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: 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…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-05-31
Summary:

It is easy to understand why Mr. R. H. Stephenson, or 'Bob' Stephenson as his intimates call him, the popular lessee and manager of the Bijou Scenic Theatre, is looking forward with such pleasurable anticipation to his forthcoming trip to Australia. The Bijou closes down after this…

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Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-25
Summary:

There was a big house at the Victoria on Saturday night when the closing scenes of the popular 'Black Box' film were screened. A special feature of the programme was a new Wiffles picture, representing that hero in as amusing a light as ever. The new Pathe Gazette and war pictures were…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-11 - 1922-02-11
Summary:

The Coronet: William Desmond Taylor presents 'The Soul of Youth' in 7 parts, Rolin Comedy and Pathe Gazette. Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 & 9.15, Sylvia Breamer & Robert Gordon in 'The Blood Barrier.' Tomorrow, Sunday, 'The Girl in the Web.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-11 - 1922-02-11
Summary:

The Coronet: William Desmond Taylor presents 'The Soul of Youth,' 7 parts. Also Rolin comedy and Pathe Gazette. Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15, Sylvia Breamer and Robert Gordon in 'The Blood Barrier.' Tomorrow, Sunday, 'The Girl in the Web.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-02-11 - 1922-02-11
Summary:

The Coronet: William Desmond Taylor presents 'The Soul of Youth' in 7 parts. Also Rolin Comedy and Pathe Gazette. Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15, Sylvia Breamer and Robert Gordon in 'The Blood Barrier.' Tomorrow Sunday, 'The Girl in the Web.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-16 - 1922-02-16
Summary:

A big picture for Kowloon willing to try anything once Hongkong Amusements, Ltd. are putting on one of their big pictures tonight at Kowloon. Roll up and see Robert W. Service's famous Alaskan ballad 'The Law of the Yukon' upon the screen. It is a Mayflower production. You know…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-16
Summary:

Kowloon Theatre will screen 'The Law of the Yukon' this evening. The film is based on a poem of the same name by Robert W. Service. It is also one of the big pictures in the new series Hong Kong Amusements Ltd. have secured.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-16
Summary:

Robert W. Service's 'The Law of the Yukon,' comes to the Coronet Theatre this evening in film form under that name. Edward Earle takes a role in the film also.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-18
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'The Law of the Yukon,' the film story of Robert W. Service's poem of the same name, tomorrow (Sunday).

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-18
Summary:

The Law of the Yukon,' the film story of Robert W. Service's poem of the same name, comes to the Coronet Theatre tomorrow after the run at the Kowloon Theatre.