A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1906-06-28
Summary:

There has been bad blood existing between the ticket collector of the Tai Ping Theatre and a cook from the Hongkong Club. The cook and a coolie were arrested.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-04-29
Summary:

For this evening and tomorrow Mr Stephenson has secured for his popular Bijou Scenic Theatre a really fine set of pictures which all should see. One which has been greeted with rounds of applause is that in which two of the most prominent cinematograph artistes figures, namely Max Linder, the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-09-16
Summary:

London, Sept. 16 – Reuter's correspondent in New York says the arrest of Gyp-the-Blood and his companion, on suspicion of being associated with the murder of the gambler. Indications pointed to the men being concealed in a room ever a cinematograph show.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-13
Summary:

The two Gibsons and Miss Nellie Maher contributed very pleasing items at the Victoria Theatre last night. For the lovers of drama, the picture entitled 'Tears of Blood' is sure to please. The Hughes Comedy Company will open at the Victoria on Sunday.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-07-05 - 1913-07-08
Summary:

Change of programme: 'The Blood Feud' (a finely dramatic film); 'La Granja' (a magnificent coloured film); other great new pictures; performances by Chinita Zerega; this evening at 9.15 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-07-07 - 1913-07-09
Summary:

Films screening of 'Wiffles the Animal Benefactor', 'The Merry Pipes of Pay', 'The Blood Feud', 'The Boatswain's Daughter' and 'La Granja'; Dance performance by Senorita Zerega; 7.15 p.m. pictures only

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

Some good films were shown last night at the Bijou, including a new Wiffles picture and a fine coloured American play called 'The Blood Feud.' Miss Chinita Zerega danced.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-07-10 - 1913-07-14
Summary:

Every evening at 9:15 p.m. Debut of Miss Chinta Zerega. The Turkish patrol pictures including 'Wiffles the Animal Benefactor,' 'The Marry Pipes of Pan,' 'The Blood Feud,' 'The Boatswain Daughter' [sic] and 'La Granja.' Pictures only at 7:15 p.m…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-07-09
Summary:

The debate on whether a criminal's life should be forfeited to science remained unsettled. Mr. Durand remarked upon the feasibility of a moving picture camera to record the various changes composited of blood and drugs.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-11-16
Summary:

A great three-part war film was screened at the Victoria on Saturday evening. The 'Boys of the Bulldog Breed' is running. Douglas and Barry performed. Gaumont Graphic and a couple of films entitled 'Blood and Bosh,' 'The Only Veteran' were shown. The music on…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-12-21 - 1914-12-24
Summary:

The sensational dramas 'Gipsy Blood' and 'John Sterling, Alderman' on Tuesday, 22nd December. Various interesting films and comics are included. Performances by Bert Flatt and Flo Brooks. Grand X'mas tree matinee at 4 p.m. on Thursday, 24th December. Matinees on Friday,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-12-21 - 1914-12-23
Summary:

On Dec 22, the sensational dramas 'Gipsy Blood' and 'John Sterling, Alderman'; also comic interesting & industrial films; performance by Flatt & Brooks; On Dec 24, the Grand Xmas Tree Matinee; Look out for 'Bell of Rheims.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-12-22 - 1914-12-22
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Gipsy Blood' and 'John Sterling, Alderman'; Performances by Flatt and Brooks; Coming film: 'Bell of Rheims'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-12-23 - 1914-12-25
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Gipsy Blood' and 'John Sterling, Alderman'; Performances by Flatt and Brooks; Coming film: 'Bell of Rheims'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-03-10 - 1915-03-10
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Revenge' (3 parts, 5,000 ft), 'The Blood Vengeance' and 'Merrypimple Feels Cold'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-03-11 - 1915-03-12
Summary:

Films screenings incluidng 'The Revenge' (3 parts, 5,000 ft), 'The Blood Vengeance' and 'Merrypimple Feels Cold'

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-03-11
Summary:

Two fine pictures 'The Revenge' and 'The Blood Vengeance,' and two humorous films, 'Merry Pimple feels bold' and 'A Lesson in History,' were shown at the Bijou Theatre.

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

In Hong Kong, there is an opportunity of seeing in a glance the racial turmoil through the story of a young man who achieved the rank of Governor and was discovered his black blood in his veins. Outline of the film 'The Nigger' is included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-06-26 - 1916-06-26
Summary:

A Great Chaplin and Keystone Night; Film screening of 'Blue Blood' (4 parts); Grand Benefit Night for Sapper Dyson; Coming film: 'New Exploits of Elaine' featuring Pearl White and Craig Kennedy

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-06-27 - 1916-06-29
Summary:

A Great Chaplin and Keystone Night; Film screening of 'Blue Blood' (4 parts); Grand Benefit Night for Sapper Dyson; Coming film: 'New Exploits of Elaine' featuring Pearl White and Craig Kennedy