A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-27 - 1917-04-27
Summary:

Screening of 'Tennessee's Pardner' and Paramount Pictorials; Coming film: 'Are you a Mason?'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-28 - 1917-04-28
Summary:

On Sat and Sun, 'Are You a Mason?,' one of the greatest comedies; also Keystone comics.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-28 - 1917-04-28
Summary:

Screening of 'Are you a Mason?' and Keystone Comics

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-28
Summary:

The management of the Bijou Theatre is to be congratulated in presenting before its patrons that extremely funny farce 'Are You a Mason?,' which has been filmed by the Famous Players Company, and for the presentations, which take place tonight and tomorrow, there should be very large…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-09-20
Summary:

The sales of John Buchan's books top the list. His way of writing is reliable and no man knows more about the war than himself. 'The Battle of the Somme' should prove a companion to the Official War Films shown in Hongkong.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1917-10-05 - 1917-10-09
Summary:

Schedule for Thursday, 18th October, 1917: In morning, a collection for Lady May's Rose Fund is held. In afternoon at 3 o'clock, a drawing of war bonds and St. John Ambulance Brigade competitions are held. Teas and refreshments are included. In evening at 9 o'clock, new official…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1917-10-10 - 1917-10-16
Summary:

Schedule for Thursday, 18th October, 1917: In morning, a collection for Lady May's Rose Fund is held. In afternoon at 3 o'clock, a drawing of war bonds and St. John Ambulance Brigade competitions are held. Teas and refreshments are included. In evening at 9 o'clock, new official…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1917-10-17 - 1917-10-17
Summary:

Schedule for Thursday, 18th October, 1917: In morning, a collection for Lady May's Rose Fund is held. In afternoon at 3:30 o'clock, St. John Ambulance Brigade competitions begins. Drawing of war bonds (motor car raffle) will start at 3:45 p.m. Teas and refreshments are included. In…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-12-13 - 1917-12-15
Summary:

On Dec 14, Pathe's great serial, featuring Molly [sic] King in the 'Mystery of the Double Cross' [sic], 3rd and 4th episodes 'An Hour to Live' and 'Kidnapped'; interesting: 'Pathe's American Gazette, 'John Bull's Sketch Book' [sic],…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-14 - 1917-12-14
Summary:

Screening of Pathe's Serial 'Mysteries of the Double Cross' (3rd & 4th episodes) featuring Molly King, Pathe's & American Gazettes, 'John Bulls Sketch Book' and 'Chivalrous Wiffles' (comic)

91
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-15 - 1917-12-17
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of Pathe's Serial 'Mysteries of the Double Cross' (3rd & 4th episodes) featuring Molly King, Pathe's & American Gazettes, 'John Bulls Sketch Book' and 'Chivalrous Wiffles' (comic); Coming performance by Misses Aileen & Doris…

92
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-28
Summary:

At the Hotels: At the Peak Hotel a fund was raised for entertaining the men at Mount Austin Barracks. The men were entertained to a cinematograph show where tobacco and other gifts were distributed.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-12
Summary:

Mr and Mrs John Smuts are passing through Hongkong where songs will be presented at the Victoria Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-30
Summary:

Amoy, May 27 – The celebration of Empire Day proved to be a great success. General subscriptions were invited from British firms and institutions. A cinematograph was held in the Masonic Hall with a large attendance. The proceeds of the day amounted to $8000.

95
Headline: The Ginks'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-07-13
Summary:

It will be seen from our advertising columns that 'The Ginks,' who have had such a successful season at the Victoria Theatre, is giving a special performance at the Mount Austin Regimental Theatre on Tuesday next, under the patronage of Lieut. Col. John Ward, M.P., and officers of the…

96
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-07-15 - 1918-07-16
Summary:

By the kind permission and under the patronage of Lt. Col. John Ward, C. M. G., M. P., and officers 25th Batt. Middlesex Regt. 'The Ginks' will give two performances in the Regimental Theatre Mt. Austin.

97
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-25 - 1919-01-25
Summary:

Dick Mason is the character impersonated by 'Smile-a-minute' George Walsh in 'The Yankee Way'; and the scene of his operations is somewhere in the Balkans. It is above all the fascination of George Walsh's smile and snappy way of doing things that makes this William Fox…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-01-28
Summary:

The Coronet Theatre was packed to the doors, last night when the first (evening) screening of William Fox's comedy 'The Yankee Way' took place. It is said that Mr. George Walsh has succeeded in giving us something new in the movie and a quite distinctive 'picture'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-22
Summary:

Women Who Win' is a great drama depicting a story of a woman's role in overthrowing a World tyranny. The Queen of Great Britain appeared in moving picture storytelling. Mr. Percy Nash was entrusted with the production. The story is from Miss Almaz Stout, photography by J. C. Bee Mason…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-10
Summary:

'Moral Suicide' is the punchy title of a new special feature soon to be released by the Victoria Theatre. It is written by Ivan Abramson, whose screen successes included 'Forbidden Fruit,' 'Sins of Ambition,' 'Enlighten Thy Daughter' and 'Sins of the…