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: The Cosiest Theatre in Hongkong
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-03 - 1917-04-07
Summary:

Tonight, a thrilling and romantic serial photoplay in 9 episodes, 1st and 2nd episodes of 'The Adventures of Terence O' Rourke'; 'War Graphic' and Keystone comics.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre: The Cosiest Theatre in Hongkong
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-10 - 1917-04-10
Summary:

Tonight, 3rd and 4th episodes of 'The Adventures of Terence O' Rourke,' entitled: 'A Captain of Villainy'; splendid war graphic and Keystone comics.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre: The Cosiest Theatre in Hongkong
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-11 - 1917-04-13
Summary:

Tonight, 5th and 6th episodes of 'The Adventures of Terence O' Rourke,' each episode a complete adventuring in itself; war graphic, 'The Whirlpool of War'; also Keystone comics.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre: The Cosiest Theatre in Hongkong
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-14 - 1917-04-16
Summary:

For a few nights only, performance by Jos. Niban; 7th and 8th episodes of 'The Adventures of Terence O' Rourke'; war graphic and comics.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre: The Cosiest Theatre in Hongkong
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-17 - 1917-04-17
Summary:

Performance by Gonzales; 7th and 8th episodes of 'The Adventures of Terence O' Rourke'; war graphic and comics.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre: The Cosiest Theatre in Hongkong
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-18 - 1917-04-20
Summary:

Performance by Gonzales; 9th episode of 'The Adventures of Terence O' Rourke'; war graphic and comics; 'When the Earth Trembled' in 3 parts; war graphic: 'Italian Flying Artillery'; comic: 'A Would Be Detective'; on Sat, 'The Chronicles of Cleek…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-09-05 - 1917-09-05
Summary:

Screening of 'Mysteries of Myra' (9th & 10th episodes); Coming film: 'Barcelona and Its Mysteries'

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-09-08 - 1917-09-11
Summary:

Screening of 'Barcelona and Its Mysteries' (1st episode) and 'The Evil Genius'; Coming film: 'Mysteries of Myra'

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-09-12 - 1917-09-14
Summary:

Screening of 'Barcelona and Its Mysteries' (2nd episode); Coming film: 'Mysteries of Myra'

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-09-15 - 1917-05-17
Summary:

Screening of 'Barcelona and Its Mysteries' (3rd episode), 'Mysteries of Myra' (12th episode) and Comics

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-09-18 - 1917-09-21
Summary:

Screening of 'Mysteries of Myra' (13th &14th episodes) and Comics; Coming film: 'Barcelona and Its Mysteries'

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-09-22 - 1917-09-25
Summary:

Screening of 'Barcelona and Its Mysteries' (4th episode) and Comics; Coming film: 'Mysteries of Myra'

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-09-29 - 1917-10-01
Summary:

Performance by the Collier Girls; Screening of 'Barcelona and Its Mysteries' (5th episode)

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-06 - 1917-10-08
Summary:

Screening of 'Barcelona and Its Mysteries' (6th episode) and 'The Revengling Dentist'; Coming film: 'Gloria's Romance'

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-05 - 1917-12-07
Summary:

Screening of 'Barcelona and its Mysteries' (6th episode) and 'Bucking Society' (Triangle Keystone); Coming film: 'The Gray Ghost' featuring Eddie Polo

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-11 - 1917-12-11
Summary:

Screening of 'The Course of Greed' and 'Barcelona and its Mysteries'; Coming film: 'The Gray Ghost' featuring Eddie Polo