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: 1912-11-04 - 1912-11-05
Summary:

The great sensational drama, 'The Last Performance' is introducing to Hongkong, 'The Platform of Death Feat'; Max Linder as an Artist, Nick Winter and the Banker, All Through the Turkey; performances by Gladys Porter and Dellie Connor; 7.15 p.m. picture only.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-11-09 - 1912-11-12
Summary:

Special attraction tonight, the famous sensational drama (art cinema, coloured, length 8000 feet), 'Won through Waiting'; and also 'A Farm House Romance' by Max Linder, musical interludes by Dellie Connor and Gladys Porter.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-11-13 - 1912-11-15
Summary:

Picture: 'The Sisters Steelman, Acrobats'; song by Gladys Porter; picture: Wiffles, The Tenor; song by Dellie Connor; picture: 'An Entente Cordiale' by Max Linder; song by Gladys Porter; picture: 'Her Ladyship's Dog'; song by Dellie Connor; picture: '…

4
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-11-16 - 1912-11-20
Summary:

9.15 p.m. tonight, the famous comedy drama 'The Village Postmistress,' length 3,000 feet; 'A Motor Boat Trip' (local yachtsmen are invited to learn marine motoring with Max Linder); vaudeville by Gladys Porter and Dellie Connor; 7.15 p.m. pictures only.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-11-21 - 1912-11-22
Summary:

9.15 p.m. Tonight - Special Comic Programme: 'Crossing the Channel'; 'Feminine Tenacity'; 'Obstinate Bootblacks'; 'Wanted a Divorce'; 'The Hair Restorer'; and the fine drama 'A Fickle Maid'; vaudeville by Gladys Porter and Dellie Connor…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-11-23 - 1912-11-26
Summary:

9.15 p.m. Tonight - Programme: 'The Inn of Confusion'; 'The Rapids of Kivatch'; 'French Army Maneuvres the Bet' by Max Linder; 'A Human Measure'; duologue, 'Funniosities'; performances by Miss Connor, Mr. Stephen, and Miss Gladys Porter; 7.15 p.m…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-11-27 - 1911-11-29
Summary:

9.15 p.m. Tonight - Programme: 'The Rent Day' (comic); 'The Dionnes' (gymnasts); 'Barcelona' (scenic col'd); 'A Ragamuffin's Honour'; 'Blowing up a Mountain'; vaudevilles by Dellie Connor, Glady Porter, and R. H. Stephenson.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-11-30 - 1912-12-03
Summary:

9.15 p.m. Tonight - Programme: 'The Emperor's Sentinel' (a fine drama of the great Napoleon); 'The Dandy's Club' (detective drama); 'The Stolen Purse' and 'Jugged Cat' (two rattling comics); 'Ernest Barreau' (the handless man);…

9
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-12-05 - 1912-12-06
Summary:

9.15 p.m. Tonight - Never Mind the Weather, See This Programme and Cheer up! Performances by Dolly Swift and Gladys Spencer; all the latest hits, cake-walks, dances, and all new pictures.

10
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-12-07 - 1912-12-10
Summary:

9.15 p.m. Tonight: Performances by Gladys Spencer and Dolly Swift; all new pictures: Max's Efforts to Grow, 'The Light House-Keeper's Daughter,' 'The Handless Man,' 'A Sham Wiffles,' and 'Round about Antibes'; artistes at matinees.

11
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-12-11 - 1912-12-17
Summary:

9.15 p.m. Tonight: Another complete change of programme: 'The Noble's Privilege' (dramatic), 'Pekin and Environs' (scenic cinema-color), and Three Star Comics ('The Detachable's Man,' 'How to be Lucky,' 'Tommy Marries His Sister');…

12
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-12-18 - 1912-12-20
Summary:

9.15 p.m. Tonight: The latest pictures; Performance by Dolly Swift and Gladys Spencer; special attraction on Friday 20th inst. and during Xmas Week 'Taiksi's' original stunt, The Flower-Street Follies.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-12-28 - 1912-12-31
Summary:

Latest news in pictures, London edition of Pathe Gazette and Gaumont Graphic; vaudeville by Dolly Swift, Gladys Spencer, and Ada Rowley.

14
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-03 - 1913-01-04
Summary:

The world's news in pictures: Portsmouth - launch of the 'Iron Duke,' the World's Greatest Warship; London - the Sculling Championship; Brighton - Unveiling the Memorial to Edward, the Peacemaker; Paris - Fashions, only three weeks old; a fur trimmed gown at Longhcamps Races…

15
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-07 - 1913-01-07
Summary:

Tonight 9.15, 'War in the Balkans,' the real thing - no fakes; performances by Gladys Spencer, Ada Rowley, and Dolly Swift.

16
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-08 - 1913-01-10
Summary:

All new pictures, 'Two Sets of Keys' (comic by Prince), 'A Generous-Hearted Woman' (drama), 'The Barber's Wife' (comic), 'A Helping Hand' (comic), 'A Day Off' (comic); performances by Barrola, Ada Rowley, Gladys Spencer, and Dolly Swift.

17
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-11 - 1913-01-14
Summary:

A Hydro-aeroplane Elopement' by Max Linder; Gazette & Graphic news: war pictures from the front, including explosion at electric works, great fire at Kensington, Railway accident at Croydon, and new dock at Portsmouth; musical interludes by Ada Rowley, Gladys Spencer, and Dolly Swift.…

18
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).

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-04 - 1921-08-08
Summary:

At 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Gladys Brockwell in 'To Honor & Obey' and Charlie Chaplin in 'The Adveturer' [sic]. At 2.15 p.m. and 7.15 p.m., 'The Moon Riders' 11th & 12th episodes. At 5.15 p.m., 'Thunder-Bolts [sic] of Fate.' Sunday, at 9.15…

20
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-04 - 1921-08-06
Summary:

Friday 5th to Monday 8th August, 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Gladys Brockwell in 'To Honor and Obey.' Charlie Chaplin in 'The Adventurer.' 2.15 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Moon Riders' 11 and 12 episodes. 5.15 p.m., 'Thunderbolts of Fate.' Sunday at 9.15 p.m.…