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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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-14 - 1917-02-16
Summary:

Tonight, drama 'A Wife's Sacrifice' in 5 parts; 'Love's Young Dream'; and Tweedledum as strike leader.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-14 - 1917-02-16
Summary:

Screening of 'A Wife's Sacrifice', 'Love's Young Dream' and 'Tweedledum as Strike Leader'

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-15
Summary:

Bijou Theatre is showing some very good films tonight, the programme including 'A Wife's Sacrifice' (in five parts) and 'Love's Young Dream.' A magnificent five-part picture 'Save the Queen,' as well as a two-part film 'Honour Before Wealth,'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-15
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre is showing good pictures tonight including 'A Wife's Sacrifice,' 'Love's Young Dream,' 'Save the Queen' and 'Honour Before Wealth.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-16 - 1917-05-18
Summary:

Tonight, a great Italian drama 'Honour before Wealth' in 3 parts; detective drama 'The Trunk Mystery' in 2 parts; Keystone comics.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-05-16 - 1917-05-18
Summary:

Screening of 'Honour Before Wealth', 'The Trunk Mystery' and Comics

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-16
Summary:

Tonight at the Bijou Theatre, a great modern drama will be screened, entitled 'Honour Before Wealth,' in three parts. This is an exceptionally good film and picture lovers should not miss seeing it. The programme also concludes a detective drama entitled 'The Trunk Mystery,'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-05-16
Summary:

At the Bijou Theatre a modern 3-part drama 'Honour before Wealth' will be screened. The programme includes a detective drama 'The Trunk Mystery' and Keystone Comics.