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: 1913-01-03 - 1913-01-11
Summary:

Screening of 'Fault of Others' in 3 parts; Performances by Gibson Girls and Nellie Maher

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-03 - 1913-01-09
Summary:

Saturday 4th, debut of the Gibson Girls; great success of Miss Nellie Maher; look out for the wonderful picture, 'Faults of Others' (in 3 parts).

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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: 1913-01-10 - 1913-01-11
Summary:

7.15 p.m., success of The Two Gibsons and Nellie Maher; the wonderful picture in 8 parts, 'A Lost Life.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-01-13 - 1913-01-16
Summary:

New pictures; Performances by Nellie Maher and the Two Gibson Girls; Return visit of the Hughes Musical Comedy Co.

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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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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-13 - 1913-01-17
Summary:

7.15 p.m., great success of The Two Gibsons and Dolly Maher; new pictures; return visit of our old friends, The Hughes Comedy Co. will open on Sunday in The Grafters.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-03-03 - 1914-03-06
Summary:

The Pathe's Gazette (twice weekly), including 'Wiffles His Mothers Darling,' 'The Invisible Power,' and 'The Strong Man Wins'; on Mar 7, a great thrilling detective drama will be screened, length 9,000 feet; performance by Gibson Sisters.

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-03-04 - 1914-03-06
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Invisible Power', 'The Strong Man Wins' and 'Wiffles - His Mother's Darling'; Screening of The Pathe's Gazette; Songs and dances performances by Gibson Sisters

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-04-08 - 1914-04-09
Summary:

Films screenig of 'An Aeroplans Love Affair' and 'A Sale and A Sell'; Screening of Pathe's German Gazette and Pathe's International Gazette; Songs and dances performances by Violet Victoria and J. Sheridan; Coming performance by 'The Gibson Girls'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-04-08 - 1914-04-09
Summary:

Performance by Victoria and Sheridan; a fine selection of pictures, including Pathe's German & International Gazette, 'An Aeroplane Love Affair,' 'A Sale & A Sell'; The Gibson Girls is coming.

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-04-15 - 1914-04-17
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Wiffles in a Tangle Marriage' (in 2 parts, 3,500 ft) and 'A Cruel Revenage'; Screening of German Pathe's Gazette and International Gazette; Coming film: 'Honesty'; Coming performance of The Gibson Girls

13
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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-04-15 - 1914-04-17
Summary:

Wiffles in 'A Tangle Marriage' (a good comedy in 2 parts, length 3,500 feet); 'A Cruel Revenge' (drama); German & international Pathe's Gazette, the world's latest news, twice weekly; 'Honesty' will be screened on Apr 18; 'The Gibson Girls'…

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-04-18 - 1914-04-21
Summary:

Films screening of 'Honesty' or A Man's Struggle for Existence (in 4 parts, 6,000 ft); Screening of Pathe's American Gazette and Pathe's British Gazette; Coming performance by The Gibson Girls

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-04-18 - 1914-04-21
Summary:

Honesty,' a great powerful colour sensational drama; 'A Man's Struggle for Existence' in 4 parts, length 6,000 feet; Pathe's American & British Gazette; 'The Gibson Girls,' opening on Apr 19.

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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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-04-22 - 1914-04-24
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Hand of Destiny', 'Proving a Lover', 'Feathered Dwellers by the Seas'; Screening of Pathe's German and International Gazette; Dances performances by The Gibson Girls

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-04-22 - 1914-04-24
Summary:

Don't miss to see 'The Gibson Girls'; also a fine selection of pictures, including 'The Hand of Destiny' (drama), 'Proving a Lover' (splitting comedy), 'Feathered Dwellers by the Seas' (instructive), and 'Pathe's German & International…

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

Film screening of 'Saved by His Victim' (4,000 ft); Screening of Pathe's American Gazette and Pathe's British Gazette; Performances by The Gibson Girls