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: 1912-02-14 - 1912-02-29
Summary:

Screening of Pathe Freres Gayette (Gazette) 'World's News', 'Gaumont Graphic'; Performance by Miss Eileen Murray; 7.15 p.m. pictures only

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-02-15
Summary:

During the remainder of the week patrons of the Bijou Scenic' Theatre are favoured with a complete change of programme. 'Cod Fishing from a Trawler' is a most interesting and instructive film as are also Pathe's Weekly Gazette and The Gaumont Graphic, showing the latest news…

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Headline: The Cinemas
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-04-18
Summary:

Hongkong has had little cause to complain of lack of entertainment for many months past, yet through it all the Victoria and Bijou Cinemagraphs have maintained their own as attractions and seldom fail to draw large houses. At the Victoria, the Quealys made success, while the sisters Price were…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-05-31
Summary:

It is easy to understand why Mr. R. H. Stephenson, or 'Bob' Stephenson as his intimates call him, the popular lessee and manager of the Bijou Scenic Theatre, is looking forward with such pleasurable anticipation to his forthcoming trip to Australia. The Bijou closes down after this…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-12-14 - 1912-12-17
Summary:

Showing drama picture 'A Boy's Love', 'The Shipwrecked Mariner' and comics 'Typist for the Occasion' and 'The Rapid Powder'; Performers: Miss Dolly Swift, Miss Gladys Spencer and The Yinns; 7.15 p.m. pictures only

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-03-26 - 1913-03-28
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Madcap Molly', 'A Strange Peacemaking', 'The Glory of Wiffles' and 'Losing His Head', Pathe Gazette and Gaumont Graphic; Performances by Miss Cecile Stephano and Miss Violet Bonetta

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-11-13 - 1915-11-16
Summary:

Film screening of 'Fatal Emerald' (5 parts); Screening of Gaumont Graphic; Orchestra in attendance

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-01-08
Summary:

At the Bijou Theatre, the Gaumont War Graphic will be shown as well as 'The Black Men Club' and 'What a resemblance!'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-04 - 1921-10-06
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Vivian Martin in 'Little Miss Optimist' in 5 parts. Also latest Gaumont Graphic and various comedies. Matinee programmes: 5.15 p.m., 'The Sport of Kings'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Vanishing Dagger' 13th and 14th episodes. Booking at Messrs Mehta…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-25 - 1921-10-27
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Jesse L. Lasky presents Wallace Reid in 'The Source' in 5 parts. Also Gaumont Graphic and Comedies. Matinee at 5.15 p.m., George Walsh in 'Melting Millions'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'The King of the Circus,' 1st, 2nd and 3rd episodes…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-03 - 1924-04-03
Summary:

Would any woman admit she was 'The Woman Who Fooled Herself'?

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-04 - 1924-04-04
Summary:

Do blondes create the most domestic trouble in the tropics?

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-05 - 1924-04-05
Summary:

Is it every chorus girl's ambition to marry millions?

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-05 - 1924-04-05
Summary:

If a woman loses her heart, can she keep her head? Or is she only fooling herself?

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-07 - 1924-04-07
Summary:

Would the woman who fooled herself play with one man's love for another man's game?

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-07 - 1924-04-07
Summary:

Her beauty, grace and utter adorableness set all masculine hearts aflame. But only one man of them all was her game, and though he was her enemy, he won her heart! 'The Woman Who Fooled Herself,' with May Allison and Robert Ellis.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-08 - 1924-04-08
Summary:

Commencing tomorrow, 'The Woman Who Fooled Herself,' with May Allison and Robert Ellis. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-08
Summary:

What the disturbance was all about, why, and its outcome is told in 'The Woman Who Fooled Herself,' a romantic drama written by Charles A. Logue, produced in Porto Rico by Edward A. MacManus and presented by Associated Exhibitors at the World Theatre tomorrow with May Allison co-…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-09 - 1924-04-12
Summary:

Beginning 9th Wednesday till 12th Saturday at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., May Allison in 'The Woman Who Fooled Herself.' Also Felix the Cat in 'Lends a Hand.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-09 - 1924-04-09
Summary:

Today till Saturday, husband and wife make first screen appearance together in romance written by Charles A. Logue and filmed in beautiful Porto Rico, 'The Woman Who Fooled Herself,' with May Allison and Robert Ellis.