A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-28
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre, on Friday, screened a war play of unusual interest: 'The Menace,' which is not only staged and mounted in the Film d'Art Company's best manner, but which unfolds a most strikingly ingenious plot. There was also a new Gazette, equal is point of quality to…

2
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-18 - 1916-09-18
Summary:

Grand comedy and band night; Screening of 'Pickwick Papers', 'Bunny', 'Wiffles', Keystone and other comics; Coming Grand Naval Variety Night

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-19 - 1916-09-19
Summary:

Screening of 'Black Box Mystery' (11th & 12th episodes), 'The Great War' (Pathe's British Gazette), Keystone and other comics; Coming Grand Naval Variety Night

4
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-05 - 1916-10-06
Summary:

Tonight, the great Trans-Atlantic serial in 22 episodes entitled 'The Broken Coin,' 4th and 5th episodes (2 parts each); 'The Wreck' in 3 parts; Keystone comics; location: Wyndham Street (Flower Street).

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-07 - 1916-10-07
Summary:

On Oct 7-10, the great Trans-Atlantic serial in 22 episodes entitled 'The Broken Coin,' 6th and 7th episodes (2 parts each); 'Indian Massacre' in 2 parts; Keystone comedy.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-09 - 1916-10-10
Summary:

On Oct 9-10, the great Trans-Atlantic serial in 22 episodes entitled 'The Broken Coin,' 6th and 7th episodes (2 parts each); 'Indian Massacre' in 2 parts; Keystone comedy.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-16 - 1916-10-17
Summary:

On Oct 16-17, 11th and 13th episodes 'The Broken Coin' (2 parts each), the most interesting episodes of this great Trans-Atlantic serial; Keystone comics.

8
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-12-02 - 1916-12-05
Summary:

From Dec 2-5, tonight at 9.15 pm, the great Trans-Atlantic serial, 18th episode of 'The Broken Coin' in 2 reels; the last two episodes of 'The Trey O' Hearts' in 4 reels; also Keystone comics.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-12-13 - 1916-12-16
Summary:

From Dec 13-15, the final episode of the great Trans-Atlantic serial entitled 'The Broken Coin'; a good detective drama 'On the Track of the Spider League' in 3 reels; also Keystone comics.

10
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-08
Summary:

Large and appreciative audiences were at the Coronet last night. A picture with six-part 'A Sister of Six' and comic 'The Game Old Knight' was shown. There was also an interesting Gazette and the orchestra which is always worth hearing. Booking for the 9.15 performance is at…

11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-23 - 1922-11-23
Summary:

Tuesday 21st to Thursday 23rd at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., the Swedish Biograph Co. present Tora Teya in 'Bonds that Chafe.' Also Comedy and Gazette.

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-28 - 1922-11-30
Summary:

Today till Thursday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Swedish Biograph Co. presents Lars Hanson and Karin Molander in 'Chains.' Also Comedy and Gazette.

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-12 - 1922-12-13
Summary:

Today (Tuesday) 12th at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., the Swedish Biograph Co. presents 'Sunshine and Shadow.' Also Comedy and Gazette. Italian Opera: opens tomorrow. Wednesday at 9.15 p.m. with 'La Boheme.'

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-14 - 1922-12-14
Summary:

Today at 5.30 p.m. only, the Swedish Biograph Co. presents 'Sunshine and Shadow.' Also Comedy and Gazette. Italian Opera: opens tomorrow. Wednesday at 9.15 p.m. with 'Rigolette.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-20 - 1922-12-21
Summary:

Today at 9.15 p.m., Charles Ray in 'The Busher,' Comedy & Gazette. The Italian Grand Opera Company tomorrow, 'Carmen.' Booking at Moutrie's and at Theatre. December 20-21 Remarks: On page 4 and 7, others ads. On 'Carmen' only.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-02-26 - 1923-02-27
Summary:

The Coronet: Mon. till Sat., Douglas Fairbanks in 'When the Clouds Roll By,' Larry Semon Company and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: At 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Frank Keenan in 'Smouldering Embers' [sic]. Tue. at 9 p.m., Cabaret Dance.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-02-28 - 1923-02-28
Summary:

The Coronet: Mon. till Sat., Douglas Fairbanks in 'When the Clouds Roll By,' Larry Semon Company and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: Today only, 'The Cinderella Man,' and 'Haunted Spooks.'

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-01 - 1923-03-01
Summary:

The Coronet: Mon. till Sat., Douglas Fairbanks in 'When the Clouds Roll By,' Larry Semon Company and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: Available for club or private dance. For vacant dates, apply to H. W. Ray at The Coronet.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-02 - 1923-03-02
Summary:

The Coronet: Mon. till Sat., Douglas Fairbanks in 'When the Clouds Roll By,' Larry Semon Company and Topical Budget. The Star: Tonight only, Billie Burke in 'The Misleading Widow,' and Larry Semon Comedy.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-03 - 1923-03-03
Summary:

The Coronet: Mon. till Sat., Douglas Fairbanks in 'When the Clouds Roll By,' Larry Semon Company and Topical Budget. The Star: Sat. at 5.30 & 9.15, Sun. at 6 & 9.15, Harold Lloyd in 'Never Weaken,' and H. B. Warner in 'Nice [sic] of Destiny.'