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: 1916-09-27 - 1916-09-29
Summary:

On Sep 27-29, 'Ivanhoe' in 4 parts, freely adapted from the famous novel by Sir Walter Scott; 'At the Risk of Her Life,' 2nd serial in 3 parts, a very sensational drama; Keystone comics.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-27 - 1916-09-29
Summary:

Screening of 'Ivanhoe', adopted from the novel of Sir Walter Scott, 'At the Risk of Her Life' and Keystone Comics

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-10 - 1917-01-10
Summary:

Tonight, performance by the Great Mahatma Company; full picture programme with Mary Pickford in conjunction with Mabel Normand.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-10 - 1917-01-10
Summary:

Performance by the Great White Mahatma Company, Dr. Richard Rowe and Mora; Picture Programme: Mary Pickford in an Indian love drama and Miss Mabel Normand in a drama of intense interest

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-11 - 1917-01-12
Summary:

Performance by The Great Mahatma Company, Dr. Richard Rowe, Mystic Mora, Koko The Queen of Magic, How Gamblers Win and The Spirit Cabinet; Mark Pickford and Mable Normand on pictorial star photoplays

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-13 - 1917-01-13
Summary:

Performance by The Great Mahatma Company, Dr. Richard Rowe, Mystic Mora, Koko The Queen of Magic, How Gamblers Win and The Spirit Cabinet; Mark Pickford and Mable Normand on pictorial star photoplays; Special matinee today

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Headline: No Woman Knows'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-26
Summary:

The attraction at the Star Theatre is the big human picture, 'No Woman Knows,' featuring Mabel Julienne Scott, who gives a wonderful interpretation of 'Fanny Herself,' the chief character in the book of the same name.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-26
Summary:

No Woman Knows' is the big picture commencing today at the Star. This film adaptation from the work of Edna Ferber, 'Fanny Herself,' is stated to be the most human story yet screened. It is a Universal Jewel production, with Mable Julienne Scott.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-26
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to screen 'No Woman Knows' featuring Mabel Julienne Scott. The film is a screen version of the Edna Ferber's novel 'Fanny Herself.' The trueness of life exhibited in the film makes it special.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-08 - 1923-09-10
Summary:

The Coronet: 'The Ladder Jinx.' The Star: At 6 & 9.15, Mabel Normand in 'Molly O'.' September 10 Remarks: 'Foolish Wives' coming soon.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-08 - 1923-09-08
Summary:

The Coronet: 6, 7.30 and 9.15, 'The Ladder Jinx.' The Star: 6 and 9.15, Mabel Normand in 'Molly O'.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-10 - 1923-09-10
Summary:

The Coronet: Today only, 'The Ladder Jinx.' The Star: Today only, Mabel Normand in 'Molly O'.' Coming soon: 'Foolish Wives.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-10
Summary:

Molly O'' with Mabel Normand in the stellar part will be shown for the last time at the Star tonight. Film plot included. Miss Normand's comedy is always good, and the production as a whole is first-class.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-10 - 1923-09-10
Summary:

The Coronet: Today only, 'The Ladder Jinx.' The Star: Today only, Mabel Normand in 'Molly O'.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-04
Summary:

Last night, Star Theatre hosted Italian Grand Opera's presentation entitled 'Lucia Di Lammermoor.' The opera is based on Scott's novel entitled 'The Bride of Lammermoor' and was decorated by rousing choruses directed by Maestro. Sig. Giletta and Mlle. Delza's…

16
Headline: Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-28 - 1924-03-01
Summary:

Tonight till Saturday, Sir J. M. Barrie's 'Sentimental Tommy' with Mabel Taliaferro. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-01 - 1924-03-01
Summary:

Today at 5.30 and 9.15, last showing of Sir James M. Barrie's 'Sentimental Tommy' with Gareth Hughes, Mabel Taliaferro and May McAvoy. Sunday at 9.15 p.m. only, the farewell performance of the Quaints.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-22 - 1924-03-22
Summary:

4 nights only, starting Sunday, March 23, Kaai's Royal Hawaiian Troubadours. Matinees only, starting Sunday, March 20th, Jack London's 'The Abysmal Brute' featuring Reginald Denny, with Mabel Julienne Scott, Hayden Stevenson and Buddy Messinger. An unusual picture at usual…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-14 - 1924-10-15
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15 p.m., Mack Sennett presents Mabel Normand in 'Suzanna.' The Star: Today at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Douglas MacLean in 'The Jail Bird.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-14 - 1924-10-15
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.10, 7.15 and 9.20 p.m., Mack Sennett presents Mabel Normand in 'Suzanna.' The Star: Today at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Douglas MacLean in 'The Jail Bird.'