A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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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: 1915-06-07 - 1915-06-12
Summary:

On June 7, the most thrilling and wonderful drama, 'The Adventures of Kathlyn,' in 13 series, 27 parts, 27,000 feet; 1st and 2nd series on June 7 and 8, 3rd and 4th series on June 9-11, 5th and 6th series on June 12 and 13, 6th and 7th series on June 14 and 15; also a fine set of…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-06-11
Summary:

The Adventures of Kathlyn' having being discontinued until further notice, it was replaced at the Bijou Theatre on Sunday night by an interesting and most realistic six-part drama 'Satanasso,' which met with general approval.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-06-12
Summary:

We are asked to say that the film 'The Adventures of Kathlyn' will be discontinued at the Bijou Theatre until further notice. Tonight, the management will screen the dramatic film 'Satanasso' instead.

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Headline: Bijou Threatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-12-08 - 1915-12-10
Summary:

Tonight! Two fine dramas: 'Prisoner 113' in 2 parts; 'Fantomas' 1st series (by request); also comics.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-12-08
Summary:

The weekend show at the Bijou consisted of a couple of bright little comics and an Italian drama 'The Remembrances of the Other.' tonight a new programme is introduced, the chief features of which are 'Prisoner 118' and 'Fantomas' (First Series).

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Headline: Bijou Threatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-12-15 - 1915-12-17
Summary:

Tonight! Two fine dramas: 'The Pardon' in 2 parts, and 'Fantomas' 2nd series in 4 parts.

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Headline: Bijou Threatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-12-22 - 1915-12-23
Summary:

On Dec 22-24, the detective drama 'Fantomas' 3rd series in 6 parts; also comics; on Dec 25, the operatic drama 'The Merry Widow' in 2 parts.

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Headline: Bijou Threatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-12-29 - 1915-12-31
Summary:

On Dec 29-31, the detective drama: 'Fantomas' 4th series in 4 parts; and the startling drama 'Pepita' in 2 parts.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-12-30
Summary:

A new series of the wonderful Fantomas pictures was shown at the Bijou last night. Professor Gonzales played a violin solo.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-30 - 1916-10-03
Summary:

Tonight, 1st, 2nd and 3rd episodes of the sensational serial play entitled 'The Broken Coin' in 22 episodes, 2 parts each; location: Wyndham Street, Flower Street.

12
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-05 - 1916-10-06
Summary:

Tonight, the great Trans-Atlantic serial in 22 episodes entitled 'The Broken Coin,' 4th and 5th episodes (2 parts each); 'The Wreck' in 3 parts; Keystone comics; location: Wyndham Street (Flower Street).

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-07 - 1916-10-07
Summary:

On Oct 7-10, the great Trans-Atlantic serial in 22 episodes entitled 'The Broken Coin,' 6th and 7th episodes (2 parts each); 'Indian Massacre' in 2 parts; Keystone comedy.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-09 - 1916-10-10
Summary:

On Oct 9-10, the great Trans-Atlantic serial in 22 episodes entitled 'The Broken Coin,' 6th and 7th episodes (2 parts each); 'Indian Massacre' in 2 parts; Keystone comedy.

15
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-09
Summary:

At the Bijou Theatre, the popular American serial 'The Broken Coin,' is still in progress, part four and five occupying part of the weekend programme. In addition, the three-part film 'The Wreck' and some Keystone pictures are being screened.

16
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-11 - 1916-10-14
Summary:

On Oct 11-13, the sensational serial film entitled 'The Broken Coin,' 8th-10th episodes (2 parts each); Keystone comics; watch for the next change of programme.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-16 - 1916-10-17
Summary:

On Oct 16-17, 11th and 13th episodes 'The Broken Coin' (2 parts each), the most interesting episodes of this great Trans-Atlantic serial; Keystone comics.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-16
Summary:

The new instalments of the popular film 'The Broken Coin' have been well received at the Bijou Theatre, some Keystone comics adding attractions. The 11th and 12th episodes will be shown tonight and tomorrow.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-18 - 1916-10-20
Summary:

On Oct 18-20, the two great Trans-Atlantic serials, 'Trey O' Hearts,' 1st, 2nd and 3rd episodes; 'The Broken Coin' in 13 episodes.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-21 - 1916-10-24
Summary:

On Oct 21-24, the two great Trans-Atlantic serials, never screened in Hongkong: 'Trey O' Hearts,' 4th-6th episodes; 'The Broken Coin' in 14 episodes, thrilling adventure and beautiful romance; matinee details included.