A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Bijou Scenic Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-04-04 - 1914-04-07
Summary:

Film screenings including 'Nickwinter Finds the Joconda' and 'American Weekly'; Screening of British Gazette; Songs and dances performances by Violet Victoria and J. Sheridan

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Headline: Bijou Scenic Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-04-04 - 1914-04-07
Summary:

Performance by Victoria and Sheridan; a fine selection of pictures, including 'American Weekly,' 'British Gazette,' and 'Nick Winter Finds the Stolen Joconda.'

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Headline: Bijou Scenic Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-05-23 - 1914-05-27
Summary:

Film screening of 'Out on the Deep' (10,000 ft, 8 parts); Screening of British and German Gazette; Performances by The Gibson Girls

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Headline: Bijou Scenic Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-05-23 - 1914-05-26
Summary:

For 4 nights only, commencing May 23, the great sensational drama 'Out on the Deep' (length 10,000 feet in 8 parts); also British & German Gazette; last 2 nights of 'The Gibson Girls.'

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Headline: Bijou Scenic Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-08-29 - 1914-09-01
Summary:

Film screening of 'Rocambole: The Mysterious Count' (2nd Series)(4 parts, 7,000 ft); Screening of Pathe's Cartoon and British Gazette

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Headline: Bijou Scenic Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-09-16 - 1914-09-18
Summary:

For 3 nights only, the magnificent drama 'A Hateful Bondage' in 2 parts - length 3,500 feet; Pathe's Cartoon & American Weekly; performance by 'The Gibson Girls'; the great sensational drama 'Atlantis' in 8 parts - 12,000 feet will be screened on Sept 19.…

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Headline: Bijou Scenic Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-09-17 - 1914-09-18
Summary:

Films screening of 'A Hateful Bondage' (2 parts, 3,500 ft); Screening of Pathe's Cartoon and American Weekly; New songs and dances performances by The Gibson Girls; Coming film: 'Atlantis'

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Headline: Bijou Scenic Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-09-18 - 1915-09-21
Summary:

Film screening of 'Lucille Love' (1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th series, 8 parts)

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Headline: Bijou Scenic Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-09-25 - 1915-09-27
Summary:

Film screening of 'Lucille Love' (5th, 6th & 7th series); Performance by May Yohe

10
Headline: Bijou Scenic Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-09-28 - 1915-09-28
Summary:

Film screening of 'Lucille Love' (5th, 6th & 7th series)

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Headline: Bijou Scenic Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-10-06 - 1915-10-06
Summary:

Film screening of 'Lucille Love' (8th, 9th, 10th & 11th series)

12
Headline: Bijou Scenic Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-10-07 - 1915-10-07
Summary:

Film screening of 'Lucille Love' (8th, 9th & 10th series)

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Headline: Bijou Scenic Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-10-08 - 1915-10-08
Summary:

Film screening of 'Lucille Love' (8th, 9th, 10th series)

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Headline: Bijou Scenic Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-10-09 - 1915-10-12
Summary:

Film screening of 'Lucille Love' (11th & 12th series); Also some comics pictures

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Headline: Bijou Scenic Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-10-16 - 1915-10-19
Summary:

Film screening of 'Lucille Love' (13th, 14th, 15th series)

16
Headline: Hongkong Theatre: Old Land Office Building
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-09 - 1917-06-12
Summary:

On June 9, showing 'The Bride of Mystery,' featuring Lucille Love and Hugo, complete in 3 parts; 'A Page in Life' [sic] in 2 parts, featuring Anna Little and Herbert Rawlinson of the 'Master Key'; also comedies.

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre: Old Land Office Building
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-27 - 1916-06-29
Summary:

From June 27-29, showing two thrilling dramas 'A Race for the Rubies' in 3 parts; 'The Legacy' in 2 parts; also comedies.

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre: Old Land Office Building
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-30 - 1917-07-03
Summary:

On June 30 and for 4 nights only, showing a thrilling drama 'The Hand Society' in 5 parts; also comedies.

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre Programme
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-09-02 - 1918-09-03
Summary:

The first and second episodes in the 6 parts of 'The Secret Kingdom' tonight, including various comedies. The last 5 parts of 'The Daughter of the Gods' in matinee and performance at 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday, 4th September.

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Headline: The Hongkong Theatre: Tel 2511.
Publication Date: 1919-11-11 - 1919-11-11
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 and 7.15 p.m., 13th and 14th episodes of 'Houdini,' also Comedies. Coming, Marguerite Snow in 'The Faded Flower.'