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: 1905-12-18
Summary:

On the site of Longevity Monastery, a new style of shops and houses with verandahs like these in Hong Kong will be built. There will be ample roads for rickshas with footpaths on both sides for people to walk upon. On the northeast corner a big theatre like the Taiping Theatre, of Hong Kong,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-01-05
Summary:

A very good story is told of Mr. Sidney Dark, the dramatic critic, and this year's President of the O.P. Club, who took the chair at the Old Savoyards dinner, Mr. Dark, as is well-known, is the critic of the 'Daily Express,' and went into the sub-editor's room one evening…

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-10-09
Summary:

Six years ago the total number of employees in cinematograph theatres in Great Britain was about 500. They now exceed 125,000. Their weekly wage-bill probably runs into £250,000 or more. The number of people visiting the cinemas per week must be well over eight million. These and many other…

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-14
Summary:

The Melbourne Company will stage a miniature musical comedy called 'Suzanne,' members included Tosti, Stephen Adams, Edwin Green, Arthur Sullivan, Tschaikowsky, Sidney Jones, Lionel Monckton, Wagner and Miss Ada Edney with Mr Tom Melbourne.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-16
Summary:

A select party attended the Victoria Theatre at the invitation of the management as a new series of films, instructive picture and drama were exhibited. The 'Paramount Pictures' have been brought to Hongkong by Mr. J. W. Allen, the foreign agent of the Progressive Motion Picture…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-21 - 1917-04-21
Summary:

Screening of 'The Corsia' and 'The Allies in the East' (War Graphic); Coming film: 'The Woman', 'The Golden Change', 'Tennessee's Pardner' and 'Are you a Mason?'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-21
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre is screening two interesting pictures, 'The Corsair,' and Gaumont Graphic showing the Allies in the East, and there will be several changes of the programme next week on account of the management arranged to show a series of selected pictures brought by a…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-23 - 1917-04-23
Summary:

Screening of 'The Woman' and 'The Golden Chance'; Coming film: Pathe's 'Rufus Wallingford', 'Tennesse's Partner', 'Are You A Mason?' and 'Iron Claw.'

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-23 - 1917-04-24
Summary:

Screening of 'The Woman' and Paramount Pictorials; Coming film: 'The Golden Change', 'Tennessee's Pardner' and 'Are you a Mason?'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-23
Summary:

On Monday at the matinee several pictures including a five part film 'The Woman,' comedy 'The Golden Chance' with Cleo Ridgely and Wallace Res [sic] and a drama 'Rufus Wallingford' that deals with modern life and 'Are you a Mason?' will be shown. Those who…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-25 - 1917-07-26
Summary:

Screening of 'The Golden Change' and Paramount Pictorials; Coming film: 'Tennessee's Pardner' and 'Are you a Mason?'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-26 - 1917-04-26
Summary:

Screening of 'Tenessee's Partner' at 5 p.m. and 'Are You A Mason?' at 9 p.m.; It will also be shown at the Bijou Theatre

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-26 - 1917-04-26
Summary:

Screening of Paramount's photoplay 'Tennesse's Partner' and 'Are You A Mason?'; Coming film: 'The Iron Claw.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-26
Summary:

Two plays 'Tenesee's Partner' [sic] and 'Are you a Mason?' made the chief items at the Victoria Theatre. In a play the distinguished American actress, Fannie Ward, is seen to great advantage with an attractive story. The management is to be congratulated on the fine…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-27 - 1917-04-27
Summary:

Screening of 'Tennessee's Pardner' and Paramount Pictorials; Coming film: 'Are you a Mason?'

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-28 - 1917-04-28
Summary:

Screening of 'Are you a Mason?' and Keystone Comics

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-30
Summary:

Amoy, May 27 – The celebration of Empire Day proved to be a great success. General subscriptions were invited from British firms and institutions. A cinematograph was held in the Masonic Hall with a large attendance. The proceeds of the day amounted to $8000.

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Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-20 - 1918-09-23
Summary:

September 20th, 21st, 22nd and 23rd, 9.15 performance, the serial stupendous, 'The Mystery Ship' 5th and 6th episodes; The Animated Weekly No. 143; 'Lover's Lost Control' in 2 parts featuring Syd. Chaplin (Keystone). Full orchestra in attendance. Dress circle, 50 cents;…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-22
Summary:

Women Who Win' is a great drama depicting a story of a woman's role in overthrowing a World tyranny. The Queen of Great Britain appeared in moving picture storytelling. Mr. Percy Nash was entrusted with the production. The story is from Miss Almaz Stout, photography by J. C. Bee Mason…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-03 - 1919-05-03
Summary:

On Monday next, the Coronet will show Charlie Chaplin in 'Champion Charlie,' Also Harold Lloyd in 'Luke Prepares His Preparation'; Billie Richie [sic] in 'The Avenging Dentist'; Syd Chaplin in 'Giddy, Gay, and Ticklish'; Smith and Bella Jackson.