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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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-09-03 - 1913-09-10
Summary:

Programme for tonight: 'The Black Countess' in 3 parts, 'The Human Crocodile,' and Pathe's International Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-10-03 - 1913-10-06
Summary:

Comic film. 'Putting on the Breeches'; scenery film, 'Pisa, An Old Tuscan City' and International Pathe Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-11-03
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre provides an excellent bill this week and the patrons of this popular entertainment house are well pleased. Newcomers to Hong Kong are the versatile coloured team Milton and Rice who immediately jumped into popularity. The Pathe-Gazette teems with interest and the feature film…

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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: 1914-04-08 - 1914-04-09
Summary:

Performance by Victoria and Sheridan; a fine selection of pictures, including Pathe's German & International Gazette, 'An Aeroplane Love Affair,' 'A Sale & A Sell'; The Gibson Girls is coming.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-04-10 - 1914-04-14
Summary:

Film screenig of 'The Suffragette' (3,000 ft) ; Screening of Pathe's British Gazette and Pathe's American Gazette; Performances by Violet Victoria and J. Sheridan

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-04-11 - 1914-04-12
Summary:

For 4 nights only, including 'The Suffragette,' a sensational story, how a villain was unmasked, length 3,000 feet; Pathe's British & American Gazette showing the world's latest news; performance by Victoria and Sheridan.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-04-15 - 1914-04-17
Summary:

Wiffles in 'A Tangle Marriage' (a good comedy in 2 parts, length 3,500 feet); 'A Cruel Revenge' (drama); German & international Pathe's Gazette, the world's latest news, twice weekly; 'Honesty' will be screened on Apr 18; 'The Gibson Girls'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-04-18 - 1914-04-21
Summary:

Films screening of 'Honesty' or A Man's Struggle for Existence (in 4 parts, 6,000 ft); Screening of Pathe's American Gazette and Pathe's British Gazette; Coming performance by The Gibson Girls

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-04-18 - 1914-04-21
Summary:

Honesty,' a great powerful colour sensational drama; 'A Man's Struggle for Existence' in 4 parts, length 6,000 feet; Pathe's American & British Gazette; 'The Gibson Girls,' opening on Apr 19.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-04-22 - 1914-04-24
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Hand of Destiny', 'Proving a Lover', 'Feathered Dwellers by the Seas'; Screening of Pathe's German and International Gazette; Dances performances by The Gibson Girls

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-04-22 - 1914-04-24
Summary:

Don't miss to see 'The Gibson Girls'; also a fine selection of pictures, including 'The Hand of Destiny' (drama), 'Proving a Lover' (splitting comedy), 'Feathered Dwellers by the Seas' (instructive), and 'Pathe's German & International…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-04-25 - 1914-04-25
Summary:

Film screening of 'Saved by His Victim' (4,000 ft); Screening of Pathe's American Gazette and Pathe's British Gazette; Performances by The Gibson Girls

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-04-27 - 1914-04-30
Summary:

Film screening of 'Saved by His Victim' (4,000 ft); Screening of Pathe's American Gazette and Pathe's British Gazette; Performances by The Gibson Girls

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-04-27 - 1914-04-27
Summary:

The great powerful star drama, 'Saved by His Victim' in 4,000 feet; also the Pathe's American & British Gazette; great success of 'The Gibson Girls.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-04-30 - 1914-05-01
Summary:

Continued success of 'The Gibson Girls'; also 'Max Wishes He Hadn't' by the popular comedian, length 3,000 feet; Pathe's German & International Gazette; the splendid film 'Glimpses of Yuan Shi-kai' will be screened on Apr 2.