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: 1904-05-31
Summary:

In very recent wars the motion-picture cameras have made their appearance. C. Fred Ackerman, with whom the writer tented in China, is undoubtedly the most successful of the war motion-picture operators. His first experience was in the Philippines, which photographed two men in the act of being…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-24
Summary:

The latest programme at the Bijou is an especially good one, containing two batches of 'World's News' (war pictures, the new French President, etc.), a Wiffles picture and a particularly pretty photo-play called 'The Blind Beggar's Daughter.' Miss Dolly Swift and…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-01-25 - 1913-01-28
Summary:

Special programme at 9:15 p.m. for Burns' Anniversary. Performances by Miss Cecile Stephano and Miss Dolly Swift. Pathe Freres' masterpiece, 'The Mysteries of Paris,' in 5000 feet long. War scenes, Paris fashions and comics are exhibited. Pictures only at 7:15 p.m.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-25 - 1913-01-29
Summary:

At 9.15 special monster programme for Burn's anniversary; debut by Cecile Stephano; performance by Dolly Swift; Pathe Frere's Masterpiece, 'The Mysteries of Paris' (length 6000 feet, 4 parts); war scenes, Paris fashions, & comics.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-01-29 - 1913-01-31
Summary:

Programme at 9:15 p.m. including the drama, Love's Young Dream; and the comics, 'Winter Sports at Bolede.' News of the day and war scenes are included. Performances by Miss Cecile Stephano and Miss Dolly Swift. Pictures only at 7:15 p.m.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-30 - 1913-01-31
Summary:

Two star comics, Love's Young Dream (drama), 'Winter Sports at Bolede'; 'News of the Day': Meet of the Royal Stag Hounds, British, French and Russian Fleets off Constantinople, Great Fire at Johannesburg, and latest war scenes; performance by Cecile Stephano and Dolly…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-06-07
Summary:

The war pictures shown at the Victoria Theatre are fresh and interesting, while, in addition to one or two excellent comics, the fifth and sixth episodes of 'The Perils of Pauline' are on show. These include a sensational incident in a New York Chinese joss house, and a remarkable…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-02 - 1922-03-02
Summary:

A special Realart Pictures, Alice Brady in 'The New York Idea.' Also Larry Semon in 'The Stage Hand.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-02 - 1922-03-02
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Alice Brady in 'The New York Idea,' Larry Semon in 'The Stage Hand,' and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: 5.45 and 9.15, Wallace Reid in 'Too Many Millions.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-02 - 1922-03-02
Summary:

all-comedy programme, the Mayflower six-part special comedy drama, 'The New York Idea.' Also Larry Semon in his greatest comedy, 'The Stage Hand' and Topical Budget 541.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-03-02 - 1922-03-02
Summary:

Tonight, special Realart picture, Alice Brady in 'The New York Idea.' Also Larry Semon in 'The Stage Hand.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-03-02 - 1922-03-02
Summary:

The Coronet: Alice Brady in 'The New York Idea' and Larry Semon in 'The Stage Hand.' Kowloon Theatre: Wallace Reid in 'Too Many Millions.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-03 - 1922-03-03
Summary:

The Coronet: 'The New York Idea,' and Larry Semon in 'The Stage Hand.' Kowloon Theatre: At 9.15, Jack Pickford in 'In Wrong,' Rolin Comedy and Pathe Gazette.

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-03 - 1922-03-04
Summary:

The Coronet: 'The New York Idea' and Larry Semon in 'The Stage Hand.' Kowloon Theatre: At 9.15, Jack Pickford in 'In Wrong,' Rolin Comedy and Pathe Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-08 - 1922-03-08
Summary:

The Coronet: 'The New York Idea,' and Larry Semon in 'The Stage Hand.' Kowloon Theatre: 5.45 and 9.15, 'Male & Female.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-08 - 1922-03-09
Summary:

The Coronet: 'The New York Idea' and Larry Semon in 'The Stage Hand.' Kowloon Theatre: 5.45 and 9.15, 'Male and Female.'