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: 1902-02-20 - 1902-02-22
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. May [sic] Linder's best pictures. Performance by Lyall Sisters. Dancers of 'The Brennons' are coming. Matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-02-13
Summary:

A very select programme of films was exhibited at the Empire Cinematograph Theatre on Sunday night and was thoroughly enjoy by the large attendance. In addition to the splendid film 'Massilina' there was a grand comic film 'How Max Linder travelled around the world' which…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-02-15 - 1911-02-15
Summary:

The pioneer hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). The magnificent pictures in colour 'Flirt.' The comic picture 'How Max Linder travelled round the world.' The dramatic film 'Inez de Castro' [sic]. The high-class dramatic film '…

4
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-04-01 - 1911-04-07
Summary:

A programme to suit all tastes, Sports in the Indian Army. A new pictorial comedy by Max Linder every week. This week, 'When The Shoe Pinches' is included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-04-22 - 1911-04-24
Summary:

(Flower Street) Cinematograph vaudeville. This week 3 special pictures included: 'The Clown Coloured,' 'Max Linder in Search of a Sweetheart' and 'The Sceptre.' Tonight. Performances by Miss Grace Vyveene, and Miss Vera Ferrace on Friday, April 28, 1911. Debut of…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-05-05 - 1911-05-08
Summary:

The pioneer hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). 2 performances on 7:15 to 9 and 9:15 to 11:30 p.m. Grand change of programme. New films include 'Ruth and Boaz,' 'The Wrong Door' by Max Linder, 'The Veil of Happiness,' a Chinese…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-10-26 - 1911-10-26
Summary:

Every evening at 9:15 p.m. Miss Kitty Delavale's comedy. The 'Liberte' Disaster and Max Linder's latest comedy. A monster programme on Saturday, 28th October, 1911.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-10-27 - 1911-10-31
Summary:

Special attractions at 9:15 p.m. from Saturday, 28th October. Comedy, The 'Liberte' Catastrofes: 'Neighbours' by Max Linder, 'Back to the Prairie,' 'The Traitor,' 'Trying to Grow,' 'Jane's Sleeping Sickness,' 'Champion Club…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-12-01 - 1911-12-06
Summary:

Every evening at 9:15 p.m. Special photo plays include 'Max Linder Convalescent' [sic], 'Troublesome Tenant,' 'A Visit to Versailles,' 'Jumping Horses' and 'Poetic Temperament.' Performance by Miss Kitty Delavale. 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: 1912-04-29
Summary:

For this evening and tomorrow Mr Stephenson has secured for his popular Bijou Scenic Theatre a really fine set of pictures which all should see. One which has been greeted with rounds of applause is that in which two of the most prominent cinematograph artistes figures, namely Max Linder, the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-09-28 - 1912-09-30
Summary:

(Flower Street) The drama, 'The Ship-burners' or 'Arson at Sea.' The comic, 'Max Linder and the Maid.' Performances by Miss Ada Rowley and Miss Gladys Spencer.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-10-29
Summary:

At this comfortable little theatre in Wyndham Street an interesting programme of animatography is being shown and a large audience last night testified to the excellences of the entertainment in unmistakable fashion. Performance by Miss Dellie Connor. The pictures include a very interesting one…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-11-04 - 1912-11-05
Summary:

(Flower Street) The last performance introducing to Hong Kong, The Platform of Death Feat. Max Linder as an artist, 'Nick Winter and the Banker.' Debut of Miss Gladys Porter and Miss Dellie Connor. Pictures only at 7:15 p.m.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-11-11 - 1912-11-12
Summary:

(Flower Street) 3000 feet art cinema-coloured film, 'Won Through Waiting!' and 'A Farm House Romance' by Max Linder. Debut of Miss Gladys Porter and Miss Dellie Connor.

16
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-11-12
Summary:

With excellent programme shown last night, large houses should be the order at the Bijou Scenic Theatre this week. The capital pictures that are exhibited include one in two parts entitled 'Won through Waiting,' which is one of Pathe Freres' beautifully coloured productions. the…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-11-14 - 1912-11-15
Summary:

(Flower Street) Programme starts at 9:15 p.m. Picture, 'The Sisters Steelman Acrobats,' 'Wiffles the Tenor,' 'Entente Cordiale' (Max Linder), 'Her Ladyship Dog,' and Chateau of Touraine. Performances by Miss Gladys Porter and Miss Dellie Connor.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-11-16 - 1912-11-19
Summary:

(Flower Street) The famous comedy drama, 'The Village Postmistress,' 3000 feet long. A motor boat trip with Max Linder. Performances by Miss Dellie Connor and Miss Gladys Porter. Pictures only at 7:15 p.m.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-11-23 - 1912-11-27
Summary:

(Flower Street) Programme tonight at 9:15 p.m. including 'The Inn of Confusion,' 'The Rapids of Kivatch,' 'French Army Manoeuvres,' the best (Max Linder) 'A Human Measure.' Performances by Miss Connor, Mr. Stephenson and Miss Gladys Porter. Pictures only…

20
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-11-26
Summary:

A splendid programme of pictures is being shown at the Bijou Scenic Theatre this week, the films including a humorous play by the popular picture-actor, Max Linder, and a beautifully coloured one of the rapids of Kivatch, Russia. Performances by Miss Dellie Connor, Miss Gladys Porter and Mr. R.…