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: 1907-11-15 - 1907-11-18
Summary:

A series of living pictures were given; Proceeds after expenses have been paid will be devoted to the North-Eastern Hospital for Children in London, and to the fund for the Restoration of Winchester Cathedral. Booking at the Robinson Piano Co.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-12-26 - 1912-12-27
Summary:

The Shepherdess (played by children); current events - Ulster Day in Belfast, Wallace Memorial at Paisley, Great Fire at New Jersey and The Follies in new songs and stunts; Madames Swift, Spencer, Rowley in all new turns; 7.15 pictures only.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-01-01 - 1913-01-03
Summary:

Screening of The World's News in Pictures including 'Launching of The World's Greatest Warship The 'Iron Duke' at Portsmouth', The Seulling Championship 'Barry versus Durman', Unveiling The Peace Memorial at Brighton 'To Edward, The Peacemaker',…

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

The world's news in pictures: Portsmouth - launch of the 'Iron Duke,' the World's Greatest Warship; London - the Sculling Championship; Brighton - Unveiling the Memorial to Edward, the Peacemaker; Paris - Fashions, only three weeks old; a fur trimmed gown at Longhcamps Races…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-02-08 - 1913-02-11
Summary:

All new pictures: 'The Demon Walts,' 'A Nocturne,' 'Wiffles in a New Profession,' 'La Granja' (Scenic), 'Miss Alice,' 'A Modern Girl' and the world's latest News; performances by Miss Cecile Stephano and Miss Dolly Swift.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-02-08 - 1913-02-11
Summary:

Pictures screenings including 'The Demon Waltz A Nocturne', 'Wiffles in A New Profession', 'La Granja (Scenic) Miss Alice' and 'A Modern Girl', also The World's Latest News; Singing performances by Cecile Stephano and Dolly Swift; 7:15 pm pictures…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-02-08 - 1913-02-11
Summary:

Programme at 9:15 p.m. All new pictures including 'The Demon Waltz,' 'A Nocturne,' 'Wiffles in a New Profession' [sic], 'La Granja,' 'Miss Alice' and 'A Modern Girl.' Performances by Miss Cecile Stephano and Miss Dolly Swift. Pictures…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-01-13 - 1915-01-15
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Innocent', 'The Beachcombers', 'Childhood's Memories', 'A Phlegmatic Gentleman' and the 7th War Pictures (2 parts, 3,000 ft); Coming film: 'The Avenging Sea'

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-25 - 1916-03-29
Summary:

A Variety Entertainment organised by the Hong Kong Branch, Oversea Club will be given in the Victoria Theatre, including Tom Melbourne Comedy Company, Charlie Chaplin's Night Out and the War Pictures

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-03-27 - 1916-03-29
Summary:

Tom Melbourne's comedy performance in 'The Sentry Box' and 'The Soldier and The Maid' and the Hongkong Suffragette. Booking opened at Theatre. A grand gala night for the H.K. overseas club bed in Netley Hospital on Thursday, 30th March.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-30 - 1916-03-30
Summary:

A Variety Entertainment organised by the Hong Kong Branch, Oversea Club will be given in the Victoria Theatre, including Tom Melbourne Comedy Company, Charlie Chaplin's Night Out and the War Pictures

13
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-03-30 - 1916-03-30
Summary:

A grand gala night for the H.K. overseas club bed in Netley Hospital on Thursday, 30th March.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-25 - 1916-08-25
Summary:

Screening of 'The Black Box', Pathe's 'The Menace', 'Max Linder Joins the Colours', 'The Great War (New Comers at French Front)', 'The Great War (Russian Units in France)'; Pathe's British Gazette: 'Cupid in Hospital'

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-26 - 1916-08-26
Summary:

On Aug 25, the thrilling detective serial play 'The Black Box Mystery' [sic] in 2 parts; Pathe's topical play 'The Menace' in 2 parts; 'Max Linder Joins the Colours,' 1st picture of Max since the war; Pathe's British Gazette: 'The Great War: New…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-26 - 1916-08-26
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'The Black Box', Pathe's 'The Menace', 'Max Linder Joins the Colours', 'The Great War (New Comers at French Front)', 'The Great War (Russian Units in France)'; Pathe's British Gazette: 'Cupid in Hospital…

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-12 - 1916-09-12
Summary:

Screening of 'The Black Box' (10th and 11th episodes), 'Memories that Huant' by Vitagraph, 'Andy Goes Aspirating' (Vitagraph), 'Muddy Romance' (Keystone) and 'Mixed Flats' (Lubin)

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-13 - 1916-09-15
Summary:

Oppenheim's great Mystery Serial 'The Black Box' in 4 parts; 'Memories that Haunt' in 2 parts by Vitagraph; comics: 'Andy Goes a Pirating' by Vitagraph; 'Muddy Romance' by Keystone; 'Mixed Flats' by Lubin.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-13 - 1916-09-14
Summary:

Screening of 'The Black Box' (10th and 11th episodes), 'Memories that Huant' by Vitagraph, 'Andy Goes Aspirating' (Vitagraph), 'Muddy Romance' (Keystone) and 'Mixed Flats' (Lubin); Full military band Tonight

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-29 - 1916-09-29
Summary:

Coming Grand Benefit Concert in aid of the Lord Kitchener Memorial Fund; Screening of 'The Victoria Cross', 'A Soldier's Honour', Pathe's Gazette (with late Lord Kitcheners); Performance by Miss C. Castro, Miss Irene Beryl, Mr MacKay and Mr Charlie together with the…