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: 1915-04-10 - 1915-04-13
Summary:

On Apr 10, 'The Sewer,' drama in 2 parts - length 3,000 feet; 'Life in the Botton of the Sea,' nature study in 3 parts - length 5,000 feet; also comic pictures; orchestra at 9.15.

82
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-04-13
Summary:

An interesting collection of pictures is being shown at the Bijou just now, chief among which is the film 'Life at the Bottom of the Sea.' 'The Sewer' is a highly dramatic story-film, and there are two good comics.

83
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-04-14 - 1915-04-16
Summary:

On Apr 14, 15, and 16, the great dramatic film 'For the Sake of a Man' in 5 parts - length 8,000 feet; also comic pictures; On Apr 17, orchestra performance at 9.15.

84
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-04-17 - 1915-04-20
Summary:

From Apr 17 to 20, detective drama 'The Trust' in 2 parts - length 3,000 feet; powerful drama 'A Ray of Sun' in 3 parts - length 5,000 feet; also comic pictures; performance by Albert Morrow on Apr 21.

85
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-04-21 - 1915-04-23
Summary:

Special engagement for a short season only, opening on Apr 21, performance by Morrow; also great dramatic and comic films; orchestra performance at 9.15.

86
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-04-24 - 1915-04-24
Summary:

On Apr 24, the thrilling drama 'The Poisoned Tree' in 2 parts - 3,000 feet long; Pathe's Gazette latest news; new comic, historical & interesting pictures; Gaumont Graphic latest; still keep an eye on Sherlock Holmes.

87
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-06-04 - 1915-06-05
Summary:

On June 4, the picture of the hour, 'Perils of Pauline,' 5th & 6th episodes, showing Pauline's terrible ordeal in a Chinese 'Jose House,' her thrilling experience in the air & her escape from a balloon; Pathe's Gazette latest news; comic, industrial &…

88
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.'

89
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-06-07
Summary:

The war pictures shown at the Victoria Theatre are fresh and interesting, while, in addition to one or two excellent comics, the fifth and sixth episodes of 'The Perils of Pauline' are on show. These include a sensational incident in a New York Chinese joss house, and a remarkable…

90
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-06-10 - 1915-06-12
Summary:

On June 11, 7th & 8th episodes of the 'Perils of Pauline,' more exciting than ever; Pathe's latest gazettes; interesting, comic & historical films; 'Expected Shortly,' the great film of the Olympic sports in Shanghai.

91
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-06-11
Summary:

The new instalments of 'The Perils of Pauline' at the Victoria Theatre have been drawing big houses during the weekend. The current programme also contains some excellent war pictures and a couple of good comics. Beginning from Wednesday June 18, a full orchestra, under the…

92
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-06-14 - 1915-06-16
Summary:

On June 15, two magnificent pictures in 2 parts each of 2,000 feet long, 'The Doll' and 'American Born'; comic educational & interesting films, Albert Morrow in the 'Haunted House'; performance by Prof. Gonzales; 9th & 10th episodes of the 'Perils of…

93
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-06-22
Summary:

The success of the series 'The Perils of Pauline' is testified by the crowded houses at the Victoria on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and last night. The Adventures will be continued in next Friday's programme. In addition to the Pauline pictures, there was a most interesting film…

94
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-06-23 - 1915-06-23
Summary:

Tonight, two fine dramas, 'The End of a Dream' in 3 parts - length 4,000 feet; 'Dr. Goudron's System' in 2 parts - length 3,000 feet; also comic pictures.

95
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-07-03 - 1915-07-06
Summary:

On July 3, the powerful Italian drama 'The Ways of Providence' in 5 parts - length 8,000 feet; also comic pictures; look out for the great exclusive feature 'The Secret of the Mysterious 'X'' in 8 parts, 10,000 feet.

96
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-07-06
Summary:

So popular is the Pauline series at the Victoria Theatre that the house has several times refused admission to late comers. The newest instalments, which were put on for the first time on Friday night, include perhaps the most sensational jump ever shown on the film, and many other engrossing…

97
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-07-21 - 1915-07-23
Summary:

On July 21, 22, and 23, the thrilling detective drama 'The Mystery of Sydney Street' in 3 parts, length 5,000 feet; also a set of comic pictures.

98
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-07-26 - 1915-07-30
Summary:

The great dramatic film 'For the Sake of the Throne' in 4 parts, 3,000 feet long; Pathe's gazette and very interesting comics.

99
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-07-31
Summary:

The new programme at the Victoria Theatre is the most excellent one. It contains two complete episodes from Sir A. Conan Doyle's 'Sherlock Holmes,' two sets of very fine war pictures, various comics, and probably one of the best life pictures.

100
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-08-09
Summary:

An excellent new programme began on Saturday night at the Bijou Theatre, containing some fine comics and a very elaborate film drama 'The Veiled Dansense.'