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…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-11-18 - 1914-11-18
Summary:

Coming films screenings including 'Wiffle's Love Romance' (3 parts, 3,500 ft), 'A Scoundrel's Chance' and 'A Spendthrift's Reform'; Screening of Pathe's War Gazette; Coming film: 'The Magistrate's Honour'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-11-18 - 1914-11-20
Summary:

The farcical comedy 'Wiffles' Love Romance' in 2 parts - length 3,500 feet; the magnificent coloured drama, 'A Scoundrel's Chance,' 'A Spendthrift's Reform' [sic], Pathe's War Gazette - 3rd series; a powerful Italian Drama 'The Magistrate…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-11-19 - 1914-11-20
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Wiffle's Love Romance' (3 parts, 3,500 ft), 'A Scoundrel's Chance' and 'A Spendthrift's Reform'; Screening of Pathe's War Gazette; Coming film: 'The Magistrate's Honour'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-11-21 - 1914-11-21
Summary:

Coming film screenings including 'The Magistrate's Honour' (3 parts, 5,000 ft), 'Max Turns Brigand', 'Romeo Turns Brigand' and 'The Royal Road to Fame'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-11-21 - 1914-11-21
Summary:

A Great powerful Italian drama, 'The Magistrate's Honour' in 3 parts - length 5,000 feet; 'Max Turns Brigand,' 'Romeo Turns Brigand'; 'The Royal Road to Fame,' a clever comedy.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-11-23 - 1914-11-24
Summary:

Coming films screenings including 'The Magistrate's Honour' (3 parts, 5,000 ft), 'Max Turns Brigand', 'Romeo Turns Brigand' and 'The Royal Road to Fame'; Coming performances by Bert Flatt

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-11-23
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre's chief attractions until Wednesday consist of a story-picture 'The Magistrate's Honour,' and two excellent comics 'The Royal Road to Fame,' and some more achievements of Max Linder.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-11-23 - 1914-11-24
Summary:

For 4 nights only, the great powerful Italian drama, 'The Magistrate's Honour' in 3 parts - length 5,000 feet; also 'Max Turns Brigand,' 'The Royal Road to Fame,' a clever comedy; performance by Mr. Bert Flatt next week.

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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…