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: 1907-11-21
Summary:

Tsip Kee proceeded a case against the Tai Ping Theatre (Cheong Kee and partner) for $1,000 money lend on November 24th, 1903. The case for the plaintiff was that he advanced the money to the theatre, having previously, when the theatre was opened, gone security for the granting of the license of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-09-23
Summary:

There is an impressive ceremony in the Taiping Theatre to celebrate the birthday of Confucius.

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-10-13
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – The writer was astonished that men of the educational attainments of Mr. Lau Chu Pak, Mr. Tam Tze Kong, Mr. Leung Pui Chi, and others should have been so weak-minded as to kneel down and kowtow thrice, three times in succession, before the effigy of Confucius (a…

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-10-01
Summary:

The Chinese had a big celebration for the Confucius' birthday yesterday. Tai Ping Theatre at West Point was specially decorated for the occasion.

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-09-12
Summary:

For throwing stones at an Indian constable in Taiping Theatre, during the performance on Saturday night, a Chinese was sent to jail for two months' hard labour.

6
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-12-18
Summary:

Chicago, Nov. 14 – Athletics and entertainment are encouraged by the governor of the prison and the State Board of Control, to arouse the interest and spirit of the men under detention. Moving pictures are shown several evenings a week at the Anamosa Prison, and the governor says that these and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-17
Summary:

At the Tai Ping Theatre, West Point, the Confucius Society held its annual celebration.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-06-22
Summary:

A Chinese who stole a pair of shoes from the feet of another Chinese whilst the latter was asleep in the Tai Ping Theatre on Sunday.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-02-25 - 1916-02-25
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Adventures of Millionaire's Son' (4 parts) and 'Adventures of Cerano de Begerac' (2 parts); Musical act by Williams and Mignon

10
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-02-26 - 1916-02-29
Summary:

Film screening of 'Espartaco' (6 parts); Musical act by Williams and Mignon

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-01 - 1916-03-01
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Angel of the House' (4 parts) and 'Max Linder has too much Mother-In-Law' (3 parts); Orchestra in attendance

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-04 - 1916-03-07
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Denise' (6 parts) from the novel of Alexandre Dumas and 'Louisette is not Jealous' (2 parts)

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-04
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre announces the production of the drama 'Denise' from the writer Alexandre Dumas, preceded by a comedy 'Louaette is not Jealous.'

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-08 - 1916-03-10
Summary:

Films screenings including 'In the Stillness of the Night' and 'Wiffles' Mascot Umbrella' (3 parts)

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-08
Summary:

The Three Delroys will be performed at the Bijou Theatre. There will also be screened a fine set of pictures.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-11 - 1916-03-14
Summary:

Oreat success of the Three Delays; Films screenings including 'A Circus Heroine' (4 parts) and 'The Outlaw's Bride' (2 parts)

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-15 - 1916-03-17
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Romance of Mignon' (4 parts) and 'Grandfather's Surprise' (2 parts); Coming film: 'Adventures of Farandoul'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-16
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre has secured the rights of reproduction in Hong Kong and the first of the series of 'The Extraordinary Adventures of Saturnin Farandoul,' the celebrated Italian novel by A. Robida, will be exhibited.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-18 - 1916-03-21
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Extraordinary Adventures of Saturnin Farandoul' from the novel of A. Robida and 'The Gipasy's Daughter' (3 parts)

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-22 - 1916-03-22
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Sleep Walkers' (3 parts) and 'Plaything of an Hour' (3 parts); Coming film: 'Adventures of Farandoul'