A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-06-07 - 1915-06-12
Summary:

On June 7, the most thrilling and wonderful drama, 'The Adventures of Kathlyn,' in 13 series, 27 parts, 27,000 feet; 1st and 2nd series on June 7 and 8, 3rd and 4th series on June 9-11, 5th and 6th series on June 12 and 13, 6th and 7th series on June 14 and 15; also a fine set of…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-06-26 - 1915-06-26
Summary:

On June 25, the topic on every tongue, the topic in every household is 'The Perils of Pauline' in 4 reels, 11th & 12th episodes, see Pauline with the lions; Pathe's latest British Gazette; Keystone comics; On June 26, 4 round spar, Faddy Finn v. Witty Crockett in full boxing…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-07-09 - 1915-07-10
Summary:

On July 9, the most marvellous programme ever presented, the great sensational feature film which has caused such a commotion in the colony, 15th & 16th episodes of the 'Perils of Pauline,' see the great duel, Pauline being rescued; Pathe's British Gazettes, showing latest…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-07-15 - 1915-07-19
Summary:

On July 16, 17th & 18th episodes of the 'Perils of Pauline,' see the thrilling and startling experiences of Pauline being shot through the torpedo tube of a submarine; Pathe's British Gazettes; Keystone comedies; shortly to be shown 'Sherlock Holmes' and '…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-09-16 - 1915-09-18
Summary:

On Sept 15, startling thrilling and exciting 3rd and 4th series of 'Lucille Love'; Pathe's British Gazette; Keystone Comics; 'That Cousin of Yours,' comedy in 2 parts; not to disappoint our many patrons 1st and 2nd series of 'Lucille Love.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-10-01 - 1915-10-02
Summary:

The eleventh and twelfth episodes of 'Lucille Love' on Friday, 1st October, 1915. The drama in 2 parts, 'Varsity Boat Race Mystery,' will be shown. Pathe's British gazette included. Keystone comic 'Fatal High C' is displayed.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-10-05 - 1915-10-05
Summary:

Tonight, programme extraordinary: 'Lucille Love' 11-12th episodes, thrilling & exciting; 'Varsity Boat Race Mystery,' drama in 2 parts; Pathe's British Gazette; 'Fatal High C,' Keystone Comic.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-10-07 - 1915-10-09
Summary:

On Oct 8, 15th and last episode of 'Lucille Love,' the great and beautiful drama in 4 parts; 'Court Intrigue'; Pathe's British Gazette; famous Keystone comics.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-10-07 - 1915-10-09
Summary:

The last episode of 'Lucille Love' on Friday, 8th October, 1915. The drama 'Court Intrigue' in 4 parts. Pathe's British gazette and Keystone comics included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-11-25 - 1915-11-27
Summary:

On Nov 26, 'The Stepmother,' a Pathe drama in 3 reels, includes La Petite Fromet in a strong cast; Pathe's British Gazette; also 'A Suspended Ordeal' (Keystone Comic); keep an eye on 'The Spy' for Dec 3.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-11-25 - 1915-11-27
Summary:

A Pathe's drama in 3 reels, 'The Stepmother,' on Friday, 26th November, 1915. Pathe's British gazette included. Keystone comic including 'A Suspended Ordeal.' 'The Spy' on 3rd December.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-12-30 - 1915-12-31
Summary:

On Dec 31, the thrilling detective drama 'The Clue of the Cigar Band' in 3 reels; also Pathe's British Gazette and 'The Big 3' (Keystone Comic), come and have a good laugh.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-12-30 - 1915-12-31
Summary:

The thrilling detective drama in 3 parts, 'The Clue of the Cigar Band,' on 31st December, 1915. Pathe's British gazette included. Keystone comics including 'The Big 3.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-02-10 - 1916-02-12
Summary:

On Feb 11, the great Shakespearian play 'Othello' in 6 reels; interesting: Pathe's British Gazette, 'Big Guns for the Front'; comics: 'Leaning to Leanness,' 'On His Wedding Day' (Keystone); Saturday matinee 'Capt. Tom Kead'; Sunday Matinee…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-02-10 - 1916-02-12
Summary:

The great Shakespearian play in 6 reels, 'Othello,' on Friday, 11th February, 1916. Interesting picture including 'Big Guns for the Front.' Pathe's British Gazette included. Comics including 'Leaning to Leanness' and 'On His Wedding Day' (Keystone).…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-04-06 - 1916-04-08
Summary:

The drama in 3 parts, 'The Arch Villain,' on Friday, 7th April, 1916. Pictures including 'The Great War,' Keystone comedy and others. Charlie Chaplin 'In the Park' is coming on Friday, 14th April.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-04-07 - 1916-04-10
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Arch Villian' (3 parts) and 'The Great War' and 'Charlie Chaplin In the Park'; Keystone Comedy and others

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-04-14 - 1916-04-17
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Adventures of Madcap' (3 reels), 'Charlie in the Park', 'Charlie as Janitor', 'Col. Hezaa Liar in Mexico' and 'In Jail at Last' (Keystone comic); Screening of Pathe's British Gazette

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-04-17 - 1916-04-19
Summary:

A drama in 3 reels, 'The Heart of a Mother,' on Tuesday, 15th April, 1916. Interesting picture including 'On the Summit of Lingekoff.' Pathe's British Gazette included. Comics including 'Gussel, The Golfer' (by Keystone), 'Wifey's Investment' and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-04-18 - 1916-04-18
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Heart of a Mother' (3 reels), War Series (on the Summit of Lingetoff), 'Gussel the Golfer' (Keystone), 'Wifey's Investment' and 'Wiffles in the Workshop'; Screening of Pathe's British Gazette; Coming film: '…