A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-11-04
Summary:

Special pictures are being shown at the Bijou this week, including a Wiffles film. Wise and Milton, who have been making a great hit in the North, are giving some screamingly funny comedy turns.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-11-04 - 1913-11-04
Summary:

A week of special pictures, the Pathe's Gazette, 'A Night Out' (by Wiffles 2,600 feet), and the biggest comedy screen ever played in China; 'Wise and Milton,' a riot, a howl, and a decided hit; performance by Bonetta.

83
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-11-18
Summary:

Cinematograph pictures are being used to help Mrs. John D. Rockefeller to learn the art of lip reading, as she is gradually becoming deaf. Specially prepared pictures are thrown on a screen in her home.

84
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-12-06 - 1913-12-09
Summary:

The Pathe's Gazette: 'The Aviator Pegoud,' Wiffles as a wayward husband, in 3 parts: 3,000 feet; performance by Bowman.

85
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-01-21 - 1914-01-23
Summary:

Performance by Bonetta; the Pathe's Gazette (twice weekly); 'Wiffles amongst the Gods,' 'Where Jealousy Leads,' etc.; 'Nick Winter & the Kidnappers' in 5,000 feet is coming.

86
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-01-24 - 1914-01-27
Summary:

Performance by Bonetta; the Pathe's Gazette (twice weekly); 'Max the Ladies Man'; 'Wiffles & the African Potentate' (a laugh, a scream) in 2 parts, 3,000 feet; 'Nick Winter & the Kidnappers' in 5,000 feet is coming.

87
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-01-28 - 1914-01-29
Summary:

Last 3 nights only: performance by Bonetta; the Pathe's Gazette (twice weekly), 'Wiffles A Lucky Benedict'; the great detective drama 'Nick Winter & the Kidnappers' (5,000 feet) will be screened on Jan 31.

88
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-02-04 - 1914-02-06
Summary:

By request, one more night of 'Nick Winter & The Kidnappers' in 5,000 feet; Thursday, Feb 5, The Pathe's Gazette (twice weekly), 'The Lady Sheriff,' 'A Friend in Need,' 'Wiffles and the Honeymooners,' etc.

89
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.

90
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-04-01 - 1914-04-03
Summary:

The Voice Within,' a masterpiece drama, length 3,000 feet; also The Pathe's Gazette (twice weekly); 'Wiffles and A Merry Widow' (a good comedy); performance by Victoria and Sheridan.

91
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'…

92
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-04-25
Summary:

The patrons of the Bijou received excellent value for their money owing to the success brought by the Gibson Girls with their dainty, clever and novel dances. The management also provided a feast with Mr. Prince (Wiffles) of picture comedies of Pathe Freres. The film 'Saved by his Victim…

93
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-05-06
Summary:

The Gibson Girls gained popularity through their good songs and clever dancing. There will be a chief film entitled 'A Woman of Japan,' a story of geisha life. That old favourite Wiffles [sic] will appear in A Narrow Escape and rounded out with Pathe's Gazette. The Bijou…

94
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-05-06 - 1914-05-09
Summary:

3 nights only, commencing May 6, 'Wiffles Had A Lucky Escape,' a good comedy in 2 parts, 2,500 feet; 'A Woman of Japan,' a thrilling story of Geisha's honour; also Pathe's German & International Gazette; 'The Gibson Girls,' complete change of songs and…

95
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-05-16 - 1914-05-19
Summary:

Last few nights of 'The Gibson Girls' and a fine selection of pictures, including the powerful coloured drama 'The Three Mile Limit,' 'Wiffles Gets Kidnapped,' 'Max's Decoration,' and Pathe's International & American Weekly (the world's…

96
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-05-18
Summary:

The Three Mile Limit' screened at the Bijou is an attractive film. The Gibson girls are as lively and as much appreciated as ever. Further episodes in the fortunes of the one and only 'Max' and of his brother mirth maker, 'Wiffles,' together with the latest one and…

97
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-06-17 - 1914-06-19
Summary:

For 3 nights only, the sensational drama 'The Expert's Secret,' 'On the Road to the Alps,' 'Wiffles the Masked Marksman,' and Pathe's British & International Gazette; the powerful society drama 'Sold for a Title' in 4 parts, 6,000 feet will…

98
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-07-01 - 1914-07-02
Summary:

Special comic & interesting pictures, including 'Max & A Jealous Husband,' 'Wiffles in the Workshops,' 'Canine Rival,' 'Walrus Hunting,' and Pathe's British & German Gazette; the great detective picture 'Nick Winter & The Masked…

99
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-07-14
Summary:

In addition to the Pathe Gazette, the Bijou has screened a series of Pathe cartoons – lightning artist work, exceedingly clever and full of live interest. The ever-popular Wiffles figures in a delightfully funny film entailed 'Wiffles tricks the Detective'; it is followed by the '…

100
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-07-16 - 1914-07-17
Summary:

For 3 nights only, the laughable comedy 'Wiffles and the Millionaire' in 3 parts - length 4,000 feet, a thrilling drama'A Lighthouse in Darkness,' and 'Pathe's British & American Weekly'; performance by Morrow.