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: 1913-01-06
Summary:

The Sunday matinees at the Victoria Theatre are always popular. Yesterday afternoon, for instance, the place was quite crowded. All the seats were occupied, and many people were standing. Nellie Maher and the two Gibsons provided really entertaining turns, whilst the pictures were a very fine…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-13
Summary:

The two Gibsons and Miss Nellie Maher contributed very pleasing items at the Victoria Theatre last night. For the lovers of drama, the picture entitled 'Tears of Blood' is sure to please. The Hughes Comedy Company will open at the Victoria on Sunday.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-04-15
Summary:

The Bijou management announced the coming of dancers in 'The Gibson Girl.' The Sheridans' dancing was admired and the picture programme was excellent for variety, including the American newsweekly, Pathe's British gazette, several comics and a sensational story in two parts…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-04-21
Summary:

The Gibson Girls' are furnishing great entertainment at the Bijou Theatre with the leading film 'Honesty,' a drama on rural and urban life in France, produced by the Pathe Freres of Paris is in colour.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-04-25
Summary:

The patrons of the Bijou received excellent value for their money owing to the success brought by the Gibson Girls with their dainty, clever and novel dances. The management also provided a feast with Mr. Prince (Wiffles) of picture comedies of Pathe Freres. The film 'Saved by his Victim…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-05-06
Summary:

The Gibson Girls gained popularity through their good songs and clever dancing. There will be a chief film entitled 'A Woman of Japan,' a story of geisha life. That old favourite Wiffles [sic] will appear in A Narrow Escape and rounded out with Pathe's Gazette. The Bijou…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-05-18
Summary:

The Three Mile Limit' screened at the Bijou is an attractive film. The Gibson girls are as lively and as much appreciated as ever. Further episodes in the fortunes of the one and only 'Max' and of his brother mirth maker, 'Wiffles,' together with the latest one and…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-09-02
Summary:

The Gibson Girls are due to arrive in Hong Kong on next Saturday and will probably open on Monday for a short season at the Bijou.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-09-04
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre will show a production in 'The Governor's Double' tonight and the drama 'His Guiding Star' tomorrow whereas Gibson Girls will open on a return visit next week.

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Headline: The Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-09-08
Summary:

The 'Gibson Girls' received welcome of their return at the Bijou Scenic Theatre. The feature of the film programme will be 'His Guiding Star,' a beautifully coloured Pathe film. The gazettes also hold popular interest.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-09-11
Summary:

The pictures included a magnificent representation of Swedish winter sports and new 'Wiffles' story, deliciously comic were offered at the Bijou last night. The Gibson Girls sang songs. 'The Trapper's Mistake' will be screened on Saturday for the first time.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-09-14
Summary:

The American drama 'The Trapper's Mistake' was shown at Bijou Theatre. The house went into convulsions over 'Max's Persuasive Suicide' as Pathe's International Gazette brought the world's news to the screen. Performance by the Gibson Girls.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-09-19
Summary:

Gibson Girls have pleased the patrons of the Bijou and 'Atlantis' in 8 reels with a length of 12,000 feet. Coming performance by Monsieur Nicholas Leng, a magician.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-01-22
Summary:

A first-class vaudeville attraction will be staged at the Hongkong Theatre, commencing on Sunday night, when Mr. Hal. A. Freeman of the DeLacey Agency, London West, will present his grand combination of English artist, direct from the best Australian theatres, comprising Trixie, the world's…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-01-22
Summary:

A first-class vaudeville attraction will appear at Hongkong Theatre, where Mr. Hal. A. Freeman, of the De' Lacey Agency, will present his grand combination of English artists, direct from the best Australian Theatres. The party consists of Trixie, the world's leading contortionist,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-01-22
Summary:

A first-class vaudeville attraction will be staged at the Hongkong Theatre commencing on Sunday night when Mr. Hal. A. Freeman of the De'Lacey Agency, London West, will present his grand combination of English artists, direct from the best Australian Theatre, comprising Trixie, the world…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-01-24
Summary:

The management of the Hongkong Theatre displayed commendable enterprise in its selection of the Gibson artistes to head their bill of attractions at the Cinema last night, and there was the most convincing evidence of its justification, in the capacity house registered. A fine film featuring…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-01-25
Summary:

Most attractive acts were provided at the Hongkong Theatre on Sunday and last night by Gibson, Doreen and Trixie. Tonight is their last performance at the Hongkong Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-02-12
Summary:

At the matinee at 5.15 p.m. Today, the Gibson family will make their last appearance, during which Trixie, Buttons, Gibson and Doreen will produce 'Fun on a Battleship' at the Coronet. The charming star, Norma Talmadge and Eugene O'Brion [sic] will be the leading characters of the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-02-12
Summary:

The family Gibson will make their last appearance in 'Fun On a Battleship' in Hongkong Theatre. Norma Talmadge, will delight her numerous admirers in a 6-part drama, 'The Right of Purchase,' an interesting play written by Joseph Schenk. The latest improvement at the theatre…