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: 1897-10-14 - 1897-10-16
Summary:

The latest improved projecting machine in which the vibration so noticeable and trying to the eyes is now entirely eliminated. Views of the Queen's Jubilee in London will be the special feature of the Entertainment. The following scenes will be shown: A dispute between Bicyclists; The…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-03-07 - 1911-03-10
Summary:

Tonight (Tuesday), 7th March, 1911, grand change of programme; among some magnificent new films, the grand picture after a romance of H. Balzac; 'Eugenic Grandet,' a dramatic moral picture; and the interesting film, the whole process of salvage of H.M.S. 'Gladiator'; the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-03-30 - 1911-03-30
Summary:

Performances by Miss Irma De Lepomme.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-04-03 - 1911-04-06
Summary:

Performances by the black comedian Frank Foster and the celebrated soprano Miss Irma De Lepomme; magnificent films; matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m.

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Headline: Al Fresco Fete
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-10-24 - 1912-11-01
Summary:

In aid of the funds of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul to be held in the compound of the Roman Catholic Cathedral on Sunday; 3rd Nov from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. under the most distinguished patronage of His excellency the Governor Sir Francis, Henry May and Lady May; admission ticket $ 1.00 which…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-10-15
Summary:

Commencing tonight, there will be exhibited at the Victoria Theatre a wonderful instructive picture entitled 'For the King.' Film synopsis included. One of the world's leading magicians, De Villiers is to appear at the Victoria commencing next Monday for a short season. Booking is…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-10-15 - 1913-10-18
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, the great picture Gaumont Graphic. Also a fine selection of comic and interesting pictures. For one week only, commencing on 20th October, De Villiers, the world's greatest transformist and illustrationist and his brilliant variety company including Messrs Wilbur and…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-10-20 - 1913-10-21
Summary:

No pictures this week. Tonight 9.15, the great De Villiers, transformist and illusionist. Booking at Moutrie's

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-10-23 - 1913-10-25
Summary:

Tremendous success of the great De Villiers in Hong Kong. Change of programme on 24th October, new tricks and illusions. Late car to Peak, 15 minutes after performance. Booking at Moutrie's

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-06-16
Summary:

Some five hundred people witnessed a fine cinematograph entertainment at Kowloon last evening. This was held to help the funds of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Local pictures among others were provided by the Variety Film Exchange Company.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-06-24 - 1914-06-26
Summary:

Special comic and interesting films, 'Max the New Butler,' 'Max Teachs the Tango,' 'How Flowers Awaken,' 'On the Coast of the Black Sea,' 'Strange Inhabitants of the Deep,' and Pathe's International & Pathe's Cartoon; the great…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-06-26
Summary:

How Flowers Awaken' screened at the Bijou is an extremely interesting film. Two other interesting films are 'Strange Inhabitants of the Deep' and 'On the Coast of the Black Sea.' Lovers of humour are well catered for by two playlets with the inimitable Max Linder in the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-06-27 - 1914-06-30
Summary:

For 4 nights only, the great picture 'Le Chevalier De Maison Rouge,' from the famous novel of Alexandre Dumas; also Pathe's German Gazette & American Weekly, the world's news.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-06-30
Summary:

This evening 'Le Chevalier de Maison Rouge' will be presented for the last time. It was based on Dumas' book. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-08-30
Summary:

In addition to one or two good comics, there was a lengthy four part film 'Protea' screened at the Bijou. But the special item was a really magnificent film representation of a couple of scenes from Beaumarchais' world-famous comedy 'Le Marriage de Figaro.'

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-09-22 - 1915-09-24
Summary:

23th, 24th & 25th Sept, the dramatic story 'Kit' in 4 parts, 6,000 ft. long; 'Dolores De Arada,' a Mexican drama in 2 parts.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-01-14 - 1916-01-14
Summary:

Moving theatre in Kowloon next to post-office, schedule of performances and price of admission included.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-02-14
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre is providing cinematograph-lovers with an enormous treat in its new film 'Marguerite of Navarre.' This is a dramatized version of one of the older Dumas' most powerful novels, 'Marguerite de Valois.' This picture will be shown again tonight and tomorrow…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-02-22 - 1916-02-29
Summary:

Special engagement opening on Feb 23, performance by Williams and Mignon; also exclusive dramas, 'The Adventures of a Millionaire's Son' in 4 parts, 'Cyrano de Bergerac' in 2 parts.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-23 - 1916-08-26
Summary:

A variety of programme; 'The Menace,' topical play in 2 parts (film d'art); 'Max Joins the Colours,' Max Linder, on the battlefields since the outbreak of the war, has made this comic picture during a short leave from the front (don't miss seeing it); Pathe British…