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: 1912-05-02
Summary:

There appear the so-called 'talking pictures,' a synchronization of the cinematograph and the phonograph by electrical science, are already in craze in London and Paris. So premising have been these reproductions of plays and operas that two prominent producers, Charles Frohman and…

2
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-09-03
Summary:

The author of 'Quo Vadis' has sold the rights of reporting his works, on films to a European Syndicate for 1.25 billion francs, and a similar right to an American Company for a like sum.

3
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-10-07
Summary:

The article mentioned the strong growth of the cinema business in Great Britain and America. These important and interesting facts of the wonderful growth of cinema are given by Mr. Valentia Steer in his book, The Romance of the Cinema. Mr. Steer also mentioned the cinematograph has caught the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-10-09
Summary:

Six years ago the total number of employees in cinematograph theatres in Great Britain was about 500. They now exceed 125,000. Their weekly wage-bill probably runs into £250,000 or more. The number of people visiting the cinemas per week must be well over eight million. These and many other…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-02-24 - 1914-02-26
Summary:

Films screening of 'The Marconi Operator' (in 2 parts); Coming film: 'Antony and Cleopatra' by The Cines Co.

6
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-02-24 - 1914-02-27
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, change of programme headed by the magnificent drama 'The Marconi Operator' in two parts; performance by 'The Two Colliers'; don't fail to see the celebrated picture 'Antony & Cleopatra,' a little sister to 'Quo Vadis,' in sheer…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-15 - 1916-09-15
Summary:

Screening of 'Broken Coin' (1st & 2nd Episodes); 'The Great War: Battle of Avocourt' (Pathe's British Gazette), 'The Enchanted Gloves', 'Insects Mimic' and 'Unruly Charlie'; Coming Grand Naval Variety Concert

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-16 - 1916-09-16
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Broken Coin' (1st & 2nd Episodes); 'The Great War: Battle of Avocourt' (Pathe's British Gazette), 'The Enchanted Gloves', 'Insects Mimic' and 'Unruly Charlie'; Coming Grand Naval Variety Concert

9
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-05 - 1916-10-06
Summary:

Tonight, the great Trans-Atlantic serial in 22 episodes entitled 'The Broken Coin,' 4th and 5th episodes (2 parts each); 'The Wreck' in 3 parts; Keystone comics; location: Wyndham Street (Flower Street).

10
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-07 - 1916-10-07
Summary:

On Oct 7-10, the great Trans-Atlantic serial in 22 episodes entitled 'The Broken Coin,' 6th and 7th episodes (2 parts each); 'Indian Massacre' in 2 parts; Keystone comedy.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-09 - 1916-10-10
Summary:

On Oct 9-10, the great Trans-Atlantic serial in 22 episodes entitled 'The Broken Coin,' 6th and 7th episodes (2 parts each); 'Indian Massacre' in 2 parts; Keystone comedy.

12
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-16 - 1916-10-17
Summary:

On Oct 16-17, 11th and 13th episodes 'The Broken Coin' (2 parts each), the most interesting episodes of this great Trans-Atlantic serial; Keystone comics.

13
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-18 - 1916-10-20
Summary:

On Oct 18-20, the two great Trans-Atlantic serials, 'Trey O' Hearts,' 1st, 2nd and 3rd episodes; 'The Broken Coin' in 13 episodes.

14
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-21 - 1916-10-24
Summary:

On Oct 21-24, the two great Trans-Atlantic serials, never screened in Hongkong: 'Trey O' Hearts,' 4th-6th episodes; 'The Broken Coin' in 14 episodes, thrilling adventure and beautiful romance; matinee details included.

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-23 - 1916-10-26
Summary:

Last night of screening 'The Battle of Somme' and 'Red Circle' (1st and 2nd episodes); Comics: 'Mabel and Fatty's Washday', 'A Day of Glory' and 'Zi-Zi and Others'; Coming film: 'Broken Coin' (3rd and 4th episodes);

16
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-25 - 1916-10-27
Summary:

On Oct 25-27, the great Trans-Atlantic serials of thrilling adventure and beautiful romance, 'The Broken Coin,' 15th and 16th episodes, featuring the two greatest serial stars, Ford as Count Hugo, and Grace Cunard as Lucille Love; also a Keystone comedy.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-12-02 - 1916-12-05
Summary:

From Dec 2-5, tonight at 9.15 pm, the great Trans-Atlantic serial, 18th episode of 'The Broken Coin' in 2 reels; the last two episodes of 'The Trey O' Hearts' in 4 reels; also Keystone comics.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-12-13 - 1916-12-16
Summary:

From Dec 13-15, the final episode of the great Trans-Atlantic serial entitled 'The Broken Coin'; a good detective drama 'On the Track of the Spider League' in 3 reels; also Keystone comics.