A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1902-02-10 - 1902-02-13
Summary:

Grand classic drama, The Martyrs. Performance by Eileen Murray and R. H. Stephenson. London graphic as a new feature (Gaumont Co.).

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1902-02-15 - 1902-02-29
Summary:

The latest pictures and popular artistes. Pathe Freres gazette, 'Gaumont Graphic.' Every evening at 9:15 p.m. Performance by Miss Eileen Murray. Pictures only at 7:15 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-09-19 - 1911-09-21
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. The finest and coolest hall in the colony. New pictures include 'A Veil of Happiness,' 'A Military Review in Chile,' 'Airship Destroyer 'Sensational',' 'Fairy Fishing Rod' and…

4
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-05-27 - 1912-05-28
Summary:

(Flower Street) Two performances nightly at 7:15 and 9:15 p.m. Picture plays including the Pathe Gazette, 'The Conjurer's Triumph,' the Gaumont Graphic, 'Please Take One,' 'What Every Mother Does,' 'Strange Transaction' and 'Betty's Flight…

5
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-12-28 - 1912-12-31
Summary:

Special programme tonight at 9:15 p.m. Latest news in pictures that London editions of Pathe Gazette and Gaumont Graphic. Performances by Dolly Swiff, Gladys Spencer and Ada Rowley. Matinees on all holidays.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-02-06 - 1913-02-07
Summary:

Programme at 9:15 p.m. News of the world in pictures (of Pathe Gazette and Gaumont Graphic) are included. The acrobatic, the great ladder act. Performances by Miss Cecile Stephano and Miss Dolly Swift. Pictures only at 7:15 p.m.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-02-26 - 1913-02-28
Summary:

Programme at 9:15 p.m. Special picture at Race Week including 'The Stolen Favorite' by Nick Winter. News of the day (of Pathe Gazette and Gaumont Graphic) is included. Performances by Miss Cecile Stephano, Miss Dolly Swift and Miss Violet Bonetta.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-03-01 - 1913-03-04
Summary:

Tonight at 9:15 p.m. Performances by Miss Violet Bonetta and Miss Cecile Stephano. The fine two-part dramatic picture, 'The Path of Destiny.' News of the day (of Pathe Gazette and Gaumont Graphic) is included. The cinema-coloured picture, 'The Chateaux of Chenanceaux.'…

9
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-03-15 - 1913-03-18
Summary:

Tonight at 9:15 p.m. Max Linder's Appointment including 'On the Way to Montserrat,' 'A Young Terror' and 'Bashful Wiffles.' News in pictures (of Pathe Gazette and Gaumont Graphic) is included. Performances by Miss Violet Bonetta and Miss Cecile Stephano. '…

10
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-03-22 - 1913-03-25
Summary:

Tonight at 9:15 p.m. All new pictures. World news in pictures (of Pathe Gazette and Gaumont Graphic) is included. Performances by Miss Cecile Stephano and Miss Violet Bonetta. Artistes at all matinees. Pictures only at 7:15 p.m.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-03-26 - 1913-03-28
Summary:

Programme at 9:15 p.m. including the dramas, 'Madcap Molly' and 'A Strange Peacemaking'; and the comics, 'The Glory of Wiffles' and 'Losing His Head.' News in pictures (of Pathe Gazette and Gaumont Graphic) is included. Performances by Miss Cecile Stephano…

12
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-04-05 - 1913-04-08
Summary:

Programme at 9:15 p.m. A fine two-part drama, 'The Fisher Girl of Venice.' Comics include 'Betrayed by a Kiss' and 'A Slight Mistake.' Pathe gazette and Gaumont Graphic included. Performances by Miss Cecile Stephano and Miss Violet Bonetia. Pictures only at 7:15 p.m…

13
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-04-12 - 1913-04-15
Summary:

Programme at 9:15 p.m. A two-roll comic by Prince include 'The Stinla Troupe of Acrobats' and 'A Xmas Problem' (cinema-coloured). Pathe gazette and Gaumont Graphic included. Performances by Miss Cecile Stephano and Miss Violet Bonetia. Pictures only at 7:15 p.m.

14
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-04-23 - 1913-04-25
Summary:

Programme at 9:15 p.m. Special 'A. B.' comics including 'A Jealous Husband,' 'A Study in Diplomacy,' 'Losing His Temper' and 'A Trip on the Seine' (scenic). Pathe gazette and Gaumont Graphic included. Performance by Miss Violet Bonetia. Matinees…

15
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-05-03 - 1913-05-06
Summary:

Programme at 9:15 p.m. The special drama, 'By Aid of the Lariat.' A three-part drama, 'The Weaker Vessel.' Comics including 'Liberty Hall.' Pathe gazette and Gaumont Graphic included. Performance by Miss Violet Bonetia. Matinees on Saturdays at 4:15 p.m. and Sundays…

16
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-05-07 - 1913-05-09
Summary:

Tonight at 9:15 p.m. including 'Laugh and Learn,' 'Don Quixote' and 'The Indian Maid's Sacrifice.' Pathe gazette and Gaumont Graphic included. Performance by Miss Violet Bonetia. Matinees on Saturdays at 4:15 p.m. and Sundays at 6 p.m. Pictures only at 7:15 p.m…

17
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-12-18 - 1914-12-19
Summary:

The sensational drama, 'Playing with His Luck' in 3 parts, 3,000 feet long, tonight on 18th December. Gaumont graphic is included. The dramatic film by request, 'The Strength of Men' in 2 parts. Various interesting films and comics are included. The third series of war…

18
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-02-21 - 1916-02-21
Summary:

Great race week attractions tonight. Enormous success of The Melbourne Company. All comedy programme including The Sentry Box, the Soldier and the Maid, and the Hongkong Suffragette and Squaints, etc. Also the Keystone film, 'His Sister's Kids,' and a selection of latest cinema…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-03-03 - 1916-03-04
Summary:

All comedy picture programme from Friday to Sunday on 3rd, 4th and 5th March. For three nights only. Also 'Great Sale at Rightaways' by The Melbourne Comedy Company. See The Flapper, The Scotch Girl, The Manager, The Secretary and The Customers.

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Headline: Palisade
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-09-02 - 1916-09-04
Summary:

(Out-of-door pictures, location near post office, Kowloon) The seventh episode of 'The Black Box' (by Universal) in 2 parts are displayed tonight. Photo of the actor (Herbert Rawlinson) included. Dramas including 'The Single Act' (by the Lubin company) and 'The Vavasour…