldiers in Morocco'; Performances by Miss Cecile Stephano and Miss Violet Bonetta; Coming: 'Les…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-03-15 - 1913-03-18
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Max Linder's Appointment', 'On the Way to Montserrat', 'A Young Terror - Bashful Wiffles' and News in Pictures by Pathe Gazette and Gaumont Graphic; Performances by Miss Cecile Stephano and Miss Violet Bonetta; Coming: 'Les…

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Headline: Bijou: Tonight
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-20 - 1913-05-20
Summary:

Last night of ' Les Miserables' at 9 p.m.; Price details included

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-20
Summary:

Tonight is the last night of 'Les Miserables' at the Bijou Theatre. Those who have not seen this perfectly produced and finely acted drama should not miss this opportunity. Seats can be booked at Moutrie's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-04-04 - 1914-04-07
Summary:

Film screenings including 'Nickwinter Finds the Joconda' and 'American Weekly'; Screening of British Gazette; Songs and dances performances by Violet Victoria and J. Sheridan

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-05-23 - 1914-05-27
Summary:

Film screening of 'Out on the Deep' (10,000 ft, 8 parts); Screening of British and German Gazette; Performances by The Gibson Girls

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-08-29 - 1914-09-01
Summary:

Film screening of 'Rocambole: The Mysterious Count' (2nd Series)(4 parts, 7,000 ft); Screening of Pathe's Cartoon and British Gazette

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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-28 - 1918-12-31
Summary:

December 28th, 29th, 30th and 31st, 9.15 p.m. performance, 'The Walls of Jericho' in 5 parts. Also Max Linder in 'Max Wants a Divorce' and British Gazette No. 482. Saturday, December 28th and Monday, December 30th at 4.30 p.m., 'Jack and the Beanstalk.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-01 - 1919-01-01
Summary:

New Year's day performances: 2 p.m., 'Jack and the Beanstalk'; 6 and 9.15 p.m., British Gazette No. 482, William Fox's super-production 'The Walls of Jericho' by Alfred Sutro and Max Linder in 'Max Wants a Divorce.' Booking at Robinson's for 2 and 9.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-09 - 1919-01-11
Summary:

January 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th at 6 and 9.15 p.m., Haddon Chambers' masterpiece, 'The Idler.' Also a brilliant little comedy, 'Lucien, Lucette' and British Gazette No. 484. Booking at Robinson's.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-23 - 1919-01-23
Summary:

Timetable of today's continuous performance: 1. 5.15 p.m., overture; 2. 5.20, British Gazette No. 485; 3. 5.35, 'The Corsican Sisters' in 2 parts; 4. 6.00, 'Unlucky Thirteen'; 5. 6.15, 'The Rose of the Rancho' in 5 parts; 6. 7.35, interval; 7. 7.40, repeat no.…

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-26 - 1919-01-26
Summary:

The Yankee Way,' George Walsh, direction William Fox. It will be shown at the Coronet Theatre on Monday next. Picture and plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-27 - 1919-01-31
Summary:

January 27th, 28th and 29th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., George Walsh in 'The Yankee Way.' Also Max Linder in 'He Should Wear Braces.' Booking at Robinson's.

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Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-27 - 1919-01-27
Summary:

George Walsh in William Fox's big surprise, 'The Yankee Way.' Usual prices. Booking at Robinson's. Illustration included.

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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-30 - 1919-01-30
Summary:

Owing to the great success of 'The Yankee Way,' we are continuing this most hilarious of photoplays for three nights longer. To avoid disappointment, book your seats in advance and at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-30
Summary:

It is decided that the screening of 'The Yankee Way' will be continued for a further three days. It is advised to pay a visit before its withdrawal.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-31 - 1919-01-31
Summary:

Audiences' comments on 'The Yankee Way' included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-31
Summary:

The Yankee Way' is a great Fox picture at the Coronet Theatre. It is full of action and gives a hearty laugh.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-01 - 1919-02-01
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., last screening of the best and brightest picture ever shown in the colony, 'The Yankee Way.' Tomorrow at 6 and 9.15 p.m., 'Kick In.' Monday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The End of the War' on the screen (see special advertisement).