A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-11 - 1913-01-14
Summary:

A Hydro-aeroplane Elopement' by Max Linder; Gazette & Graphic news: war pictures from the front, including explosion at electric works, great fire at Kensington, Railway accident at Croydon, and new dock at Portsmouth; musical interludes by Ada Rowley, Gladys Spencer, and Dolly Swift.…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-18 - 1913-01-21
Summary:

The Sleeping Car Conductor,' a fine comic by Wiffles - 3000 feet; News of the Day, including launch of H. M. S. 'Marlborough,' the latest war scenes, the winner of the 'Cambridgeshire,' latest fashions in Paris, and return of Queen Alexandra; musical interludes by Ada…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-25 - 1913-01-29
Summary:

At 9.15 special monster programme for Burn's anniversary; debut by Cecile Stephano; performance by Dolly Swift; Pathe Frere's Masterpiece, 'The Mysteries of Paris' (length 6000 feet, 4 parts); war scenes, Paris fashions, & comics.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-30 - 1913-01-31
Summary:

Two star comics, Love's Young Dream (drama), 'Winter Sports at Bolede'; 'News of the Day': Meet of the Royal Stag Hounds, British, French and Russian Fleets off Constantinople, Great Fire at Johannesburg, and latest war scenes; performance by Cecile Stephano and Dolly…

5
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-11-05 - 1914-11-07
Summary:

A great gala night on Friday, 6th November, in aid of The Prince of Wales Fund, 'Hongkong Volunteers' and other local gentlemen. The great comedy, 'The School Girl' in 2 parts, on Saturday, 7th November, for 3 nights only. A powerful drama, 'The Love that Degrades.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-11-05 - 1914-11-07
Summary:

On Nov 6, the Grand Gala Night in aid of The Prince of Wales' Fund; for 3 nights only, the great comedy 'School Girl' in 2 parts, and the powerful drama 'The Love that Degrades'; look out for Nov 10 for War Picture, and 'Boys of the Bulldog Breed' on Nov 13.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-11-09 - 1914-11-12
Summary:

The great war picture in 3 parts, 3,000 feet long, on Tuesday, 10th November. Various interesting films are included. Performance by Douglas & Barry. 'Boys of the Bulldog Breed' on Friday, 13th November is coming.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-11-09 - 1914-11-12
Summary:

On Nov 10, The Great War Picture in 3 parts - 3,000 feet long, also new interesting pictures never screened before; performance by Douglas and Barry; 'Boys of the Bull Dog Breed' on Nov 13.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-11-13 - 1914-11-14
Summary:

Boys of the Bulldog Breed,' combined with the war picture (by request), for 3 nights only, on Friday, 13th November. Various interesting films are included. Performances by Douglas & Barry and Miss Hilda Barry. Band performance by The 25th Pungasis on Saturday and Sunday nights.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-11-13 - 1914-11-13
Summary:

For 3 nights only, The 'Boys of the Bull Dog Breed,' combined with the War Picture (by request) and various new & interesting pictures; performance by Douglas & Barry and Miss Hilda Barry.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-11-23 - 1914-11-25
Summary:

The thrilling and stirring drama in 3 parts, 'The Black Band' in 4,000 feet long. Various interesting films are included. The second series of war pictures is coming. Matinees on every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-11-23 - 1914-11-25
Summary:

The thrilling and stirring drama in 3 parts - 4,000 feet long: 'The Black Band' with a variety of new & interesting pictures 1st time screened in Hongkong; 2nd series of War Pictures due in a few days.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-11-26 - 1914-11-28
Summary:

The magnificent coloured drama, 'The Secret of the Well' in 4 parts, 5,000 feet long, on Friday, 27th November. Other pictures including 'Millionaire Milkman,' 'Womanly Curiosity' and 'Bad Desire.' The second series of war pictures is coming on next…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-11-26 - 1914-11-28
Summary:

The magnificent coloured drama, 'The Secret of the Wall' in 4 parts - 5,000 feet long, very exciting; also 'Millionaire Milkman,' 'Womanly Curiosity,' and 'Bad Desire'; 2nd series War Pictures in 2 parts on Tuesday; performance by the band of the 25th…

15
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-11-30 - 1914-12-03
Summary:

The startling drama, 'Under the Auctioneer's Hammer,' in 3 parts. The second series of war pictures, in 2 parts and 2,000 feet long, are coming on next Tuesday. Matinees on every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-11-30 - 1914-12-02
Summary:

A great sensation at the Victoria when the startling drama 'Under the Auctioneer's Hammer' in 3 parts will be screened; also the 2nd series of War Pictures in 2 parts - 2,000 feet long.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-12-04 - 1914-12-04
Summary:

On Dec 4, the thrilling turf drama 'The Horse Thief's Wife' in 5 parts - 5,000 feet long, a picture not to be missed; also 'The Right No. But the Wrong House,' and by request the 2nd series of War Pictures will be exhibited for a few nights longer.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-12-05 - 1914-12-05
Summary:

The thrilling turf drama, in 5 parts and 5,000 feet long, tonight on 5th December. The second series of war pictures will be exhibited for a few nights longer by request. There are also pictures including 'The Horse Thief's Wife' and 'Right No. but the Wrong House.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-12-05 - 1914-12-05
Summary:

On Dec 4, the thrilling turf drama 'Master Bob' in 5 parts - 5,000 feet long; also 'The Horse Thief's Wife,' a picture not to be missed; 'The Right No. But the Wrong House'; and by request the 2nd series of War Pictures will be exhibited for a few nights longer…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-12-14 - 1914-12-17
Summary:

The thrilling drama, 'In the Consul's Uniform' in 3 parts, 4,000 feet long, on Tuesday, 15th December. Various interesting films and comics are included. Perfromances by Bert Flatt and Flo Brooks. The third series of war pictures is coming.