A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-08-20
Summary:

Those who haven't seen the thrilling American drama 'The Sewer' last night at the Victoria Theatre should come tonight, as it is a film well worth seeing. The comic pictures given were also very amusing. Next week, there will be a gala night for the benefit of the popular Mr.…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-04-15
Summary:

The Bijou management announced the coming of dancers in 'The Gibson Girl.' The Sheridans' dancing was admired and the picture programme was excellent for variety, including the American newsweekly, Pathe's British gazette, several comics and a sensational story in two parts…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-12-29
Summary:

A double set of good war pictures have been screened over the weekend at the Bijou. Other good films included 'The Captain's Misadventure,' 'Bird Life in Springtime,' one fine comic and a couple of American pictures.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-06-14 - 1915-06-16
Summary:

On June 15, two magnificent pictures in 2 parts each of 2,000 feet long, 'The Doll' and 'American Born'; comic educational & interesting films, Albert Morrow in the 'Haunted House'; performance by Prof. Gonzales; 9th & 10th episodes of the 'Perils of…

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Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-01-31
Summary:

In point of plot and of acting 'The Sin of Jean Perlot' is one of the greatest successes Messrs Pathe have achieved. Other items include Pathe's British Gazette, the French Troops in Alsace, some comics and an American drama entitled 'The Heart of Maggie Malone.'…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-08-01
Summary:

The change of programme at the Palisade tonight with a story of American Diplomacy 'The Money Kings,' and an interesting view of Panama Canal, 'In the Red Man's Country,' and comic, etc.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-11
Summary:

At the Bijou, the American serial film 'Neal of the Navy' becomes increasingly popular, both Europeans and Chinese finding it entirely to their taste. The 9th and 10th instalments are now being shown and, with them, some rousing comics, Keystone and others.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-25
Summary:

A new programme was introduced at the Victoria Theatre last night, the best feature of which was a cinematograph version of Lucien Rosenberg's [sic] 'Zizi.' The third and fourth episodes of the American serial 'The Broken Coin' were given, and in addition, some good…

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Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-11-21
Summary:

Notwithstanding other attractions the Victoria has shown its films to big houses during the weekend. The pictures consisted – in addition to the 9th and 10th episodes of the popular American film 'The Red Circle'- of an excellent Pathe Gazette and another of Pathe's Science Series…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-29 - 1917-03-31
Summary:

On Mar 30, forty minutes of laughter: Charlie Chaplin's Burlesque in 'Carmen' in 4 parts; Pathe's British & American Gazettes; 'Despised,' a beautiful drama in 2 parts; 'The Great War' and various comics.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-16 - 1917-04-18
Summary:

On Apr 17, performance by Ramos; 7th and 8th episodes of 'Zudora'; Pathe's Gazette, Pathe's American News; also various comics.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-21
Summary:

There was an over flowing house at the Victoria Theatre last night, when two excellent Gazettes were shown. Other items on the programme were further instalments of the sensational serial 'The Iron Claw' and some American comic pictures.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-26 - 1917-04-27
Summary:

On Apr 27, the burning question answered in the unmasking of the Laughing Mask in the final episodes of the 'Iron Claw'; Pathe's British American & French Gazettes, comics and other beautiful films.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-10 - 1917-05-10
Summary:

On May 11, Pathe's powerful drama 'Red Haired Marie' in 3 parts; 'Battle of Trafalgar'; Pathe's Latest American News and various comics; keep your eyes open for the great series 'Who's Guilty.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-15
Summary:

A good programme was given at the Victoria Theatre. The principal picture 'Peggy' portrayed the adventures of a gay young Scotch American girl. Three comedy pictures and a musical variety turn concluded the programme.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-19 - 1917-06-19
Summary:

Tonight, a powerful photoplay 'The Rescuer' in 4 parts, played by the leading cinema artistes; Pathe's American & British Gazettes and various comics; benefit on June 21, details included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-08-27 - 1917-08-29
Summary:

On Aug 28, Pathe's gold rooster play 'At Bay' in 5 parts, featuring Florence Reed, supported by Frank Sheridan & others; Pathe's British & American Gazettes and various comics; on Aug 31, 7th and 8th episodes of 'The Shielding Shadow.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-09-03 - 1917-09-05
Summary:

On Sept 4, Pathe's great film d' art, 'The Double Image' in 4 parts featuring Mdlle Napuskska, a masterpiece of cinema productions; Pathe's British American & French Gazettes and various comics.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-09-21 - 1917-09-22
Summary:

Screening of 'The Shielding Shadow' (13th & 14th episodes), British and American Gazettes, 'Harrogate' (colour) and Comic Films; Coming film:' Nedra, or The White Gods', Pathe's play adapted from Geo. Barr McClutcheon's book featuring Tania Marinoff…