A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Bijou Scenic Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-09-29 - 1914-10-01
Summary:

Performance by Prof. Nicolas Lenz & Company; Coming film screeening of 'A Silent Messenger' (2 parts, 3,000 ft), Pathe's British and American Gazette;

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Headline: Bijou Scenic Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-09-29 - 1914-09-30
Summary:

Performance by Lenz & Company; 'A Silent Messenger' in 2 parts - length 3,000 feet and Pathe's British & American Gazette for 3 nights.

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Headline: Bijou Scenic Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-01 - 1914-10-02
Summary:

Performance by Lenz & Company; change of programme including 'A Silent Messenger' and Pathe's British & American Gazette; (1st series) - 'The Mystery of the Old Mill' in 3 parts - 5,000 feet will be screened on Oct 3; Prince of Wales' Fund night on Oct 5.…

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-19 - 1917-06-19
Summary:

Tonight, a powerful photoplay 'The Rescuer' in 4 parts, played by the leading cinema artistes; Pathe's American & British Gazettes and various comics; benefit on June 21, details included.

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-09-10 - 1917-09-12
Summary:

On Sept 11, Pathe's great photoplay 'The Kangaroo' in 5 reels, culled from the well known novel by Judge Harris Dickson; Pathe's British French & American Gazettes; comics: 'Leap Year Lottery Prize' and 'From Altar to Halter.'

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-09-17 - 1917-09-19
Summary:

On Sept 18, an exciting photoplay 'A Prince of India' in 4 parts; Pathe's British, French, & American Gazettes; comics: 'In Dutch with a Dutchess' and 'Wiffles and the Emperor.'

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-10-04 - 1917-10-05
Summary:

On Oct 5, Pathe's great photoplay 'The Closing Net' in 4 parts; interesting: Pathe's British, American & French Gazettes; comics: Triangle Keystone in 2 parts, 'Bucking Society.'

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-10-11 - 1917-10-13
Summary:

On Oct 12, Pathe's great photoplay 'The Manor House Mystery' in 3 parts; interesting: Pathe's British, American & French Gazettes; comics: 'Wanted a Husband'; next week, the great serial (Jackie Saunders) in 'The Grip of Evil.'

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-06-02 - 1919-06-04
Summary:

Frank Keenan as 'Mathias' in Sir Henry Irving's Dramatic Masterpiece 'The Bells,' an extra selected star photoplay. Pathe's American Gazette 87. Matinee: 'The Great Boer War.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-02 - 1919-06-04
Summary:

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 3 nights only at 9.15 p.m., Frank Keenan in Sir Henry Irving's dramatic masterpiece, 'The Bells,' a selected star photoplay. Also Pathe's American Gazette 87. Thursday matinee, June 5th at 5.15 p.m., 'The Great Boer War.' Booking at…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-28 - 1925-03-28
Summary:

Are we right in believing that there is a movie public in Hongkong that is mainly interested in news films? We believe there is and are starting on Monday next from 12 to 2, our Mid-Day Movies consisting almost entirely of news pictures. We have Topical Budget, Gaumont Graphic, Pathe's…