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: 1924-07-05
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-05
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-19
Summary:

The Sheik,' a Paramount picture, is now showing at the Coronet Theatre. The film starred Agnes Ayres, Rudolph Valentino. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-19
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-19
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-19
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-19
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is currently screening a Paramount picture 'The Sheik' featuring Agnes Ayres and Rudolph Valentino. The film is still successfully running in all the great capitals of the world. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-19
Summary:

Few movie plays have excited more comment than 'The Sheik,' the big feature film now showing at the Coronet Theatre. The story has been adapted from a popular novel and the scenario has been screened by a famous movie concern like Paramount. Rudolph Valentino excels himself in the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-21
Summary:

Magnificent is the word for 'The Sheik,' the great feature film now showing at the Coronet Theatre, for magnificent it is in every detail. A wonderful story, brilliant acting, and staging – which impresses the beholder most it is at times hard to say, but certain it is that taken…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-22
Summary:

Coronet Theatre will be screening the Paramount attraction 'The Sheik' for the last time today. The film stars Rudolph Valentino and Agnes Ayres.

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Headline: The Sheik'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-22
Summary:

(To the Editor of the 'Hongkong Telegraph') Performances of Rudolph Valentino and Agnes Ayres in 'The Sheik' which is the current attraction at the Coronet Theatre, have been quite disappointing. The film lacked 'pop' and Rudolph Valentino's acting was nothing…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-22
Summary:

Today represents the last opportunity that Hongkong cinema-goers of seeing 'The Sheik,' the wonderful Paramount picture which has been drawing large audiences at the Coronet Theatre as the feature attraction for the last five days.