A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-28
Summary:

The Hughes Comedy Company presented 'Spedelbounder's Dream' at the Victoria Theatre last night. Mr. Bert Le Blane made a funny speech. Mr. Dave Nowlin made a hit with his song. Miss Gertrude St. Clair was good too. There'll be the chorus girls' contest tonight. One of…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-29
Summary:

The Hughes Musical Comedy Co. staged 'The Grafters' at the Victoria Theatre last night. The first act was marred by Miss Clark of the chorus breaking her forearm. The second act of the chorus girls' contest was the principal feature. The winners were Miss Club and Miss Phillips…

3
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-02-03
Summary:

Mr. Hughes will host a contest among the amateurs at the Victoria Theatre tonight to see which was really the best 'Artiste.' The Hughes Comedy Company will have their last performance tomorrow night before leaving for Manila and Australia. They presented 'The Bullfighters'…

4
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-09-14 - 1914-09-14
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, 'The Turkish Spy' and 'The Price Demanded,' two splendid dramatic pictures fo very high standard; performance by Cora & Williams and Miss May Clarke.

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-01-23 - 1915-01-26
Summary:

For 4 nights only, a wonderful drama, being a tragedy of woman and wine, 'His Son's Accuser' in 4 parts - length 7,000 feet; Antiquary Burglars (exceedingly comic); performance by Miss May Clarke.

6
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-01-30 - 1915-02-02
Summary:

On Jan 30, a sensational drama 'Like the Eagle' in 4 parts - length 5,000 feet; 'The Sheriff's Brothers,' American drama; 'Married a Year,' great comic; Animated War Gazette; performance by Clarke.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-02-03
Summary:

At the Bijou Theatre tonight, 'The Comedian King' will begin a four-nights' engagement, producing ragtime parodies, patter and impersonation. A new set of war pictures will also be screened. Next Sunday, Miss May Clarke, a popular mezzo-soprano who has had a very successful season…

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-02-03 - 1915-02-05
Summary:

Special engagement for 4 nights only, performance by Louis T. Slicker; also the War Picture and other comic, dramatic & scenic pictures; performance by Clarke on Sunday.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-02-06
Summary:

Some excellent war pictures, a new Max Linder adventure were screened at the Bijou last night. Mr. Louis T. Slicker sang songs and tomorrow night Miss May Clarke will make her first appearance.

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-02-06 - 1915-02-09
Summary:

Her Love Unheeded,' coloured drama in 2 parts - length 3,000 feet; 'A Man & A Maid,' great comic; War Picture - 8th series; performance by Clarke.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-02-08
Summary:

Miss May Clarke performed last night at the Bijou.

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-02-10 - 1915-02-12
Summary:

The great dramatic story 'Nemesis' in 3 parts - length 4,000 feet; performance by Clarke; On Feb 13, 'The Fatal Enchantress' in 5 parts - length 8,000 feet.

13
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-02-11
Summary:

Miss May Clarke performed last night at the Bijou.

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-02-13 - 1915-02-17
Summary:

For 4 nights only, a great exclusive drama 'The Fatal Enchantress' in 5 parts - length 8,000 feet; performance by Clarke; War Pictures on Feb 17.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-02-18 - 1915-02-19
Summary:

War Pictures; 'Max Becomes A Cook,' great comic; 'They'll Never Do It'; 'An Equine Hero,' drama; performance by Clarke.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-02-20 - 1915-02-23
Summary:

On Feb 20, the powerful drama 'Plaything of An Hour' in 2 parts - length 3,000 feet; 'The Brighter Star,' drama; 'Max Becomes A Cook,' great comic; War Picture; performance by Clarke.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-02-22
Summary:

In addition to the war pictures, a powerful film entitled 'The Playing of an Hour' is also being screened at the Bijou. Miss May Clarke sang songs last night.

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-04-27
Summary:

The management of the Bijou concluded a contract for a short season with Miss May Clarke, a vocalist of undoubted merit.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-04-28
Summary:

Miss May Clarke will appear at the Bijou tonight.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-04-28 - 1915-04-30
Summary:

Performance by Clarke; 'Old Mammy's Secret Code,' drama in 3 parts; 'The Wedding Dress,' drama in 3 parts; orchestra performance.