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: 1915-07-26
Summary:

The racing film-drama, 'Master Bob,' has been attracting large and appreciative houses to the Bijou Theatre. Other interesting items in the current programme are a very beautiful scenic film 'The Valley of Val Furva,' two sets of war pictures and a comic picture 'The…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-17
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre has a most attractive weekend programme. In addition to the serial, there is a war graphic depicting the landing of the survivors of Lusitania, etc, the recruiting scenes witnessed subsequently, and several comic pictures.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-01-21
Summary:

This afternoon, at 5.15, the Victoria Theatre has a big attraction, for 'Quo Vadis?' is to be screened. This magnificent picture is in seven parts. For tonight, there is a splendid programme, including the third and fourth episodes of 'The Great Secret,' as well as Pathe…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-06-29
Summary:

A very attractive programme is to be shown at the Hongkong Theatre for the week commencing this afternoon till Friday next, a drama 'Who Will Marry Me?' featuring the star Carmel Myers, is one of the first productions from the Universal Film Company. There is also a splendid picture…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-06-29
Summary:

From this afternoon to next Friday there will be a new programme at the Hongkong Theatre, in which Carmel Myers will be seen in the love-drama 'Who will Marry Me?.' This picture is a 5-part production from the Universal Film Co. A comedy in two parts 'The Monkey Stuff' with…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-06-30
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre presents a programme including a drama, in which Miss Carmel Myers takes the leading role, in 'Who will marry me?.' It is the production of the Universal Film Company. Also, a comedy in two acts, named 'Monkey Stuff' and the American Gazette, is to be…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-06
Summary:

Carmel Myers, the star of 'Who will Marry Me?' and other notable comedy and dramatic successes come to the Hongkong Theatre today in 'The Little White Savage,' a brilliant burlesque on the activities of present-day press agents. Review included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-05
Summary:

Wild Cat of Paris' a 6-parts melodrama will be screened at the Hongkong Theatre tomorrow. The film starred Priscilla Dean. A special 6-part picture 'A Little Brother of the Rich' will also be shown. Gazette news will also be screened.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-06
Summary:

The censor has passed one of the most melodramatic films in 'The Wild Cat [sic] of Paris' which is being shown at the Hongkong Theatre over the weekend. It is a play in six parts in which the world-famous star Priscilla Dean takes the leading role in a strong cast. Another attraction…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-06
Summary:

Today's programme at the Hongkong Theatre includes a melodrama de luxe (in six parts), 'The Wildcat of Pairs' [sic], in which Priscilla Dean leads. Another play, in six parts also, will be shown at the 7.15 performance in which Frank Mays plays the main part.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-03
Summary:

In 'The Exquisite Thief,' her latest Universal Special Attraction, which will be seen today at the Hongkong Theatre. Priscilla Dean has the part of Blue-Jean Billie. The director Tod Browning was successful in his previous films, 'The Brazen Beauty,' 'The Wicked Darling…