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.

6
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

8
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

10
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: 1923-01-03 - 1923-01-05
Summary:

Wed. to Sat. 3rd to 6th January at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Edith Hallor in 'Just Outside the Door,' and Round Three of 'The Leather Pushers.' Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. January 3 Remarks: On page 4, another ad. on 'Just Outside the Door' only. Illustration…

12
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-03 - 1923-01-05
Summary:

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Edith Hallor in Jules Eckert Goodman's Just Outside the Door. Also round three, 'The Leather Pushers.' January 3 Remarks: 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Invisible Ray.' January 4 & 5 Remarks: 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Adventures of…

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-05 - 1923-01-05
Summary:

Wednesday to Saturday, 3rd to 6th January at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Edith Hallor in 'Just Outside the Door.' Also round 3 of 'The Leather Pushers.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe' episodes 1 and 2. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-06 - 1923-01-09
Summary:

Sat. to Tue. at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents 'The Carnival Child.' Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. January 6 Remarks: Sunday matinee at 6 p.m., Babe Marie Osborn in 'Voice of Destiny.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe,' epis. 1 and 2.…

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-06 - 1923-01-06
Summary:

Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents 'The Carnival Child' in 6 parts. Sunday matinee at 6 p.m., Baby Marie Osborne in 'Voice of Destiny.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe' episodes 1 and 2. Usual prices.…

16
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-06 - 1923-01-09
Summary:

Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Thursday, 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents 'The Carnival Child' in 6 parts. Sunday matinee, 6 p.m., Babe Marie Osborne in 'Voice of Destiny.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe' episodes 1 and 2. Usual prices.…

17
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-06 - 1923-01-06
Summary:

From today till Monday at 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m., The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe with Harry Myers and Noble Johnson. Plot and illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-08 - 1923-01-08
Summary:

Monday and Tuesday 8th and 9th January at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents 'The Carnival Child.' Monday 2.30 p.m., 'The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe' episodes 1 and 2. Tuesday 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Invisible Ray' episodes 13, 14 and 15. Usual prices. Booking at…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-08
Summary:

Everybody knows Daniel Defoe's 'Adventures of Robinson Crusoe,' the delightful book which amused us as children. The story is being filmed under the Universal production, and will be shown at the World Theatre. Another film attraction is 'The Carnival Child.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-10 - 1923-01-13
Summary:

Wed. & Sat. 10th & 13th January at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Lew Cody in 'Occasionally Yours,' a Robertson-Cole super-special in 6 parts. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Wed. & Thurs., 'Invisible Ray,' epis. 13, 14 and 15. Fri. to Mon., 'The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe,…