A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1907-08-22
Summary:

The exhibition of cinematograph pictures being given nightly at the Cafe Weismann rooms continues to attract large audiences. Great delight is manifested in the comic pictures, in particular, whilst the more serious ones evoke great interest. The management is continually procuring new pictures…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-05-25 - 1912-05-28
Summary:

Every evening at 7.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., a boom in picture plays; The Conjurer's Triumph - by Max Linder; The Pathe Gayette [sic] - the world's latest news; The Gaumont Graphics -- news from home; 'What Every Mother Does' - by Wiffles; 'Please Take One' - by Nick…

3
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-12-28 - 1912-12-31
Summary:

Latest news in pictures, London edition of Pathe Gazette and Gaumont Graphic; vaudeville by Dolly Swift, Gladys Spencer, and Ada Rowley.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-25 - 1913-01-29
Summary:

At 9.15 special monster programme for Burn's anniversary; debut by Cecile Stephano; performance by Dolly Swift; Pathe Frere's Masterpiece, 'The Mysteries of Paris' (length 6000 feet, 4 parts); war scenes, Paris fashions, & comics.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-02-01 - 1913-02-04
Summary:

Performance by Cecile Stephano and Dolly Swift; 'The Green-eyed Monster,' a new Britannia film by Max Linder, 'From Country to Town,' two star comics; News of the Day; artistes at all matinees.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-02-05 - 1913-02-07
Summary:

The specialty, News of the World in Pictures (Pathe Gazette & Gaumont Graphic); acrobatic performance; musical interludes by Cecile Stephano and Dolly Swift.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-02-26 - 1913-02-28
Summary:

9.15 programme: special picture for race week, 'The Stolen Favourite' by Nick Winter, News of the Day (Pathe Gazette and Gaumont Graphic); performances by Cecile Stephano, Dolly Swift, and Violet Bonetta.

8
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-04-05 - 1913-04-08
Summary:

The fire two-part drama, 'The Fisher-girl of Venice,' 'Betrayed by a Kiss' (comic), 'A Slight Mistake,' and News in Pictures (Pathe Gazette and Gaumont Graphic); performances by Cecile Stephano and Violet Bonetta; 7.15 pictures only.

9
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-04-12 - 1913-04-16
Summary:

His Lordship's Little Lapse' (a rattling two-roll comic by Prince); The Stinia Troupe of Acrobats; 'A Xmas Problem' (coloured art); News of the Day (Pathe Gazette and Gaumont Graphic); performances by Cecile Stephano and Violet Bonetta; 7.15 pictures only.

10
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-04-23 - 1913-04-25
Summary:

Special 'A B' comic, 'A Jealous Husband'; 'A Study in Diplomacy' (comic); 'Losing His Temper'; 'A Trip on the Seine' (scenic); News of the Day (Pathe Gazette & Gaumont Graphic); performance by Violet Bonetta; matinees details included.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-05-03 - 1913-05-06
Summary:

9.15 Programme: Special wild West drama, 'Byaid of the Lariat,' great three part drama; 'The Weaker Vessel'; 'Liberty Hall' (comic); News of the World (Pathe Gazette & Gaumont Graphic); performance by Violet Bonetta; matinees details included.

12
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-05-07 - 1913-05-09
Summary:

9.15 Programme: 'Laugh and Learn,' 'Cervantes' Immortal,' 'Don Quixote,' 'The Indian Maid's Sacrifice,' Pathe Gazette and Gaumont Graphic; performance by Violet Bonetta; matinees details included.

13
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-06-23 - 1915-06-23
Summary:

Tonight, two fine dramas, 'The End of a Dream' in 3 parts - length 4,000 feet; 'Dr. Goudron's System' in 2 parts - length 3,000 feet; also comic pictures.

14
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-07-03 - 1915-07-06
Summary:

On July 3, the powerful Italian drama 'The Ways of Providence' in 5 parts - length 8,000 feet; also comic pictures; look out for the great exclusive feature 'The Secret of the Mysterious 'X'' in 8 parts, 10,000 feet.

15
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-07-21 - 1915-07-23
Summary:

On July 21, 22, and 23, the thrilling detective drama 'The Mystery of Sydney Street' in 3 parts, length 5,000 feet; also a set of comic pictures.

16
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-08-09
Summary:

An excellent new programme began on Saturday night at the Bijou Theatre, containing some fine comics and a very elaborate film drama 'The Veiled Dansense.'

17
Headline: Bijou Threatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-11-10 - 1915-11-12
Summary:

On Nov 10, 11 & 12, the thrilling drama 'Love and Conspiration' in 4 parts; also comic pictures.

18
Headline: Bijou Threatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-11-13 - 1915-11-16
Summary:

4 nights only, commencing Nov 13, the powerful Italian feature: 'The Fatal Emerald' in 5 parts; Gaumont Graphic.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-11-19
Summary:

The current programme at the Bijou Theatre includes a long dramatic film 'In the Fog,' 'An Adventure in the Harem,' and some good comics.

20
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.