A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: South China Morning Post News 1913-03-03
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-03-03
Summary:

So successful has been the exhibition of the film 'Les Miserables' at the Apollo Theatre, Shanghai, and so great the demand for seats, that the management decided to continue the same programme for 3 nights. We understand this magnificent film will be shown in Hongkong at an early date…

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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: Prison Luxury: Football, Baseball and Cinema
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-12-18
Summary:

Chicago, Nov. 14 – Athletics and entertainment are encouraged by the governor of the prison and the State Board of Control, to arouse the interest and spirit of the men under detention. Moving pictures are shown several evenings a week at the Anamosa Prison, and the governor says that these and…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-29 - 1916-08-01
Summary:

Screening of 'Homer's Odyssey' in 4 parts and 'Spendthrift's Reform' in 2 parts and Comics

6
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-16 - 1916-08-18
Summary:

Screening of 'The Fatal Prediction' in 4 parts and 'At the Mercy of the Waves' in 2 parts and Comics

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Headline: HongKong Cinematograph Theatre: The Red House, formerlly Old Land Office, Queen's Road
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-09 - 1916-09-12
Summary:

Screening of 'The Waitress Countess', Nordisk's 'His Revenge', Gaumont Garphic and Comics

8
Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-11-04 - 1916-11-07
Summary:

Screening of 'The Million Dollar Mystery' (9th & 10th episodes) and Comics including Charlie Chaplin; Orchestra under the direction of Prof. Gonzales; Coming film: 'Neptune's Daughter'

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Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-11-18 - 1916-11-21
Summary:

Screening of 'The Million Dollar Mystery' (15th & 16th episodes) and 'The Trey O'Hearts' (10th episode) including Comics; Orchestra under the direction of Prof. Gonzales

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Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-12-06 - 1916-12-06
Summary:

Screening of 'The Diamond from the Sky' (6th and 7th episodes) and Comics; Orchestra under the direction of Prof. Gonzales

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Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-12-07 - 1916-12-08
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'The Diamond from the Sky' (6th and 7th episodes) and Comics; Orchestra under the direction of Prof. Gonzales

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-12-19 - 1916-12-19
Summary:

Screening of 'The Prisoner of Abyss', 'Bibi Folgore', War Graphic and Comics

13
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-12-20 - 1916-12-22
Summary:

Screening of 'The Prisoner of Abyss', 'The Little Fiddle Faddle', War Graphic and Comics

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Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-12-27 - 1916-12-27
Summary:

Screening of 'The Diamond from the Sky' (18th and 19th episodes) and Comics for 3 nights

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-12-27 - 1916-12-29
Summary:

Performance by Miss Sonia Halanai; Screening of 'The French Spy' and Comics

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Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-12-28 - 1916-12-28
Summary:

Screening of 'The Diamond from the Sky' (18th and 19th episodes) and Comics for 2 nights

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Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-12-29 - 1916-12-29
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'The Diamond from the Sky' (18th and 19th episodes) and Comics

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Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-12-30 - 1916-12-30
Summary:

Screening of 'The Diamond from the Sky' (20th, 21st and 22nd episodes) and Comics; Orchestra in attendance

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-12-30 - 1917-01-01
Summary:

Performance by Miss Sonia Halanai; Screening of 'The Terrible Poison' and Comics

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Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-01 - 1917-01-01
Summary:

Screening of 'Diamond from the Sky' (20th, 21st & 22nd episodes) and Comics