A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-06-25
Summary:

On Sunday last a thief entered a house in Macdonnell Road and stole a gold watch, locket and chain (which was presented some years ago to Mr. R. Lemaitre, manager of Pathe Freres). The police are making inquiries.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-06-03
Summary:

Mr. R. Lemaitre (manager of Pathe Freres) at the request of a number of Shameen residents, gave a most successful exhibition of the Pathe films at the Club, Shameen, on Friday night. 9 films were shown, and the audience was large and distinctly appreciative.

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-22
Summary:

One of the finest films ever seen in the East is 'Les Miserables.' Victor Hugo, Mr. R. Lemaitre, the manager of Pathe Freres, are congratulated for this success. We understand several new films of striking originality are to be shown in the East for the first time by this enterprising…

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-06-17
Summary:

The committee thanked Mr. Lemaitre of Messrs. Pathe Freres for supplying the Cinematograph and Gramaphones and for his personal services, which were of the greatest value.

6
Headline: R. A. Xmas Tree
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-25
Summary:

W. A. Passby, C. R. A., officers and ladies were at the R. A. Theatre. There was a cinema show produced by the Pathe Cinema Company.

7
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-08-16
Summary:

In the Summary Court yesterday, Tam Ho, a contractor, claimed $152.5 from the Pathe Phono Cinema Chine, of 8 Wyndham Street, being the amount paid by the plaintiff to the defendants for the purchase of three films which the plaintiffs guaranteed or warranted to be in good order and condition,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-12-21 - 1910-12-30
Summary:

Changing pictures twice weekly; Vaudeville performances by Miss Vera Ferrace, Mr. R. H. Stephenson; Price details included

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-12-31 - 1911-01-06
Summary:

Changing pictures twice weekly; Performance by Miss Vera Ferrace, Mr. R. H. Stephenson and the biorama cinematograph; Price details included

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-12-10 - 1910-12-13
Summary:

Changing pictures twice weekly; Vaudeville performances by Miss Vera Ferace, Mr. Donald Harvey, Mr. R. H. Stephenson; Price details included

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-12-03 - 1910-12-07
Summary:

A complete change of programme and pictures. Vaudeville performances by Miss A. M. Carrington, Mr. F. Burgess, Mr. R. H. Stephenson; Price details included

12
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-12-23
Summary:

The R. A. married families from Victoria, Stonecutters, Lyemun and Kowloon were on Saturday entertained to 'high tea' in the R.A. Theatre on the occasion of the Annual X'mas Tree. A pleasing feature of the entertainment was a series of moving pictures thrown on the screen by…

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-12-14 - 1910-12-20
Summary:

Changing pictures twice weekly; Vaudeville performances by Miss Mae Montgomery, Mr. Chas Castleman, Miss Vera Ferrace, Mr. R. H. Stephenson; Price details included

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-08-01 - 1911-08-15
Summary:

Every evening at 9.15 p.m. the latest pictures; Performers: Miss Violet Bonetta, Mr. R. H. Stephenson and Frank Melrose; 7.15 p.m. pictures only

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-12-08 - 1910-12-09
Summary:

A complete change of programme and pictures. Vaudeville performances by Miss Vera Ferace, Miss A. M. Carrington, Mr. F. Burgess, Mr. R. H. Stephenson; Price details included

16
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-01 - 1921-12-01
Summary:

Commencing Friday, 2nd December, C. R. McCauley Photoplays Inc. presents Bernard Durning in 'Seeds of Vengeance.' Picture included.

17
Headline: Bijou: Notice
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-06-02 - 1913-06-10
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre will be closed temporarily for the purpose of undergoing a thorough renovation; all the latest appliances will be fitted and the premises are being made up-to-date; the Bijou will be re-opened shortly under new management R. F. Barratt.

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-07-22 - 1911-07-31
Summary:

Cinematograph Vaudeville every evening; grand coronation picture of King George V. at 9.15 p.m.; performance by Violet Bonnetta and R. H. Stephenson; 7.15 p.m. pictures only; electric fans throughout theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-09-24
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre was re-opened last night by Mr. R. Stephenson, the manager. Miss Gladys Spencer and Miss Ada Rowley quite captured the great audiences. The most recent films were provided.

20
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-05-30 - 1921-05-30
Summary:

Including the V. R. C. Athletic Sports, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Bank' and the opening episodes of the great wild animal serial, 'The Lost City.'