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. '…

4
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…

7
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
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-09 - 1924-09-09
Summary:

Kick In' with May McAvoy, Bert Lytell and Betty Compson, commencing tomorrow at the Coronet. Illustration included.

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-10 - 1924-09-10
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15 p.m., Bert Lytell, May McAvoy and Betty Compson in 'Kick In.' The Star: Today only at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Bryant Washburn and Lois Wilson in 'A Full House.'

11
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-10 - 1924-09-13
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Adolph Zukor presents a George Fitzmaurice production, 'Kick In' with Betty Compson, Bert Lytell and May McAvoy, a Paramount picture. Illustration included.

12
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-10
Summary:

Betty Compson, May McAvoy and Bert Lytell are in 'Kick In,' a Paramount picture which opened at the Coronet Theatre today. Film plot included.

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-10
Summary:

From today onwards, Coronet Theatre will be screening a Paramount picture 'Kick In' featuring Betty Compson, May McAvoy and Bert Lytell.

14
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-10 - 1924-09-10
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Bert Lytell, May McAvoy and Betty Compson in 'Kick In.' The Star: Today only at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Bryant Washburn and Lois Wilson in 'A Full House.'

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-11 - 1924-09-13
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15 p.m., Bert Lytell, May McAvoy and Betty Compson in 'Kick In.' The Star: Today till Saturday at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Wallace Reid and Lois Wilson in 'The World's Champion,' supported by Lionel Belmore and W…

16
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-11
Summary:

Kick In,' the Paramount picture, is to be screened at the Coronet Theatre today. Betty Compson, May McAvoy, Bert Lytell are the stars. Film plot included.

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-11
Summary:

A not unusual plot, only presented in a manner which is as pleasant as it is unexpected gives ample of opportunities to the histrionic talents of Betty Compson, May McAvoy and Bert Lytell, the stars who occupy the stellar roles in 'Kick In,' the Paramount picture which was first shown…

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-11
Summary:

Made by Paramount, with Betty Compson, Bert Lytell and May McAvoy in the featured roles and with other outstanding names such as Gareth Hughes, Kathleen Clifford and Walter Long, 'Kick In' is a picture that has much in it which guarantees genuine entertainment. It will open at the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-11 - 1924-09-13
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Bert Lytell, May McAvoy and Betty Compson in 'Kick In.' The Star: Today till Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Wallace Reid and Lois Wilson in 'The World's Champion' supported by Lionel Belmore and W. J.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-12
Summary:

Kick In,' the Paramount picture, is showing at the Coronet Theatre till Saturday. Betty Compson, May McAvoy Bert Lytell are the stars.