A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-01-15 - 1913-01-17
Summary:

Programme at 9:15 p.m. including the dramatic picture, 'Green for Gold.' The Scream of Laughter: Max Linder and the Telephone Lady. Performances by Miss Dolly Swift, Miss Ada Rowley and Miss Gladys Spencer. The Mysteries of Paris (from Eugene Sue's work) is coming. Pictures only…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-15 - 1913-01-17
Summary:

The great dramatic picture, 'Greed for Gold,' the scream of laughter by Max Linder and the telephone lady; performances by Ada Rowley, Gladys Spencer, and Dolly Swift; coming: 'The Mysteries of Paris' (from the great work by Eugene Sue).

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-01-22 - 1913-01-24
Summary:

Special announcement. Debut of Miss Stephano on Saturday, 25th inst. Tonight at 9:15 p.m. including 'Wigs, Wiffles and A Widow'; 'Great Motor Race at Dieppe' [sic]; 'The Blind Beggar's Daughter'; 'Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race'; the latest scenes…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-22 - 1913-01-24
Summary:

First appearance of the vocalist Miss Cecile Stephano on Sat, 25th inst; tonight's programme: 'Wigs, Wiffles, and A Widow,' 'Motor Race at Dieppe,' 'The Blind Beggar's Daughter,' 'Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race,' and Latest War Views; new turns…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-01-25 - 1913-01-28
Summary:

Special programme at 9:15 p.m. for Burns' Anniversary. Performances by Miss Cecile Stephano and Miss Dolly Swift. Pathe Freres' masterpiece, 'The Mysteries of Paris,' in 5000 feet long. War scenes, Paris fashions and comics are exhibited. Pictures only at 7:15 p.m.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-25 - 1913-01-29
Summary:

At 9.15 special monster programme for Burn's anniversary; debut by Cecile Stephano; performance by Dolly Swift; Pathe Frere's Masterpiece, 'The Mysteries of Paris' (length 6000 feet, 4 parts); war scenes, Paris fashions, & comics.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-04-25 - 1919-04-25
Summary:

The Dolly Sisters in 'The Million Dollar Dollies.' Five acts of Romance and Beauty commencing tonight. Booking at Robinson's.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-04-25 - 1919-04-25
Summary:

Tonight! The Dolly Sisters in 'The Million Dollar Dollies.' Last performances Sunday 6 & 9.15. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-25 - 1919-04-25
Summary:

The Dolly Sisters in 'The Million Dollar Dollies,' five acts of romance and beauty. Commencing tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Prices as usual. Booking at Robinson's. Picture included.

10
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-04-25 - 1919-04-25
Summary:

The Dolly Sisters in 'The Million Dollar Dollies.' Five acts of romance and beauty. Commencing tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Prices as usual. Booking at Robinson's. Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-26 - 1919-04-26
Summary:

Tonight at 2.15, 4.30, 6.45 and 9.15 p.m., the Dolly Sisters in 'The Million Dollar Dollies.' Last performances: Sunday at 6 and 9.15. Booking at Robinson's.

12
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-04-26 - 1919-04-26
Summary:

Tonight at 2.15, 4.30, 6.45 and 9.15 p.m., The Dolly Sisters in 'The Million Dollar Dollies.' Last performances. Sunday, 6 and 9.15 p.m. Booking at Robinson's.

13
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-04-28
Summary:

The Coronet is drawing large houses owing to the screening of 'The Million Dollar Dollies.' Film plot included. A Keystone comedy is also in the programme. Tonight the escapades of a school girl who saves her father from ruin will be shown, entitled 'Madcap Madge.'

14
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-22 - 1919-11-26
Summary:

Pathea' not being a picture for children we are showing instead 'The Million Dollar Dollies.' 'The Brass Bullet' at 7.15 p.m. episode 1 and 2.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-22 - 1919-11-22
Summary:

Panthea' not being a picture for children, we are showing instead, 'The Million Dollar Dollies.' 'Panthea' at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. 'The Brass Bullet' at 7.15 p.m., episodes 1 and 2. November 22 Remarks: Another ad. on page 13.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-22 - 1919-11-22
Summary:

Today at 2.15 p.m., 'The Million Dollar Dollies.' Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Panthea.' Tonight at 7.15 p.m., 'The Brass Bullet' episodes 1 and 2.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-27 - 1919-11-27
Summary:

The Dolly Sisters in 'The Million Dollar Dollies.' British Gazette and selected comedy. 7.15 p.m. 'The Brass Bullet' episodes 3, 4 and 5.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-27 - 1919-11-27
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., for one night only, the Dolly Sisters in 'The Million Dollar Dollies.' Also British Gazette and selected comedy. 7.15 p.m., 'The Brass Bullet' episodes 3, 4 and 5.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-27 - 1919-11-27
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., for one night only, the Dolly Sisters in 'The Million Dollar Dollies,' British Gazette and selected comedy. 7.15 p.m., 'The Brass Bullet' episodes 3, 4 and 5.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-09-23 - 1920-09-25
Summary:

If 'The Outsider' pleases you as much as it pleased us an enjoyable evening awaits you at the Coronet. September 23-25 remarks: Emmy Wehlen in 'The Outsider' 6 parts. Snub Pollard in 'Tough Luck.' Pathe's British Gazette. Today at 7.15 p.m., The Dolly Sisters…