A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-04-15 - 1916-04-18
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Charlie The Tramp', 'Charlie by the Sea', 'Charlie in the Park' (4 parts) and 'Rip' (3 parts) and Keystone Comedies

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Headline: Charlie Chaplin at the Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-04-15
Summary:

Bijou Theatre patrons will be afforded the opportunity of seeing Charlie Chaplin. The drama 'Rip' will be shown.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-05-06 - 1916-05-09
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Prisoner of the Owl's Gang' (5 parts) and 'Charlie Chaplin's Night Out' (2 parts)

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-12-09 - 1916-12-12
Summary:

From Dec 9-12, 20th and 21st episodes of 'The Broken Coin'; 'Lion Hunters' in 2 parts; Charlie Chaplin in 'Hearts & Flames' in 2 parts; price details included.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-12-09 - 1916-12-12
Summary:

Screening of 'The Broken Coin' (20th and 21st episodes) and 'Charlie Chaplin'

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Headline: South China Morning Post News 1916-12-09
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-12-09
Summary:

At the Bijou Theatre the final episode of 'The Broken Coin' will be screened on Wednesday. The recent programme includes a 'Charlie Chaplin' film, a good drama, the Lion Hunters.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-12-12
Summary:

The Bijou has been drawing fair houses during the weekend, and tonight will be the last opportunity of seeing the current programme. This consists of a two-part Chaplin film, the 20th and 21st episodes of 'The Broken Coin' and 'The Lion Hunters,' a dramatic two-reel picture…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre: The Cosiest Theatre in Hongkong
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-16 - 1917-01-16
Summary:

Tonight, 'The Golden Beetle Clan' [sic] in 3 reels; Charlie Chaplin in 2 reels; also Keystone comics.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre: The Cosiest Theatre in Hongkong
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-20 - 1917-01-24
Summary:

Tonight, a beautiful photoplay story 'The Mystery of the Royal Circus' in 5 parts; Charlie Chaplin in 2 reels and comics.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-20 - 1917-01-23
Summary:

Screening of a beautiful photoplay story 'The Mystery of the Royal Circus', Charlie Chaplin (2 reels) and Comics

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Headline: The Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-20
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre is screening some very good pictures tonight. The programme includes a beautiful drama in five parts, entitled 'The Mystery of the Royal Circus' and a two-part Charlie Chaplin picture. This is a special programme, selected for the Chinese New Year holiday.

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Headline: South China Morning Post News 1917-01-20
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-20
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre is screening very good pictures. The programme included a drama in five parts 'The Mystery of the Royal Circus,' and a Charlie Chaplin picture in two parts.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre: The Cosiest Theatre in Hongkong
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-07 - 1917-02-09
Summary:

Tonight, a magnificent film 'The Wheels of Destiny' in 3 parts; drama 'The Contrast' in 3 parts; Charlie Chaplin in 'His Musical Career.'

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-08 - 1917-02-09
Summary:

Screening of 'The Wheels of Destiny', 'The Contrast' and Charlie Chaplin

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-05 - 1918-10-08
Summary:

Tonight, screening the final episode of 'Who Is Number One?' and Charlie's 'Ambition' in 4 parts by Charlie Chaplin. Matinee today at 5 p.m.

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Headline: Saw it Twice: 'The Kid's' Tientsin Success
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-13
Summary:

One of the last pictures to be shown at the Empire, Tientsin's fine theatre and cinema, before its destruction by fire, was Charlie Chaplin's comedy, 'The Kid.' It is calculated that not only did the entire European and American communities of Tientsin see this wonderful film…