A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-03-12 - 1913-03-14
Summary:

Tonight at 9:15 p.m. including the drama, 'A Husband's Generosity'; the scenic, 'Niagara Falls'; the comics, 'A Tight Fit,' 'The Lumber-room Chest' and 'Soldiers in Morocco.' News of the day (of Pathe Gazette) is included. Performances by…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-12-27 - 1913-12-29
Summary:

Film screening of 'Nick Winter and Phantom Thief' (in 2 parts, 3,000 ft); Screening of The Pathe's Gazette; Coming film: 'The King of the Air'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-12-30 - 1913-12-30
Summary:

Film screening of 'Nick Winter and Phantom Thief' (in 2 parts, 3,000 ft); Screening of The Pathe's Gazette; Coming film: 'The King of the Air'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-01-03 - 1914-01-06
Summary:

Performance by Violet Bonetta; Coming film: 'The King of the Air'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-01-06
Summary:

The King of the Air,' in five parts and 8000 ft. long will be produced at the Bijou Theatre this week commencing on Wednesday. It is one of the Pathe Freres grand and realistic studies and should prove a big draw.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-01-07 - 1914-01-09
Summary:

Film screening of 'The King of the Air' (in 5 parts, 8,000 ft); Performance by Violet Bonetta

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Headline: Crowded Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-01-08
Summary:

The King of the Air' attracted a large audience at the Bijou last night, people had to be turned away. Miss Violet Bonnett is proving a great attraction.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-01-09
Summary:

People were turned away at the Bijou Theatre this week for want of accommodation; early booking is advised. The magnificent picture 'The King of Air' is the attraction of the screen.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-01-10 - 1914-01-13
Summary:

Film screening of 'The King of the Air' (in 5 parts, 8,000 ft); Performance by Violet Bonetta; Coming attendance of Hongkong Hotel Orchestra

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-01-21 - 1914-01-23
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Wiffles amonst the Gods' and 'Where Jealousy Leads'; Screening of The Pathe's Gazette; Coming film: 'Nick Winter and the Kidnappers'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-01-21 - 1914-01-23
Summary:

Performance by Bonetta; the Pathe's Gazette (twice weekly); 'Wiffles amongst the Gods,' 'Where Jealousy Leads,' etc.; 'Nick Winter & the Kidnappers' in 5,000 feet is coming.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-01-24 - 1914-01-26
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Max the Ladies Man' and 'Wiffles and the African Poteneate'; Screening of The Pathe's Gazette; Coming film: 'Nick Winter and the Kidnappers'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-01-24 - 1914-01-27
Summary:

Performance by Bonetta; the Pathe's Gazette (twice weekly); 'Max the Ladies Man'; 'Wiffles & the African Potentate' (a laugh, a scream) in 2 parts, 3,000 feet; 'Nick Winter & the Kidnappers' in 5,000 feet is coming.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-01-28 - 1914-01-30
Summary:

Films screening of 'Wiffles a Lucky Benedict', 'Daisy Wins the Day', 'Mr. Arling's Mistake' and 'Nick Winter and the Kidnappers'; Screening of Pathe's Gazette (Twice Weekly)

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-01-28 - 1914-01-29
Summary:

Last 3 nights only: performance by Bonetta; the Pathe's Gazette (twice weekly), 'Wiffles A Lucky Benedict'; the great detective drama 'Nick Winter & the Kidnappers' (5,000 feet) will be screened on Jan 31.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-01-31 - 1914-02-03
Summary:

Film screening of 'Nick Winter and the Kidnappers' (5,000 ft); Every Thursday and Sunday, special music by The Hongkong Hotel Orchestra

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-01-31 - 1914-02-03
Summary:

4 nights only commencing Jan 31; the powerful coloured thrilling detective drama, 'Nick Winter & the Kidnappers' (5,000 feet); performance by Orchestra.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-02-04 - 1914-02-06
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Nick Winter and the Kidnappers'; Coming film: 'The Ladies Sheriff', 'A Friend in Need' and 'Wifflis and the Honeymooners'; Screening of The Pathe's Gazette

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-02-04 - 1914-02-06
Summary:

By request, one more night of 'Nick Winter & The Kidnappers' in 5,000 feet; Thursday, Feb 5, The Pathe's Gazette (twice weekly), 'The Lady Sheriff,' 'A Friend in Need,' 'Wiffles and the Honeymooners,' etc.