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: 1911-08-12
Summary:

Full change of programme will be made tonight at the Bijou and Victoria cinematograph theatres. At the Bijou, Miss Violet Bonetta and Bob Stephenson will present a new sketch. Among the pictures worthy of mention are 'Charles Daix,' 'Ariam and his dog' and 'In a moment…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-09-26 - 1912-09-28
Summary:

New pictures - interesting, comic, dramatic, and historical; great dramatic films - 'A Wedding Gift,' 'Hatred of the Music Hall,' 'Love and Science'; the great comic film - 'Let Us be Divorced'; the great picture film - 'A Good Watch Dog'; next…

3
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-11-08
Summary:

The two Frankins are offering some very fine turns-sketches with song and dance at the Victoria Theatre on Saturday night. The films this week are good, one notably good one being Max Linder and his dog.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-11-09 - 1914-11-12
Summary:

On Nov 10, The Great War Picture in 3 parts - 3,000 feet long, also new interesting pictures never screened before; performance by Douglas and Barry; 'Boys of the Bull Dog Breed' on Nov 13.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-11-10 - 1914-11-10
Summary:

Coming film screening of 'The Great War Pictures' (3 parts, 3,000 ft); Also some new interesting pictures never screened; Douglas and Barry in attendance; Coming film: 'Boys of the Bull Dog Breed' [sic].

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-11-11 - 1914-11-13
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Great War Pictures' (3 parts, 3,000 ft); Also some new interesting pictures never screened; Douglas and Barry in attendance; Coming film: 'Boys of the Bull Dog Breed' [sic].

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-11-13 - 1914-11-13
Summary:

For 3 nights only, The 'Boys of the Bull Dog Breed,' combined with the War Picture (by request) and various new & interesting pictures; performance by Douglas & Barry and Miss Hilda Barry.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-11-14 - 1914-11-14
Summary:

Screening of the 'Boys of the Bull Dog Breed' [sic] with the War Pictures; Performances by Douglas and Barry; Coming performance by Miss Hilda Barry

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-11-16 - 1914-11-16
Summary:

Screening of the 'Boys of the Bull Dog Breed' [sic] with the War Pictures; Performances by Douglas and Barry; Coming performance by Miss Hilda Barry

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-01-17 - 1916-01-19
Summary:

On Jan 18, the startling and thrilling drama 'Neath the Lion's Paw' in 3 parts; a small drama ''The Fisher Girl's Folly' in 1 parts; 'Russian Army in Snow Clad Mountains'; Pathe's British Gazette; comics 'Bob in Love' and 'The…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-01-17 - 1916-01-19
Summary:

The drama in 3 parts, 'Neath the Lion's Paw,' on Tuesday, 18th January, 1916. A small drama, 'The Fisher Girl's Folly.' Interesting pictures including 'The Potoroo Bat' and 'Russian Army in Snow Clad Mountains.' Pathe's British Gazette…

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-01-18 - 1916-01-18
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Neath the Lion's Paw' (3 parts), 'The Fisher Girl's Folly', 'Potoroo Rat', 'Russian Army in Snow Clad Mountains', 'Bob in Love' and 'A Gay Dog Collared'; Screening of Pathe's British Gazette;…

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-01-19 - 1916-01-20
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Neath the Lion's Paw' (3 parts), 'The Fisher Girl's Folly', 'Potoroo Rat', 'Russian Army in Snow Clad Mountains', 'Bob in Love' and 'A Gay Dog Collared'; Screening of Pathe's British Gazette;…

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-28 - 1916-07-28
Summary:

Screening of 'Exploits of Elaine' (19th & 20th episodes); Pathe's British Gazette: 'Allied Armies in the Near East' and 'Belgian Sheep Dogs'; Comics: 'Stone Age Adventure' (Cartoon Comic by Bray) and 'Charlie Chaplin's Elopement' (…

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-29 - 1916-07-31
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Exploits of Elaine' (19th & 20th episodes); Pathe's British Gazette: 'Allied Armies in the Near East' and 'Belgian Sheep Dogs'; Comics: 'Stone Age Adventure' (Cartoon Comic by Bray) and 'Charlie Chaplin's Elopement…

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-04 - 1916-08-04
Summary:

Screening of 'Exploits of Elaine' (last 2 episodes), 'The Great War Round St. Mihiel', 'The Great War Watch Dogs', 'The Knock Out'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-05 - 1916-08-05
Summary:

On Aug 4, another powerful programme, last two episodes of the 'Exploits of Elaine'; interesting: 'The Great War: Round St. Mihiel' and 'The Great War: Watch Dogs'; comics: 'The Knock Out' in 2 parts (featuring Fatty), Charlie Chaplin as Referee.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-05 - 1916-08-05
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Exploits of Elaine' (last 2 episodes), 'The Great War Round St. Mihiel', 'The Great War Watch Dogs', 'The Knock Out'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-21
Summary:

The programme includes a serial film 'The Black Box' and war pictures, particularly the British Gazette. There was a good feature 'The Golden Sword Knot' and the comic cartoon picture 'The Police Dog No. 1' raised many a hearty laugh. The band of the 18th Infantry…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-31 - 1916-09-02
Summary:

On Sep 1, marvellous attractions at 'the Vic': performance by Dr. Rowe and Mora; the great detective film 'The Adventures of Nat Pinkerton' in 3 parts; 5th episode of 'The Black Box Mystery' [sic]; interesting: Pathe's British Gazette, The Great War: In the…