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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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-04-17 - 1913-04-18
Summary:

New feature, The First ('A B'), American Bioscope picture screened in Hongkong; 'The Squaw's Love,' Hereafter another 'A B'; every change of programme; performance by Violet Bonetta; 7.15 pictures only.

3
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-05-28 - 1913-05-29
Summary:

9.15 Programme: Special Attraction, Wild West in Hongkong, genuine cow boys in the original frontier playlet; the world-famous picture, 'Custer's Last Fight' (U. S. Cavalry overpowered by Indians); the picture of pictures, the thing you all want to see, 'The Charge of the…

4
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-06-16 - 1915-06-18
Summary:

On June 16, 17, and 18, the great magnificent drama 'A $4,000,000 Dowry' in 4 parts - 6,000 feet also Hongkong & Canton in moving picture; On June 19, another magnificent & powerful drama 'A Woman Accursed' in 4 parts.

5
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-21 - 1916-10-24
Summary:

On Oct 21-24, the two great Trans-Atlantic serials, never screened in Hongkong: 'Trey O' Hearts,' 4th-6th episodes; 'The Broken Coin' in 14 episodes, thrilling adventure and beautiful romance; matinee details included.

6
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-28 - 1916-10-28
Summary:

On Oct 28-31, 7th-9th episodes of the great Trans-Atlantic serial entitled 'The Trey O' Hearts' (2 parts each); 'The Battle of Trafalgar' and a Keystone comedy, never screened before in Hongkong; string band performance by the Empress of Russia.

7
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-11-02 - 1916-11-03
Summary:

Performance by Ambrose and Peggy Barker; extra strong pictures, 'The Ferocious Murks,' a sensational drama in 5 parts, never screened before in Hongkong.

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-10 - 1917-01-10
Summary:

Tonight, performance by the Great Mahatma Company; full picture programme with Mary Pickford in conjunction with Mabel Normand.

9
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-11 - 1917-01-13
Summary:

Tonight, performance by Richard Rowe and Mora; new picture.

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-15 - 1917-01-15
Summary:

Tonight, performance by Rowe and Mora.

11
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-16 - 1917-01-16
Summary:

Tonight, 'The Golden Beetle Clan' [sic] in 3 reels; Charlie Chaplin in 2 reels; also Keystone comics.

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-17 - 1917-01-19
Summary:

Tonight, a sensational detective drama 'Victory or Death' in 5 reels, full of excitement and thrilling adventures; also comics films.

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-20 - 1917-01-24
Summary:

Tonight, a beautiful photoplay story 'The Mystery of the Royal Circus' in 5 parts; Charlie Chaplin in 2 reels and comics.

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-25 - 1917-01-25
Summary:

A splendid war picture 'The King's Service' in 3 parts; a beautiful detective drama 'Charley Colms and the Knave of Spades' in 4 parts; also comics films.

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-26 - 1917-01-27
Summary:

Performance by Rowe and Mora; a beautiful detective drama 'Charley Colms and the Knave of Spades' in 4 parts; also comics films.

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-29 - 1917-01-30
Summary:

By special request, performance by Rowe and Mora; also new pictures.

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-31 - 1917-02-03
Summary:

Tonight, a romantic photoplay 'The Crime of Law' in 4 parts; a sensational drama 'The Power of Silence' in 3 reels; also comics.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-05 - 1917-02-06
Summary:

Tonight, a beautiful photoplay story 'Chopin's Nocturne' in 6 parts; also comics.

19
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-07 - 1917-02-09
Summary:

Tonight, a magnificent film 'The Wheels of Destiny' in 3 parts; drama 'The Contrast' in 3 parts; Charlie Chaplin in 'His Musical Career.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-10 - 1917-02-13
Summary:

Tonight, 'A Crime at the Lake' in 4 parts; 'A Toreador's Romance' [sic] in 2 parts; also comics.