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.

4
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…

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-20
Summary:

At the Bijou Theatre, Miss Sonia Halanai is paying a return visit. She has been to Manila where she had a successful season. A splendid programme of pictures, including 'A Vow' will be screened.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-21 - 1917-02-23
Summary:

Performance by Halanai; a very interesting drama 'A Vow' in 4 parts; 'Duty Verus Conscience' in 2 parts; war, graphic and comics.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-21 - 1917-02-21
Summary:

Performance by Miss Sonia Halanai for 5 nights only; Screening of 'A Vow', 'Duty Versus Conscience', War Garphic and Comics

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-22 - 1917-02-22
Summary:

Performance by Miss Sonia Halanai for 4 nights only; Screening of 'A Vow', 'Duty Versus Conscience', War Garphic and Comics

9
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-23 - 1917-02-23
Summary:

Performance by Miss Sonia Halanai for 3 nights only; Screening of 'A Vow', 'Duty Versus Conscience', War Garphic and Comics

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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: 1922-01-05 - 1922-01-09
Summary:

January 6 at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., 'A Beggar in Purple,' an Edgar-Lewis production from the novel by Andrew Soutar, distributed by Pathe, and Century Comedies, 'Wood Simps.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Diamond Queen,' 1st, 2nd & 3rd epis. Booking at the Theatre.…

12
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-01-05 - 1922-01-09
Summary:

Today 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'A Beggar in Purple,' also 'Wood Simps.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, 1st, 2nd and 3rd episodes of 'The Diamond Queen' featuring Eileen Sedgwick. Booking at the Theatre (Telephone 1337). January 5 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-06 - 1922-01-09
Summary:

Beginning Friday, 6th till Monday, 9th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'A Beggar in Purple,' an Edgar Lewis production, Pathe Distributors. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eileen Sedgwick in 'The Diamond Queen,' 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Booking at the theatre. Phone 1337.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-01-13 - 1922-01-14
Summary:

Friday, 13th to Sunday, 15th, Doris Kenyon in 'The Bandbox,' 6 parts. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eileen Sedgwick in 'The Diamond Queen' 4 and 5 epis. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-13 - 1922-01-14
Summary:

Friday, 13th to Sunday, 15th, Doris Kenyon in 'The Bandbox' in 6 parts. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eileen Sedgwick in 'The Diamond Queen' 4 and 5 episodes. Booking at the theatre. Phone 1337.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-01-13 - 1922-01-16
Summary:

Friday 13th to Sunday 15th, Doris Kenyon in 'The Bandbox' in 6 parts. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eileen Sedgwick in 'The Diamond Queen' 4 and 5 episodes. Booking at the Theatre (Telephone 1337).

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-01-14 - 1922-01-16
Summary:

Miss Gladys Cooper in 'My Lady's Dress' will be screened for one night only on Monday, 16th at 9.15 p.m. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. January 16 Remarks: At 5.15 p.m., Doris Kenyon in 'The Bandbox.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eileen Sedgwick in 'The Diamond…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-16 - 1922-01-16
Summary:

Tonight only at 9.15 p.m., Miss Gladys Cooper in 'My Lady's Dress,' a latest British picture in 7 parts. 5.15 p.m., Doris Kenyon in 'The Bandbox.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eileen Sedgwick in 'The Diamond Queen' 4 and 5 episodes. Booking at the theatre. Phone 1337.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-20 - 1922-01-23
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m. only, Universal-Jewel deluxe presents Priscilla Dean in 'Outside the Law' in 8 parts. Prices of admission: $1.20, 70 cents and 50 cents. Navy and military in uniform, 40 cents to stalls only. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eileen Sedgwick in 6 and 7 episodes of 'The…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-01-20 - 1922-01-23
Summary:

Universal-Jewel presents Priscilla Dean in 'Outside the Law.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eileen Sedgwick in 6 and 7 episodes of 'The Diamond Queen.' Sunday, 22nd 6 p.m., Mary Pickford in 'How Could You, Jean?' Matinee 5.15 p.m., William Fox presents Jewel Carmen in '…