A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-02-15 - 1913-02-18
Summary:

Tonight's Programme: two part coloured drama 'The Forger', star comic by Prince 'An Official Lapse' and News of the Day by Pathe Gazette; Performance by Miss Cecile Stephano, Miss Dolly Swift and Miss Violet Bonetta

2
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-03-19 - 1913-03-21
Summary:

Film screening of 'Up Fusi-Yama', 'The Vandal Leopard', 'The Three Friends' and News of The Day by Pathe Gazette; Performances by Miss Cecile Stephano and Miss Violet Bonetta; 7.15 pictures only

3
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-03-29 - 1913-04-02
Summary:

Films screenings inculding 'The Fires of Revenge', 'Her Guardianship', 'The Marcantoni Quartette'and News of the day by Pathe Gazette; Performances by Miss Cecile Stephano and Miss Violet Bonetta

4
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-17 - 1913-05-20
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Oxford and Cambridge Boat-Race', 'Young America', 'The Haunted Hotel', 'Heard at The Telephone' and 'The Cow-Girls Round-up'; Also screening of News of The Day by Pathe Gazette; Performance by Miss Violet Bonetta

5
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-21 - 1913-05-23
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Nabob' (a drama adapted from Alphonse Daudet), 'The Driving Girl' (comic) and 'Conquering Carrie' (comic); Also screening of News of The Day by Pathe Gazette; Performance by Miss Violet Bonetta; 7.15 p.m. pictures only

6
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-24 - 1913-05-27
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Sheriff's Daughter', 'Wild Wales', 'Training Fighting Cocks', 'The Beloved Vagabond' and 'The Savage'; Also screening of News of The Day by Pathe Gazette; Performance by Miss Violet Bonetta; 7.15 p.m. pictures…

7
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-12-16 - 1914-12-18
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Alone with the Devil' (4 parts, 6,000 ft) and 'Max on the Briny'; Coming film: 'Rocambole' (3rd Series) and 'The Terror of Paris'

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-12-16 - 1914-12-18
Summary:

For 3 nights only, the great sensational drama 'Alone with the Devil' in 4 parts - length 6,000 feet; 'Max on the Briny,' a good comedy; 3rd series of 'Rocambole' and The Terror of Paris in 4 parts - length 7,000 feet on Dec 19.

9
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-12-21
Summary:

The third series of the Rocambole stories ('The Marquis' Inheritance') was screened at the Bijou on Saturday night. On Christmas Day, there will be a special matinee, with a monster programme that includes 'Alone with the Devil.'

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-12-23 - 1914-12-24
Summary:

Films screenings including War pictures (6th series, 2,000 ft) and 'Rocambole' (3rd Series); Coming film: 'Alone with the Devil' (4 parts, 6,000 ft)

11
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-12-23 - 1914-12-26
Summary:

6th series of War Picture in 2,000 feet; by special request, 3rd series of 'Rocambole' in 4 parts - length 7,000 feet; Xmas matinee at 4.15 p.m., monster programme, 'Alone with the Devil' in 4 parts - length 6,000 feet.

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-12-25
Summary:

The attraction this week at the Bijou Theatre is the sixth series of war pictures, which are just as good as their predecessors. 'Alone with the Devil' is to be screened.

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-02-10 - 1915-02-12
Summary:

Film screening of 'Nemesis' (3 parts, 4,000 ft); Performance by May Clarke; Coming film: 'The Fatal Enchantress'

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-02-10
Summary:

The picture of the week is 'Her Love Unheeded' and 'The Fatal Enchantress' is being screened for the first time in Hong Kong. Performance by Miss May Clarke.

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-02-10 - 1915-02-12
Summary:

The great dramatic story 'Nemesis' in 3 parts - length 4,000 feet; performance by Clarke; On Feb 13, 'The Fatal Enchantress' in 5 parts - length 8,000 feet.

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-02-13 - 1915-02-13
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Fatal Enchantress' (5 parts, 8,000 ft); Song performance by May Clarke; Coming screening of War Pictures

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-02-13 - 1915-02-17
Summary:

For 4 nights only, a great exclusive drama 'The Fatal Enchantress' in 5 parts - length 8,000 feet; performance by Clarke; War Pictures on Feb 17.

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-02-16 - 1915-02-17
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Fatal Enchantress' (5 parts, 8,000 ft); Song performance by May Clarke; Coming screening of War Pictures

19
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-02-24 - 1915-02-24
Summary:

Film screening of 'A Circus Heroine' (3 parts, 5,000 ft) and the 10th Series of War Pictures (2 parts, 3,000 ft);

20
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-02-25 - 1915-02-27
Summary:

Film screening of 'A Circus Heroine' (3 parts, 5,000 ft) and the 10th Series of War Pictures (2 parts, 3,000 ft);