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: 1913-02-08 - 1913-02-11
Summary:

Programme at 9:15 p.m. All new pictures including 'The Demon Waltz,' 'A Nocturne,' 'Wiffles in a New Profession' [sic], 'La Granja,' 'Miss Alice' and 'A Modern Girl.' Performances by Miss Cecile Stephano and Miss Dolly Swift. Pictures…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-11-04 - 1913-11-04
Summary:

A week of special pictures, the Pathe's Gazette, 'A Night Out' (by Wiffles 2,600 feet), and the biggest comedy screen ever played in China; 'Wise and Milton,' a riot, a howl, and a decided hit; performance by Bonetta.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-11-05 - 1913-11-07
Summary:

Programme from 5th to 8th, including the coloured Americans 'Wise and Milton'; in an entire change of acts, new comedy, new songs and crazy dances; Pathe's Gazette; Max and 'The Love Letter.'

4
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-11-08 - 1913-11-11
Summary:

Programme from 8th to 12th, including the continual success of the coloured Americans, 'Wise & Milton'; the Pathe's Gazette; 'The Heritage,' a powerful coloured drama in 3 parts, 4000 ft.

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-11-12 - 1913-11-13
Summary:

Last few nights only, 12th, 13th and 14th: farewell performance of 'Wise and Milton'; the Pathe's Gazette; 'Till Death Us Do Part,' a wonderful coloured war drama in 2 parts.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-11-14 - 1913-11-14
Summary:

Last 2 nights only, farewell performance of 'Wise and Milton'; the Pathe's Gazette.

7
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-11-15 - 1913-11-18
Summary:

By special request, positively last 4 nights, 'Wise & Milton'; the Pathe's Gazette; 'The Lighthouse Prisoners,' a magnificent coloured drama.

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-11-18 - 1914-11-18
Summary:

Coming films screenings including 'Wiffle's Love Romance' (3 parts, 3,500 ft), 'A Scoundrel's Chance' and 'A Spendthrift's Reform'; Screening of Pathe's War Gazette; Coming film: 'The Magistrate's Honour'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-11-18 - 1914-11-20
Summary:

The farcical comedy 'Wiffles' Love Romance' in 2 parts - length 3,500 feet; the magnificent coloured drama, 'A Scoundrel's Chance,' 'A Spendthrift's Reform' [sic], Pathe's War Gazette - 3rd series; a powerful Italian Drama 'The Magistrate…

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-11-19 - 1914-11-20
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Wiffle's Love Romance' (3 parts, 3,500 ft), 'A Scoundrel's Chance' and 'A Spendthrift's Reform'; Screening of Pathe's War Gazette; Coming film: 'The Magistrate's Honour'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-11-21 - 1914-11-21
Summary:

Coming film screenings including 'The Magistrate's Honour' (3 parts, 5,000 ft), 'Max Turns Brigand', 'Romeo Turns Brigand' and 'The Royal Road to Fame'

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-11-21 - 1914-11-21
Summary:

A Great powerful Italian drama, 'The Magistrate's Honour' in 3 parts - length 5,000 feet; 'Max Turns Brigand,' 'Romeo Turns Brigand'; 'The Royal Road to Fame,' a clever comedy.

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-11-23 - 1914-11-24
Summary:

Coming films screenings including 'The Magistrate's Honour' (3 parts, 5,000 ft), 'Max Turns Brigand', 'Romeo Turns Brigand' and 'The Royal Road to Fame'; Coming performances by Bert Flatt

14
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-11-23
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre's chief attractions until Wednesday consist of a story-picture 'The Magistrate's Honour,' and two excellent comics 'The Royal Road to Fame,' and some more achievements of Max Linder.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-11-23 - 1914-11-24
Summary:

For 4 nights only, the great powerful Italian drama, 'The Magistrate's Honour' in 3 parts - length 5,000 feet; also 'Max Turns Brigand,' 'The Royal Road to Fame,' a clever comedy; performance by Mr. Bert Flatt next week.