A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-06-16 - 1915-06-18
Summary:

On June 16, 17, and 18, the great magnificent drama 'A $4,000,000 Dowry' in 4 parts - 6,000 feet also Hongkong & Canton in moving picture; On June 19, another magnificent & powerful drama 'A Woman Accursed' in 4 parts.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-04 - 1917-04-05
Summary:

Screening of 'The Adventures of O'Rourke' (1st & 2nd episodes), War Graphic and Keystone Comics

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-06 - 1917-04-06
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'The Adventures of O'Rourke' (1st & 2nd episodes), War Graphic and Keystone Comics; Special matinee on Good Friday and Easter Monday

4
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-09 - 1917-04-09
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'The Adventures of O'Rourke' (1st & 2nd episodes), War Graphic and Keystone Comics; Special matinee today at 5 p.m.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-10 - 1917-04-10
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'The Adventures of O'Rourke' (1st & 2nd episodes), War Graphic and Keystone Comics

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-11 - 1917-04-13
Summary:

Screening of 'The Adventures of O'Rourke' (5th & 6th episodes), War Graphic 'The Whirlpool of War' and Keystone Comics

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-14 - 1917-04-14
Summary:

A few nights by Prof. Jos. Niban, the hypnotist; Screening of 'The Adventures of O'Rourke' (7th & 8th episodes), War Graphic and Comics; Special matinee on Sunday at 6 p.m.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-15 - 1917-04-15
Summary:

A few nights by Prof. Jos. Niban, the hypnotist; Screening of 'The Adventures of O'Rourke' (7th & 8th episodes), War Graphic and Comics

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-17 - 1917-04-17
Summary:

Screening of 'The Adventures of O'Rourke' (7th & 8th episodes), War Graphic and Comics

10
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-18 - 1917-04-20
Summary:

Performance by Miss Minang Gonzales; Screening of 'The Adventures of O'Rourke' (9th episodes), 'When the Earth Trembled', 'Italian Flying Artillery' (War Graphic) and 'A Would Be Detective' (Comics); Coming film: 'The Chronicles of Cleek'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-11 - 1919-09-13
Summary:

September 11th, 12th and 13th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Metro presents Harold Lockwood in 'The Masked Rider' and Harold Lloyd comedy. Booking at Robinson's.

12
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-17
Summary:

The Come Back,' the principal item in the Coronet Theatre programme, is thoroughly deserving of the crowded houses it is drawing nightly. Harold Lockwood and May Allison have done an excellent work in the leading parts. Film plot included. The programme also includes Harold Lloyd's…

13
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-20 - 1919-11-21
Summary:

Tomorrow, positively for one night only! Theda Bara in her greatest vampire Part in 'The Serpent.' Booking at Robinson's. November 21 remarks: The best Pathe news.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-20 - 1919-11-21
Summary:

Positively for one night only, Theda Bara in 'The Serpent.' No increase in prices. Booking at Robinson's. November 21 Remarks: Also showing Pathe news picture. On page 10, another ad. on the film. Tonight until Monday at 7.15, 'The Brass Bullet' episodes 1 and 2, and…

15
Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-16
Summary:

The last chance of seeing Anatole France's great work 'Thais' will be given to patrons of the Coronet Theatre tonight. Some magnificent acting is seen by Mary Garden. Film plot included. Pathe's news pictures are very interesting. Local boxers will be interested in the films…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-07 - 1920-01-07
Summary:

Today at 3, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., all comedy programme, Charlie Chaplin in 'A Dog's Life.' Also Max Linder, Harold Lloyd and Toto. Prices: 30 cents, 20 cents and 10 cents.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-14 - 1920-02-14
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Lord John's Journal.' Also Christie and Luke comedies, and British Gazette. Today at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., last performances of episodes one and two of 'The Circus King.' Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-16 - 1920-02-16
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Lord John's Journal.' Also Christie and Luke comedies, and British Gazette. Today at 7.15 p.m., 'The Circus King' episodes 3 and 4 in 4 parts. Also Rolin comedy. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-29 - 1920-03-29
Summary:

A burning message of the moment to those who would have more and live better. Tonight till Thursday for four nights only, Frank Keenan in 'The World Aflame.' Also British Gazette and new Harold Lloyd comedy. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-04-08 - 1920-04-08
Summary:

Geraldine Farrar in Goldwyn's photoplay 'Shadows.' A drama of Eastern days and Alaskan nights in 6 parts. Another first-rate Snub comedy, 'Looking for Trouble' and Pathe news.