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: 1912-05-25 - 1912-05-28
Summary:

Every evening at 7.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., a boom in picture plays; The Conjurer's Triumph - by Max Linder; The Pathe Gayette [sic] - the world's latest news; The Gaumont Graphics -- news from home; 'What Every Mother Does' - by Wiffles; 'Please Take One' - by Nick…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-05-27 - 1912-05-28
Summary:

(Flower Street) Two performances nightly at 7:15 and 9:15 p.m. Picture plays including the Pathe Gazette, 'The Conjurer's Triumph,' the Gaumont Graphic, 'Please Take One,' 'What Every Mother Does,' 'Strange Transaction' and 'Betty's Flight…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-03-15 - 1913-03-18
Summary:

Tonight at 9:15 p.m. Max Linder's Appointment including 'On the Way to Montserrat,' 'A Young Terror' and 'Bashful Wiffles.' News in pictures (of Pathe Gazette and Gaumont Graphic) is included. Performances by Miss Violet Bonetta and Miss Cecile Stephano. '…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-03-17 - 1913-03-18
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, 'Max Linder's Appointment,' 'On the Way to Moniserrat,' 'A Young Terror,' 'Bashful Wiffles'; News in Pictures, Pathe Gazette and Gaumont Graphic; performance by Bonetta and Stephano; look out for 'Les Miserables.'

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-05-17 - 1913-05-19
Summary:

Programme at 9:15 p.m. Pictures including 'Oxford v. Cambridge Boat Race' and 'Roundup at Dawn.' The drama, 'Young America.' The comics of 'The Haunted Hotel' and 'Heard at the Telephone.' Pathe gazette included. Performance by Miss Violet…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-05-17 - 1913-05-19
Summary:

9.15 Programme: Oxford & Cambridge Boat-race (complete picture of this historic event); 'Young America' (drama); 'The Haunted Motel' (comic); 'Heard at the Telephone,' 'Round-up at Dawn' (cow girls); News of the Day (Pathe Gazette); performance by…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-28
Summary:

The second film of Pathe's War Gazette has been received in Hong Kong and will be shown at the Bijou Theatre. The pictures include the first prize of war, a German ship being towed into Yarmouth; the entry of the French into Alsace and paying off British troops. Scenes in Paris on the…

8
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-06-19 - 1920-06-22
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Clara Kimball Young in 'Cheating Cheaters,' also a fine Rolin comedy, 'Hear ‘Em Rave' and Pathe's British Gazette. June 21 & 22 Remarks: On page 10, ad. on 'Cheating Cheaters,' also showing 'Elmo, the Mighty'…

9
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-11 - 1921-11-14
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Clara Kimball Young in 'The Foolish Virgin,' by Thomas Dixon [sic], author of 'The Birth of a Nation.' Latest Topical Budget and Comedies. Booking at Messrs. Mehta & Co.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-11 - 1921-11-14
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Clara Kimball Young in 'The Foolish Virgin' by Thomas Dixon, a picture for every girl who expects to marry and for the man who is to marry her. Also latest Topical Budget and comedies. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co. (Tel. 951.)

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-11
Summary:

Characterized by splendid direction and acting is 'The Foolish Virgin,' the Selznick picture featuring Clara Kimball Young. Albert Capellani has adapted and produced this story by Thomas Dixon in his own style. The cast includes Paul Capellani, William Welch, Edward Elkas and Catherine…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-11
Summary:

The Foolish Virgin' is the Selznick picture featuring Clara Kimball Young. Meanwhile, Albert Capellani has adapted and produced this story by Thomas Dixon. In addition, Clara Kimball Young is supported by Conway Tearle, Paul Capellani, William Welch [sic], Edward Elkas, and Catherine…

13
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-11
Summary:

Characterized by splendid direction and acting 'The Foolish Virgin,' the Selznick picture featuring Clara Kimball Young, comes to the World Theatre this evening. Albert Capellani has adapted and produced this story by Thomas Dixon in his own style. Other cast included William Welch,…

14
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-11 - 1921-11-14
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., Clara Kimball Young in 'The Foolish Virgin' by Thomas Dixon, author of 'The Birth of a Nation.' Latest Topical Budget and Comedies. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co. Tel 951.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-22 - 1921-12-23
Summary:

Today at 9.15 p.m., 'My Lady's Dress' featuring Gladys Cooper and Malcom [sic] Cherry. 5.15 p.m. matinee, Clara Kimball Young in 'The Foolish Virgin.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 9 and 10 episodes of 'The Dragon's Net.' Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-23 - 1921-12-23
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., 'My Lady's Dress,' Gladys Cooper and Malcon [sic] Cherry. 5.15 p.m. matinee, Clara Kimball Young in 'The Foolish Virgin.' 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 9 & 10 epis. of 'The Dragon's Net.' Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-23 - 1921-12-24
Summary:

Saturday 24th at 2.30 p.m. performance, J. Sherrill & Mabel [sic] Withee in 'Once to Every Man.' Saturday 24th, 5.15 p.m., Clara Kimball Young in 'Foolish Virgin.' Sunday 25th, 'Santa Claus & Star of Bethlehem.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-23 - 1921-12-23
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., 'My Lady's Dress,' featuring Gladys Cooper and Malcolm Cherry. 5.15 p.m. matinee, Clara Kimball Young in 'The Foolish Virgin.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 9th and 10th episodes of 'The Dragon's Net.' Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-23 - 1921-12-24
Summary:

Xmas eve and Xmas day, starting from 12 a.m., programmes: Saturday 24th at 2.30 p.m. performance, J. Sherrill and Mabel Withee in 'Once to Every Man'; Saturday 24th at 5.15 p.m., Clara Kimball Young in 'Foolish Virgin' [sic]; Sunday 25th, 'Santa Claus' and '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-24 - 1921-12-24
Summary:

On Xmas Eve and Xmas day, starting from 12 a.m., programmes: Saturday 24th at 2.30 p.m. performance, J. Sherrill and Mable Withee in 'Once to Every Man'; Saturday 24th at 5.15 p.m., Clara Kimball Young in 'Foolish Virgin'; Sunday 25th, 'Santa Claus' and 'Star…