A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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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: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-06-07
Summary:

There was a big house at the Bijou Theatre on Saturday night when a film version of Daudet's pathetic story 'Jack' was screened. Tonight, the first instalment of a new and most wonderful series 'The Adventures of Kathlyn' will be shown. The lady who takes the heroine…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-02-21
Summary:

An interesting exhibition of 'trick' music was given by Mr. Williams and Miss Mignon at the Bijou Theatre last night. Mr. Williams and Miss Mignon are performing again tonight and tomorrow. The Bijou pictures are particularly good this week, the two main features being a cinematograph…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-02-22 - 1916-02-29
Summary:

Special engagement opening on Feb 23, performance by Williams and Mignon; also exclusive dramas, 'The Adventures of a Millionaire's Son' in 4 parts, 'Cyrano de Bergerac' in 2 parts.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-02-25 - 1916-02-25
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Adventures of Millionaire's Son' (4 parts) and 'Adventures of Cerano de Begerac' (2 parts); Musical act by Williams and Mignon

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-02-26 - 1916-02-29
Summary:

Film screening of 'Espartaco' (6 parts); Musical act by Williams and Mignon

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-02-28
Summary:

The ingenious musical act of Mr. Williams and Miss Mignon was repeated last night at the Bijou before an appreciative audience. The picture of the evening was a historical drama 'Espartaco.' On Wednesday next, a new Max Linder picture will be screened at this house.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-16
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre has secured the rights of reproduction in Hong Kong and the first of the series of 'The Extraordinary Adventures of Saturnin Farandoul,' the celebrated Italian novel by A. Robida, will be exhibited.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-03-18 - 1916-03-21
Summary:

On Mar 18, 1st series of the daring and sensational feature 'The Extraordinary Adventures' [sic] in 4 parts; 'Saturnin Farandoul' from the celebrated Italian novel of A. Robida; also the magnificent drama 'The Gipsy's Daughter' in 3 parts.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-18 - 1916-03-21
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Extraordinary Adventures of Saturnin Farandoul' from the novel of A. Robida and 'The Gipasy's Daughter' (3 parts)

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-26 - 1916-08-26
Summary:

Tonight, first & second episodes of the greatest ever produced: 'Neal of the Navy' in 14 episodes - 2 parts each, featuring Lillian Lorraine, supported by an all star cast, headed by William Conklin.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-26 - 1916-08-26
Summary:

Screening of 'Neal of the Navy' (1st & 2nd Episode) of a 14 episode serial, featuring Lillian Lorraine and William Conklin

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-16
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be hosting magicians, Chefalo and Palermo, who will stage their performances on 5:15 and 9:15 today. The Theatre will also screen the Metro picture 'The Forgotten Law' which is based on a story similar to 'Uncle Tom's Cabin.' There is a strong…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-17
Summary:

Chefalo and Palermo, the noted magicians, are opening a four-day season at the Queen 's Theatre. Palermo will always be remembered for the staging of the 'Garden of Mystery' previously seen in this Colony. Genuine sympathy and real intelligence are displayed by the cast of '…

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Headline: Cinema Notes
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-22
Summary:

The Virginian' is to be screened at the Queen's Theatre. 'Something to Think About,' directed by Cecil B. DeMille, starred by Elliott Dexter, will be screened at the Star. Film plot included. 'Kindred of the Dust' opened at Coronet Theatre today. The film starred…

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Headline: Cinema Notes
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-23
Summary:

The Virginians' is to be screened at the Queen's Theatre. Film plot included. 'Something To Think About,' directed by Cecil B. de Mille, was put on at the Star Theatre last night. Gloria Swanson gives a clever performance. 'Kindred of the Dust,' showing at the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-26
Summary:

Tonight will be the final showing of 'The Virginian,' at the Queen's Theatre. The portrayal of Owen Wister's famous classic has given a wonderful picture to the movie world. One should not more miss seeing this picture than miss a picturization of Shakespeare's work. It…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-20
Summary:

The cause of the world distress and the answer to the question 'What Next' will be given in a free lecture by William Tinney of Brooklyn, New York, on Sunday at the World Theatre and the Queen's Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-09 - 1924-07-11
Summary:

William Farnum in 'The Adventurer.' Note our specially reduced prices for the summer. Ring up C. 4636. Booking at Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-09 - 1924-07-11
Summary:

Dramas uncrowned king William Farnum in 'The Adventurer.' Note our special reduced prices for the summer. Ring up C. 4636. Booking at theatre.