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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-09
Summary:

A reminder is given that there will be cinematograph performance for members of the Peak Club and their friends on Wednesday. The main features of which will be War films. Surplus profits will be devoted to War Charities Admission.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1917-02-15
Summary:

A Cinematograph Performance is being given at the Peak Club at 9:15 p.m. tomorrow when some very interesting War Films will be exhibited. The surplus proceeds will be devoted to War Charities.

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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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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-16
Summary:

Tonight at the Bijou Theatre, a great modern drama will be screened, entitled 'Honour Before Wealth,' in three parts. This is an exceptionally good film and picture lovers should not miss seeing it. The programme also concludes a detective drama entitled 'The Trunk Mystery,'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-05-16
Summary:

At the Bijou Theatre a modern 3-part drama 'Honour before Wealth' will be screened. The programme includes a detective drama 'The Trunk Mystery' and Keystone Comics.

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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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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-23
Summary:

Three Women,' is the featuring attraction of Coronet Theatre for next few days. The film is coming from Warner Brothers Studio. The notable cast included May McAvoy, Pauline Frederick, Marie Prevost and Lew Cody.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-23
Summary:

Coronet Theatre will be screening a Warner Brothers Studio attraction 'Three Women' this evening. May McAvoy heads the cast.

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Headline: Three Women'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-23
Summary:

Three Women,' the production to which Ernst Lubitsch, the well-known director, has again so well applied his unusual talent, is to be presented at the Coronet today. The story deals with an unusual situation of three women and one man – far removed from the trite plot of the everlasting…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-24
Summary:

Three Women,' is the now showing at Coronet Theatre. The film is coming from Warner Brothers Studio. The notable cast included May McAvoy, Pauline Frederick, Marie Prevost, Lew Cody, Pierre Grendon and Willard Louis. Produced by Ernst Lubitsch. Film plot included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-24
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is currently screening 'Three Women' which is produced by Ernest [sic] Lubitsch, who is famous for being the producer of 'Passion,' 'One Arabian Night' and 'Rosita.' The cast includes May McAvoy, Pauline Frederick, Marie Prevot and Lew Cody…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-24
Summary:

Three women all seeking the love of one man and that one man greedy for money – this is the unusual twist that is given to the eternal triangle problem in 'Three Women,' the feature film now showing at the Coronet Theatre. Film plot included. 'Three Women' was produced by…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-25
Summary:

Three Women,' is showing at Coronet Theatre this evening. The film is coming from Warner Brothers Studio. The cast included May McAvoy, Pauline Frederick, Marie Prevost, Lew Cody and Willard Louis. Produced by Ernst Lubitsch. Film plot included.

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Headline: Three Women'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-25
Summary:

Coronet Theatre will be screening a Warner Brothers attraction 'Three Women,' this evening. The cast includes May McAvoy, Pauline Frederick, Marie Prevot, Lew Cody and Willard Louis. The film was produced by Ernest [sic] Lubitsch. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-25
Summary:

We believe that not many stars with reputations based as much on their personal charms as on their histrionic talents would care to make the particular sacrifice that Pauline Frederick did when she took up the role of the aging widow in the film 'Three Women,' the current picture at…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-26
Summary:

Three Women,' is at Coronet Theatre for the last time. The film is coming from Warner Brothers Studio. The cast included May McAvoy, Pauline Frederick, Marie Prevost, Lew Cody and Willard Louis. Produced by Ernst Lubitsch. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-26
Summary:

Coronet Theatre will be screening 'Three Women' for the last time this evening. The cast includes May McAvoy, Pauline Frederick, Marie Prevot, Lew Cody and Willard Louis.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-26
Summary:

The feature film, 'Three Women,' which has been drawing large audiences to the Coronet Theatre during the past few days, will be screened for the last time this evening. Film plot included. Noteworthy too, is the acting, which is chiefly in the hands of May McAvoy, Marie Prevost,…