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: 1913-01-22 - 1913-01-24
Summary:

Special announcement. Debut of Miss Stephano on Saturday, 25th inst. Tonight at 9:15 p.m. including 'Wigs, Wiffles and A Widow'; 'Great Motor Race at Dieppe' [sic]; 'The Blind Beggar's Daughter'; 'Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race'; the latest scenes…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-01-25 - 1913-01-28
Summary:

Special programme at 9:15 p.m. for Burns' Anniversary. Performances by Miss Cecile Stephano and Miss Dolly Swift. Pathe Freres' masterpiece, 'The Mysteries of Paris,' in 5000 feet long. War scenes, Paris fashions and comics are exhibited. Pictures only at 7:15 p.m.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-01-29 - 1913-01-31
Summary:

Programme at 9:15 p.m. including the drama, Love's Young Dream; and the comics, 'Winter Sports at Bolede.' News of the day and war scenes are included. Performances by Miss Cecile Stephano and Miss Dolly Swift. Pictures only at 7:15 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-10 - 1914-10-13
Summary:

For 4 nights only, 'Traitors to Their King' in 5 parts, length 8,000 feet, a great powerful coloured historical drama, and Pathe's International Gazette; on Oct 14, 'The Live Wire,' a sensational drama in 2 parts, length 3,000 feet; war pictures are coming soon.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-12-19 - 1914-12-22
Summary:

For 4 nights only, 3rd series of 'Rocambole'; The Terror of Paris; 'The Marquis's Inheritance' in 4 parts - length 7,000 feet; a great thrilling detective drama 'Max on the Briny' by request; 5th series of War Pictures is coming soon.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-12-23 - 1914-12-26
Summary:

6th series of War Picture in 2,000 feet; by special request, 3rd series of 'Rocambole' in 4 parts - length 7,000 feet; Xmas matinee at 4.15 p.m., monster programme, 'Alone with the Devil' in 4 parts - length 6,000 feet.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-12-28 - 1914-12-29
Summary:

Some very interesting pictures: 'The Open Gate,' American drama; 'Saved by A Horse,' American cowboy drama; 'Jim Gives Them Shocks,' comic; 'The Captain's Misadventure,' comic; 6th series of 'War Picture' in parts - length 2,000 feet.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-01-13 - 1915-01-15
Summary:

War Picture' - 7th series in 2 parts - length 3,000 feet; 'Innocent,' American drama; 'The Beachcombers,' American drama; 'Childhood's Memories,' American drama; 'A Phlegmatic Gentleman,' comic; On Jan 16, 'The Avenging Sea' - 3,000…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-01-16 - 1915-01-19
Summary:

On Jan 16, 'The Avenging Sea' - sensational drama in 2 parts - length 3,000 feet; 'As by a Miracle,' drama; 'The Bathers Race,' comic; 'The Travels of a Cake,' comic; 'Mother-in-Law's Return,' comic; War Picture - 7th series.

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-02-03 - 1915-02-05
Summary:

Special engagement for 4 nights only, performance by Louis T. Slicker; also the War Picture and other comic, dramatic & scenic pictures; performance by Clarke on Sunday.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-02-06 - 1915-02-09
Summary:

Her Love Unheeded,' coloured drama in 2 parts - length 3,000 feet; 'A Man & A Maid,' great comic; War Picture - 8th series; performance by Clarke.

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-02-13 - 1915-02-17
Summary:

For 4 nights only, a great exclusive drama 'The Fatal Enchantress' in 5 parts - length 8,000 feet; performance by Clarke; War Pictures on Feb 17.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-02-18 - 1915-02-19
Summary:

War Pictures; 'Max Becomes A Cook,' great comic; 'They'll Never Do It'; 'An Equine Hero,' drama; performance by Clarke.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-02-20 - 1915-02-23
Summary:

On Feb 20, the powerful drama 'Plaything of An Hour' in 2 parts - length 3,000 feet; 'The Brighter Star,' drama; 'Max Becomes A Cook,' great comic; War Picture; performance by Clarke.

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-02-24 - 1915-02-27
Summary:

On Feb 24, 'A Circus Heroine' in 5 parts - length 5,000 feet, a magnificent & powerful drama showing some sensational acting; also War Picture - 10th series in 2 parts - length 3,000 feet.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-03-01 - 1915-03-01
Summary:

On Feb 27, the powerful drama 'The Devil's Daughter' in 3 parts - length 5,000 feet; 'Ups & Downs,' great comic; 'Love's Cunning,' comedy; 'War Picture' - 10th series.