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: 1915-09-25 - 1915-09-25
Summary:

Tonight, 'Lucille Love,' 5th, 6th, and 7th series; On Sept 25 and 26, performance by May Yohe.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-09-25
Summary:

We are asked to remind our readers that tomorrow night will be observed at the Bijou Theatre as Benefit Night on behalf of Miss May Yohe.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-09-27
Summary:

Last night, a very successful benefit performance was held at the Bijou Theatre on behalf of Miss May Yohe, the world-popular artist who has been performing at the Bijou during the past three or four nights. Mr. H. J. Loder made a very efficient accompanist.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-01 - 1917-05-01
Summary:

Tonight, Crook's Revenge in 3 parts; 'Labour's Struggle' in 3 parts; war graphic and comics; on May 2, a powerful drama 'Sold' in 5 parts.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-01 - 1917-05-02
Summary:

On May 2, the marvellous drama 'The Broken Oath' in 5 parts, wonderful acting and scenery; comedy, 3rd series of 'Rufus Wallingford' [sic]; 'Every Inch a Hero,' Pathe's Gazettes; the concert is cancelled; 'Sold' will be screened at the Bijou for two…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-04 - 1917-05-05
Summary:

From May 4-5, 'A Great Sensational Film' in 5 parts, featuring Mary Pickford; from May 5-8, a beautiful coloured film 'The Flower Girl' in 3 parts; 'The Spy' in 3 parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-10
Summary:

The Middle East Films, Ld., whose head office is in Singapore, is about to open an office in Hongkong. Mr. Joe Fisher, the general manager of the Company, and Mr. Ernest A. Hopson, who represents several South African corporations connected with film art, are in Hongkong. The first exhibition of…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-23 - 1921-08-25
Summary:

Charles Ray in 'The Hired Man,' a Paramount star attraction in 5 acts, Paramount Magazine and Mack Sennet [sic] Comedies. At 5.15 p.m. Matinees on Tuesday & Wednesday (23rd & 24th), 'Eyes of Youth.' Thursday, 25th August, 4th & 5th episodes of 'Vanishing…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-23
Summary:

Booking for notable coming events at the World Theatre – The Dempsey VS Carpentier fight, may be had at Messrs. Methas & Co., Hongkong Hotel Buildings, as from today.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-01-10 - 1922-01-12
Summary:

Tuesday, 10th to Thursday, 12th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., African Film Production Ltd. Present 'With Edged Tools,' featuring Mabel May, a powerful melodrama in 6 parts. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-10 - 1922-01-12
Summary:

Tuesday, 10th to Thursday, 12th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., African Film Productions, Ltd. presents 'With Edged Tools' featuring Mabel May, a powerful melodrama in 6 parts. Booking at the theatre. Phone 1337.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-01-10 - 1922-01-12
Summary:

Tuesday 10 to Thursday 12th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., African Film Production Ltd. presents 'With Edged Tools' featuring Mabel May. Booking at the Theatre (Telephone 1337).

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-13 - 1922-04-13
Summary:

May McAvoy and Bruce Gordon in 'The House of the Tolling Bell,' a Blackton production, commencing Friday, 14th at The World for three days only. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-13
Summary:

World Theatre is going to screen Blackton-Pathe production, 'The House of the Tolling Bell,' on Friday, the 14th, inst. The photoplay is featuring Bruce Gordon and May McAvoy, the star of 'Man and His Woman.' Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-14 - 1922-04-14
Summary:

Today at 5.15 sharp and 9.15 p.m., May McAvoy and Bruce Gordon in 'The House of the Tolling Bell' and ‘Snub' Pollard Comedies. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Art Acord in 'The White Horseman' episodes 10 and 11. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-15 - 1922-04-15
Summary:

Today at 5 p.m. sharp and 9.15 p.m., May McAvoy and Bruce Gorden in 'The House of the Tolling Bell,' and Snub Pollard Comedies. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Art Acord in 'The White Horseman,' epis. 10 and 11. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-04-15 - 1922-04-20
Summary:

Last performance today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., May McAvoy and Bruce Gordon in 'The House of the Tolling Bell.' 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m., 'Branded Four' episodes 12 and 13. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. April 15 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'The House of the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-20 - 1922-04-20
Summary:

Today at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., last performances of May McAvoy and Bruce Gorden in 'The House of the Tolling Bell.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, 'Branded Four' epis. 12 and 13. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-20 - 1922-04-20
Summary:

Last performances, today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., May McAvoy and Bruce Gordon in 'The House of the Tolling Bell.' 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m., 'Branded Four' episodes 12 and 13. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-04-27 - 1922-05-01
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., May McAvoy and Bruce Gordon in 'Forbidden Valley [sic]' in 6 parts. 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m., 'The White Horseman' episodes 14 and 15. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. April 27, 28 & 29 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'Forbidden…