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: 1902-02-09 - 1902-02-09
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. The magnificent film by Nick Carter, 'The Mystery of the White Bed.' Performances by Lyall Sisters and Miss Ruby Williams. Debut of Madame Aldala. Matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1902-02-10 - 1902-02-12
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. The magnificent film by Nick Carter, 'The Mystery of the White Bed.' Performances by Lyall Sisters and Miss Ruby Williams. Matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1903-01-06 - 1903-01-08
Summary:

The latest and most perfect animated pictures direct from London to Hong Kong. Complete set of Pictures of the Coronation Festivities. Vide Shanghai Press of last Winter. Plan at the Robinson Riano Co., Ltd. T. J. Stevenson is the Proprietor.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-01-20
Summary:

There is another splendid change of programme arranged at this popular little hall of entertainment for tomorrow (Saturday) night. Performances by Miss Vera Ferrace and Miss Ruby Crystal. The pictures are to be specially fine lot. 'A Story of Circus Life' is said to be one of the…

5
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-09-29
Summary:

A complete change of programme is announced in connection with the Victoria Theatre tonight, when the films to be presented are all new. Altogether some 82 films have arrived and will be presented during the course of the next week or so. The programme for tonight includes comic film 'The…

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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…

7
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-09-25 - 1912-09-27
Summary:

(Flower Street) The great drama 'That Young IMP' tonight. Comics by Prince and Nick Winter. Performances by Miss Ada Rowley and Miss Gladys Spencer.

8
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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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-01-27 - 1913-01-29
Summary:

Hughes Musical Comedy Company will reopen for three nights only from 29th January. On Friday, 31st January, 'The Grafters' by special request. On Saturday, 1st February, the greatest novelty 'Spedlebounder's Dream.' On Sunday, 2nd February, the greatest comedy, '…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-01-29 - 1913-01-31
Summary:

Programme at 9:15 p.m. including the drama, Love's Young Dream; and the comics, 'Winter Sports at Bolede.' News of the day and war scenes are included. Performances by Miss Cecile Stephano and Miss Dolly Swift. Pictures only at 7:15 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-01-30 - 1913-01-31
Summary:

The Grafters' on Friday, 31st January by special request. 'Spedlebounder's Dream' on Saturday matinee at 3:30 p.m. and evening. A change of scene in 25 seconds. 'Hans Nick' on Sunday matinee at 6 p.m. and evening.

12
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-02-26 - 1913-02-28
Summary:

Programme at 9:15 p.m. Special picture at Race Week including 'The Stolen Favorite' by Nick Winter. News of the day (of Pathe Gazette and Gaumont Graphic) is included. Performances by Miss Cecile Stephano, Miss Dolly Swift and Miss Violet Bonetta.

13
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-04-02 - 1913-04-04
Summary:

Programme at 9:15 p.m. News of the day (Pathe gazette) included. Comics include 'Moustache and the Maids,' 'Nick Winter's New Pupil,' 'Sauce for the Goose,' 'Waiting for Mother' and 'Abbreviations.' Performances by Miss Violet Bonetia and…

14
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-05-10 - 1913-05-13
Summary:

Programme at 9:15 p.m. New comics, 'The Living Statue' by Max Linder, and 'The Ace of Clubs' by Nick Winter. The A. B. comedy, 'The Village Hero.' Pathe gazette included. Performance by Miss Violet Bonetia. Matinees on Saturdays at 4:15 p.m. and Sundays at 6 p.m.…

15
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-05-13
Summary:

A very attractive holiday programme was submitted to large audiences at the Bijou Scenic Theatre last night. The 'Nick Winter' and comic films were well chosen. The 'Pathe Gazette' and 'Gaumont Graphic' are showing the latest happenings on the Home continent.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-07-03
Summary:

A fine programme is being presented at the Bijou Scenic Theatre this week. Apart from the performance by Senorita Chinita Zerega and Wiffles, there is another fine picture play 'Vick Winter and the Banker' [sic].

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-10-04 - 1915-10-06
Summary:

The thirteenth and fourteenth episodes of 'Lucille Love' on Tuesday, 5th October, 1915. The detective serial in 2 parts, 'Wild West' with Nick Winter. Gazette with Serbian Army included. Comics 'Wheelbarrow Race' is shown.

18
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-11-15 - 1915-11-17
Summary:

The coloured dramatic film in 2 parts, 'Ashes of Happiness,' on Tuesday, 16th November, 1915. The interesting comedies including 'The Three Bachelors' Turkey' and 'Snow Sports in Switzerland' [sic]. Pathe Gazette included. 'The Flight that Saves' in 3…

19
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-12 - 1919-02-14
Summary:

Tonight, showing 10th to 19th episodes of 'The Voice on the Wire.' Friday 14th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing 'A Winter's Tale,' a drama in 4 parts. Saturday 15th, see Louise Huff in 'Destiny's Toy.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-08-20
Summary:

Members of both House of Parliament were present at the Winter Garden Theatre, Drury Lane, W. C. at a private view to be given by Messrs Grossmith and Laurillard of a film showing the rise of Bolshevism in Russia entitled 'The Land of Mystery.' The film has been produced on the scale…