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: 1913-03-03
Summary:

So successful has been the exhibition of the film 'Les Miserables' at the Apollo Theatre, Shanghai, and so great the demand for seats, that the management decided to continue the same programme for 3 nights. We understand this magnificent film will be shown in Hongkong at an early date…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-03-08 - 1913-03-11
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, all new pictures, dramas and comics; The Latest News (Pathe Gazettes); performance by Bonetta and Stephano; next week, 'Les Miserables' (from the world story of Victor Hugo) will be produced at the Victoria Theatre.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-05-20 - 1913-05-20
Summary:

9.15 Tonight: For one night only, 'Les Miserables; a special treat for Bijou patrons; price details included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-12-18
Summary:

Chicago, Nov. 14 – Athletics and entertainment are encouraged by the governor of the prison and the State Board of Control, to arouse the interest and spirit of the men under detention. Moving pictures are shown several evenings a week at the Anamosa Prison, and the governor says that these and…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-04 - 1917-04-05
Summary:

Screening of 'The Adventures of O'Rourke' (1st & 2nd episodes), War Graphic and Keystone Comics

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-06 - 1917-04-06
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'The Adventures of O'Rourke' (1st & 2nd episodes), War Graphic and Keystone Comics; Special matinee on Good Friday and Easter Monday

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-09 - 1917-04-09
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'The Adventures of O'Rourke' (1st & 2nd episodes), War Graphic and Keystone Comics; Special matinee today at 5 p.m.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-10 - 1917-04-10
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'The Adventures of O'Rourke' (1st & 2nd episodes), War Graphic and Keystone Comics

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-11 - 1917-04-13
Summary:

Screening of 'The Adventures of O'Rourke' (5th & 6th episodes), War Graphic 'The Whirlpool of War' and Keystone Comics

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-14 - 1917-04-14
Summary:

A few nights by Prof. Jos. Niban, the hypnotist; Screening of 'The Adventures of O'Rourke' (7th & 8th episodes), War Graphic and Comics; Special matinee on Sunday at 6 p.m.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-15 - 1917-04-15
Summary:

A few nights by Prof. Jos. Niban, the hypnotist; Screening of 'The Adventures of O'Rourke' (7th & 8th episodes), War Graphic and Comics

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-17 - 1917-04-17
Summary:

Screening of 'The Adventures of O'Rourke' (7th & 8th episodes), War Graphic and Comics

13
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-18 - 1917-04-20
Summary:

Performance by Miss Minang Gonzales; Screening of 'The Adventures of O'Rourke' (9th episodes), 'When the Earth Trembled', 'Italian Flying Artillery' (War Graphic) and 'A Would Be Detective' (Comics); Coming film: 'The Chronicles of Cleek'…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-09 - 1918-01-11
Summary:

Tonight, 'The Gray Ghost' 7th and 8th episodes in 4 parts. Comedies: 'Run on the Bank' and 'A Berth Scandal.' Saturday, 12th January, see next episodes of 'The Gray Ghost.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-19 - 1921-08-22
Summary:

Friday, the 19th to Monday, the 22nd August, at 9.15 p.m. only, Harry Garson presents Clara Kimball Young in 'Eyes of Youth' in 8 parts. Matinees 5.15 p.m. on Friday & Saturday, 'Loyalty.' Monday 22nd, Eddie Polo in episodes 1 & 2 of 'The Vanishing Dagger.'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-19 - 1921-08-20
Summary:

Friday, 18th to Monday, 22nd August at 9.15 p.m., Harry Garson presents Clara Kimball Young (the queen of the screen) in 'Eyes of Youth' in 8 parts. Matinees 5.15 p.m., Friday and Saturday (18th and 19th), 'Loyalty.' Monday 22nd, Eddie Polo in 'The Vanishing Dagger.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-19 - 1921-08-22
Summary:

Friday, 18th to Monday, 22nd August, 9.15 p.m. only, Harry Garson presents Clara Kimball Young in 'Eyes of Youth' in 8 parts. Matinees: 5.15 p.m. Friday and Saturday (18th and 19th), 'Loyalty.' Monday 22nd, Eddie Polo in 'The Vanishing Dagger' episodes 1 and 2. 2.30…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-23 - 1921-08-25
Summary:

Tuesday 23rd to Thursday 25th August, 9.15 p.m., Charles Ray in 'The Hired Man,' a Paramount star attraction in 5 acts. Paramount Magazine and Mack Sennet [sic] comedies. Special matinee for children, 5.15 p.m. Thursday, the 25th, 4th and 5th episodes of 'Vanishing Trails.' 2…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-24 - 1921-09-01
Summary:

Opens at 9.15 p.m. August 26, the great battle 'Dempsey vs. Carpentier' in 5 parts. Booking at Messrs. Mehta & Co. August 24 Remarks: Photo included. August 25 Remarks: Watch for the opening date. August 26, 27 & 28 Remarks: Max Linder as a Duelist. Prices $2, $1.5 & $1.…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-24 - 1921-09-01
Summary:

Tuesday 30th to Thursday 1st September 9.15 p.m., final shows of the world champion fight, Dempsey vs Carpentier. Admission: $1.50, $1.00 and 60 cents. Matinees at 5.15 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday, Dempsey vs Carpentier fight. Thursday, 'Vanishing Trails' episodes 6 and 7. 7.15 p.m.…