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: 1913-01-24
Summary:

The latest programme at the Bijou is an especially good one, containing two batches of 'World's News' (war pictures, the new French President, etc.), a Wiffles picture and a particularly pretty photo-play called 'The Blind Beggar's Daughter.' Miss Dolly Swift and…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-06-16
Summary:

Bijou Theatre reopened on Saturday. The building has been considerably improved, within and without, the lighting has been overhauled and new fans added. An excellent programme is being shown, including two 'Wiffles' pictures, and the engagement from June 17 or 18 is announced of Miss…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-07-07
Summary:

Some good films were shown last night at the Bijou, including a new Wiffles picture and a fine coloured American play called 'The Blood Feud.' Miss Chinita Zerega danced.

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Headline: The Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-11-04
Summary:

Special pictures are being shown at the Bijou this week, including a Wiffles film. Wise and Milton, who have been making a great hit in the North, are giving some screamingly funny comedy turns.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-12-06 - 1913-12-09
Summary:

The Pathe's Gazette: 'The Aviator Pegoud,' Wiffles as a wayward husband, in 3 parts: 3,000 feet; performance by Bowman.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-05-18
Summary:

The Three Mile Limit' screened at the Bijou is an attractive film. The Gibson girls are as lively and as much appreciated as ever. Further episodes in the fortunes of the one and only 'Max' and of his brother mirth maker, 'Wiffles,' together with the latest one and…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-08-19 - 1914-08-25
Summary:

Exceedingly comic & interesting pictures from Aug 19 to 21, including 'Max & the Lady Doctor,' 'A Bet with a Vengeance,' 'The Missing Bridegroom,' and Pathe's International Gazette & Cartoon.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-09-11
Summary:

The pictures included a magnificent representation of Swedish winter sports and new 'Wiffles' story, deliciously comic were offered at the Bijou last night. The Gibson Girls sang songs. 'The Trapper's Mistake' will be screened on Saturday for the first time.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-11-12
Summary:

The list of films including Pathe's Animated Cartoons and American Gazette, and a beautiful series illustrative of water bird life; and three excellent comics 'Jim's Dusky Sweetheart,' 'A Four-handed Game,' a new Wiffles story, and 'The Looking Glass Man'…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-19 - 1921-11-19
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 & 9.15, Anita Stewart in 'The Fighting Shepherdess,' Snub Comedy and Topical film. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 5.30, Douglas Fairbanks in 'Arizona.' At 9.15, Matheson Lang as 'Mr. Wu' and dancing.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-21 - 1921-11-22
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 & 9.15, Anita Stewart in 'The Fighting Shepherdess,' Snub Comedy and Topical film. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9 p.m. only, Matheson Lang as 'Mr. Wu' and dancing after pictures.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-08 - 1922-02-08
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Friday, Dorothy Gish in 'Battling Jane,' China Gazette, Topical Budget and 'Snub' Comedy. Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 & 9.15, great Alaskan drama, 'The Silver Horde,' and Topical Budget.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-09 - 1922-02-09
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Friday, Dorothy Gish in 'Battling Jane,' China Gazette, Topical Budget and 'Snub' Comedy. Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 & 9.15, Tom Moore in 'Toby's Bow,' and Six Piece Orchestra.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-10 - 1922-02-10
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Friday, Dorothy Gish in 'Battling Jane,' China Gazette, Topical Budget and 'Snub' Comedy. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight, Katherine MacDonald in 'The Beauty Market.' Monthly tickets at $8 each.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-23 - 1922-02-23
Summary:

The Coronet: Norma Talmadge in 'The Passion Flower.' Not for children. Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 & 9.15, Dorothy Dalton in 'Hard-Boiled,' Charles Chaplin in 'A Day's Pleasure' and China Gazette. Black & White Dance on Tuesday.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-20 - 1922-10-21
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Saturday, 'Without Benefit of Clergy.' Kowloon Theatre: 5.45 & 9.15, H. B. Walthall in 'False Faces,' a Paramount special.

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Headline: False Faces'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-20
Summary:

Kowloon Theatre is going showing a Paramount Artcraft picture entitled 'The False Faces.'

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Headline: False Faces
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-21 - 1922-10-21
Summary:

Come and see Henry B. Walthall in 'False Faces' tonight at Kowloon, tomorrow at The Coronet.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-23 - 1922-10-23
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Saturday, Thos. H. Ince presents H. B. Walthall in 'False Faces.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 & 9.15, Kipling's 'Without Benefit of Clergy.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-24 - 1922-10-24
Summary:

The Coronet: Thos. H. Ince presents H. B. Walthall in 'False Faces.' Kowloon Theatre: 9.15 p.m., Dance, music by our Jazz Band. Tickets $1.5 at Moutrie's.