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: 1913-03-26 - 1913-03-28
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, 'Madcap Molly' (drama), a strange peacemaking; 'The Glory of Wiffles' (comic), losing his head; Pathe Gazette & Gaumont Graphic (news in pictures); performance by Stephano and Bonetta.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-03-26 - 1913-03-28
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Madcap Molly', 'A Strange Peacemaking', 'The Glory of Wiffles' and 'Losing His Head', Pathe Gazette and Gaumont Graphic; Performances by Miss Cecile Stephano and Miss Violet Bonetta

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-03-26 - 1913-03-28
Summary:

Programme at 9:15 p.m. including the dramas, 'Madcap Molly' and 'A Strange Peacemaking'; and the comics, 'The Glory of Wiffles' and 'Losing His Head.' News in pictures (of Pathe Gazette and Gaumont Graphic) is included. Performances by Miss Cecile Stephano…

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-09-19 - 1913-09-22
Summary:

Films screening of 'Charlie Colms and the Dancer's Necklace' (in 2 parts), 'The Smuggler's Wife', 'Gaumont Graphic', 'Cowboy's day out', 'An Excellent Testimonial' and 'The Masked Door'; Coming: 'Lost in the Sea…

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-09-19 - 1913-09-20
Summary:

Tonight 9.15, 'Charlie Colms and the Dancer's Necklace' in 2 parts, a magnificent detective subject, abounding in sensationalism; 'The Smuggler's Wife,' a fine dramatic picture carefully staged and most cleverly enacted; 'Gaumont Graphic,' showing all the…

6
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-10-10 - 1913-10-13
Summary:

Films screening of 'The Escape of the White Glove Gang' (in 3 parte); Screening of Gaumont Graphic; Coming film: 'For the King' and 'The Last Ray of Sunshine'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-10-10 - 1913-10-14
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, the magnificent detective picture 'The Escape of the White Glove Gang' in three parts and Gaumont Graphic. Also a fine selection of comic and interesting pictures. For 4 nights only, commencing on 15th October, 'For the King.' 'The Last Ray of Sunshine…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-11-12
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre offerings this week amuse and interest the usual large audiences which patronize this well-known house. The Gaumont Graphic shows the latest happenings abroad, including the King's visit to Lancashire and his reception by the mill girls. The outstanding feature of the…

9
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-11-24 - 1913-11-24
Summary:

The great dramatic picture 'The Money Kings' in 3 parts; Gaumont Graphic showing the latest news in moving pictures; 'The Battle of Waterloo' (6,000) feet; for a short season of performance by The World's Trio.

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-31
Summary:

The 7th and 8th episodes of the 'Strange Case of Mary Page' will be screened tonight with Gaumont Graphic and Keystone Comics. A ten reel film 'A Daughter of the Gods' will be exhibited with amazing scenes, featuring Annette Kellermann and made by William Fox. Film synopsis…

11
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-02-10 - 1919-02-12
Summary:

Gaumont Graphic. Kathlyn Williams supported by Thomas Holding in 'Redeeming Love,' a Paramount picture. 'The Barrier' in 7 parts. Manila String Band will be in attendance. Schedule included. Booking at Anderson's.

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-10 - 1919-02-12
Summary:

10th, 11th and 12th February, Gaumont Graphic; Kathlyn Williams supported by Thomas Holding in 'Redeeming Love,' a Paramount picture. Manila string band will be in attendance on Tuesday, the 11th February at 9.15 p.m. Matinees, Thursday 13th February at 5.15 p.m., 'The Barrier…

13
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-11 - 1919-02-11
Summary:

February 11 and 12 at 9.15 p.m., Gaumont Graphic. Kathlyn Williams supported by Thomas Holding in 'Redeeming Love,' a Paramount Picture. The Manila String Band will be attendance on Thursday February 11 at 9.15 p.m. Matinees Thursday, February 13 at 5.15 p.m., 'The Barrier'…

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-04 - 1921-10-06
Summary:

Vivian Martin in 'Little Miss Optimist,' in 5 parts, latest Gaumont Graphic and various Comedies. Matinee Programmes: At 5.15 p.m., 'The Sport of King.' At 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m., 'Vanishing Dagger,' 13 & 14 epis. Booking at Messrs. Mehta & Co.

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-04 - 1921-10-06
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Vivian Martin in 'Little Miss Optimist' in 5 parts. Also latest Gaumont Graphic and various comedies. Matinee programmes: 5.15 p.m., 'The Sport of Kings'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Vanishing Dagger' 13th and 14th episodes. Booking at Messrs Mehta…

16
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-04 - 1921-10-06
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., Vivian Martin in 'Little Miss Optimist.' Also latest Gaumont Graphic and various comedies. Matinee programmes: 5.15 p.m., 'The Sport of Kings'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Vanishing Dagger' [sic] episodes 13 and 14. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co. Tel…

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-25 - 1921-10-27
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Jesse L. Lasky presents Wallace Reid in 'The Source' in 5 parts. Also Gaumont Graphic and Comedies. Matinee at 5.15 p.m., George Walsh in 'Melting Millions'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'The King of the Circus,' 1st, 2nd and 3rd episodes…

18
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-25 - 1921-10-27
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., Jesse L. Lasky presents Wallace Reid in 'The Source.' Also Gaumont Graphic and comedies. Matinee 5.15 p.m., George Walsh in 'Melting Millions'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'The King of the Circus' [sic] 1st, 2nd and 3rd episodes. Popular…

19
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-26
Summary:

The World Theatre's star film 'The Source' is an interesting picture with a plot staged in a lumber camp. Film synopsis included. Other films shown are the Gaumont Graphic and a very funny comedy. At 5.15, the star film is 'Melting Millions,' and first three episodes of…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-10-22 - 1925-10-24
Summary:

Tonight till Saturday, Laura La Plante in 'The Teaser' with Pat O'Malley. Also Tod Sanborn, the Xylophone King in classical and Jazz selections and Gaumont Graphics 15th anniversary no. Illustration included.