A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-07-26
Summary:

The racing film-drama, 'Master Bob,' has been attracting large and appreciative houses to the Bijou Theatre. Other interesting items in the current programme are a very beautiful scenic film 'The Valley of Val Furva,' two sets of war pictures and a comic picture 'The…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-03-16
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre gave a change of programme last night. The new bill includes some excellent Italian comics and the four-part dramatic film 'The Romance of ‘Mignon'.' We would remind our readers that, at this theatre, on Saturday, the 18th, the first part of the great film '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-16
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre has secured the rights of reproduction in Hong Kong and the first of the series of 'The Extraordinary Adventures of Saturnin Farandoul,' the celebrated Italian novel by A. Robida, will be exhibited.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-17
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre has a most attractive weekend programme. In addition to the serial, there is a war graphic depicting the landing of the survivors of Lusitania, etc, the recruiting scenes witnessed subsequently, and several comic pictures.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-11
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre is screening one of Trans-Atlantic's exclusive serial, entitled 'The Adventures of Terence O' Rourke' in nine episodes, each a complete adventure in itself. The fifth and sixth Adventures will be screened tonight. The programme includes a very good war…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-11
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre is screening one of the Trans-Atlantic's exclusive serials, 'The Adventures of Terence O'Rourke' in nine episodes. The fifth and sixth adventures will be screened tonight. The programme includes a War Graphic and Keystone Comics.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-19
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre has a very attractive film tonight entitled 'La Phalene,' in eight reels. This drama very much resembles the well-known film 'The Lady of the Camelias' which was a great attraction when screened last year.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-05-19
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre has a very attractive film 'La Phalene' tonight in 8 reels. The drama resembles a well-known film very much. This drama very much resembles that well-known film 'Lady of the Camelias.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-01-21
Summary:

This afternoon, at 5.15, the Victoria Theatre has a big attraction, for 'Quo Vadis?' is to be screened. This magnificent picture is in seven parts. For tonight, there is a splendid programme, including the third and fourth episodes of 'The Great Secret,' as well as Pathe…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-11
Summary:

Last night, the Coronet Theatre provided screening of 'The Bungalow Bungle,' Charlie Chaplin's 'Shanghaied,' Max Linder and his adventures, war pictures.

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Headline: Betty Compson
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-16
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-21
Summary:

To Have and to Hold' is a new Paramount film which comes to the Coronet Theatre this evening. The film starred Betty Compson and Bert Lytell. The story is based on a book written by Mary Johnstone [sic]. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-21
Summary:

Adventure is the keynote of 'To Have and to Hold,' the big picture which comes to the Coronet Theatre this evening. Based upon the novel by Mary Johnstone [sic], 'To Have and to Hold,' is staged in the time of James I, when adventure was to be had for the seeking. Film…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-22
Summary:

To Have and to Hold,' the big adventure film is still arousing keen interest in the Coronet Theatre. Thrilling incidents abound.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-22
Summary:

Coronet Theatre continues to screen 'To Have and to Hold.' The film exhibits scenes from England and the new colony of Virginia.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-22
Summary:

An exciting story, fine staging, brilliant acting and skillful filming – these are the elements that combine to make the Coronet Theatre's current attraction, 'To Have and to Hold,' a notable production in every sense of the world. Film plot included. The acting is in the hands of…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-23
Summary:

Showing at the Coronet Theatre again today is the great adventure film 'To Have and to Hold,' made by Paramount from the novel of the same name by Mary Johnstone [sic]. The leading players are Betty Compson and Bert Lytell.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-23
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-23
Summary:

Saturday always being a special day for cinema-goers, it is fitting that the Coronet Theatre should be showing this afternoon and this evening the adventure film 'To Have and to Hold.' Made by Paramount from the novel by Mary Johnstone [sic], 'To Have and to Hold' is a…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-25
Summary:

Local cinema-goers have their last opportunity this evening of seeing the great adventure film 'To Have and to Hold' which has been drawing interested audiences to the Coronet Theatre during the past few days.