A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Alexandra Cinema-Theatre (Near Clock Tower)
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-09-09 - 1909-09-11
Summary:

Performers: Miss Bessie Young, Serio Comic & Miss Dorita. Good pictures, new songs and new dances.

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Headline: Victoria Cinematograph
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-09-10 - 1909-09-10
Summary:

Premier hall of Hong Kong, Des Voeux Road Central. Tonight, Friday, 10th, grand benefit performance of Phillip Sisters. Good pictures. Madame Harrison. Miss Bessie Young. Tomorrow matinees at 4 p.m.

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Headline: Victoria Cinematograph
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-09-11 - 1909-09-11
Summary:

Premier hall of Hong Kong, Des Voeux Road Central. Good pictures. Phillip Sisters. Madame Harrison. Miss Bessie Young. Matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m.

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre: Tel. No. 2511.
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-20 - 1919-08-22
Summary:

20th, 21st and 22nd August, showing drama in 5 parts, Bessie Barriscale in 'The Reward' and various comics. 7.15 p.m. performance, showing episodes 10, 11 and 12 of 'The Bull's Eye.' Booking at the theatre.

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre: Tel 2511.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-20 - 1919-08-21
Summary:

August 20, 21 and 22, showing drama in 5 parts, Bessie Barriscale in 'The Reward' and various Comics. 7.15 p.m. performance, showing episodes 10, 11 and 12 of 'The Bull's Eye.' Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-25 - 1919-11-27
Summary:

Tonight, seventh and eighth episodes of 'The Tiger's Trail.' Also, comic and British Gazette. Booking at Anderson's. November 26 remarks: Matinee: Bessie Love in 'Carolyn of the Corners.'

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-25 - 1919-11-27
Summary:

Tonight, seventh and eighth episodes of 'The Tiger's Trail.' Also comic and British Gazette. Booking at Anderson's. November 26 Remarks: Today's matinee, Bessie Love in 'Carolyn of the Corners.' November 27 Remarks: Today's matinee, Gladys Hulette in…

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-12
Summary:

A Little Sister of Everybody,' a Pathe production is advertised as showing at the Victoria Theatre, featuring Bessie Love. 'M. Poincare's Visit to London' should prove a great attraction. There will also be screenings of the usual comedy pictures.

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Headline: South China Morning Post News 1920-09-30
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-30
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre started with a new programme last night. The famous star Bessie Barriscale takes the leading role in the Triangle production of five parts 'Plain Jane,' a magnificent picture and very amusing. An attractive drama is anticipated for Saturday next, together with some…