A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-05-10 - 1913-05-13
Summary:

Programme at 9:15 p.m. New comics, 'The Living Statue' by Max Linder, and 'The Ace of Clubs' by Nick Winter. The A. B. comedy, 'The Village Hero.' Pathe gazette included. Performance by Miss Violet Bonetia. Matinees on Saturdays at 4:15 p.m. and Sundays at 6 p.m.…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-05-10 - 1913-05-13
Summary:

9.15 Programme: 'The Living Statue' (new comic by Max Linder); 'The Ace of Clubs' (new comic by Nick Winter); 'The Village Hero' (A. B. Comedy); News of the World (Pathe Gazette); performance by Violet Bonetta; matinees details included.

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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.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-11-05 - 1913-11-07
Summary:

New comedy, new songs and crazy dances by Miltion & Wise; Screening of Pathe's Gazette; Film screening of 'Max and the Love Letter'; Coming performance by Violet Bonetta

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-11-05 - 1913-11-07
Summary:

Programme from 5th to 8th, including the coloured Americans 'Wise and Milton'; in an entire change of acts, new comedy, new songs and crazy dances; Pathe's Gazette; Max and 'The Love Letter.'

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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.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-06-10
Summary:

Bijou Scenic Theatre had a change of programme with a three-reel film 'The Bridge of Terror.' Pathe's British and German gazettes, with a sprinkling of comedies, round out an inviting program.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-05-13 - 1915-05-14
Summary:

On May 14, the great comedy 'Keep Your Eye on Your Nephew' in 2 reels of - 2,000 feet long; comics: 'The Winking Parson,' 'The Torment,' 'Love & Motor,' 'Under Sheriff' (Keystone), and interesting Pathe's Gazette; grand military concert…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-07-05 - 1915-07-08
Summary:

On July 6, the great dramatic feature film 'The Letters of the Law' in 2 parts, 2,000 feet long; the fine comedy picture, 'The Suffragette' in 2 parts, 2,000 feet long; Pathe's gazettes, comics, and historical films; On July 9, 15th & 16th episodes of 'Perils of…

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-08-19 - 1915-08-21
Summary:

Variety is interesting, you will see it on Friday when Pathe's great comedy will be produced in 'Send Me Your Wife' [sic] in 2 parts; 'Sherlock Holmes' in 4 parts; Pathe's Gazette; Keystone Comics; there is no understanding what the Victoria is doing: 'Why!…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-08-26 - 1915-08-28
Summary:

On Aug 27, a scream from start to finish in the great comedy 'Wiffles Mascot Umbrella' in 3 reels; 'Sherlock Holmes' series, 'Silver Blaze' in 2 reels; Keystone Comics, 'Between Showers,.' in which the two comedians figure; Pathe's latest Gazette and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-11-12 - 1915-11-13
Summary:

An episode in 3 parts, 'The Bridge Across the Yser,' on Friday, 12th November. The screaming comedy in 2 parts, 'Max's Double.' Pathe's gazette included. Comic and interesting pictures included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-11-13 - 1915-11-13
Summary:

On Nov 12, an episode of the great war, 'The Bridge Across the Yser' in 3 parts; the screaming comedy 'Max's Double' in 2 parts; Pathe's latest Gazettes; comic, historical and interesting pictures.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-11-15 - 1915-11-17
Summary:

On Nov 16, the magnificent coloured film 'Ashes of Happiness' in 2 parts; comedy 'The Three Bachelors' Turkey'; interesting, 'Snow Sports in Switzerland' [sic], Pathe's Gazettes; on Nov 19, 'The Flight that Saves' in 3 parts.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-11-15
Summary:

Two long films are in the programme now showing at the Victoria Theatre. The 'Bridge on the Year' is a well-told four part story of the great war. 'Max's Double Part' is a comedy in which Max Linder appears with the usual laughable results. 'Tricks of a Tab' is…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-11-15 - 1915-11-17
Summary:

The coloured dramatic film in 2 parts, 'Ashes of Happiness,' on Tuesday, 16th November, 1915. The interesting comedies including 'The Three Bachelors' Turkey' and 'Snow Sports in Switzerland' [sic]. Pathe Gazette included. 'The Flight that Saves' in 3…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-12-02 - 1915-12-04
Summary:

On Dec 3, the thrilling production of the present war 'The Spy' in 3 parts; Pathe's latest Gazette; comedies: 'A Friend of the Family' and John Bunny in 'A Game of Golf' [sic].

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-12-02 - 1915-12-04
Summary:

The thrilling production, 'The Spy' in 3 parts, on Friday, 3rd December. Pathe's gazette included. The comedies including 'Friends of the Family' and John Bunny in 'A Game of Golf.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-12-06 - 1915-12-07
Summary:

Two thrilling dramas, 'The Voice Within' (2 parts) and 'The Avenger' (3 parts), on Tuesday, 7th December, 1915. The comedy, 'Wiffle in the Riviera' (2 parts). Pathe's gazette included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-02-14
Summary:

In addition to a new Pathe Gazette and another topical picture 'Big Guns for the Front,' the Victoria is offering its patrons an excellent representation of 'Othello.' tomorrow night, this will be replaced with 'As You Like It.' An all British company Tom Melbourne…