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: 1917-12-05
Summary:

A splendid drama in five parts 'Lejla' commences at the Hongkong Theatre tonight. New comics will also be shown.

522
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-18
Summary:

Marcela' was screened in the Hongkong Theatre. The drama consisted of nine parts and the actors are all Italian.

523
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-19
Summary:

There will be special matinees at the Hongkong Theatre tomorrow and on Friday. The feature of the programme will be a screening of 'The Life of Christ' a five coloured film.

524
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1917-12-24
Summary:

The Fantastic Stars, delighted a large audience at the Victoria Theatre last night and they are commencing a three nights' season at the Bijou Theatre on Boxing Night.

525
Headline: Fantastic Stars
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1917-12-27
Summary:

The management of the Victoria Theatre has arranged for the Fantastic Stars to appear jointly with Bell's Vaudeville Company on Sunday night. They will also appear at the 9:15 session at the Bijou Theatre.

526
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1917-12-28
Summary:

The Fantastic Stars will make their last appearance at the Bijou Theatre tonight. On Sunday night they will appear at the Victoria Theatre, in conjunction with Bell's Vaudeville Company, when a big double bill will be presented.

527
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-08
Summary:

A new photo-play in five parts 'The Kaiser's Spy' was screened at the Victoria Theatre, and also 'Riding the Goat.' In the Bijou Theatre, performances by Suzanna and Vladimir Zacandin. 'The Gray Ghost' and comic films are also shown. At the Hongkong…

528
Headline: Picture Houses
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-10
Summary:

An interesting film 'The Kaiser's Spy' in five reels is shown at the Victoria Theatre. At the Hongkong Theatre, a dramatic film 'Traffic in Souls' in nine parts is the chief item. Also, a new selection of comics and a serial 'Gloria's Romance' featuring…

529
Headline: The Hongkong
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-16
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre, an Italian masterpiece 'After the Great Dance' is to be screened. The film is supplied by Mr. Cruenca. The management is unfailing in its efforts to secure the best selected pictures by modern artistes. The Ambrosio and Pasquali Cinema Companies are well-known…

530
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-19
Summary:

Gloria's Romance' is to be screened tonight at the Hongkong Theatre. It features the most popular stars, Miss Billie Burke and Henry Kolker.

531
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-21
Summary:

Mr. Cuenca has made the acquisition of some dramatic pictures. A modern drama and a serial picture 'The Devil's Dance' will be screened at the Hongkong Theatre. It is written by the Italian writer, Mr. Guiseppe Lghoro. 'Gloria's Romance' featuring Miss Billie Burke…

532
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-26
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre today the 3rd and 4th episodes of the beautiful serial 'Gloria's Romance' will be screened, also a fine Keystone comic.

533
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-29
Summary:

At a special matinee at the Hongkong Theatre the beautiful drama 'Black Domino' in six parts will be screened. 'Agnes,' 'Gloria's Romance,' 'Traffic in Souls' and Universal's 'The Wolf of Debt' will be screened soon.

534
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-04-01
Summary:

A fire broke out this afternoon in the operating room of Bijou Cinematograph. The fire originated among the films and a great volume of smoke issued from the building.

535
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-04-02
Summary:

The damage done at the Bijou Scenic Theatre yesterday is estimated at $1,000. The property was not insured.

536
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-03
Summary:

This theatre formerly known as the Bijou Theatre, had a filled house last night. The programme included a really interesting British Gazette of war pictures, a 5-part film entitled 'New York.' Plot highlight included. The other picture well worth seeing is a comedy featuring Heinie and…