A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-04-23 - 1913-04-25
Summary:

Programme at 9:15 p.m. Special 'A. B.' comics including 'A Jealous Husband,' 'A Study in Diplomacy,' 'Losing His Temper' and 'A Trip on the Seine' (scenic). Pathe gazette and Gaumont Graphic included. Performance by Miss Violet Bonetia. Matinees…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-12-15
Summary:

The long-expected Giants and White Sox arrived yesterday morning. It was announced on Saturday by wireless from the steamer that the teams would play an exhibition game in Hongkong and the Hongkong Football Club placed their grounds at the disposal of the visitors. The players were not a little…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-04-29 - 1915-05-01
Summary:

The unique drama in 2 parts, 2000 feet long 'Too Rich'; the best way to learn the latest events from Home is to see Pathe Gazette; the great comic Keystone film in 2 parts: 'Love and Vengeance'; performance by Miss May Yohe.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-04-29
Summary:

The Beggar Prince' and 'Max Linder as a Toreador' were the principal films shown at the Victoria Theatre. Another feature is the Pathe's Gazette of recent events. Performance by Miss May Yohe.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-05-13 - 1915-05-14
Summary:

On May 14, the great comedy 'Keep Your Eye on Your Nephew' in 2 reels of - 2,000 feet long; comics: 'The Winking Parson,' 'The Torment,' 'Love & Motor,' 'Under Sheriff' (Keystone), and interesting Pathe's Gazette; grand military concert…

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Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-12-12
Summary:

The weekend programme at the Victoria Theatre has been a most excellent one, and the new bill of fare announced for tonight seems likely to run it close in point of all-round interest. Messrs Pathe's new play 'The She Wolf' will be shown for the first time and there will also be a…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-01 - 1917-05-02
Summary:

On May 2, the marvellous drama 'The Broken Oath' in 5 parts, wonderful acting and scenery; comedy, 3rd series of 'Rufus Wallingford' [sic]; 'Every Inch a Hero,' Pathe's Gazettes; the concert is cancelled; 'Sold' will be screened at the Bijou for two…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-14 - 1917-05-14
Summary:

On May 15, Pathe's great photoplay, a beautiful comedy drama 'Lena Rivers' in 5 parts, strong acting and wonderful scenery; Pathe's Gazettes; comic, scenic, instructive films; on May 18, 'Who's Guilty,' 1st and 2nd series.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-28 - 1917-05-30
Summary:

On May 29, 'The High Hand,' an inspiring romance of love, politics, capital & labour in 6 parts; Pathe's Gazette and various comics; on June 1, 3rd & 4th series of 'Who's Guilty.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-09 - 1919-05-10
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Norma Talmadge in 'The Social Secretary.' Pathe British Gazette, Nos. 520-521. (The British Fleet in German waters.) 'Teddy at the Throttle.' Smith and Jackson at them or with them – you have to laugh. Booking at Robinson's. May 10 Remarks…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-04-30 - 1920-05-19
Summary:

Romance, mystery, thrills in Rex Beach's 6 part Goldwyn melodrama 'The Crimson Gardenia.' Also showing 'Snub' Pollard in 'All at Sea.' May 3 and 4 remarks: Owen Moore and Hedda Mova in 'The Crimson Gardenia.' 'Elmo the Mighty' episodes 1 and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-04-30 - 1920-05-04
Summary:

The sixth big picture, Goldwyn presents 'The Crimson Gardenia' in 6 parts, from the story by Rex Beach, and ‘Snub' Pollard in 'All at Sea.' Super-production prices. May 3 Remarks: Ad. on 'The Crimson Gardenia' featuring Owen Moore and Hedda Nova. And 7.15…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-05 - 1920-05-07
Summary:

May 5th, 6th and 7th, 1920, at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Metro presents Edmund Breese in 'The Lure of Heart's Desire' in 5 parts. Also '$500 or Bust!', Pathe News and the Royal Hawaiian Quartette. Ordinary prices. 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo the Mighty' episodes 1 and 2.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-05-08 - 1920-05-10
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., overture: Coronet orchestra; Pathe's British Gazette No. 625; Lonesome Luke, Bartender (Rolin Comedy) and Lillian Gish in Triangle's 'Daphne and the Pirate' in 5 parts. Today at 2.30 p.m., tonight at 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo, the Mighty'…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-05-14 - 1920-05-18
Summary:

Tonight, Nazimova in the triumph of her screen career 'Out of the Fog.' May 17 remarks: At 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo the Mighty' episodes 5 and 6.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-14 - 1920-05-15
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Nazimova in the triumph of her screen career, 'Out of the Fog.' Super-production prices. Illustration included. May 15 Remarks: At 2.30 and 7.15, 'Elmo the Mighty' episodes 3 and 4.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-05-14 - 1920-05-18
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Nazimova in Capellani's 'Out of the Fog.' Super-production prices. May 15 Remarks: At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo, the Mighty' episodes 3 and 4. May 17 & 18 Remarks: At 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo, the Mighty' episodes 3 and 4.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-05-24 - 1920-05-27
Summary:

At 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Bushman and Bayne in 'A Pair of Cupids' in 5 parts. At 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo, the Mighty' episodes 7 and 8. May 24 Remarks: On page 5, today at 2.30 p.m., last performance of 'Aladdin,' and tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'A Pair of Cupids.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-05-27 - 1920-05-31
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Virtuous Men' in 7 parts. May 27 Remarks: Ad. on page 5. No film title mentioned. May 28 Remarks: Ad. on page 5. Film reviews included. May 31 Remarks: Also showing 'Elmo, the Mighty' episodes 9 and 10 at 7.15 p.m. On page 5, another ad. on…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-05-28 - 1920-05-31
Summary:

What constitutes virtue in a man? May 28-29 remarks: The greatest melodrama of the year 'Virtuous Men' in 7 parts, 'Jerry's Red Hot Trail' and 'Appletime in Evangeline's Land.' May 31 remarks: 'Aladdin.' May 31 remarks: 'Elmo the Mighty…