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: 1912-04-01 - 1912-04-30
Summary:

The latest Gazette and Graphic News of the world every evening at 9.15 p.m.; Viola performance by The Sisters Lilian; 7.15 p.m. pictures only

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-04-01 - 1912-04-26
Summary:

(Flower Street) The latest gazette and graphic news of the world. Performance by Viola Lilian and The Sister Price. Pictures only at 7:15 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-04-12
Summary:

The tuneful singing and artistic dancing of the Sisters Price are charming all audiences at the Bijou Scenic Theatre, and the pictures are as good as ever, with the latest gazette and graphic news of the world a very acceptable leading feature.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-12-14 - 1912-12-17
Summary:

Showing drama picture 'A Boy's Love', 'The Shipwrecked Mariner' and comics 'Typist for the Occasion' and 'The Rapid Powder'; Performers: Miss Dolly Swift, Miss Gladys Spencer and The Yinns; 7.15 p.m. pictures only

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-12-14 - 1912-12-17
Summary:

Programme at 9:15 p.m. Dramas including 'A Boy's Love' and 'The Shipwrecked Mariner.' Comics including 'Typist for the Occasion,' 'The 'Rapid' Powder' and 'Votes for Women.' Acrobatic including The Yinns. Performances by Miss Dolly…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-01-11 - 1913-01-14
Summary:

Programme at 9:15 p.m. including 'A Hydro-aeroplane Elopement' [sic] by Max Linder. Gazette and graphic news are included. Performances by Miss Dolly Swift, Miss Ada Rowley and Miss Gladys Spencer. Pictures only at 7:15 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-08-04 - 1922-08-07
Summary:

Friday 4th to Monday 7th, 5.30 and 9.15, Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Knickerbocker Buckaroo.' Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong residents, free ferry tickets both ways. August 5 Remarks: On page 4, another ad. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-04 - 1922-08-07
Summary:

Friday 4th to Monday 7th at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Knickerbocker Buckaroo,' a story full of thrills. Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong Residents. Free ferry tickets both ways. Open daily: 4.30 to 5.15 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday: 2 to 2.15 p.m., 4.30…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-04
Summary:

Douglas Fairbanks comes to the Star Theatre this evening in one of his latest super-productions, 'The Knickerbocker Buckaroo.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-08-04
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to screen 'The Knickerbocker Buckaroo' starring Douglas Fairbanks. The film is one of Douglas Fairbanks' most expensive productions. Huge sums of money were spent on ideal sets. One can also see Douglas performing various stunts in the film.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-05 - 1922-08-05
Summary:

Friday 4th to Monday 7th, August 1922 at 5.30 and 9.15, Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Knickerbocker Buckaroo,' an Artcraft picture, directed by Albert Parker. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-11
Summary:

There comes to the Star Theatre this evening a man who might be described as a one-man jazz orchestra, for he takes on the burden of six instruments and plays them in the latest jazz creations. Meanwhile, 'Men' is concurrently with the above attraction, and the programme is to be…

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Headline: A Jazz Fiend
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-11
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to host jazz performances for playing six instruments simultaneously for a longer period than most of his contemporary jazz professors. The performances will be given in between pictures. Concurrently, a six-part film 'Men' revolving around the issue of ‘man'…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-13 - 1922-10-16
Summary:

Tonight to Monday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., including Sunday matinee 6 p.m., Elsie Ferguson in 'His Parisian Wife.' Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong residents, free ferry tickets both ways. October 13 Remarks: On page 4, another ad. on the film. Photo included. October 14…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-13 - 1922-10-14
Summary:

Showing on Friday 13th to Monday 16th, October at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Elsie Ferguson in 'His Parisian Wife,' an Artcraft film. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-13 - 1922-10-13
Summary:

Today to Monday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., including Sunday matinee at 6 p.m., Elsie Ferguson in the super Artcraft production, 'His Parisian Wife.' Today at 9.15 p.m., last performance of Baron Bibo, one man jazz band. Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong residents. Free ferry…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-13
Summary:

La Chic Parisienne' [sic] will be screened at the Star Theatre. The story progresses at this stage into a very interesting situation, and it speaks much for the histrionic ability of Elsie Ferguson, who appears in the film 'His Parisian Wife.' In addition, 'Bibo,' the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-13
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to screen 'His Parisian Wife' featuring Elsie Ferguson. It is said that her performance in this film is one of the best since she has joined Paramount Corporation. The film will be screened for four nights commencing today at both the matinee and the night…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-14 - 1922-10-16
Summary:

Today to Monday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., including Sunday matinee at 6 p.m., Elsie Ferguson in the popular Artcraft production, 'His Parisian Wife.' Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong residents. Free ferry tickets both ways. Open daily: 4.30 to 5.15 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m.…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-14 - 1922-10-14
Summary:

Mon Dieu, exclaims Flauvette, aghast, as she steps over the threshold and into the staid and puritanical atmosphere of her new home, after having angled for and landed a rich American husband. A scene from 'His Parisian Wife,' featuring Elsie Ferguson, now being screened.