A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1902-02-01 - 1902-02-09
Summary:

Tonight at 9:15 p.m. A complete change of programme and pictures every Wednesday and Saturday. Performance by Miss Eileen Murray. Pictures only at 7:15 p.m. at popular prices.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1902-02-10 - 1902-02-13
Summary:

Grand classic drama, The Martyrs. Performance by Eileen Murray and R. H. Stephenson. London graphic as a new feature (Gaumont Co.).

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1902-02-15 - 1902-02-29
Summary:

The latest pictures and popular artistes. Pathe Freres gazette, 'Gaumont Graphic.' Every evening at 9:15 p.m. Performance by Miss Eileen Murray. Pictures only at 7:15 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-12-05
Summary:

Victoria Theatre: Amongst the many new films at the Victoria Theatre is that of Pathe's Animated Gazette showing pictures of world-wide events. It is a really interesting film and illustrates at a glance what would take a considerable time to read. Miss Daisy Lundy maintains her reputation…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-12-07 - 1911-12-15
Summary:

Every evening at 9:15 p.m. Performance by Miss Eileen Murray and Miss Kitty Delavale. Latest photoplays are included. Pictures only at 7:15 p.m.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-12-13
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre is showing an attractive programme every night. Many of the films are exceedingly comic and create roars of laughter. 'Muscular development,' 'Marriage haters,' 'Max Linder and his duel' and 'Trying to get arrested,' are amongst those…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-12-16
Summary:

A specially good Saturday night's programme has been arranged by the management of the above popular little hall of amusement. Among the films to be shown will be 'The Rolling Melons,' a screamingly funny picture: 'The Foundling,' a very fine dramatic film: 'The…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-12-16 - 1911-12-16
Summary:

Every evening at 9:15 p.m. The latest pictures are included. Performance by Miss Eileen Murray. Pictures only at 7:15 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-12-19 - 1911-12-30
Summary:

Every evening at 9:15 p.m. A complete change of pictures every Wednesday and Saturday. Pathe Freres' latest gazette just arrived. Performance by Miss Eileen Murray. Pictures only at 7:15 p.m.

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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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-08-07 - 1918-08-08
Summary:

A Paramount photo-play in 5 parts, 'Sweet Kitty Bellairs,' featuring Mae Murray on 7th, 8th and 9th August. Gaumont graphic and comics included. 'The Daughter of the Gods' will be released on Saturday 10th to Tuesday 13th.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-04 - 1919-02-06
Summary:

February 5, 6 and 7, showing 7th to 9th episodes of 'The Voice on the Wire,' also Comics. Saturday February 8, see Mae Murray in 'The Plow Girl.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-07 - 1919-02-11
Summary:

February 8, 9, 10 and 11, showing Paramount photoplay in 5 parts, Mae Murray in 'The Plow Girl,' also Graphic and Comics. Tuesday 11th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing 'Her Claim to Happiness,' a beautiful film story in 5 parts.

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Headline: The Hongkong
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-08
Summary:

Last night at the Hongkong there was showing the 7th and 8th Episodes of 'The Voice on the Wire,' starring Ben Wilson and Neva Gerber. Further episodes of this film will be shown next Wednesday. The comic shows last night was truly funny, a Keystone 'When Dreams Come True.'…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-04-28 - 1919-04-30
Summary:

3 nights only, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, April 23, 29 and 30 at 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents Bessie Love in her happy play, 'A Little Sister of Everybody.' 'Wiffles Advances the Time.' Thursday matinee 1st, May at 5.15 p.m., 'A Mormon Maid' by Paul West with Mac […

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-14 - 1919-06-17
Summary:

June 14, 15, 16 and 17, showing beautiful Mae Murray in 'At First Sight,' Paramount exclusive feature 5 parts, including various Comics. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-16
Summary:

The beautiful romance by Geo. Middleton, 'At First Sight' is now being screened in five parts in Hongkong Theatre. The story deals with the adventures of a pretty orphan girl, Justine Gibbs, played by Mae Murray. The new programme next Wednesday will be Paramount Picture ' The…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-30 - 1919-07-01
Summary:

June 28, 29, 30 and July 1, showing 3rd episode, 4 parts, Gaumont British film, 'Ultus,' also various Comics. Matinee 5 p.m., Tuesday July 1, matinee 5 p.m., by request, showing 'At First Sight,' featuring the beautiful Mae Murray. Booking at the Theatre.