A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-03-08 - 1913-03-11
Summary:

Screening of The Latest News; Performance by Miss Violet Bonetta and Miss Cecile Stephano; 'Les Miserables' will be produced at the Victoria Theatre under the combined direction of Mr. R. H. Stephenson and Messrs Ramos and Ramos

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-03-12 - 1913-03-14
Summary:

Film sreening of 'A Husband's Generosty', 'Niagara Falls', 'Pathe Gazette', 'A Tight Fit', 'The Lumber-room Chest' and 'Soldiers in Morocco'; Performances by Miss Cecile Stephano and Miss Violet Bonetta; Coming: 'Les…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-03-15 - 1913-03-18
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Max Linder's Appointment', 'On the Way to Montserrat', 'A Young Terror - Bashful Wiffles' and News in Pictures by Pathe Gazette and Gaumont Graphic; Performances by Miss Cecile Stephano and Miss Violet Bonetta; Coming: 'Les…

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Headline: Bijou: Tonight
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-20 - 1913-05-20
Summary:

Last night of ' Les Miserables' at 9 p.m.; Price details included

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-20
Summary:

Tonight is the last night of 'Les Miserables' at the Bijou Theatre. Those who have not seen this perfectly produced and finely acted drama should not miss this opportunity. Seats can be booked at Moutrie's.

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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: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-18 - 1921-08-18
Summary:

Canyon Pictures presents Franklyn Farnum with Mary Anderson in Colonel Wm. N. Selig's super serial, 'Vanishing Trails' in 15 episodes. Various episodes of the above super serial will be screened at every Thursday's matinee at 5.15 p.m. This afternoon, the 18th inst., at 5.15…

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-22 - 1921-08-22
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. Today's matinees: 5.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'The Vanishing Trails' 1st and 2nd episodes. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 1st, 2nd and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-23 - 1921-08-25
Summary:

Tuesday, 23rd to Thursday, 25th August, at 9.15 p.m., Charles Ray in 'The Hired Man,' a Paramount star attraction in 5 acts. Also Paramount screen magazine and Mack Sennett comedies. Matinees at 5.15 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday (23rd and 24th), 'Eyes of Youth.' Thursday, 25th…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-30 - 1921-09-01
Summary:

Tuesday, 30th August to Thursday, 1st September, 9.15 p.m., final shows of the world's champion fight, 'Dempsey vs. Carpentier.' Prices: $1.50, $1.00 and 60 cents. Matinees at 5.15 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday, 'Dempsey vs. Carpentier' fight; Thursday, 'Vanishing…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-02 - 1921-09-03
Summary:

Friday, 2nd to Monday, 5th September at 9.15 p.m., Zane Grey's most powerful picture, 'Desert Gold' in 7 parts, starring E. K. Lincoln. Matinee programmes: Friday, 2nd and Saturday, 3rd, at 5.15 p.m., 'Dempsey vs. Carpentier' and 'Woman and the Law'; Friday,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-05 - 1921-09-05
Summary:

Friday, 2nd to Monday, 5th September at 9.15 p.m., Zane Grey's most powerful picture, 'Desert Gold' in 7 parts, starring E. K. Lincoln. Today's matinee at 5.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'Vanishing Dagger' 5th and 6th episodes; 7.15 p.m., 'Vanishing Trails' 6th…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-06 - 1921-09-08
Summary:

Tuesday, 6th to Thursday, 8th September at 9.15 p.m., Triangle Film Corp. presents Margaret [sic] Blanche in 'A Place in the Sun.' Also Pathe's News and Comedies. Matinee programmes: Tuesday and Wednesday, 'Desert Gold'; Thursday at 5.15 p.m., 'Vanishing Trails…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-09 - 1921-09-09
Summary:

Saturday, 10th to Monday, 12th September at 9.15 p.m., Augustus Thomas' famous American success, 'As a Man Thinks' starring Leah Baird. Matinee programmes: Friday, 9th and Sunday, 11th at 5.15 p.m., 'A Place in the Sun'; Saturday 10th at 5.15 p.m., 'To Honor and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-10 - 1921-09-12
Summary:

Saturday, 10th to Monday, 12th September at 9.15 p.m., Augustus Thomas' famous American success, 'As a Man Thinks' starring Leah Baird. Matinee programmes: Friday, 9th and Sunday, 11th at 5.15 p.m., 'A Place in the Sun'; Saturday 10th at 5.15 p.m., 'To Honor and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-16 - 1921-09-17
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Ruffells' presents 'The Great Game,' a most wonderful drama in 6 parts featuring Bombardier Wells and an all-star cast. Also Pathe's latest news and comedies. Matinee programme: 5.15 p.m., 'Fool's Gold'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Vanishing…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-19 - 1921-09-19
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., a grand variety concert in honour of the visit of the Interport Lawn Bowlers from Shanghai. A great programme organized by Mr. A. B. Allan. Local talent, good artists. Admission: $1.50, $1.00 and 60 cents. Matinee programmes: 5.15 p.m., 'Fool's Gold'; 2.30…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-23 - 1921-09-26
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Pathe special feature, Emmy Wehlen in 'Lifting Shadows.' Matinee programmes: 5.15 p.m., Friday, Saturday and Monday, 'The Great Game' featuring Bombardier Wells; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Vanishing Trails' 12th and 13th episodes. Usual prices.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-27 - 1921-09-29
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Arthur Somers Roche's famous story, 'The Sport of Kings,' a drama of today featuring Margot Kelly and Matt Moore. Matinee programmes: 5.15 p.m., Tuesday to Thursday, 'Lifting Shadows'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Vanishing Trails' 11th and 12th…