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: 1913-12-27 - 1913-12-29
Summary:

Film screening of 'Nick Winter and Phantom Thief' (in 2 parts, 3,000 ft); Screening of The Pathe's Gazette; Coming film: 'The King of the Air'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-12-30 - 1913-12-30
Summary:

Film screening of 'Nick Winter and Phantom Thief' (in 2 parts, 3,000 ft); Screening of The Pathe's Gazette; Coming film: 'The King of the Air'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-01-03 - 1914-01-06
Summary:

Performance by Violet Bonetta; Coming film: 'The King of the Air'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-01-06
Summary:

The King of the Air,' in five parts and 8000 ft. long will be produced at the Bijou Theatre this week commencing on Wednesday. It is one of the Pathe Freres grand and realistic studies and should prove a big draw.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-01-07 - 1914-01-09
Summary:

Film screening of 'The King of the Air' (in 5 parts, 8,000 ft); Performance by Violet Bonetta

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Headline: Crowded Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-01-08
Summary:

The King of the Air' attracted a large audience at the Bijou last night, people had to be turned away. Miss Violet Bonnett is proving a great attraction.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-01-09
Summary:

People were turned away at the Bijou Theatre this week for want of accommodation; early booking is advised. The magnificent picture 'The King of Air' is the attraction of the screen.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-01-10 - 1914-01-13
Summary:

Film screening of 'The King of the Air' (in 5 parts, 8,000 ft); Performance by Violet Bonetta; Coming attendance of Hongkong Hotel Orchestra

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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…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-02
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin, in the flesh, will be in Hongkong next March, accompanied by Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks. Efforts will also be made to induce D. W. Griffith to join the party. This news was given yesterday by Mr. George Mooser, a well-known play producer and film manager. He is the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-20 - 1923-04-21
Summary:

And power was given to them over the fourth part of the earth, to kill with sword, and with the hunger, and with the beasts of the earth.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-24 - 1923-04-24
Summary:

Behold, a white horse; and he that sat on him had a bow; and a crown was given unto him; and he went forth conquering and to conquer.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-25 - 1923-04-25
Summary:

And there went out another horse that was red; and power was given to him that sat thereon to take peace from the earth, and that they should kill one another; and there was given unto him a great sword.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-26 - 1923-04-26
Summary:

Lo, a black horse: and he that sat on him had a pair of balances in his hand.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-27 - 1923-04-27
Summary:

Behold a pale horse; and his name that sat on him was death, and hell followed with him. And power was given unto them over the fourth part of the earth, to kill with sword, and with hunger, and with death, and with the beasts of the earth.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-28 - 1923-05-01
Summary:

On Metro's master film, 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.' April 28 Remarks: Comment by Henry Arthur Jones included. April 30 Remarks: Comment by Fannie Hurst included. May 1 Remarks: Comment by H. H. Van Loan included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-02 - 1923-05-03
Summary:

The screen version of Vicente Blasco Ibanez's epoch novel took more than six months to complete.'

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Headline: At the Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-04 - 1923-05-04
Summary:

Monday next, a Rex Ingram production, 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse,' adapted by June Mathis from the novel by Blasco Ibanez.