A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-03-12 - 1913-03-14
Summary:

Tonight at 9:15 p.m. including the drama, 'A Husband's Generosity'; the scenic, 'Niagara Falls'; the comics, 'A Tight Fit,' 'The Lumber-room Chest' and 'Soldiers in Morocco.' News of the day (of Pathe Gazette) is included. Performances by…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-09-13
Summary:

The Carnegie Alaska-Siberian Expedition pictures will be seen for the first time at the Bijou Theatre for five nights and Saturday matinee commencing on Wednesday September 17. The pictures were taken by Capt. F. E. Kleinschmidt. A lecturer will be present at every performance giving a fine…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-09-13 - 1913-09-20
Summary:

5 nights commencing Wed., Sept. 17, matinee Saturday: Geo. Samuels presents the famous Carnegie-Museum, 'Alaska-Siberia Expedition,' motion pictures, 6000 feet of films and 30 explanatory slides, accompanied by an explanatory lecture, two hours of continuous sensation and breathless…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-09-15
Summary:

Lovers of nature and animals should have an evening at the Bijou during the five nights, coming Wednesday September 17, when the illustrated report of the Carnegie Museum Alaska-Siberian Expedition will be given by means of the motion pictures taken by Capt. Kleinschmidt. The pictures have been…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-09-16
Summary:

Tomorrow night the wonderful film – six thousand feet in length – depicting the sights seen by the Carnegie Alaska-Siberian Expedition will be screened at the Bijou Theatre. The exhibition is for five nights, and there will be a matinee on Saturday. A private view of the new film was held…

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Headline: The Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-09-18
Summary:

The Carnegie Alaska-Siberian Expedition pictures were screened at the Bijou Scenic Theatre last night. Not only was it very instructive from the point of view of natural history, but at the same time it proves what the cinematograph operator can do under exceptional conditions.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-09-09 - 1914-09-11
Summary:

New songs and dances performances by The Gibson Girls; Also some exceedingly comic and interesting pictures; Coming film: 'The Trapper's Mistake' (2 parts, 3,000 ft);

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

Performance by 'The Gibson Girls'; also some exceedingly comic & interesting pictures; 'The Trapper's Mistake' in 2 parts - length 3,000 feet will be screened on Sept 12.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-09-11
Summary:

The pictures included a magnificent representation of Swedish winter sports and new 'Wiffles' story, deliciously comic were offered at the Bijou last night. The Gibson Girls sang songs. 'The Trapper's Mistake' will be screened on Saturday for the first time.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-09-12 - 1914-09-16
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Trapper's Mistake' (2 parts, 3,000 ft) and 'Max Persuasive Suicide'; Screening of Pathe's British and International Gazette; New songs and dances performances by The Gibson Girls

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-09-14
Summary:

The American drama 'The Trapper's Mistake' was shown at Bijou Theatre. The house went into convulsions over 'Max's Persuasive Suicide' as Pathe's International Gazette brought the world's news to the screen. Performance by the Gibson Girls.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-09-14 - 1914-09-15
Summary:

For 4 nights only, the powerful American drama 'The Trapper's Mistake' in 2 parts - length 3,000 feet; 'Max Persuasive Suicide' and Pathe's British & International Gazette; performance by 'The Gibson Girls.'