A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-04-11 - 1914-04-12
Summary:

For 4 nights only, including 'The Suffragette,' a sensational story, how a villain was unmasked, length 3,000 feet; Pathe's British & American Gazette showing the world's latest news; performance by Victoria and Sheridan.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-04-18 - 1914-04-21
Summary:

Honesty,' a great powerful colour sensational drama; 'A Man's Struggle for Existence' in 4 parts, length 6,000 feet; Pathe's American & British Gazette; 'The Gibson Girls,' opening on Apr 19.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-04-27 - 1914-04-27
Summary:

The great powerful star drama, 'Saved by His Victim' in 4,000 feet; also the Pathe's American & British Gazette; great success of 'The Gibson Girls.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-06-22
Summary:

The chief item in the program now being shown at the Bijou is a powerful drama entitled 'Sold for a Title.' The world's latest news is pictorially reported by Pathe's American and German Gazettes.

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-08-19 - 1914-08-25
Summary:

Exceedingly comic & interesting pictures from Aug 19 to 21, including 'Max & the Lady Doctor,' 'A Bet with a Vengeance,' 'The Missing Bridegroom,' and Pathe's International Gazette & Cartoon.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-09-29 - 1914-09-30
Summary:

Performance by Lenz & Company; 'A Silent Messenger' in 2 parts - length 3,000 feet and Pathe's British & American Gazette for 3 nights.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-01 - 1914-10-02
Summary:

Performance by Lenz & Company; change of programme including 'A Silent Messenger' and Pathe's British & American Gazette; (1st series) - 'The Mystery of the Old Mill' in 3 parts - 5,000 feet will be screened on Oct 3; Prince of Wales' Fund night on Oct 5.…

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-07 - 1914-10-09
Summary:

Exceedingly comic & very interesting pictures, including 'Wiffles & His Charitable Uncle,' 'An Exciting Honeymoon,' 'The Temples of Nikko' (Japan), 'The History of Policat,' and Pathe's Cartoon & American Gazette; the great colour…

9
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-11-09
Summary:

The series of pictures illustrating the Balkan War is now shown at the Bijou Theatre. Other good pictures shown last night were Pathe's American and International Gazette.

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

Tonight, the sensational comedy 'A Four Handed Game' - length 2,000 feet; the laughable film, 'Wiffles the Looking-Glass Man'; 'His Forgotten Keys'; 'Jim's Dusky Sweetheart'; and Pathe's Cartoon & American Gazette; a great sensational and…

11
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-11-12
Summary:

The list of films including Pathe's Animated Cartoons and American Gazette, and a beautiful series illustrative of water bird life; and three excellent comics 'Jim's Dusky Sweetheart,' 'A Four-handed Game,' a new Wiffles story, and 'The Looking Glass Man'…

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-22 - 1921-10-24
Summary:

The Weaker Sex,' 'Start the Show' and Topical Budget. October 24 Remarks: Last performances of 'The Weaker Sex,' featuring Dorothy Dalton, Chas. Ray, Louise Glaum, Robert McKim and J. Barney Sherry. Also showing Rolin Cartoon, Comedies & Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-19 - 1921-12-19
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, 'The Kid,' and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: Today at 9 p.m., 'Other Men's Shoes' and dancing.

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-20 - 1921-12-20
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, 'The Kid,' and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: Today at 9 p.m., Special Dance. Tickets $2 each.

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-21 - 1921-12-21
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, 'The Kid,' and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: Today only at 5.30 & 9 p.m., 'The Silver King,' 'Paper Hangers' and dancing.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-22 - 1921-12-22
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, 'The Kid,' and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: Today 9 p.m., Cabaret Dance. Tickets $1 each at Moutrie's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-23 - 1921-12-24
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, 'The Kid,' and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: Today at 9 p.m., 'The Westerners' and dancing.

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-01-05 - 1922-01-05
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, 'The Woman in Room 13,' 'The Punch of the Irish,' and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: Today at 9, Cabaret Dance. Tickets $1. Booking at Moutrie's. Best floor in the Colony.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-01-06 - 1922-01-06
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, 'The Woman in Room 13,' 'The Punch of the Irish,' and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: Today at 9.15 p.m., 'The Last of the Mohicans.' Best floor in the Colony.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-01-24 - 1922-01-24
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Samuel Goldwyn & Rex Beach presents 'Out of the Storm,' and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: Today from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Cabaret Dance. Tickets $1 at Moutrie's. Best floor in the Colony.