A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-09-29
Summary:

A complete change of programme is announced in connection with the Victoria Theatre tonight, when the films to be presented are all new. Altogether some 82 films have arrived and will be presented during the course of the next week or so. The programme for tonight includes comic film 'The…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-10-13
Summary:

A very fine film, of particular interest to Scotch people, based on the great novel 'Auld Robin Gray,' will be included in the change of programme at the Victoria Theatre tonight. It is no less than 700 feet long and is a splendid specimen of dramaturgy. Pathe's animated Gazette…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-05-25 - 1912-05-28
Summary:

Every evening at 7.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., a boom in picture plays; The Conjurer's Triumph - by Max Linder; The Pathe Gayette [sic] - the world's latest news; The Gaumont Graphics -- news from home; 'What Every Mother Does' - by Wiffles; 'Please Take One' - by Nick…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-12-28 - 1912-12-31
Summary:

Latest news in pictures, London edition of Pathe Gazette and Gaumont Graphic; vaudeville by Dolly Swift, Gladys Spencer, and Ada Rowley.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-02-05 - 1913-02-07
Summary:

The specialty, News of the World in Pictures (Pathe Gazette & Gaumont Graphic); acrobatic performance; musical interludes by Cecile Stephano and Dolly Swift.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-02-15 - 1913-02-18
Summary:

The great two part-coloured drama, 'The Forger' (the star comic by Prince), 'An Official Lapse,' and News of the Day by Pathe Gazette; performances by Cecile Stephano, Violet Bonetta, and Dolly Swift.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-02-19 - 1913-02-22
Summary:

All new pictures, 'The Water Funker' (Max Linder), 'The White Nigger' (Prince), 'Carlo's Devotion'; drama: 'A Model's Sacrifice'; Football at Home and Pathe Gazette; performances by Cecile Stephano and Dolly Swift.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-02-24 - 1913-02-25
Summary:

9.15 programme: World's News in Pictures by Pathe Gazette, 'Wiffles Tries Cinema Acting,' 'The River Clyde' (a fine scenic), 'School of Gymnasts' [sic], 'A True Fish Story,' and 'Rinking Mad'; 'Nais Miscovlin' (drama); performances…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-02-26 - 1913-02-28
Summary:

9.15 programme: special picture for race week, 'The Stolen Favourite' by Nick Winter, News of the Day (Pathe Gazette and Gaumont Graphic); performances by Cecile Stephano, Dolly Swift, and Violet Bonetta.

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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: 1913-04-02 - 1913-04-04
Summary:

News of the Day (Pathe Gazette); 'The Moustache and the Maids' (comic); Nick Winter's 'New Pupil,' 'Sauce for the Goose,' 'Waiting for Mother,' and 'Abbreviations'; performance by Violet Bonetta and Cecile Stephano; 7.15 pictures only.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-04-05 - 1913-04-08
Summary:

The fire two-part drama, 'The Fisher-girl of Venice,' 'Betrayed by a Kiss' (comic), 'A Slight Mistake,' and News in Pictures (Pathe Gazette and Gaumont Graphic); performances by Cecile Stephano and Violet Bonetta; 7.15 pictures only.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-04-12 - 1913-04-16
Summary:

His Lordship's Little Lapse' (a rattling two-roll comic by Prince); The Stinia Troupe of Acrobats; 'A Xmas Problem' (coloured art); News of the Day (Pathe Gazette and Gaumont Graphic); performances by Cecile Stephano and Violet Bonetta; 7.15 pictures only.

14
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-04-19 - 1913-04-22
Summary:

Captain Kate,' stirring American (A B), sensational drama; 'A Diplomatic Lover' (comic); 'At the Front' by Prince; 'Two Little Scapegraces'; 'Love Laughs at Locksmiths'; News of the World (Pathe Gazette); performances by Violet Bonetta; matinees…

15
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-04-23 - 1913-04-25
Summary:

Special 'A B' comic, 'A Jealous Husband'; 'A Study in Diplomacy' (comic); 'Losing His Temper'; 'A Trip on the Seine' (scenic); News of the Day (Pathe Gazette & Gaumont Graphic); performance by Violet Bonetta; matinees details included.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-05-03 - 1913-05-06
Summary:

9.15 Programme: Special wild West drama, 'Byaid of the Lariat,' great three part drama; 'The Weaker Vessel'; 'Liberty Hall' (comic); News of the World (Pathe Gazette & Gaumont Graphic); performance by Violet Bonetta; matinees details included.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-05-07 - 1913-05-09
Summary:

9.15 Programme: 'Laugh and Learn,' 'Cervantes' Immortal,' 'Don Quixote,' 'The Indian Maid's Sacrifice,' Pathe Gazette and Gaumont Graphic; performance by Violet Bonetta; matinees details included.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-05-10 - 1913-05-13
Summary:

9.15 Programme: 'The Living Statue' (new comic by Max Linder); 'The Ace of Clubs' (new comic by Nick Winter); 'The Village Hero' (A. B. Comedy); News of the World (Pathe Gazette); performance by Violet Bonetta; matinees details included.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-05-14 - 1913-05-16
Summary:

9.15 Programme: The fine cinema and coloured drama, 'Nobility'; 'Biggles, The Millionaire' (comic); 'Saved by the Pony Express' (A. B. Sensational Drama); News of the World (Pathe Gazette); performance by Bonetta.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-05-17 - 1913-05-19
Summary:

9.15 Programme: Oxford & Cambridge Boat-race (complete picture of this historic event); 'Young America' (drama); 'The Haunted Motel' (comic); 'Heard at the Telephone,' 'Round-up at Dawn' (cow girls); News of the Day (Pathe Gazette); performance by…