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: 1912-02-14 - 1912-02-29
Summary:

Screening of Pathe Freres Gayette (Gazette) 'World's News', 'Gaumont Graphic'; Performance by Miss Eileen Murray; 7.15 p.m. pictures only

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-02-15
Summary:

During the remainder of the week patrons of the Bijou Scenic' Theatre are favoured with a complete change of programme. 'Cod Fishing from a Trawler' is a most interesting and instructive film as are also Pathe's Weekly Gazette and The Gaumont Graphic, showing the latest news…

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Headline: The Cinemas
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-04-18
Summary:

Hongkong has had little cause to complain of lack of entertainment for many months past, yet through it all the Victoria and Bijou Cinemagraphs have maintained their own as attractions and seldom fail to draw large houses. At the Victoria, the Quealys made success, while the sisters Price were…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-05-31
Summary:

It is easy to understand why Mr. R. H. Stephenson, or 'Bob' Stephenson as his intimates call him, the popular lessee and manager of the Bijou Scenic Theatre, is looking forward with such pleasurable anticipation to his forthcoming trip to Australia. The Bijou closes down after this…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-03-26 - 1913-03-28
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Madcap Molly', 'A Strange Peacemaking', 'The Glory of Wiffles' and 'Losing His Head', Pathe Gazette and Gaumont Graphic; Performances by Miss Cecile Stephano and Miss Violet Bonetta

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-06-04 - 1913-06-05
Summary:

Films screeinings including 'Lighted Candle', 'The First of April', 'Tommy's Serenade', 'Sandy's Kilt' and 'In the Abyss' (in 2 parts 2,500 ft); Singing performance by Nora Moore; Coming film: 'Qaueen of Carmargue' and '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-06-06 - 1913-06-06
Summary:

Films screeinings including 'Lighted Candle', 'Billy's Stratagem', 'Tom Butler' and comic film by special request 'Bedelia and the Suffragette'; Singing performance by Miss Nora Moore; Coming film: 'Qaueen of Carmargue' and 'The Merry…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-06-07 - 1913-06-07
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Casmir & Pickpocket', 'For A Western Girl', 'Billy's Stratagem' and 'Queen of Carmargue' (in 3 parts); Singing performance by Nora Moore; Coming film: 'Evil Genius' and 'The Merry Widow'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-06-09 - 1913-06-09
Summary:

Films screening of 'For A Western Girl', 'Funnicus in Love With the Actress', 'Picturesque Engadine', 'Queen of Carmargue' and 'Casimir, Gentleman & Pickpocket'; Singing performance by Nora Moore; Coming film: 'The Merry Widow'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-06-10 - 1913-06-11
Summary:

Films screening of of 'Love's Disception', 'The Evil Genius' and 'Funnicus in Love With the Actress'; Singing performance by Nora Moore; Coming film: 'The Merry Widow'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-06-12 - 1913-06-12
Summary:

Film screening of 'Evil Genius' (3,200 ft); Singing performance by Nora Moore; Coming film: 'The Merry Widow' and 'The Legal Murder'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-06-13 - 1913-06-14
Summary:

Films screening of 'Hygiene of the Milk Industry', 'His Daughter', 'Willy's Ruse', 'Gontran and His Accomplice' and 'The Legal Murder'; Singing performance by Nora Moore; Coming film: 'The Merry Widow'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-06-16 - 1913-06-16
Summary:

Films screening of 'Willy's Ruse', 'Gontran and His Accomplice', 'Love's Deception', 'Funnicus in Love with the Actress' and 'The Legal Murder'; Singing performance by Nora Moore; Coming film: 'The Merry Widow'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-06-17 - 1913-06-19
Summary:

Films screenings including 'My Double and how He Undid We', 'Lottery Ticket No 66', 'The New Dress' and 'From the Bottom of the Sea'; Singing performance by Nora Moore; Coming film: 'The Merry Widow'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-06-17
Summary:

Patrons of the Victoria Theatre are being treated to an excellent programme this week, the majority of the pictures shown being of a comical nature. Miss Nora Moore still delights with her singing and a new dramatic film entitled 'The Legal Murder' is brimful of interest and powerful…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-06-23 - 1913-06-23
Summary:

All new pictures; Films screenings including 'Through Trials to Victory' and 'The Merry Widow'; Performance by Nora Moore

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-06-23
Summary:

This popular entertainment establishment maintains its reputation for excellent pictures. From this week forward, many new dramatic films will be governed, the programmes being changed twice a week. The 'Merry Widow' is one of the finest films that has ever been produced in Hong Kong,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-06-24 - 1913-06-26
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Spoony Sam', 'Bertie's Wooing', 'Mr. Dooley's Holidays' and 'The Merry Widow'; Singing performance by Nora Moore; Coming film: 'The Miracle'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-06-27 - 1913-06-28
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Merry Widow' and 'The Miracle'; Debut of Olga Montes and Kitty Raynor next week

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-06-27
Summary:

The remarkably good series of comic and new films exhibited during the last week have attracted many people to the above theatre. 'The Merry widow' is expected to fill the house tonight. Miss Nora Moore has gained reputation for her high-class singing.