A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-04-26 - 1913-04-29
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Rose of Kentucky', 'The Sense of Smell' (comic), 'Looking for A Job' (comic), 'The Bobbie and The Bow-bow' (comic), 'Inquisitive William' (comic) and 'The Scottish Fighlands' (scenic); Also screening of…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-04-26 - 1913-04-29
Summary:

Programme at 9:15 p.m. The American film-drama including 'The Rose of Kentucky'; and comics including 'The Sense of Smell,' 'Looking for a Job,' 'The Bobbie & the Bow-wow' and 'Inquisitive William.' News of the day included. Performance by…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-04-26 - 1913-04-29
Summary:

Grand American drama, 'The Rose of Kentucky,' 'The Sense of Smell' (comic), 'Looking for a Job,' and 'The Bobbie & The Bow-Bow' (comic), Inquisitive William, and 'The Scottish Highlands' (scenic); 'News of the Day'; performance by…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-06 - 1925-02-14
Summary:

William Fox presents 'Nero' directed by J. Gordon Edwards. February 9 remarks: Baby Peggy in 'Family Secrets.' February 11 remarks: Jacques Gretillat and Violet Mersereau in 'Nero.' February 12 remarks: Charlie Chaplin in 'The Pilgrim.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-09 - 1925-02-11
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, William Fox presents Jacques Gretillat and Violet Mersereau in 'Nero' in 15 massive reels with special musical setting. Prices: 2.30 p.m., $1.20 and 60 cents; 5.10 and 9.15, $2.00 and $1.00. 7.30 p.m. only, Baby Peggy in 'The Family…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-11
Summary:

Nero is drawing great crowds at the Coronet. Charles Sarver and Virginia Tracy were the authors of the story. The cast included Jacques Gretillat, Alexander Salvini, Paulett Duval, Edy Darcleo [sic], Violet Mersereau. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-11
Summary:

The burning of Rome, as depicted in 'Nero,' is remarkable. The number and size of the building destroyed and the powerfully natural way the effect is fitted into the picture, lift it into a new field of achievement. The authors of the story, Charles Sarver and Virginia Tracy have…