A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-04 - 1917-08-04
Summary:

Screening of 'The Wandering Jew' from Eugene Sue's novel; Coming film: Pathe's 'The Shielding Shadow'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-03 - 1917-08-03
Summary:

Coming screening of 'The Wandering Jew' from Eugene Sue's novel; Coming film: Pathe's 'The Shielding Shadow'

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-09-16 - 1913-09-18
Summary:

Film screening of 'Mathilde' (5,000 ft), adapted from the famous romance of Eugene Sue; Also a good selection of new pictures

4
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-09-15 - 1913-09-18
Summary:

For a few nights only, the great dramatic film, 'Mathilde' in 5000 ft., adapted from the famous Romance d' Eugene Sue; a good selection of new pictures.

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-04 - 1917-08-04
Summary:

Screening of 'The Wandering Jew' from Eugene Sue's novel, Pathe's Gazettes and Various Comics; Coming film: 'A Message From Mars' and Pathe's 'The Shielding Shadow'

6
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-08-03 - 1917-08-04
Summary:

On Aug 4, the great reproduction of Eugene Sue's novel, 'The Wandering Jew' in 6 parts; Pathe's Gazettes and various comics; on Aug 7, 'The Range of London,' 'A Message from Mars'; on Aug 10, 'The Shielding Shadow.'

7
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-15 - 1913-01-17
Summary:

The great dramatic picture, 'Greed for Gold,' the scream of laughter by Max Linder and the telephone lady; performances by Ada Rowley, Gladys Spencer, and Dolly Swift; coming: 'The Mysteries of Paris' (from the great work by Eugene Sue).

8
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-01-15 - 1913-01-17
Summary:

Programme at 9:15 p.m. including the dramatic picture, 'Green for Gold.' The Scream of Laughter: Max Linder and the Telephone Lady. Performances by Miss Dolly Swift, Miss Ada Rowley and Miss Gladys Spencer. The Mysteries of Paris (from Eugene Sue's work) is coming. Pictures only…

9
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-27
Summary:

Miss Cecile Stephano's songs met with keen appreciation at the Bijou on Saturday and Sunday under Mr. Stephenson's arrangement. The pictures included Eugene Sue's 'Mysteries of Pairs,' a 5,000 ft. film which is considered Pathe's greatest success. Miss Dolly Swift…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-07-30 - 1921-08-02
Summary:

Virginia Warwick in 'A Red Hot Finish' and Edith Roberts in 'Sue of the South.'

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-17
13
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-30 - 1921-08-02
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Virginia Warwick in 'A Red Hot Finish' [sic]. Also Edith Roberts in 'Sue of the South.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-30 - 1921-08-03
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Virginia Warwick in 'A Red Hot Finish.' Also Edith Roberts in 'Sue of the South,' a thrilling romance of the blue ridge.

15
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-24 - 1917-10-26
Summary:

Screening of 'The Follies of Youth' by Milano Film, 'The Kidnapped Heiress' and 'Sun Bonnet Sue' (Comedy)

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-25
Summary:

That Mr. Eugene de Rubini is an accomplished telepathist was the unanimous verdict of the audience at the Victoria Theatre. The attendance was not very encouraging but this might be due to the counter attraction at the theatre Royal. He will make his last appearance at the Victoria Theatre.

17
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-01-25
Summary:

At the Bijou Scenic Theatre tonight, some pictures will be shown, including a fine photo-representation of Eugene Sue's story of the Paris slums, which is entitled as 'The Mysteries of Paris.' Performances by Miss Cecile Stephano and Miss Doilie Swift.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-09-18
Summary:

The enterprising management of the Victoria Theatre is giving the public good value for their money this week in the magnificent Eclair film 'Mathilde' – a photoplay founded on Eugene Sue's novel. The film is in three parts and gives all the main points of the story in wonderfully…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-01
Summary:

Two new features are introduced in the programme for the week at the Hongkong Theatre, a drama and a comedy – 'Sue of the South' (5 parts) and 'A Red Hot Finish' (2 parts) respectively. The latter one is supported by the Rainbow Beauties, and the former one features Edith…

20
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-21 - 1923-04-21
Summary:

Today, last shows of William Farnum in 'The Scuttlers.' From Sunday to Tuesday, Eugene O'Brien in 'A Fool and His Money.'