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: 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…

3
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-07-30 - 1914-07-31
Summary:

3 nights only, the star drama 'Black Rederick the Poacher' in 2 parts and length 3000 feet; Pathe's British and American Weekly; the thrilling drama 'Rocombole' [sic] - the Terror of Paris (1st series) length 7000 feet.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-07-30 - 1914-07-31
Summary:

For 3 nights only, the star drama 'Black Rederick the Poacher' [sic] in 2 parts, length 3,000 feet, and Pathe's British & American Weekly. On Saturday, the great thrilling drama 'Rocombole' [sic], the terror of Paris (1st series), length 7,000.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-08-01 - 1914-08-04
Summary:

For 4 nights only, the great thrilling drama 'Rocambole,' the terror of Paris; (1st series) - 'The Knave of Heart's Club' in 4 parts, length 7,000 feet; also Pathe's International & Cartoon.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-08-05 - 1914-08-07
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Snapshot Revenge', 'Wiffles in Trouble Again', 'Hubby's Polly', 'Salmon Fishing & Scenery on the Columbia'; Screening of Pathe's British and American Weekly; Coming film: 'Rocambole' (2nd Series)

7
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-08-05 - 1914-08-07
Summary:

Some exceedingly comic & interesting pictures from Aug 5 to 7, including 'The Snapshot Revenge,' 'Wiffles in Trouble Again,' 'Hubby's Polly,' 'Salmon Fishing & Scenery on the Columbia,' and 'Pathe's British & American Weekly…

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-08-28 - 1914-08-28
Summary:

For 3 nights only, the great detective drama 'The Devil's Eyes' in 3 parts, length 5,000 feet; also 'In the Life' (American drama); (2nd series) 'Rocambole' will be screened on Aug 29.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-08-29
Summary:

The second series of 'Rocambole, the Terror of Paris' is showing at the Bijou. This great film contains 80 reels in 16 sets.

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-08-29 - 1914-09-01
Summary:

For 4 nights only, (2nd series) 'Rocambole' (the mysterious count) in 4 parts, length 7,000 feet; also Pathe's Cartoon & British Gazette (the above film consists of 16 series).

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-08-31
Summary:

Both the Victoria and the Bijou are showing films depicting the commission and detection of crime. Nick Winter holds the Victoria while Rocambole at the Bijou.

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-09-26 - 1914-09-28
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Wthin the Lion's Reach' (3 parts, 5,000 ft); Performance by Prof. Nicolas Lenz & Company; Coming film: 'A Silent Messenger' (2 parts, 3,000 ft) and 'Traitors to Their King' (8,000 ft)

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-09-26 - 1914-09-28
Summary:

Performance by Lenz & Company; the powerful coloured and sensational drama 'Within the Lion's Reach' in 3 parts - 5,000 feet; 'A Silent Messenger' in 2 parts - 3,000 feet will be screened on Sept 30; watch for 'Traitors to Their King' - 8,000 feet.

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-07 - 1914-10-09
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Wiffles and His Charitable Uncle', 'An Exciting Honeymoon', 'The Temples of Nikko' (Japan) and 'The History of a Polecat'; Screening of Pathe's Cartoon and American Gazette; Coming film: 'Traitors to Their King'…

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-07 - 1914-10-09
Summary:

Exceedingly comic & very interesting pictures, including 'Wiffles & His Charitable Uncle,' 'An Exciting Honeymoon,' 'The Temples of Nikko' (Japan), 'The History of Policat,' and Pathe's Cartoon & American Gazette; the great colour…

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-10 - 1914-10-12
Summary:

Films screening of 'Traitors to Their King' (5 parts, 8,000 ft) and Pathe's Sensational Gazette; Coming film: 'The Live Wire' (2 parts, 3,000 ft) and War Pictures

17
Headline: War Pictures
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-10
Summary:

The Bijou management announces that special war pictures as well as representations of other stirring incidents connected with the European crisis will be shown at the theatre soon. Commencing tomorrow night, 'Traitors to Their King' will be screened for four nights.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-10
Summary:

Starting from tonight, 'Traitors to Their King' will be shown at the Bijou. A slight rise in the price of the seats will be made during the few nights when this film is being shown. Prices will be $1, 70 cents and 30 cents. Film synopsis included.

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

Bijou Scenic Theatre will show a historical drama of the time of Henry IV of France for four nights replacing 'A Live Wires.'

20
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-10 - 1914-10-13
Summary:

For 4 nights only, 'Traitors to Their King' in 5 parts, length 8,000 feet, a great powerful coloured historical drama, and Pathe's International Gazette; on Oct 14, 'The Live Wire,' a sensational drama in 2 parts, length 3,000 feet; war pictures are coming soon.