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: 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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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: 1916-04-19 - 1916-04-19
Summary:

Films screenings incluidng 'The Black 13' (3 parts), 'Curse of the Scarabel Ruby' (3 parts) and Keystone Comics; Coming film: 'The Stolen Treasure'

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-04-20 - 1916-04-20
Summary:

Films screenings incluidng 'The Black 13' (3 parts), 'Curse of the Scarabel Ruby' (3 parts) and Keystone Comics; Coming film: 'The Stolen Treasure'

7
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-19 - 1916-08-22
Summary:

Tonight, the thrilling and absorbing story 'The Secret of Monte Carlo' in 4 parts; Nordisk photo-drama 'Pro Forma' in 2 parts; Keystone comics.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-19 - 1916-08-22
Summary:

Screening of 'The Secret of Monte Carlo' in 4 parts, Nordisk's 'Pro Forma' in 2 parts and Keystone Comics

9
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-13 - 1916-09-15
Summary:

Tonight, 11th episodes of 'Neal of the Navy'; 'The Spy's Defeat' in 2 parts, and Keystone comics.

10
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-20 - 1916-09-22
Summary:

On Sep 20-22, the two last episodes of the great serial play 'Neal of the Navy' in 4 parts, the most thrilling and exciting of the 14 episodes; 'The Girl at the Cupola' (drama) and Keystone comics.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-27 - 1916-09-29
Summary:

On Sep 27-29, 'Ivanhoe' in 4 parts, freely adapted from the famous novel by Sir Walter Scott; 'At the Risk of Her Life,' 2nd serial in 3 parts, a very sensational drama; Keystone comics.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-27 - 1916-09-29
Summary:

Screening of 'Ivanhoe', adopted from the novel of Sir Walter Scott, 'At the Risk of Her Life' and Keystone Comics

13
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-04 - 1916-10-06
Summary:

Screening of 'The Broken Coin' (4th and 5th episodes), 'The Wreck' and Keystone Comics

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-05 - 1916-10-06
Summary:

Tonight, the great Trans-Atlantic serial in 22 episodes entitled 'The Broken Coin,' 4th and 5th episodes (2 parts each); 'The Wreck' in 3 parts; Keystone comics; location: Wyndham Street (Flower Street).

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-07 - 1916-10-07
Summary:

On Oct 7-10, the great Trans-Atlantic serial in 22 episodes entitled 'The Broken Coin,' 6th and 7th episodes (2 parts each); 'Indian Massacre' in 2 parts; Keystone comedy.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-09 - 1916-10-10
Summary:

On Oct 9-10, the great Trans-Atlantic serial in 22 episodes entitled 'The Broken Coin,' 6th and 7th episodes (2 parts each); 'Indian Massacre' in 2 parts; Keystone comedy.

17
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-11 - 1916-10-14
Summary:

On Oct 11-13, the sensational serial film entitled 'The Broken Coin,' 8th-10th episodes (2 parts each); Keystone comics; watch for the next change of programme.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-14 - 1916-10-14
Summary:

Screening of 'The Broken Coin' (11th, 12th and 13th episodes) and Keystone Comics

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-16 - 1916-10-17
Summary:

On Oct 16-17, 11th and 13th episodes 'The Broken Coin' (2 parts each), the most interesting episodes of this great Trans-Atlantic serial; Keystone comics.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-16 - 1916-10-17
Summary:

Screening of 'The Broken Coin' (11th and 12th episodes) and Keystone Comics