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: 1905-02-21 - 1905-02-25
Summary:

The Bijou Variety Entertainers including the Imperial Bioscope, performance for 3 nights at 8.30 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1905-02-22 - 1905-02-23
Summary:

There was an performance by the Bijou Variety Entertainers, including the Imperial Bioscope, for three days.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1905-02-22
Summary:

The Bijou Variety Entertainers, including the Imperial Bioscope, will appear at St. Patrick's Hall on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1905-02-23
Summary:

The first performance by the Bijou Variety Entertainers will be given tonight in St Patrick's Hall commencing at 8:30.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1905-02-24 - 1905-02-24
Summary:

There was an performance by the Bijou Variety Entertainers, including the Imperial Bioscope, for two days.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1905-02-25 - 1905-02-25
Summary:

There was an performance by the Bijou Variety Entertainers, including the Imperial Bioscope, for one day.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1905-02-25
Summary:

The Bijou Variety Entertainers gave a second performance at St. Patrick's Hall last night, which was witnessed by an appreciative audience. The company deserves better patronage than it has been accorded and lovers of variety entertainment should take the opportunity of paying them a visit…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1905-02-25
Summary:

The Bijou Variety Entertainers opened their concert at the St. Patrick's Hall to a small but appreciative audience. Performers included W. Hunt, George Burnett, H. W. Ray, Violet Quinn, G. James, The Passaros, F. Winckelsett. A very pleasant evening was concluded by some slides from the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-05-02
Summary:

There will shortly be several additions to the number of local cinemas, the World Cinema adjoining the Sun Company in Des Voeux Road Central and the two cinemas that are being erected in Kowloon, one of which opens in a few days.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-06-06
Summary:

What purports to be the largest cinema theatre in Hongkong will be opened in the second week of June. The seating capacity of the World Theatre is sufficient, providing 900 seats. The Victoria Theatre, which when it was in existence was considered the largest at the time, only had a seating…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-06-06
Summary:

The proprietors of the World Theatre, which is now nearing completion next to Sincere's, have been very fortunate in securing from the local Government the site that previously housed the Imports and Exports Officer. Within three whole months a new kinema, which is much larger than Victoria…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-12 - 1921-07-14
Summary:

Thursday 14th, grand free opening day, at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., an all-comedy programme will be introduced. See the 'Bonds of Love.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-12 - 1921-07-12
Summary:

The band of the 2nd Wilts. 9.15 p.m., Thursday 14th, by kind permission of Col. Wyndham and Officers.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-15 - 1921-07-18
Summary:

Moon Raiders' [sic] in 18 episodes, commencing at 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m. This Day, 1st, 2nd and 3rd episodes. See the 'Bonds of Love.' Telephone No. 1337.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-16
Summary:

The management of the World Theatre announced that seats will be reserved for any who would like to visit the theatre on Monday. 'The Bonds of Love' will be the main attraction.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-19 - 1921-07-21
Summary:

Tuesday to Thursday at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Theda Bara in 'The Devil's Daughter' in 5 parts. Also Pathe's News and Comedies. At 2.15, 5.15 and 7.15 p.m. only, The Great Bracken's in their sensational wire and wonderful juggling acts. Popular prices: 9.15 p.m., $1.00…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-07-22 - 1921-07-23
Summary:

See Jack Deampsey [sic] give Willard the Knock-out Blow at 9.15 p.m. tonight. July 23 Remarks: At 7.15, Saturday 23rd, Sunday 24th and Monday 25th, the Men of the American Fleet will be entertained by the Government.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-22 - 1921-07-22
Summary:

Friday 22nd to Monday 25th, 'The Great World Championship Fight,' and Comedies. Popular prices.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-23 - 1921-07-23
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., see Jack Dempsey give Willard the knock-out blow.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-07-23
Summary:

Following the recent victory of Jack Dempsey over Georges Carpentier, there is an especial interest attaching to the film being shown at the World Theatre this week taken of the Dempsey-Willard fight about 18 months ago when Dempsey wrested the title of the world's heavyweight champion.it…