A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-08 - 1913-01-10
Summary:

All new pictures, 'Two Sets of Keys' (comic by Prince), 'A Generous-Hearted Woman' (drama), 'The Barber's Wife' (comic), 'A Helping Hand' (comic), 'A Day Off' (comic); performances by Barrola, Ada Rowley, Gladys Spencer, and Dolly Swift.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-06-07 - 1915-06-09
Summary:

On June 8, the thrilling detective dramas, 'Harry the Swell' and 'On the Santa F. E. Trail'; latest gazettes; comic, interesting & historical pictures; On June 11, 7th & 8th episodes of the 'Perils of Pauline.'

3
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-08-09 - 1915-08-10
Summary:

On Aug 10, a powerful drama 'Everyone His Own Destiny' in 3 parts, 'Wiffles Has Two Engagements'; Gazettes and Keystone Comics.

4
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-10-04 - 1915-10-06
Summary:

The thirteenth and fourteenth episodes of 'Lucille Love' on Tuesday, 5th October, 1915. The detective serial in 2 parts, 'Wild West' with Nick Winter. Gazette with Serbian Army included. Comics 'Wheelbarrow Race' is shown.

5
Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-28
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre, on Friday, screened a war play of unusual interest: 'The Menace,' which is not only staged and mounted in the Film d'Art Company's best manner, but which unfolds a most strikingly ingenious plot. There was also a new Gazette, equal is point of quality to…

6
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-21
Summary:

There was an over flowing house at the Victoria Theatre last night, when two excellent Gazettes were shown. Other items on the programme were further instalments of the sensational serial 'The Iron Claw' and some American comic pictures.

7
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-25
Summary:

There was a good attendance at the Victoria Theatre last night when the first two episodes of the new serial 'Adventures of J. Rufus Wallingford' were shown. These pictures are considerably above the level of the ordinary American serial, and should be seen. The current programme also…

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-12
Summary:

There was a good attendance at the Victoria Theatre last night, and an excellent programme was provided. There was a new Gazette, full of interesting matter, and another good feature was 'The Fatal Pie' — some very clever cartoon work by the American Caricaturist. The three-part Pathe…

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-05-28
Summary:

The new serial film 'Who's Guilty' is being shown at the Victoria Theatre. During the weekend the first and second episodes have been screened and have proved very popular. The programme also includes some interesting Gazettes.

10
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-09-05 - 1917-09-05
Summary:

Screening of 'Mysteries of Myra' (9th & 10th episodes); Coming film: 'Barcelona and Its Mysteries'

11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-09-05
Summary:

A sensational four part story 'The Double Image' and the news as seen in the various Gazettes continues to interest everyone at Victoria Theatre.

12
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-09-08 - 1917-09-11
Summary:

Screening of 'Barcelona and Its Mysteries' (1st episode) and 'The Evil Genius'; Coming film: 'Mysteries of Myra'

13
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-09-12 - 1917-09-14
Summary:

Screening of 'Barcelona and Its Mysteries' (2nd episode); Coming film: 'Mysteries of Myra'

14
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-09-15 - 1917-05-17
Summary:

Screening of 'Barcelona and Its Mysteries' (3rd episode), 'Mysteries of Myra' (12th episode) and Comics

15
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-09-18 - 1917-09-21
Summary:

Screening of 'Mysteries of Myra' (13th &14th episodes) and Comics; Coming film: 'Barcelona and Its Mysteries'

16
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-09-22 - 1917-09-25
Summary:

Screening of 'Barcelona and Its Mysteries' (4th episode) and Comics; Coming film: 'Mysteries of Myra'

17
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-09-29 - 1917-10-01
Summary:

Performance by the Collier Girls; Screening of 'Barcelona and Its Mysteries' (5th episode)

18
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-06 - 1917-10-08
Summary:

Screening of 'Barcelona and Its Mysteries' (6th episode) and 'The Revengling Dentist'; Coming film: 'Gloria's Romance'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-10-25
Summary:

A statement about the winter season of Victoria Theatre has been made by Mr. J. J. Blake, the manager. Concerning serial pictures were so much appreciated by cinema-goers, Mr. Blake has arranged to screen first 'The Grip of Evil,' with Jackie Saunders in the leading role. Other serials…

20
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-05 - 1917-12-07
Summary:

Screening of 'Barcelona and its Mysteries' (6th episode) and 'Bucking Society' (Triangle Keystone); Coming film: 'The Gray Ghost' featuring Eddie Polo