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: 1912-03-21
Summary:

Another good house greeted the production of 'In Society' by the Hughes Musical Comedy Company at the Victoria Theatre last night. A treat is promised tonight in 'Two Men from Japan,' which is described as an eminent mirth-producer. By special request the 'Texas Tommy…

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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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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-11-28
Summary:

British films for British audiences is the latest try in the moving picture business at home. The 'Globe' reports that a beginning was made with an All British week at the Apollo Cinema Theatre, Wimbledon, and the movement is to be extended all over the country. Mr. Cricks said that…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-01-16 - 1913-01-18
Summary:

Commencing on Sunday, 19th January, and for a short season only. Hughes Musical Comedy Company's opening production, The Grafters. Price details included. Plan at Moutrie's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-17 - 1913-01-18
Summary:

Commencing next Sunday for a short season only, direct from America, Hughes Musical Comedy Company of 25 artists (mostly girls) and 4 comedians with gorgeous costumes and pretty scenery; opening production, the latest New York success, 'The Grafters,' one continuous laugh, price $2 and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-01-24 - 1913-01-25
Summary:

Tonight at 9:15 p.m. The last of Hughes Musical Comedy Company's production, 'The Bull Fighters' and 'Three of a Kind.' Price details included. Plan at Moutrie's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-05-20
Summary:

Les Miserables' is to be shown at the Bijou Theatre tonight. This is the last night of the production in Hong Kong.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-05-20
Summary:

Les Miserables' will be shown at the Bijou Theatre tonight, not at the Victoria. This is the last night of the production in Hong Kong.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-28
Summary:

There is a photo of Miss May Hallat. She was introduced as the leading female role of 'The Thief,' by great London Production of Sir George Alexander. Mr. Henry Dallas is to present the performance at Victoria Theatre tonight.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-29
Summary:

The Dallas Comedy Company opened a short season in Hong Kong at the Victoria Theatre. 'The Thief' is from the French of Henri Bernstein, by Cosmo Gordon Lennox, and abound with big possibilities. Mr. Henry Dallas and Miss May Hallett will play the role of injured husband and erring…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-06-30
Summary:

The public that patronizes the better class of photoplay houses refuses to tolerate the speculate of sitting through the average vaudeville chaser in order to see a good photoplay. With the Kalem Company spend $100,000 on one photoplay, and $50,000 for several, and with the Edison and Vitagraph…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-07-24 - 1913-07-25
Summary:

Change of programme on 24th and 26th, including some very very comic films; performances by Raynor and Montez; 'The Defeated' (in two parts) on 26th July, one of the best productions of Milamo [sic].

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-07-26 - 1913-07-28
Summary:

Change of programme on 26th, 27th, and 28th, including some very very comic films and the great dramatic film 'The Defeated,' one of the best productions of Milamo [sic]; performances by Raynor and Montez; the great dramatic film, entitled 'The Restitution' will be screened…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-07-29
Summary:

The Victoria and Bijou Theatres continue to draw fair houses notwithstanding the hot weather. By special request, the dramatic pictures 'On the steps of the Throne' is being reproduced at Victoria on Wednesday. Another very good production is the Eclair film 'The Restitution.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-07-29 - 1913-08-01
Summary:

The great production of 'Eclair,' entitled 'The Restitution' will be screened on Tues, Thur, and Fri; by special request, the modern military picture 'On the Steps of the Throne' will be shown again on Wednesday; performance by Montez and Raynor.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-08-12 - 1913-08-13
Summary:

A grand change of programme for 12th and 13th, including the film entitled 'The Obstacle,' a fine production of 'Milano'; performances by Raynor and Montez.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-08-22
Summary:

The Bijou Scenic Theatre's name in French means 'jewel,' by the excellence of its productions. The Theatre is showing several interesting films: 'Round about Cario'; 'Max and the Pancakes'; 'Brighter Star'; and 'Belle of New York.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-11-08
Summary:

Messrs Ramos and Co. have secured some of the best and latest of cinema productions at the Victoria, which are meeting with great success. In the near future two fine films are promised, 'Quo Vadis,' and another will be advertised later.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-11-27
Summary:

At the New Gallery Kinema, Regent Street, recently a private view was given of the film entitled 'Sixty Years a Queen,' an all-British production illustrating the life of Queen Victoria. Mr. W. Barker, principal of the Barker Motion Photography (Limited), the producers of the film,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-12-06 - 1913-12-09
Summary:

Commencing, Dec. 10th, three nights only, the latest, greatest and most wonderful Edison 'Kinetophone,' all new pictures, better than ever; 12 Kinetophone pictures each night, including two scenes from the comic opera 'Said Pasha,' over thirty people are seen and heard in…