A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-07-10 - 1908-07-13
Summary:

The fantastic film, 'In the Land of Gold,' ending with the dances of all nations. Friday, Saturday and Monday. Two performances nightly. Schedule details included. Tickets can also be obtained at the Robinson Piano Co. Don't forget the address: Des Voeux Road (Pottinger Street…

2
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-01-15 - 1913-01-17
Summary:

Screening of 'Greed for Gold' and 'Max Linder and the Telephone Lady'; Performance by Miss Gladys Spencer, Miss Ada Rowley and Miss Dolly Swift; 7.15 p.m. pictures only

3
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…

4
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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-03-06 - 1915-03-06
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Cursed Gold' (3 parts, 5,000 ft) and 'The Vicar's Daughter' (3 parts, 5,000 ft)

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-03-06 - 1915-03-09
Summary:

On Mar 6, a powerful, interesting & great exciting drama 'Cursed Gold' in 3 parts - length 5,000 feet; another powerful drama 'The Vicar's Daughter' in 3 parts - length 5,000 feet.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-03-08 - 1915-03-09
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Cursed Gold' (3 parts, 5,000 ft) and 'The Vicar's Daughter' (3 parts, 5,000 ft)

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-12-14 - 1916-12-16
Summary:

On Dec 15, the magnificent Gold Rooster play, featuring Ruth Roland of Red Circle fame in the 'Matrimonial Martyr,' a ripping coloured comedy in 5 parts; The Great War (series D.5); 'Chasing the Submarine'; 'Pathe's British Gazette'; 'Pokes and Jabs in One…

9
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-22 - 1917-02-23
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 pm and for 1 night only, the rag picker of Paris after the story by Felix Pyatt, 'Father John' in 3 reels; on Fri and for 3 nights only, Pathe's Gold Rooster play 'Via Wireless' in 4 parts, a production which will please everybody, enormous success in…

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-22 - 1917-02-23
Summary:

On Feb 23, special engagement of Abbott and Martell; Pathe's gold rooster play 'Via Wireless' in 4 parts, very sensational; Pathe's British Gazette, 'The Great War' and various comics.

11
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-09 - 1917-05-11
Summary:

Tonight, a sensational drama 'Cursed Gold' in 3 parts; a detective drama 'The Fringe of the Glove' [sic] in 3 parts.

12
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-05-09 - 1917-05-11
Summary:

Screening of 'Coursed Gold', 'The Fringe of the Glove' and Various Comics

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-04 - 1917-06-06
Summary:

On June 5, Pathe gold rooster 'Hazel Kirke' in 5 parts, featuring Pearl White & Creighton Hale, for 3 nights only; Pathe's British Gazette, 'Saved by Wireless' and various comics.

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-07-11 - 1917-07-13
Summary:

On July 13, Pathe's gold rooster play, 'Shadows & Sunshine' in 3 parts, featuring Baby Marie Osborne, the youngest leading lady in the world; interesting: Pathe's British Gazette and Pathe's Great War; comics: 'Statue of the Black Gladiator' (Starlight),…

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-08-23 - 1917-08-25
Summary:

On Aug 24, the wonder serial of the world in 15 episodes each two reels, showing 5th and 6th episodes of 'The Shielding Shadow,' 'Through Bolted Doors' and 'The Disappearing Prisoner'; Pathe's British Gazette and 'Pathe's American Gazette,'…

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-08-27 - 1917-08-29
Summary:

On Aug 28, Pathe's gold rooster play 'At Bay' in 5 parts, featuring Florence Reed, supported by Frank Sheridan & others; Pathe's British & American Gazettes and various comics; on Aug 31, 7th and 8th episodes of 'The Shielding Shadow.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-09-24 - 1917-09-29
Summary:

On Sept 25, Pathe's Gold Rooster play 'Nedra or the White Gods' in 3 parts; interesting: Florence Rose Fashions, Pathe's British, French & American Gazettes; comics: 'That Infernal Pig' [sic] and Keystone.

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-06 - 1917-10-06
Summary:

Screening of a Gold Rooster Play 'The Closing Net', British and American Gazettes; Coming film: 'Bucking Society' (Triangle Keystone)

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-30 - 1917-11-01
Summary:

Opening of the winter season with Pearl White, Sheldon Lewis and George Probert in 'The King's Game'. It's a Gold Rooster Play, produced by Arnold Daly, in 5 parts.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-11-20 - 1917-11-21
Summary:

On Nov 20, Jackie Saunders in the 3rd and 4th episodes of the 'Grip of Evil,' 'The Upper Ten & Looters'; 'Annals of the War' comic & interesting films; on Nov 23, Pathe's great serial: 'Sunshine & Gold' in 5 parts, featuring Baby Marie…