A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-04-01 - 1912-04-30
Summary:

The latest Gazette and Graphic News of the world every evening at 9.15 p.m.; Viola performance by The Sisters Lilian; 7.15 p.m. pictures only

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-04-01 - 1912-04-26
Summary:

(Flower Street) The latest gazette and graphic news of the world. Performance by Viola Lilian and The Sister Price. Pictures only at 7:15 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-04-12
Summary:

The tuneful singing and artistic dancing of the Sisters Price are charming all audiences at the Bijou Scenic Theatre, and the pictures are as good as ever, with the latest gazette and graphic news of the world a very acceptable leading feature.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-12-14 - 1912-12-17
Summary:

Showing drama picture 'A Boy's Love', 'The Shipwrecked Mariner' and comics 'Typist for the Occasion' and 'The Rapid Powder'; Performers: Miss Dolly Swift, Miss Gladys Spencer and The Yinns; 7.15 p.m. pictures only

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-12-14 - 1912-12-17
Summary:

Programme at 9:15 p.m. Dramas including 'A Boy's Love' and 'The Shipwrecked Mariner.' Comics including 'Typist for the Occasion,' 'The 'Rapid' Powder' and 'Votes for Women.' Acrobatic including The Yinns. Performances by Miss Dolly…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-01-11 - 1913-01-14
Summary:

Programme at 9:15 p.m. including 'A Hydro-aeroplane Elopement' [sic] by Max Linder. Gazette and graphic news are included. Performances by Miss Dolly Swift, Miss Ada Rowley and Miss Gladys Spencer. Pictures only at 7:15 p.m.

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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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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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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-04-08
Summary:

Des Voeux Road, is soon to feature on the Gazette pictures in the cinemas at Home. This morning an operator attached to the Astatic Film Co. Shanghai was busy taking pictures in the vicinity of King Edward Hotel.

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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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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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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

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-06-07 - 1915-06-09
Summary:

On June 8, the thrilling detective dramas, 'Harry the Swell' and 'On the Santa F. E. Trail'; latest gazettes; comic, interesting & historical pictures; On June 11, 7th & 8th episodes of the 'Perils of Pauline.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-08-09 - 1915-08-10
Summary:

On Aug 10, a powerful drama 'Everyone His Own Destiny' in 3 parts, 'Wiffles Has Two Engagements'; Gazettes and Keystone Comics.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-10-04 - 1915-10-06
Summary:

The thirteenth and fourteenth episodes of 'Lucille Love' on Tuesday, 5th October, 1915. The detective serial in 2 parts, 'Wild West' with Nick Winter. Gazette with Serbian Army included. Comics 'Wheelbarrow Race' is shown.

16
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-11-17
Summary:

Ashes of Happiness' is a two part dramatic coloured picture in which family misunderstanding is at last happily received. 'Snow sports in Switzerland' is an excellent 'interest' film; while the British Gazette and several good comics make up an attractive evening.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-12-04
Summary:

The current programme at the Victoria Theatre includes 'Colonel Heeza Liar, explorer' which provokes the audience to roars of laughter. Other good humorous films are 'Friend of the Family,' 'Knight Errant' and 'Bunny and a game of golf,' while 'The…

18
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-01-06 - 1916-01-08
Summary:

A real society drama, 'The Polo Champion,' on Friday, 7th January. 'The Signal of Death' in 2 parts. British Gazette included. Comics including 'New Cure for Gout' [sic], 'Guarding Adolphins' and 'The Boy, The Bust, The Bath.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-01-12
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre provides entertainment with variety. 'Wiffles and the Millionaire' is a comedy, 'The Broken Oath' is a long dramatic picture. The 'interest' side is well maintained by films of the Bombay iron and steel industry, 'The Hidden Nest Egg'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-19
Summary:

The pictures at the 'Palisade' were excellent and very clear together with the al fresco conditions. The 'Gazette' showing several of the last movements of Lord Kitchener was particularly acceptable.