A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1900-04-24
Summary:

A good music-hall programme was given last night in Theatre Royal. Owing to the illness of an important member of the company, viz, the lime-light man, the London Bioscope had to be omitted. Various artists performed included Mr. Bell: a comedian, Miss Delroy on dancing, Miss Maud Lita on…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1900-04-24 - 1900-04-24
Summary:

Ada Delroy Company's fourth tour round the world. Following four night only. Also a psychological bewilderment of 'The White Mahatma.' And The London Bioscope. Booking at the Robinson Piano Co. James Bell is the Manager, while James Morgan is the Business Representative.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1902-05-12
Summary:

Barnes' Twentieth Century Entertainers are as smart a variety combination as has visited Hongkong, and that their work is being appreciated is testified by the fact that the number of their patrons has increased nightly since they opened. Harry Gray, as a comedian, has few equals. The…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-01-22 - 1913-01-24
Summary:

Special announcement. Debut of Miss Stephano on Saturday, 25th inst. Tonight at 9:15 p.m. including 'Wigs, Wiffles and A Widow'; 'Great Motor Race at Dieppe' [sic]; 'The Blind Beggar's Daughter'; 'Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race'; the latest scenes…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-24
Summary:

The latest programme at the Bijou is an especially good one, containing two batches of 'World's News' (war pictures, the new French President, etc.), a Wiffles picture and a particularly pretty photo-play called 'The Blind Beggar's Daughter.' Miss Dolly Swift and…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-01-25 - 1913-01-28
Summary:

Special programme at 9:15 p.m. for Burns' Anniversary. Performances by Miss Cecile Stephano and Miss Dolly Swift. Pathe Freres' masterpiece, 'The Mysteries of Paris,' in 5000 feet long. War scenes, Paris fashions and comics are exhibited. Pictures only at 7:15 p.m.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-01-29 - 1913-01-31
Summary:

Programme at 9:15 p.m. including the drama, Love's Young Dream; and the comics, 'Winter Sports at Bolede.' News of the day and war scenes are included. Performances by Miss Cecile Stephano and Miss Dolly Swift. Pictures only at 7:15 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-03-30
Summary:

Cinematograph pictures of the Scott expedition to the Antarctic will be shown at an early date with the Theatre Royal.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-04-21
Summary:

The Undying Story of Captain Scott and Animal Life in the Antartica' is a production from actual life. It reveals the Antartic and the lives of Captain Scott who sacrificed their lives. Although there were a few empty seats at the openings, the disappoinment faded soon enough.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-04-23
Summary:

The expedition of Captain Robert Falcon Scott included great pictures of penguins and active volcano. The widows and orphans of the dead heroes will control the films and receive the major part of the net profits.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-04-24
Summary:

The cinematograph history of the Scott Antartic Expedition was shown at the Theatre Royal by means of film made by Mr. Herbert G. Ponting. It was fortunate to film a large school of deep sea creatures.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-09-26 - 1914-09-28
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Wthin the Lion's Reach' (3 parts, 5,000 ft); Performance by Prof. Nicolas Lenz & Company; Coming film: 'A Silent Messenger' (2 parts, 3,000 ft) and 'Traitors to Their King' (8,000 ft)

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-09-26 - 1914-09-28
Summary:

Performance by Lenz & Company; the powerful coloured and sensational drama 'Within the Lion's Reach' in 3 parts - 5,000 feet; 'A Silent Messenger' in 2 parts - 3,000 feet will be screened on Sept 30; watch for 'Traitors to Their King' - 8,000 feet.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-07 - 1914-10-09
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Wiffles and His Charitable Uncle', 'An Exciting Honeymoon', 'The Temples of Nikko' (Japan) and 'The History of a Polecat'; Screening of Pathe's Cartoon and American Gazette; Coming film: 'Traitors to Their King'…

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-07 - 1914-10-09
Summary:

Exceedingly comic & very interesting pictures, including 'Wiffles & His Charitable Uncle,' 'An Exciting Honeymoon,' 'The Temples of Nikko' (Japan), 'The History of Policat,' and Pathe's Cartoon & American Gazette; the great colour…

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-10 - 1914-10-12
Summary:

Films screening of 'Traitors to Their King' (5 parts, 8,000 ft) and Pathe's Sensational Gazette; Coming film: 'The Live Wire' (2 parts, 3,000 ft) and War Pictures

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Headline: War Pictures
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-10
Summary:

The Bijou management announces that special war pictures as well as representations of other stirring incidents connected with the European crisis will be shown at the theatre soon. Commencing tomorrow night, 'Traitors to Their King' will be screened for four nights.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-10
Summary:

Starting from tonight, 'Traitors to Their King' will be shown at the Bijou. A slight rise in the price of the seats will be made during the few nights when this film is being shown. Prices will be $1, 70 cents and 30 cents. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-10
Summary:

Bijou Scenic Theatre will show a historical drama of the time of Henry IV of France for four nights replacing 'A Live Wires.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-10 - 1914-10-13
Summary:

For 4 nights only, 'Traitors to Their King' in 5 parts, length 8,000 feet, a great powerful coloured historical drama, and Pathe's International Gazette; on Oct 14, 'The Live Wire,' a sensational drama in 2 parts, length 3,000 feet; war pictures are coming soon.