A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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81
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-05-13 - 1914-05-14
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, the great boxing film Jack Johnson vs Jim Flynn in 9 rounds, also a fine selection of comic pictures; the dramatic picture 'The Black Circle' in 3 parts on May 15; 'The Three Musketeers' for one week only, from the famous novel by Dumas, the greatest critics…

82
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-05-29
Summary:

With reference to the recent experiments in the production of cinematographic records of conductors conducting orchestras, an interesting announcement has been made to the effect that film pictures can be obtained which enable an orchestra to render the same piece of music to the entire…

83
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-06-24 - 1914-06-26
Summary:

Special comic and interesting films, 'Max the New Butler,' 'Max Teachs the Tango,' 'How Flowers Awaken,' 'On the Coast of the Black Sea,' 'Strange Inhabitants of the Deep,' and Pathe's International & Pathe's Cartoon; the great…

84
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-06-27 - 1914-06-30
Summary:

For 4 nights only, the great picture 'Le Chevalier De Maison Rouge,' from the famous novel of Alexandre Dumas; also Pathe's German Gazette & American Weekly, the world's news.

85
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-10-01 - 1914-10-02
Summary:

Monster programme for local talents in raising fund on Friday, 2nd October, 1914. The magnificent coloured picture, 'Brittanicus' in 2 parts. Performance by the band of 25th Punjabis. Late ferry is served. Pianos lent by Anderson Music Co. The famous picture, 'Victory' in 5…

86
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-10-03 - 1914-10-03
Summary:

The famous picture, 'Victory,' in 5 parts tonight. Band is included. Seats are available at 9 p.m. by public requests.

87
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-14
Summary:

Exciting scenes taking place in England at the beginning of the war with Germany will be shown at the Bijou Theatre. They include soldiers guarding various railways. Other scenes are Mr. Asquith on his way to the House to make his famous speech.

88
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-05-06 - 1915-05-10
Summary:

On May 7, the thrilling detective drama, 'Mystery of the Underground Floor' in 2 parts - 2,000 feet long, with the famous lady detective madam L. Bordoni in the leading role; also 'The Perils of the Atlantic'; performance by Little Gladie, Soubrette & Dancer, Jack Ranch,…

89
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-05-08 - 1915-05-08
Summary:

Film screening of 'Mystery of the Underground Floor' (2 parts, 2,000 ft) with the famous lady dective Madam L. Bordoni in the leading role; Performance by Jack Ranch and Three Carsons

90
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-05-10 - 1915-05-11
Summary:

Film screening of 'Mystery of the Underground Floor' (2 parts, 2,000 ft) with the famous lady dective Madam L. Bordoni in the leading role; Performance by Jack Ranch and Three Carsons

91
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-05-20
Summary:

Another very successful patriotic concert was given last night at the Victoria. The Band of the 74th Punjabis played some splendid selections, and one of the bandsmen, Allah Dah, gave a piccolo solo. Miss May Clarke, the Carsons, Mr. Harry Relph, professor Gonzalez, Mr. George Grimble and Mr.…

92
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-05-29
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre screens the famous Edison 'talking pictures' for a few nights. 'Artist Love' and 'Modern Satan'[sic] are also worth seeing.

93
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-06-17 - 1915-06-19
Summary:

On June 18, an unsurpassed programme, 9th & 10th episodes of the 'Perils of Pauline' [sic], see these episodes as Pauline is captured by smugglers and disguises herself as an angel against her plotters; Pathe's latest gazettes and don't forget the famous keystone comics…

94
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-07-14 - 1915-07-16
Summary:

On July 14, 15, and 16, 'The Duchess of the Folies' in 3 parts, length 5,000 feet, adapted from Georges Feydeau's famous comedy; 'The Diver,' a powerful dramatic story in 2 parts; On July 17, a magnificent drama will be screened.

95
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-08-12 - 1915-08-14
Summary:

On Aug 13, another thrilling and sensational programme, 'The Child Killers' in 2 parts, being an episode of the Invasion of France in 1914 taken by authority of French Govt; also Pathe's famous Gazettes; here we have the official meeting of the great generals Kitchener, French and…

96
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-08-21 - 1915-08-23
Summary:

On Aug 21, 'The Count of Monte Cristo' in 4 parts length 6,000 feet, a magnificent drama, adapted from the famous novel of Alexandre Dumas; also comic and interesting pictures.

97
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-08-30
Summary:

In addition to one or two good comics, there was a lengthy four part film 'Protea' screened at the Bijou. But the special item was a really magnificent film representation of a couple of scenes from Beaumarchais' world-famous comedy 'Le Marriage de Figaro.'

98
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-09-02 - 1915-09-04
Summary:

Get a weekend programme at once and see what's coming off; the greatest programme ever produced at the Victoria, The Thrilling Lady Detective Drama in 3 parts; 'The Trap,' Pathe's famous Gazettes and above all the well-known Keystone Comics.

99
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-09-15
Summary:

The first two episodes of the famous 'Lucille Love' film series will be screened at the Victoria theatre tonight instead of Friday.

100
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-09-20 - 1915-09-22
Summary:

On Sept 21, 5th and 6th series of 'Lucille Love'; Pathe's famous comics Max Linder as hair dresser in 'Billy's Bugle.'