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: 1913-01-08 - 1913-01-10
Summary:

All new pictures, 'Two Sets of Keys' (comic by Prince), 'A Generous-Hearted Woman' (drama), 'The Barber's Wife' (comic), 'A Helping Hand' (comic), 'A Day Off' (comic); performances by Barrola, Ada Rowley, Gladys Spencer, and Dolly Swift.

2
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-11-07 - 1913-11-10
Summary:

Tonight 9.15, the magnificent picture, 'The Cowboy Millionaire'; 'Gaumont Graphic,' and some exceedingly comic and interesting pictures; the great pictures 'Quo Vadis' in eight parts and 'The Battle of Waterloo' in six parts are coming.

3
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-11-11 - 1913-11-13
Summary:

The great dramatic picture, 'The Bread Carrier' in 3 parts, 4,000 feet; also a fine selection of comic and interesting pictures; 'Quo Vadis' in 8 parts and 'The Battle of Waterloo' are coming.

4
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-11-14 - 1913-11-18
Summary:

Sheridan's Ride,' a thrilling war picture containing stirring battle scenes & heroic acts of daring; 'Gaumont Graphic' showing the latest events at home and a fine selection of pictures; 'The Battle of Waterloo' in 6 parts and 'Quo Vadis' in 8 parts…

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-11-19 - 1913-11-21
Summary:

The magnificent dramatic picture, 'The Girl Thief' in 2 parts, and a fine selection of pictures; 'Quo Vadis' in 8 parts and 'The Battle of Waterloo' in 6 parts are coming.

6
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-11-24 - 1913-11-24
Summary:

The great dramatic picture 'The Money Kings' in 3 parts; Gaumont Graphic showing the latest news in moving pictures; 'The Battle of Waterloo' (6,000) feet; for a short season of performance by The World's Trio.

7
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-11-25 - 1913-11-26
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, change of programme, headed by the superb drama, 'A Tragedy at the Court of Milan'; 28th Nov, the great picture 'The Battle of Waterloo'; performance by Martinetti and Moret on 3rd Dec.

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-11-27 - 1913-12-01
Summary:

For a few nights only, commencing from 28th Nov, the great picture 'The Battle of Waterloo' will be exhibited under the distinguished patronage of his excellency, the officer administering the government; performance by Martinetti and Moret on 3rd December.

9
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-14 - 1916-08-15
Summary:

On Aug 12, historical film 'The Battle of Waterloo' in 5 parts; dramatic story 'A Mother's Sacrifice' in 2 parts; Max Linder (comedy).

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-03-14 - 1918-03-16
Summary:

From Mar 15-18, 9.15 pm performance, Pearl White in 'The Fatal Ring,' episode 1 (3 parts) 'The Purple Diamond,' episode 2 (2 parts) 'The Crushing Walls'; British & American Gazettes.

11
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-03-18 - 1918-03-20
Summary:

From Mar 19-21, performance, Henry Krauss in 'Victims of Fate,' an absorbing drama in 3 parts, giving plenty of scope to this fine actor; American Gazette and comedies.

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-03-22 - 1918-03-23
Summary:

From Mar 22-25, 'The Fatal Ring,' episode 3 'Borrowed Identity,' episode 4 'The Warning of the Ring'; American Gazette No. 41, 'Spirit, Where are Thou?' and 'Those Kids and Cupid.'

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-03-25 - 1918-03-27
Summary:

From Mar 26-28, 9.15 pm performance, a drama 'The Faithful Gamekeeper' in 4 parts; American Gazette No. 42 and nestor & starlight comics.

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-04-01 - 1918-04-03
Summary:

From Apr 2-4, the final chapter of 'The Great Secret,' 17th and 18th episodes; American Gazette and different comedies.

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-04-08 - 1918-04-10
Summary:

From Apr 9-11, a Pathe Gold Rooster film 'The Cigarette Girl' in 5 parts; American Gazette No. 44; 'When William's Whiskers Worked.'

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-04-22 - 1918-04-24
Summary:

From Apr 23-25, a beautiful star in a great photoplay, Mollie King in 'Blind Man's Luck'; American Gazette No. 45 and comedies.

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-05-01 - 1918-05-01
Summary:

From Apr 30 to May 2, a stirring drama in 4 parts, full of interest and emotion featuring the celebrated French actress Mdlle Vera Sergino [sic], 'A Noble Action'; American Gazette No. 46; 'A Brigand Unwittingly'; 'A Professional Amateur.'

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-05-06 - 1918-05-08
Summary:

Gladys Hulette in 'The Streets of Illusion'; Captain Bruce Bairnsfather's Cartoons, series 2; American Gazette No. 51.

19
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-05-14 - 1918-05-15
Summary:

A story of the love that lies in the heart of every Frenchman for his glorious country, 'The Spirit of France' in 5 parts; Captain Bruce Bairnsfather's Cartoons, series 3; American Gazette No. 52.

20
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-05-16 - 1918-05-17
Summary:

From May 17 to 20, the final episodes of 'The Fatal Ring,' 'The Crystal Maze' and 'The End of the Trail'; British Gazette No. 444, American Gazette No. 53; Harold Lloyd in 'Bliss.'