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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-04-02 - 1923-04-03
Summary:

Sun. 1st to Tue. 3rd April at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Edith Roberts in 'The Unknown Wife.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 'Lightning Bryce,' Mon. epis. 1, 2 & 3; Tue.-Thur., epis. 4 & 5. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-02 - 1923-04-03
Summary:

Tuesday 3rd April at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Edith Roberts in 'The Unknown Wife.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Monday, 'Lightning Bryce' episodes 1, 2 and 3; Tuesday to Thursday, episodes 4 and 5. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-02
Summary:

The Unknown Wife,' in which the Universal stars, Edith Roberts and Carson [sic] Ferguson, play the leading parts, will be shown at the World Theatre. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-04-02
Summary:

Edith Roberts has a new kind of role in 'The Unknown Wife,' her latest Universal photo-drama in which she is to be seen at the World Theatre. Directed by William Worthington at Universal City and gives a brilliant cast a splendid opportunity to emphasize the star's dramatic skill…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-04-02 - 1923-04-03
Summary:

Sunday 1st to Tuesday 3rd, April at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Sunday matinee 6 p.m., Edith Roberts in The Unknown Wife. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Monday, 'Lighting Bryce' episodes 1, 2 and 3; Tuesday to Thursday, episodes 4 and 5. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.