A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1897-04-29
Summary:

The Cinematograph exhibition at the City Hall has 'caught on' famously and the audiences are delighted with the wonderful display of art and science. Exhibitions are given daily and nightly in St. George's Hall.

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Headline: Living Pictures
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-07-18
Summary:

We heartily congratulate both the Victoria and Bijou Cinemagraphs upon the remarkably short spaces of time since the actual date of King George's Coronation in which they have been able to present to their patrons up-to-date and excellent films of the Coronation processions. The pictures…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-07-22 - 1911-07-31
Summary:

Cinematograph Vaudeville every evening; grand coronation picture of King George V. at 9.15 p.m.; performance by Violet Bonnetta and R. H. Stephenson; 7.15 p.m. pictures only; electric fans throughout theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-04-29
Summary:

For this evening and tomorrow Mr Stephenson has secured for his popular Bijou Scenic Theatre a really fine set of pictures which all should see. One which has been greeted with rounds of applause is that in which two of the most prominent cinematograph artistes figures, namely Max Linder, the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-10-09 - 1912-10-10
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m. all new pictures; naval review at spithead King George at Grimsby; 'Indian Pride' (coloured American art drama); 'Off with the Old Love' by good old Nick Winter; Miss Ada Rowley with 'When the fields are white wish daisies'; 'Just the church…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-09-13 - 1913-09-20
Summary:

5 nights commencing Wed., Sept. 17, matinee Saturday: Geo. Samuels presents the famous Carnegie-Museum, 'Alaska-Siberia Expedition,' motion pictures, 6000 feet of films and 30 explanatory slides, accompanied by an explanatory lecture, two hours of continuous sensation and breathless…

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

The motion picture taken by the Carnegie Museum Alaska-Siberia Expedition will be shown tomorrow night at the Bijou Theatre. The films are new and are about the animal and birdlife in Alaska. Mr. George Samuels explains the various scenes; Film stills included.

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

Mr. George Samuel opened a five days engagement at the Bijou last evening exhibiting the Carnegie Alaska-Siberia motion pictures. There are a lot of audiences in the house despite the weather, and the pictures are unusual. The Alaska-Siberia pictures were very popular in Shanghai. The public…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-06-02
Summary:

On the anniversary of the King's Birthday, a film, made by Pathe Freres, commences with the landing at Calais and shows the arrival at Paris, the Auteuil Races, the reception at the Champs Elysees as well as the grand review of the French troops will be exhibited at the Bijou Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-07-18 - 1914-07-21
Summary:

Film screenings including 'Wiffles Goes to the Dentist' and 'Joe Jeanette v. Georges Carpentier'; Screening of Pathe's German and International Gazette; Coming perforamnce by Albert Morrow

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-07-18
Summary:

The pictures of the recent fight in Paris between Jeanette and Carpentier will be shown at the Bijou Theatre. This boxing film was seen at a private view through the courtesy of Pathe Freres.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-07-18 - 1914-07-21
Summary:

For 4 nights only, the great fighting pictures 'Joe Jeanette vs Georges Carpentier,' 'Wiffles Goes to the Dentist,' and 'Pathe's German & International Gazette'; performance by Morrow.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-28
Summary:

This evening, there will be screened at the Bijou the first number of Pathe's War Gazette. This film is 1,500 feet long and includes other interesting items, including: A captured German ship being towed into Yarmouth Harbour, the French trips crossing the frontier into Germany, Earl…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-07-27
Summary:

The riches and the mysteries of the bottom of the sea will be revealed tonight, and the first time in Hongkong, by the superb film entitled 'The Submarine Eye.' Williamson Bros. are the originators and sole producers.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-09-25 - 1918-09-27
Summary:

September 25-27. From Wednesday to Friday, screening 'Pasquale,' Paramount feature, complete in five parts, featuring George Beban with Gaumont Graphic and comics. On Thursday and Friday, 'The Emigrant' [sic], 'Easy Street,' 'Behind the Screen.' All in 2…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-25 - 1918-09-27
Summary:

For Wednesday 25th to Friday 27th, screening 'Pasquale,' a Paramount feature complete in 5 parts, featuring the screen star George Beban with Gaumont Graphic and comics. By special request, matinees at 5.15 p.m. on Thursday 26th and Friday 27th, screening 'The Emigrant' [sic…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-09-25 - 1918-09-27
Summary:

A Paramount feature in 5 parts, 'Pasquale' from Wednesday, 25th to Friday, 27th September. Gaumont gazette and comics of George Beban included. Matinees at 5:15 p.m. on Thursday, 26th and Friday, 27th September by special request. 'The Emigrant' [sic], 'Behind the Screen…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-03 - 1919-01-06
Summary:

Saturday 4th to Tuesday 7th, January, showing 'Father and the Boys' from George Ade's famous story, in 5 parts, also various comics. Monday 6th, matinee at 5.15 p.m. by special request repeating, 'The Star of Bethlehem.' Tuesday 7th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-04 - 1919-01-06
Summary:

Saturday, 4th to Tuesday, 7th January, showing 'Father and the Boys,' from George Ade's famous story in 5 parts, including various comics. Monday 6th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., by special request repeating 'The Star of Bethlehem.' Tuesday 7th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-07 - 1919-01-07
Summary:

Tonight, showing 'Father and the Boys,' from George Ade's famous story in 5 parts, including various comics. Today (Tuesday) 7th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing 'Jack,' drama in 5 parts.