A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-06-14
Summary:

The Bijou Scenic Theatre will be re-opened tonight under new management. It will exhibit some films entirely new to Hongkong audiences. One of these is entitled 'A Beautiful Traitor.' A good comic film by 'Wiffles' will be shown under the title of 'The Amorous Chestnut…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-04-17
Summary:

Honesty,' or 'A Struggle for Life' will be portrayed at the Bijou Theatre. The piece depicted the brave struggle of an honest man who led a successful life in the end. The Sheridans will visit the Far East and promised their return to Hong Kong.

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

The Gibson Girls' are furnishing great entertainment at the Bijou Theatre with the leading film 'Honesty,' a drama on rural and urban life in France, produced by the Pathe Freres of Paris is in colour.

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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…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-16
Summary:

The famous Griffith picture 'Way Down East' was surrendered this month to Mr. George Mooser, representative of the United Artists Corporation. It marked the first victory of the United Artists Corporation in the fight being waged against motion picture film piracy. For background…