A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-03-08 - 1913-03-11
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, all new pictures, dramas and comics; The Latest News (Pathe Gazettes); performance by Bonetta and Stephano; next week, 'Les Miserables' (from the world story of Victor Hugo) will be produced at the Victoria Theatre.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-05-20 - 1913-05-20
Summary:

9.15 Tonight: For one night only, 'Les Miserables; a special treat for Bijou patrons; price details included.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-06-16 - 1915-06-18
Summary:

On June 16, 17, and 18, the great magnificent drama 'A $4,000,000 Dowry' in 4 parts - 6,000 feet also Hongkong & Canton in moving picture; On June 19, another magnificent & powerful drama 'A Woman Accursed' in 4 parts.

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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-12-18 - 1918-12-30
Summary:

December 28-31. Performance. 'The Walls of Jericho' in 5 parts. Max Linder in 'Max Wants a Divorce.' British Gazette No.482. December 28-30 at 4.30 p.m. 'Jack and the Beanstalk.'

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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-28 - 1918-12-31
Summary:

December 28th, 29th, 30th and 31st, 9.15 p.m. performance, 'The Walls of Jericho' in 5 parts. Also Max Linder in 'Max Wants a Divorce' and British Gazette No. 482. Saturday, December 28th and Monday, December 30th at 4.30 p.m., 'Jack and the Beanstalk.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-12-28 - 1918-12-28
Summary:

Performances at 9:15 p.m. 'The Walls of Jericho' from 28th to 31st December. Performance by Max Linder in 'Max Wants a Divorce.' British gazette no. 482 is included. 'Jack and the Beanstalk' on Saturday, 28th and Monday, 30th December.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-12-30
Summary:

There is a most excellent programme now running at the Coronet Theatre. It will continue for two nights more. The principal attraction is the splendid five-part film, 'The Walls of Jericho,' adapted from Alfred Sutro's play and featuring William Breese. Film synopsis included.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-12-30 - 1918-12-30
Summary:

Performances at 9:15 p.m. including 'The Walls of Jericho' in 5 parts from 28th to 31st December. Performance by Max Linder in 'Max Wants a Divorce.' British gazette no. 482 is included. 'Jack and the Beanstalk' on Saturday, 28th and Monday, 30th December at 4:30 p.…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-12-31 - 1918-12-31
Summary:

New Year's day performances. 'Jack and the Beanstalk,' British Gazette No. 482. William Fox's Super-production. 'The Walls of Jericho' by Alfred Sutro. Max Linder in 'Max Wants a Divorce.' Booking at Robinson's. Pathe's Super film 'New York…

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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-12-31 - 1918-12-31
Summary:

Tonight, 'The Walls of Jericho' in 5 parts. Max Linder in 'Max Wants a Divorce.' British Gazette No.482.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-12-31 - 1918-12-31
Summary:

New Year's Day performance including 'Jack and the Beanstalk' at 6 to 9:15 p.m. British gazette no. 482 is included. William Fox's production of 'The Walls of Jericho' by Alfred Sutro. Booking at Robinson's. Pathe's film 'New York' on Thursday,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-01 - 1919-01-01
Summary:

New Year's day performances: 2 p.m., 'Jack and the Beanstalk'; 6 and 9.15 p.m., British Gazette No. 482, William Fox's super-production 'The Walls of Jericho' by Alfred Sutro and Max Linder in 'Max Wants a Divorce.' Booking at Robinson's for 2 and 9.…

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Headline: Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-01-02 - 1919-01-04
Summary:

January 2-5, 6 and 9.15 pm: 'New York' and British Gazette No. 483 etc. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-03 - 1919-01-04
Summary:

January 3rd, 4th & 5th, 1919 at 6 and 9.15 p.m., 'New York' and British Gazette No. 483. Booking at Robinson's.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-08
Summary:

Last night at the theatre, the 5-part Pathe play 'Runaway Romany' was screened. This interesting film depicts Marion Davis in the title role. Other attractions are the British Gazette, 'Zizi,' a comedy and an orchestra which discourses popular music. Tomorrow, Haddon Chamber…

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Headline: Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-01-09 - 1919-01-11
Summary:

January 9-12. Haddon Chambers' Masterpiece 'The Idler.' A brilliant little comedy 'Lucien Lucette' and British Gazette No. 484. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-09 - 1919-01-11
Summary:

January 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th at 6 and 9.15 p.m., Haddon Chambers' masterpiece, 'The Idler.' Also a brilliant little comedy, 'Lucien, Lucette' and British Gazette No. 484. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-09 - 1919-01-11
Summary:

January 9, 10, 11 and 12 at 6 and 9.15 p.m., Haddon Chambers' masterpiece 'The Idler,' a brilliant little comedy 'Lucien, Lucette,' and British Gazette No. 484. Booking at Robinson's.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-23 - 1919-01-23
Summary:

Timetable of today's continuous performance: 1. 5.15 p.m., overture; 2. 5.20, British Gazette No. 485; 3. 5.35, 'The Corsican Sisters' in 2 parts; 4. 6.00, 'Unlucky Thirteen'; 5. 6.15, 'The Rose of the Rancho' in 5 parts; 6. 7.35, interval; 7. 7.40, repeat no.…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-24
Summary:

At the Coronet last night there was a long programme of interesting films, including British Gazette, 'The Corsican Sisters,' 'Unlucky Thirteen' and 'The Rose of the Rancho.'