A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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81
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-03-20 - 1914-03-20
Summary:

Performance by 'Jessie Howard' and 'Baby Stella'; a fine selection of pictures including 'Pathe's Gazette.'

82
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-03-25 - 1914-03-27
Summary:

The Pathe's Gazette for 3 nights only, including 'Brothers at War,' a powerful drama of the Americans Civil War in 3,500 feet, 'Love Everlasting,' a magnificent star drama in 5,000 feet, and 'The Hongkong Races Film.'

83
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-04-01 - 1914-04-03
Summary:

The Voice Within,' a masterpiece drama, length 3,000 feet; also The Pathe's Gazette (twice weekly); 'Wiffles and A Merry Widow' (a good comedy); performance by Victoria and Sheridan.

84
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…

85
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-07-14
Summary:

In addition to the Pathe Gazette, the Bijou has screened a series of Pathe cartoons – lightning artist work, exceedingly clever and full of live interest. The ever-popular Wiffles figures in a delightfully funny film entailed 'Wiffles tricks the Detective'; it is followed by the '…

86
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-08-17
Summary:

The new programme at the Bijou Theatre drew a good attendance of Europeans and Chinese last night. The Pathe Gazette and Pathe Cartoons are good and the three-part melodramatic film entitled 'The Betraying Mark' held the interest of all the spectators from start to finish. Tonight and…

87
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.

88
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-09-24
Summary:

Several very interesting films including a funny play let by Max Linder and Pathe's International Gazette are being shown just now at the Bijou. Nicolas Lenz performed for the first time last night. Miss Dora Lenz danced. 'Within the Lion's Reach' will be shown next Saturday…

89
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-11-02
Summary:

There was again a full house at the Bijou on Saturday evening, to enjoy the excellent programme now being presented, of which the chief items are comedy with Max Linder in the principal role, and Pathe's War Gazette. There are also two mirth-provoking films entitled 'Hannigan in Colver…

90
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'…

91
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-11-23
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre's chief attractions until Wednesday consist of a story-picture 'The Magistrate's Honour,' and two excellent comics 'The Royal Road to Fame,' and some more achievements of Max Linder.

92
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-02-06
Summary:

Some excellent war pictures, a new Max Linder adventure were screened at the Bijou last night. Mr. Louis T. Slicker sang songs and tomorrow night Miss May Clarke will make her first appearance.

93
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-02-19
Summary:

Some excellent war pictures were shown at the Bijou. Another great attraction was a new Max Linder picture. Tomorrow, 'The Plaything of an Hour' will be screened for the first time.

94
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-02-25
Summary:

The Midnight Guest' is being shown at the Victoria for the last time tonight. The war pictures are the finest we have yet seen. A new Wiffles picture will be shown tomorrow night together with a special series of war pictures. The Victoria having now obtained exclusive rights in Hong Kong…

95
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-03-05
Summary:

The Victoria's programmes are profiting by the new contract with Messrs. Pathe. The Wiffles film which was shown on Tuesday, Wednesday and last night was good. The War pictures are better than ever, and the long film 'The Crime for Love' is good too. Tonight a new Max Linder…

96
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-03-08
Summary:

Last night, a Filipino band performed at the Victoria. The war pictures were interesting and instructive. The long film 'Contrasts' and a Max Linder film were screened.

97
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-03-16 - 1915-03-17
Summary:

On Mar 16, the magnificent picture 'Honour Thy Father' in 2 parts - 2,000 feet long; new comic, historical & interesting pictures; Pathe's latest gazette; 'War of Wars' in 6 parts on Friday.

98
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-03-25 - 1915-03-27
Summary:

On Mar 26, starred by the great Pathe drama 'The Tears of Repentance' in 3 reels, film details included; 'A Fourfooted Walf' (a scream); 'A Game of Poker' (keystone comic); Pathe's Gazette; 'Sheriffs Daughter' (dramatic); 'Rocombole' [sic]…

99
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-04-17
Summary:

The war pictures screened at the Victoria last night were interesting. There was a funny Vitagraph picture, but the most popular item was the Max Linder film. The features of next week's show will be a series of Sherlock Holmes pictures.

100
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-04-20 - 1915-04-23
Summary:

On Apr 20, a film which sets you wondering, the great sensational drama, 'Mortas the Death Sower' in 2 parts - 3,000 feet long, it is adapted from Professor Delapierre's scientific masterpiece; Detective Vilon Triumphs; Pathe's Gazettes, the best way to learn what is really…