A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Benefit Night
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-10-12
Summary:

The Victoria cinematograph was packed last night, the occasion being a benefit performance to the popular manager, Mr. Blake. There was a full programme, and every item was thoroughly enjoyed. Mr. R. H. Stephenson, the manager of the Bijou Scenic theatre, kindly assisted with the programme, as…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-12-24
Summary:

The East Cinematograph Company, Ltd. has been registered under the Hongkong Companies Ordinance. It is the intention of this Company to build several cinematograph halls in the colony and elsewhere, and a start has been made at Yaumati, where the 'Tai-Yat' (No. 1) hall is already well…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-09-14 - 1914-09-14
Summary:

Film screening of 'Turkish Spy' and 'Price Demanded'; Performance by La Belle and Williams; Coming performances by May Clarke

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-09-19 - 1914-09-21
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Golden Beetle' (5,000 ft) and comic pictures; Performance by The Australlian artists, The Dares and May Clarke

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-09-22 - 1914-09-23
Summary:

Film screening of 'Cry of a Stricken Hear' (2,000 ft); The Australlian artists - The Dares in attendance; Coming performance by May Clarke

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-09-24 - 1914-09-24
Summary:

Film screening of 'Cry of a Stricken Hear' (2,000 ft); The Australlian artists - Dares in attendance; Coming performance by May Clarke

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-01-23 - 1915-01-25
Summary:

Films screenings including 'His Son's Accuser' (4 parts, 7,000 ft) and 'Antiquary Burglars'; Coming performance by Miss May Clarke

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-01-26 - 1915-01-26
Summary:

Films screening of 'His Son's Accuser' (4 parts, 7,000 ft) and 'Antiquary Burglars'; Coming performance by Miss May Clarke

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-01-30 - 1915-02-01
Summary:

Films screenigs including 'Like the Eagle' (4 parts, 5,000 ft), 'The Sheriff's Brothers' and 'Married A Year'; Also screening of 'Animated War Gazette'; Coming performance by Miss May Clarke

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-02-02 - 1915-02-02
Summary:

Films screenigs including 'Like the Eagle' (4 parts, 5,000 ft), 'The Sheriff's Brothers' and 'Married A Year'; Screening of 'Animated War Gazette'; Coming performance by Miss May Clarke

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-02-03 - 1915-02-03
Summary:

Performance by Louis. T. Slicker; Screening of War Pictures, also other comic, dramatic and scenic pictures; Coming performance by Miss May Clarke

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-02-04 - 1915-02-05
Summary:

Performance by Louis. T. Slicker; Screening of War Pictures, also other comic, dramatic and scenic pictures; Coming performance by Miss May Clarke

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-02-06 - 1915-02-09
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Her Love Unheeded' (2 parts, 3,000 ft) and 'A Man and a Maid'; Screening of the 8th Series of War Pictures; Song performance by May Clarke

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-02-06
Summary:

Miss May Clarke, who was the original singer of the number in the East, will make her first appearance at the Bijou Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-02-10 - 1915-02-12
Summary:

Film screening of 'Nemesis' (3 parts, 4,000 ft); Performance by May Clarke; Coming film: 'The Fatal Enchantress'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-02-10
Summary:

The picture of the week is 'Her Love Unheeded' and 'The Fatal Enchantress' is being screened for the first time in Hong Kong. Performance by Miss May Clarke.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-02-13 - 1915-02-13
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Fatal Enchantress' (5 parts, 8,000 ft); Song performance by May Clarke; Coming screening of War Pictures

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-02-16 - 1915-02-17
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Fatal Enchantress' (5 parts, 8,000 ft); Song performance by May Clarke; Coming screening of War Pictures

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-02-18 - 1915-02-19
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Max Becomes a Cook', 'They'll Never Do It Again' and 'An Equine Hero'; Screening of War Pictures; Performance by May Clarke

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-02-19
Summary:

The war pictures were screened at the Bijou Theatre and Miss May Clarke sang 'Deville' and 'A little love and a little kiss.'