A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-01-08 - 1913-01-10
Summary:

Pictures screenings including 'Two Sets of Keys', 'A Generous-Hearted Woman', 'The Barber's Wife' and 'A Helping Hand A Day Off'; Performances by Barrola, Ada Bowley, Gladys Spencer and Dolly Swift; 7.15 p.m. pictures only

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-01-09 - 1913-01-10
Summary:

All new pictures tonight at 9:15 p.m. including 'Two Sets of Keys,' 'A Generous Hearted Woman,' 'The Barber's Wife,' 'The Helping Hand' and 'A Day Off.' Performances by Miss Barrola, Miss Ada Rowley and Miss Dolly Swift. Pictures only at 7:…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-02-12 - 1913-02-14
Summary:

Pictures screenings including 'Matrimonial Squalls', 'Through the Valley of 'La Vesubie' ' and 'That New Drink - The Fascinating Barber'; Singing performance by Cecile Stephano and Dolly Swift; 7:15 pm pictures only

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-04-19 - 1913-04-22
Summary:

Films screenings: 'Captain Kate' (American Bioscope sensational drama), 'A Diplomatic Lover' (Comic), 'At the Front-by Price' (Comic), 'Two Little Scape-Graces' (Comic) and 'Love Laughs at Locksmiths' (Comic); Also screening of News of the World…

5
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-04-19 - 1913-04-22
Summary:

Programme at 9:15 p.m. A stirring American (AB) sensational drama, 'Captain Kate.' Other displays including 'A Diplomatic Lover' (comic), 'At the Front' (by Prince), 'Two Little Scape Graces' and 'Love Laughs at Locksmiths.' Pathe gazette…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-09-13
Summary:

The famous motion picture of the Carnegie Museum Alaska-Siberia expedition will be exhibited on Wednesday at the Bijou Theatre. This set of films was secured by Captain F. E. Kleinschmidt, and offered a sensational presentment of wildlife animals. The film is 6,000 ft. long, over 30 slides, and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-12-25 - 1914-12-29
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Open Gate', 'Saved by a House', 'Jim Gives them Shocks' and 'The Captain's Misadventure'; Screening of War pictures (6th series, 2 parts, 2,000 ft)

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-12-28 - 1914-12-29
Summary:

Some very interesting pictures: 'The Open Gate,' American drama; 'Saved by A Horse,' American cowboy drama; 'Jim Gives Them Shocks,' comic; 'The Captain's Misadventure,' comic; 6th series of 'War Picture' in parts - length 2,000 feet.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-12-29
Summary:

A double set of good war pictures have been screened over the weekend at the Bijou. Other good films included 'The Captain's Misadventure,' 'Bird Life in Springtime,' one fine comic and a couple of American pictures.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-08-07
Summary:

At the Bijou Theatre there will be screened tonight and Sunday night a series of films showing the flying exploits of Capt. T. Gunn in America and the Philippines.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-05-19 - 1922-05-20
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Rex Beach presents Gouverneur Morris' story, 'The Penalty,' featuring Lon Chaney (the 'Frog' in 'The Miracle Man). Kowloon Theatre: Tonight, Mary Pickford in 'Captain Kidd, Jr.' May 19 Remarks: Fox-trot…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-19 - 1922-05-19
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Rex Beach presents Gouverneur Morris' startling story, 'The Penalty' featuring Lon Chaney. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight, Mary Pickford in 'Captain Kidd, Jr.' Fox-trot competition at next Tuesday's special dance.

13
Headline: Cinema Notes
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-19
Summary:

The Penalty' will be screened at the Coronet Theatre this evening. Besides, the attraction of the Kowloon Theatre, 'Captain Kidd Gr.' [sic], in which Mary Pickford plays the leading role, is believed to fill the bill at the Coronet tomorrow. Moreover, on Tuesday night, the Kowloon…

14
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-05-19 - 1922-05-20
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Rex Beach presents Gouverneur Morris' 'The Penalty' featuring Lon Chaney (the ‘Frog' in 'The Miracle Man'). Kowloon Theatre: Tonight, Mary Pickford in 'Captain Kidd, Jr.' Also foxtrot competition at next Tuesday…

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-05-20 - 1922-05-20
Summary:

Today is the last day of Mary Pickford in 'Captain Kidd, Jr.' Tomorrow (Sunday) commences 'The Heart of the North,' a really big picture with Roy Stewart and Louise Lovely. On Tuesday, May 23rd, Special Dance with Fox-trot Competition.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-20 - 1922-05-20
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Penalty' with Lon Chaney, last day. See page 5 for other announcements. Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.30 and 9.15, Mary Pickford in 'Captain Kidd, Jr.', last day. See page 5 for other announcements.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-20 - 1922-05-20
Summary:

Today in the last day of Mary Pickford in 'Captain Kidd, Jr.' Tomorrow (Sunday) commences 'The Heart of the North,' a really big picture with Roy Stewart and Louise Lovely. On Tuesday, May 23rd, special dance with fox-trot competition.

18
Headline: Kinema Notes
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-05-20
Summary:

This evening is the last screening of 'The Penalty' in Coronet Theatre; In Kowloon Theatre, this evening attraction is 'Captain Kidd, Jr' and it will fill the bill at Coronet tomorrow. The film is starred by Mary Pickford. 'The Heart of the North' featuring Roy…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-05-20
Summary:

This evening's Kowloon Theatre attraction, 'Captain Kidd, Jr.,' will fill the bill at the Coronet tomorrow (Sunday). It is only necessary to mention that Mary Pickford plays the leading role.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-05-20 - 1922-05-20
Summary:

Today is the last day of Mary Pickford in 'Captain Kidd, Jr.' Tomorrow (Sunday) matinee, 'The Heart of the North' with Roy Stewart and Louise Lovely. On Tuesday, May 23rd, special dance with fox-trot competition.