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: 1916-03-08
Summary:

The Three Delroys will be performed at the Bijou Theatre. There will also be screened a fine set of pictures.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-11-10
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre announces that they have arranged to have the band of the s.s. China play selections. They are screening some excellent pictures at present.

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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…

6
Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-14
Summary:

It is stated that the Star Theatre's popularity is daily visible by the regular attendance. And, the refreshment saloon is a great addition to the convenience of the public, so that during hot season one can still enjoy the show. Special pictures are forthcoming.

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Headline: Star' Topics
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-15
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-08
Summary:

On with the Dance,' directed by George Fitzmaurice, will be shown at the Star Theatre for a run of four days commencing this Friday. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-08
Summary:

Star Theatre will be screening George Fitzmaurice's 'On With the Dance' for four days commencing this Friday. Film synopsis included. The management of the Star Theatre advises that this film will be shown also at the matinee on Sunday, and draw the attention of residents to the…

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-10
Summary:

On with the Dance' is now screening at the Star Theatre as a four-day holiday exhibit. Early bookings are advised.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-10
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to screen George Fitzmaurice's production 'On With the Dance' this evening. It is advertised as the greatest film of the season.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-09
Summary:

Charles Ray's latest success 'A Tailor-Made Man' is to be shown at the Star tonight. Ray's name is well enough known to be an assurance of a first-class picture, and in his present production, he has a rather more attractive part than ever before. An excellent comedy and a…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-29
Summary:

All the keen sense for colourful effects and knowledge of what constitutes the really thrilling and dramatic which George Fitzmaurice displayed in 'On With the Dance' and 'The Right to Love,' is said to be contained in redoubled measure in his latest production, 'Idols…