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: 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: 1914-01-09 - 1914-01-13
Summary:

Change of programme including the magnificent drama picture 'The King of the Forest' in two parts; watch for the great detective picture 'Fantomas' (the belthan mystery in four parts), 'Under the Shadow of the Guillotine,' will be screened sometime next week.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-01-14
Summary:

Miss Violet Bonetta delights audiences with her dancing and new songs at the Bijou Theatre. The well-known Pathe Gazettes keep spectators au courant and the drama Fantomas will be screened.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-01-14 - 1914-01-17
Summary:

For 3 nights only, the great thrilling detective drama 'Fantomas' in 4 parts, 6,000 feet; performance by Bonetta.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-01-14 - 1914-01-14
Summary:

Change of programme including the magnificent pictures 'Man & Stones' in two parts, and 'Out of the Past' in two parts; on Jan 16, the great detective film 'Fantomas' in four parts; The Two Colliers (the popular artists) will appear for a short season.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-01-15 - 1914-01-19
Summary:

Change of programme including 'Fantomas'; 'Under the Shadow of the Guillotine' in four parts; performance by the Two Colliers.

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-02-04 - 1914-02-05
Summary:

Change of pictures on Feb 6, 'Fantomas' will be screened second of the series of the greatest detective dramas ever produced; 'Quo Vadis,' story of the divine tragedy of the Christian Martyrs will be exhibited on Feb 9; performance by the Two Colliers.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-02-06 - 1914-02-07
Summary:

Fantomas' in four parts; performance by the Two Colliers; 'Quo Vadis' will be exhibited for one week only.

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-03-07 - 1914-03-11
Summary:

Film screening of 'Fantomas' (in 6 parts, 9,000 ft, third series); Screening of The Pathe's Gazette

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-03-07 - 1914-03-11
Summary:

Fantomas,' the third series in 6 parts, 9,000 feet for 4 nights only, a great thrilling detective drama; The Pathe's Gazette (twice weekly).

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-04-08
Summary:

Des Voeux Road, is soon to feature on the Gazette pictures in the cinemas at Home. This morning an operator attached to the Astatic Film Co. Shanghai was busy taking pictures in the vicinity of King Edward Hotel.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-06-09
Summary:

The detective film 'Fantomas' of 5,000 feet in length has been screened at the Victoria. The star performers, Fantomas, and Jure, pit their wits against each other.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-06-09 - 1914-06-11
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, change of programme headed by the great detective film 'Fatomas' [sic] in 5,000 feet, the tragedy at the masked ball, this is the fourth of the series, complication arise through the suggestion of Fantomas that Juve is Fantomas.

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-06-11
Summary:

The programme at the Victoria Theatre was excellent and the films were remarkably good. The fourth series of arch-criminal Fantomas was shown once more. The Gaumont Graphic shows the various happenings in Europe and America.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-08-18 - 1914-08-19
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, entire change of programme with all new pictures: historic, panoramic, and comic; and the great drama 'The Creola Girl' [sic] in 2 parts.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-08-22 - 1914-08-22
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, entire change of programme with all new pictures: historic, panoramic, and comic; including the magnificent and powerful drama in 3 parts, 'Ave Maria,' showing a child's devotion for her mother.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-08-25 - 1914-08-26
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, the powerful & stirring drama 'Misplaced Trust' in 2 parts; together with new panoramic, historical & comic films; matinees details included.