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: 1912-05-31
Summary:

It is easy to understand why Mr. R. H. Stephenson, or 'Bob' Stephenson as his intimates call him, the popular lessee and manager of the Bijou Scenic Theatre, is looking forward with such pleasurable anticipation to his forthcoming trip to Australia. The Bijou closes down after this…

2
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-06-21
Summary:

Good pictures and good dancing are the attractions at the Bijou Scenic Theatre. Miss Chinita Zerega will stay on the programme this week. Max Linder is also being a strong favourite and an entertainment in himself. The Theatre presents a fresh appearance since its redecoration and a multiplicity…

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-08-21 - 1913-08-22
Summary:

Films screening of 'Quite Like Daddy', 'The Brighter Star', 'Round About Cairo', 'The Golden Silence', 'Max and the Pancake' and Pathe's Gazette

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-09-22 - 1913-09-23
Summary:

Programme this week screening of 'The French President at the Naval Manceuvres', Pathe's Gazette, 'Ruses of Nick Winter', 'Worse than a Suffragette' and 'A Model Nursemaid'; Debut performance of Carlyn Phillips and Violet Elbe

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-09-24 - 1913-09-26
Summary:

Performance of The Raggedy Two, Carlyn Phillips and Violet Elbe, dainty ragtime songs and dances; Films screening of 'Devil's Eyes' (4,000 ft) by Nick Winter; Screening of Pathe's Gazette; Soldiers and Sailor's in uniform half price

6
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-09-27 - 1913-10-01
Summary:

Performace by The Raggedy Two, Carlyn Phillips and Violet Elbe; Film screening of 'The Mummers'; Screening of Pathe's Gazette; Soldiers and Sailor's in uniform half price

7
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-10-08 - 1913-10-10
Summary:

Performance by The Raggedy Two, Carlyn Phillips and Violet Elba; Films screenings including 'I Fear No Foe' (by Max), 'Our Little Pussie', 'Spring Time in Nonte Carlo', 'Coal to Burn', 'Something Like an Holiday', 'The Prank of Boreas…

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-10-11 - 1913-10-14
Summary:

Performance by The Raggedy Two, Carlyn Phillips and Violet Elba; Film screening of 'Her Deadful Secret' (7,000 ft); Screening of Pathe's Gazette; Solders and Saliors in uniform half price

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-10-15 - 1913-10-17
Summary:

Performance by The Raggedy Two, Carlyn Phillips and Violet Elbe; Film screening of 'Her Deadful Secret; Screening of Pathe's Gazette

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-10-18 - 1913-10-21
Summary:

Performance by The Raggedy Two, Carlyn Phillips and Violet Elbe; Films screening of 'Hero Worship', 'The Bath Chair', 'A Holiday Rambles in the Abruzzes' and 'A Face at the Window' and 'Grand Prix of the Automobile Club de France'; Screening of…

11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-10-25 - 1913-10-28
Summary:

Performance by The Raggedy Two, Carlyn Phillips and Violet Elbe; Film screening of 'Nigger Jim' (2,500 ft, coloured film); Screening of Pathe's Gazette

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-10-29 - 1913-11-01
Summary:

Films screening of 'A Night out' (2,600 ft) and 'A Dead Man's Secret'; Screening of The Pathe's Gazette; Coming performance by Violet Bonetta

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-12-03 - 1913-12-05
Summary:

Screening of The Pathe's Gazette: Films screening of 'A Hard Case', 'Getting His Own Back' and 'At Handgrips with Death' (3,000 ft); Coming magic show by Herr Bowman

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-12-06 - 1913-12-09
Summary:

Films screening of 'Aviator Pegoud' and ' Wiffles as a Wayward Husband' (in 2 parts, 3,000 ft); Magic show by Herr Bowman: London 'Punch & Judy'; Screening of The Pathe's Gazette

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-12-13 - 1913-12-16
Summary:

Films screenings including 'In God's Care', 'From Circus to Racecourse' (in 3 parts, 4,000 ft); Screening of The Pathe's Gazette; Coming film: 'Germinal' (in 5 parts, 8,000 ft)

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-02-10
Summary:

Max Linder's and other films continue to interest good houses at the Bijou Scenic Theatre. 'A Chequered Wooing' forms an attractive series.

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-11-23
Summary:

A Magistrate's Honour' was shown in Bijou. A couple of Max Linder pictures round out the bill. Performance by Bert Flatt.

18
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);

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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);

20
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-03-24 - 1915-03-24
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Poor Children' (4 parts, 6,000 ft), 'Which is Which?', 'To the Victor the Spoils' and 'A Fine Day for Tweedledum'; Orchestra in attendance; Coming film: 'The Broken Song'