A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-03-01 - 1913-03-04
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, performance by Bonetta and Stephano; the fire two-parts dramatic picture 'The Path of Destiny'; News of the Day by Pathe Gazette and Gaumont Graphic; the beautiful cinema-color picture 'The Chateaux of Chenanceaux.'

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-03-05 - 1913-03-07
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, 'Great Gale on the Home Coast' (Pathe Gazette), 'The Adventures of Dick and Harry,' 'The Timid Lovers,' 'Max Convalescent' [sic], 'The Luxembourg Gardens'; performance by Stephano and Bonetta; look out for 'Les Miserables,…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-03-12 - 1913-03-15
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, 'A Husband's Generosity' (drama), 'Niagara Falls' (scenic), Pathe Gazette (news in pictures), 'A Tight Fit,' 'The Lumber-room Chest,' and 'Soldiers in Morocco'; performance by Stephano and Bonetta; look out for 'Les…

4
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-03-17 - 1913-03-18
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, 'Max Linder's Appointment,' 'On the Way to Moniserrat,' 'A Young Terror,' 'Bashful Wiffles'; News in Pictures, Pathe Gazette and Gaumont Graphic; performance by Bonetta and Stephano; look out for 'Les Miserables.'

5
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-03-20 - 1913-03-20
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, 'Up Fus-Yama' (a fine scenic film); News of the Day (Pathe Gazette); 'The Vandal Leopard' (comic), and 'The Three Friends'; performance by Stephano and Bonetta.

6
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-03-22 - 1913-03-25
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, all new pictures, World's News in Pictures (Pathe Gazette & Gaumont Graphic); performance by Stephano and Bonetta.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-03-26 - 1913-03-28
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, 'Madcap Molly' (drama), a strange peacemaking; 'The Glory of Wiffles' (comic), losing his head; Pathe Gazette & Gaumont Graphic (news in pictures); performance by Stephano and Bonetta.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-03-29 - 1913-04-01
Summary:

Programme at 9.15, the famous two-part drama 'The Fires of Revenge'; 'Her Guardianship' (comic); 'The Marcanloni Quartette' (acrobats); News of the Day (Pathe Gazette); performance by Stephano and Bonetta.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-12-04 - 1918-12-05
Summary:

William Fox, the producer, has taken this great new step. The 'Fox Kiddie Features' are ready for presentation, and the first of these, 'Jack and the Beanstalk,' will soon be before Hongkong cinema-goers.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-12-06 - 1918-12-07
Summary:

There are some tales that above others have a universal appeal to the young. One of the first to arise in the minds of children is 'Jack and the Beanstalk,' and this Mr. Fox has chosen for the first of his 'Pictures for the Kiddies.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-12-09 - 1918-12-10
Summary:

The mastermind of William Fox has discovered the you wanted to see this tale. Jack, the Princess, the Giant, even the titanic beanstalk are there before you. You can see 'Jack and the Beanstalk' in the being.

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-12-11 - 1918-12-12
Summary:

Jack and the Beanstalk,' the film cost one hundred thousand pounds to produce - with its 1300 children, its diminutive stars etc.

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-12-13 - 1918-12-14
Summary:

William Fox has placed upon the screen in 'Jack and the Beanstalk.' A special Fox Kiddie Wonder Picture - with 1,300 children and a giant 8 ft. 6 in. tall- for children from 5 to 90 years. Direct from its New York run at the Globe Theatre.

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-12-16 - 1918-12-17
Summary:

Jack and the Beanstalk' William Fox Production. Film plot included.

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-12-18 - 1918-12-19
Summary:

Take the children to the pantomime, 'Jack and the Beanstalk' with a real giant, eight and a half feet high!

16
Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-12-18 - 1918-12-30
Summary:

December 28-31. Performance. 'The Walls of Jericho' in 5 parts. Max Linder in 'Max Wants a Divorce.' British Gazette No.482. December 28-30 at 4.30 p.m. 'Jack and the Beanstalk.'

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-12-20 - 1918-12-20
Summary:

Jack and the Beanstalk.' William Fox production. Picture included: The Giant is successful on his hunt in the land where the little people dwell.

18
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-12-21 - 1918-12-27
Summary:

(Late Bijou Theatre) Will reopen after entire reconstruction. December 24 with 'Jack and the Beanstalk.' Booking at Robinson's.

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Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-12-23 - 1918-12-23
Summary:

(Late Bijou Theatre) For children of all ages, from 5 to 90. 'Jack and the Beanstalk.' 'The Peter Pan of the films.' The first film pantomime ever shown in Hongkong. Willliam Fox production.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-12-23
Summary:

Children, young and old alike, are keenly anticipating the opening of the Coronet (late Bijou) Theatre tomorrow. For the occasion, the wonderful ten-part film, 'Jack and the Beanstalk' is to be screened at 4.30 and 9.15 p.m. This is the first film pantomime ever shown in Hong Kong and…