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: 1906-05-21
Summary:

A large audience, mostly Chinese, filled the Ko Shing Theatre on Saturday, when Mr. Stevenson had a number of special films on the bioscope. The entertainment was a great success, and the graceful dancing of Carmencella was highly appreciated.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-04-04
Summary:

Messrs Ramos and Ramos, proprietors of the 'Victoria' Cinematograph in Des Voeux Road, conceived the idea some time ago of erecting a theatre worthy of the Colony, and they secured the site on which stood the old Hongkong Cinematograph, opposite the market. Portion of this site was…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-01-16
Summary:

There was a complete change of programme on Saturday in the Bijou. Performances by Miss Vera Ferrace and Miss Ruby Chrystal. The biorama was an interesting one, especially the grand opera 'Carmen,' and the funny picture 'Double sight,' represented by the well-known Max Linder…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-02-23
Summary:

Last night Bijou Theatre projected excellent pictures. Miss Vera Ferrace gave several new songs. Miss Grace Vyveene will make her first appearance in Hongkong at Bijou this Saturday night.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-02-28
Summary:

Mr. Bob Stephenson, the lessee of the Bijou Scenic Theatre in Wyndham Street, believes in presenting his patrons with frequent changes of programme. The 'show' put on last night was particularly good. Many new films were exposed, the pictures coming out very clear and distinct with a…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-03-01
Summary:

A change of programme will take place tonight at the Bijou Scenic Theatre. There have been good houses since the arrival of Miss Grace Vyveene. Mr. Stephenson and Miss Vera Ferrace are introducing their best songs.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-03-03
Summary:

The change of programme at the Bijou Scenic Theatre on Wednesday proved a success. Both Miss Vera Ferrace and Miss Grace Vyveene were exceedingly good, and as to Mr. Stephenson, he quite excelled himself. Another change of programme is billed for tomorrow. Children are reminded that Mr.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-03-06
Summary:

If crowded houses are any criterion of excellency, then the Bijou may be accounted one of the popular places of amusement in the Colony. Performances by Miss May Maxwell, Miss Vera Ferrace, Miss Grace Vyveene and Mr. Stephenson.

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Headline: Entertainments
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-03-06
Summary:

The pictures shown at the Bijou Theatre Saturday night were excellent and all new to the Colony. The comic pictures kept the audiences in roars of laughter from start to finish, especially the one 'Stickfast Pasto.' Bob Stephenson introduced performances by Misses May Maxwell, Vera…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-03-09 - 1911-03-24
Summary:

Performances by Miss May Maxwell, the balladist, Miss Grace Vyeene, serio and dancer, Miss Vera Ferrace, the comedienne and Mr. Bob Stephenson, the humorist; and also 'The Biormara .'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-03-10 - 1911-03-24
Summary:

Performers: Miss May Maxwell, Miss Grace Vyveene, Miss Vera Ferrace, Mr. R. H. Stephenson; and The Biorama

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-03-20
Summary:

New pictures are being shown at the Bijou Scenic Theatre. Miss Grace Vyveene, Miss Vera Ferrace and Mr. Robert Stephenson give pleasing shows.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-03-24 - 1911-03-31
Summary:

(Flower Street) The latest pictures of dirigible balloons and aeroplanes. New songs and dances by Grace Vyveene, Vera Ferraces and Bob Stephenson.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-03-25
Summary:

Tonight, an interesting programme will be presented by the management of the Bijou Scenic Theatre. Miss Vera Ferrace, Miss Grace Vyveene and Mr. Stephenson will sing new songs. New pictures are promised.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-03-25
Summary:

Mr. Bob Stephenson put on a change of programme at the Bijou Scenic Theatre last night and the house was crowded. Miss Vera Ferrace and Miss Grace Vyveene kept the audience happy.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-03-25 - 1911-04-01
Summary:

Flying! Flying! Aviation week; the latest pictures of dirigible balloons and aeroplanes; new songs and dances by Grace Vyveene and Vera Ferrace.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-04-04
Summary:

Miss Vera Ferrace should be seen and heard in her 'Football' song and Miss Grace Vyveene will dance at the Bijou Cinematograph.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-04-15 - 1911-04-21
Summary:

Cinematograph vaudeville tonight. 6 brilliant moving pictures. Performances by Miss Vera Ferrace and Miss Grace Vyveene.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-04-15 - 1911-04-15
Summary:

Cinematograph Vaudeville, 6 brilliant moving pictures by Miss Vera Ferrace, Miss Grace Vyveene, and the Flower Street Follies; see handbill for popular prices.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-04-17 - 1911-04-21
Summary:

Cinematograph Vaudeville; 6 brilliant moving pictures; performances by Miss Vera Ferrace and Miss Grace Vyveene.