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: 1912-04-01 - 1912-04-30
Summary:

The latest Gazette and Graphic News of the world every evening at 9.15 p.m.; Viola performance by The Sisters Lilian; 7.15 p.m. pictures only

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-04-01 - 1912-04-26
Summary:

(Flower Street) The latest gazette and graphic news of the world. Performance by Viola Lilian and The Sister Price. Pictures only at 7:15 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-04-12
Summary:

The tuneful singing and artistic dancing of the Sisters Price are charming all audiences at the Bijou Scenic Theatre, and the pictures are as good as ever, with the latest gazette and graphic news of the world a very acceptable leading feature.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-01-11 - 1913-01-14
Summary:

Programme at 9:15 p.m. including 'A Hydro-aeroplane Elopement' [sic] by Max Linder. Gazette and graphic news are included. Performances by Miss Dolly Swift, Miss Ada Rowley and Miss Gladys Spencer. Pictures only at 7:15 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-10-02 - 1913-10-04
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Putting on the Breeches', 'Pisa, an Old Tuscan City', 'Joan of Arc', 'Old Clo' and 'The Letter Writer'; Screening of International Pathe Gazette

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-04-08
Summary:

Des Voeux Road, is soon to feature on the Gazette pictures in the cinemas at Home. This morning an operator attached to the Astatic Film Co. Shanghai was busy taking pictures in the vicinity of King Edward Hotel.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-06-07 - 1915-06-09
Summary:

On June 8, the thrilling detective dramas, 'Harry the Swell' and 'On the Santa F. E. Trail'; latest gazettes; comic, interesting & historical pictures; On June 11, 7th & 8th episodes of the 'Perils of Pauline.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-08-09 - 1915-08-10
Summary:

On Aug 10, a powerful drama 'Everyone His Own Destiny' in 3 parts, 'Wiffles Has Two Engagements'; Gazettes and Keystone Comics.

9
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-10-04 - 1915-10-06
Summary:

The thirteenth and fourteenth episodes of 'Lucille Love' on Tuesday, 5th October, 1915. The detective serial in 2 parts, 'Wild West' with Nick Winter. Gazette with Serbian Army included. Comics 'Wheelbarrow Race' is shown.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-12-08 - 1915-12-09
Summary:

On Dec 8 and for 3 nights, performance by the great Indian and U. S. Wars with chief Hailstorm; on Dec 11, the great historical film 'Joan of Arc.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-12-08 - 1915-12-10
Summary:

Screening of 'The Great Indian & U.S. Wars' with Chief Hailstorm and a real Cherokee Indian; Coming film: 'Joan of Arc'

12
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-12-08 - 1915-12-09
Summary:

Performance by The Great Indian and U.S. Wars with Chief Hailstrom on Wednesday, 8th December. The exclusive film, 'Joan of Arc,' on Saturday, 11th December.

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-12-10 - 1915-12-11
Summary:

On Dec 11, the great historical film 'Joan of Arc' in 4 parts, every child should see this picture; Pathe's latest Gazette and various comic including 'Poor Old Uncle' and 'A Champion Just the Same.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-12-10 - 1915-12-11
Summary:

The historical film in 4 parts, 'Joan of Arc,' on Saturday, 11th December. Pathe's gazette included. Comics including 'Poor Old Uncle,' 'A Champion Just the Same' and various other.

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-12-11 - 1915-12-11
Summary:

Film screening of 'Joan of Arc' (4 parts); Screening of Pathe's Latest Gazette and 'Poor Old Uncle'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-12-13 - 1915-12-15
Summary:

On Dec 11, the thrilling drama 'The Eye of a God' in 3 parts; also Pathe's British Gazette and the following comics: 'An Expert in Fashions,' 'Grandfather's Pipe,' and 'A Dutch Love Story'; by request 'Joan of Arc' will be screened.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-12-13 - 1915-12-13
Summary:

Coming films screenings including 'Eye of a God' (3 parts); Screening of Pathe's British Gazette, 'An Expert in Fashions', 'Grandfather Pipe' and 'A Dutch Love Story' (2 parts); Coming film: 'Joan of Arc'

18
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-12-13
Summary:

The historical film 'Joan of Arc' will be shown at the Victoria Theatre tonight and, for the last time, at next Wednesday's matinee, by request. Tomorrow the thrilling drama 'The Eye of a God' will be screened. And there will be a number of new 'comics' and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-12-13 - 1915-12-15
Summary:

The thrilling drama in 3 parts, 'Eye of a God,' on Tuesday, 14th December, 1915. Pathe's British gazette included. Comics including 'Godfather's Pipe,' 'A Dutch Love Story' (2 parts) and 'An Expert in Fashion.' 'Joan of Arc' by request…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-12-14 - 1915-12-16
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Eye of a God' (3 parts); Screening of Pathe's British Gazette, 'An Expert in Fashions', 'Grandfather Pipe' and 'A Dutch Love Story' (2 parts); Coming film: 'Joan of Arc'