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: 1921-09-02
Summary:

T. H. Hunter, the director chosen by Zane Grey, the famous novelist, to create the photo-play of 'Desert Gold,' which comes to the World Theatre today. The film was starred by Walter Long. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-02
Summary:

When Will H. Hays congratulated Jack Coogan, Sr., on the character of the stories in which he was promoting his son, Jackie Coogan's artistic and financial welfare, he said, 'That's the kind of picture the world needs.' This picture is 'Oliver Twist' from First…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-08-07
Summary:

At the Bijou Theatre there will be screened tonight and Sunday night a series of films showing the flying exploits of Capt. T. Gunn in America and the Philippines.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-02
Summary:

Los Angeles, Cal., Jan. 21 – Speaking today before the Southern California Editorial Association, Will H. Hays, president of the motion picture producers and distributors of America, Inc., deplored the censorship of the moving pictures. Mr. Hays declared that the movies have been blamed for much…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-05-26 - 1920-05-28
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Wilfred Lucas in 'Jim Bludso,' adapted from the poems by John Hay.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-06-28 - 1920-06-30
Summary:

Broadwest presents the magnificent all British drama 'Under Suspicion' featuring Horace Hunter and Hilda Bayley.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-06-28 - 1920-06-30
Summary:

Monday to Wednesday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Broadwest presents 'Under Suspicion' featuring Horace Hunter and Hilda Bayley.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-05-26 - 1920-05-28
Summary:

Wilfred Lucas in a brilliant picture play founded on the fine old poem 'Jim Bludso.' Adapted from the poems by the Hon. John Hay Secretary of the State during the McKinley administration.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-06-28 - 1920-06-30
Summary:

Monday to Wednesday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Broadwest presents the magnificent all British drama, 'Under Suspicion' featuring Horace Hunter and Hilda Bayley.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-12-23
Summary:

A grand display of toys, sweets, and a Christmas tree is to take place in the Victoria Theatre on behalf of the children on Christmas Day, at a special matinee at 4 p.m., when a selected film 'The Fortune Hunters' (of 4,500 ft. in 3 parts) will be screened in which the celebrated…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-08
Summary:

The management of the Palisade has decided to include the 8th episode of 'The Black Box' in their programme. Exciting and humorous films including 'The Lion Hunters' are shown.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-04-29 - 1916-05-02
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Fakir's Ring' (5 parts) and 'The Lion Hunters' (2 parts); Also Keystone comics

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-11 - 1923-06-13
Summary:

Interport cricket, the Lincheng affair and the rowing at Henli make up the B. A. T. Topical, which is showing with 'Love Honour and Behave.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-11 - 1923-06-12
Summary:

Interport Cricket, the Lincheng Affair and Rowing at Henli make up the B. A. T. Topical, which is showing with 'Love Honour and Behave,' 5 reels of fun, fast and furious.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-26 - 1920-05-28
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Wilfred Lucas in a brilliant picture play founded on the fine old poem, 'Jim Bludso,' adapted from the poems by the late Hon. John Hay, secretary of State during the McKinley administration. A Story of a steamboat engineer who braves death so that others may…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-12-09 - 1916-12-12
Summary:

From Dec 9-12, 20th and 21st episodes of 'The Broken Coin'; 'Lion Hunters' in 2 parts; Charlie Chaplin in 'Hearts & Flames' in 2 parts; price details included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-12-09
Summary:

At the Bijou Theatre the final episode of 'The Broken Coin' will be screened on Wednesday. The recent programme includes a 'Charlie Chaplin' film, a good drama, the Lion Hunters.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-27 - 1923-07-28
Summary:

Friday and Saturday, July 27 and 28 at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Mr. and Mrs. Carter DeHaven in 'Twin Beds.' Also B. A. T. Co.'s town topics screen snapshots.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-22 - 1917-12-22
Summary:

Screening of 'The Gray Ghost' (1st & 2nd episodes); Comedies: 'Bargain Hunter' and 'The Cub and the Daisy Chain'; Coming performance by the Fantastic Stars

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1903-01-09 - 1903-01-09
Summary:

Imperial Bioscope. Complete change of programme. Plan at the Robinson Riano Co., Ltd. T. J. Stevenson is the Proprietor.