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: 1897-10-21
Summary:

Messrs Johnson and Charvet repeated their exhibition of the Cinematograph at the Theatre Royal last night. The screened film includes 70 distinct photographs; The Spanish dance 'Bolero'; The Jubilee procession passing Green Park; the most comical and laughter provoking picture 'A…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-06-29
Summary:

At the Electric Cinematograph, Yaumati, the management is producing again, by special request, the beautiful coloured film entitled 'The Milk Industry in Switzerland,' which was made by Lumiere, measures 750 feet. It shows from beginning to end the milk industry, the cows leaving the…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-01-15 - 1913-01-17
Summary:

Programme at 9:15 p.m. including the dramatic picture, 'Green for Gold.' The Scream of Laughter: Max Linder and the Telephone Lady. Performances by Miss Dolly Swift, Miss Ada Rowley and Miss Gladys Spencer. The Mysteries of Paris (from Eugene Sue's work) is coming. Pictures only…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-02-01 - 1913-02-04
Summary:

Performances by Cecile Stephano and Dolly Swift; Films screening of 'The Green-eyed Monster', 'From Country to Town', two star Comics and News of the Day; 7.15 pm pictures only

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-02-01 - 1913-02-04
Summary:

Programme at 9:15 p.m. Performances by Miss Cecile Stephano and Miss Dolly Swift. 'The Green-eyed Monster' by Max Linder. New Britannia film, 'From Country to Town.' News of the day are included. Artistes at all matinees. Pictures only at 7:15 p.m.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-02-01 - 1913-02-04
Summary:

Performance by Cecile Stephano and Dolly Swift; 'The Green-eyed Monster,' a new Britannia film by Max Linder, 'From Country to Town,' two star comics; News of the Day; artistes at all matinees.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-05-04
Summary:

Mrs. Greene and Mrs. Carroll beg to tender their thanks to the Bijou Scenic Theatre, the Victoria Theatre and officers of the Kaipan for the assistance in the variety performance for charity.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-02-07 - 1916-02-09
Summary:

On Feb 8, the magnificent and thrilling drama 'For My Daughter' in 4 reels; interesting: Pathe's British Gazette, 'Rambles in Sicily' (coloured), Dairo, the midget hercules; comics: 'The Green-Eyed Monster' and 'A Capricious Madam.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-02-07 - 1916-02-09
Summary:

The drama in 6 reels, 'For My Daughter,' on Tuesday, 8th February, 1916. Interesting pictures including 'Rambles in Sicily' (coloured) and 'Dairo, the Midget Hercules.' Pathe's British Gazette included. Comics including 'The Green Eyed Monster' and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-02-08 - 1916-02-08
Summary:

Films screenings including 'For My Daughter' (4 reels), 'Rambles in Sicily' (coloured), 'Dairo the Midget Hercules', 'The Green Eyed Monster' and 'A Capricious Madam'; Screening of Pathe's British Gazette

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-02-09 - 1916-02-10
Summary:

Films screenings including 'For My Daughter' (4 reels), 'Rambles in Sicily', 'Dairo the Midget Hercules', 'The Green Eyed Monster' and 'A Capricious Madam'; Screening of Pathe's British Gazette

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-14
Summary:

The Melbourne Company will stage a miniature musical comedy called 'Suzanne,' members included Tosti, Stephen Adams, Edwin Green, Arthur Sullivan, Tschaikowsky, Sidney Jones, Lionel Monckton, Wagner and Miss Ada Edney with Mr Tom Melbourne.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-05 - 1916-08-05
Summary:

The last two episodes of the 'New Exploits of Elaine' [sic]: 'The Green Trunk' and 'The Triumph of Elaine'; also a good set of war pictures round about St. Mihie; Chaplin and Fatty in a screaming comedy.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-16
Summary:

The number of theatres in London has increased since the war. Some of the war films won wide popularity but they do not predominate. Londoners enjoy the green field and villages and the practice did not change after the war.

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Headline: At the Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-18 - 1918-06-18
Summary:

Tonight and tomorrow, the popular star Antonio Moreno in his first Pathe feature, 'The Angel Factory,' with a wonderful cast including Helene Chadwick, Susanne Willa and Margaret Greene.

16
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-17 - 1918-08-17
Summary:

Coming, a Paramount serial, 'Who Is Number One?' in 15 episodes, 30 parts. Story by Anna Katherine [sic] Green, featuring Kathleen Clifford. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-17
Summary:

Bijou Theatre has secured good serial films. 'Who is Number One?' is produced by Paramount Company, from the novel of Anna Katherine Green. It is carefully constructed and took 10 months to film. The first two episodes will be shown today. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-01 - 1919-01-04
Summary:

January 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th, American Gazette No. 18; 'The Girl with the Green Eyes,' a Pathe-Gold Rooster play, featuring Katharine Kaelred and Julian L'Estrange, supported by a capable cast. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-01-02 - 1919-01-04
Summary:

January 2-5. American Gazette No. 18, 'The Girl with the Green Eyes,' a Pathe Gold Rooster Play featuring Katharine Kaelred and Julian L'Estrange. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-03 - 1919-01-03
Summary:

January 3rd, 4th and 5th, American Gazette No. 18, 'The Girl with the Green Eyes,' a Pathe Gold Rooster play featuring Katharine Kaelred and Julian L'Estrange, supported by a capable cast. Booking at Anderson's.