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: 1914-01-14
Summary:

Miss Violet Bonetta delights audiences with her dancing and new songs at the Bijou Theatre. The well-known Pathe Gazettes keep spectators au courant and the drama Fantomas will be screened.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-01-14 - 1914-01-17
Summary:

For 3 nights only, the great thrilling detective drama 'Fantomas' in 4 parts, 6,000 feet; performance by Bonetta.

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-03-07 - 1914-03-11
Summary:

Film screening of 'Fantomas' (in 6 parts, 9,000 ft, third series); Screening of The Pathe's Gazette

4
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-03-07 - 1914-03-11
Summary:

Fantomas,' the third series in 6 parts, 9,000 feet for 4 nights only, a great thrilling detective drama; The Pathe's Gazette (twice weekly).

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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.

6
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.

9
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.

10
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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-01-01
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre is showing this evening the great exclusive Italian feature 'My Life for Thine' and 'Fantomas' will be shown soon.

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-01-05 - 1916-01-07
Summary:

Film screening of 'Fantomas' (5th Series, 6 parts); Coming film: 'The Black Men Club'

13
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.

14
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.

15
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-23
Summary:

At the Bijou Theatre, during the weekend, 'The Trey o' Hearts' and 'The Broken Coin' have been the attractions, and the new episodes have been fully appreciated. There will be a complete change of programme on Wednesday.

16
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-28 - 1916-10-28
Summary:

On Oct 28-31, 7th-9th episodes of the great Trans-Atlantic serial entitled 'The Trey O' Hearts' (2 parts each); 'The Battle of Trafalgar' and a Keystone comedy, never screened before in Hongkong; string band performance by the Empress of Russia.

17
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-28
Summary:

The 'Trey O' Hearts' is an attraction at Bijou.

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

At the Bijou, the 7th, 8th and 9th episodes of the sensational serial 'The Trey o' Hearts' are being screened, together with 'The Battle of Trafalgar' and a new Keystone picture. Last night, the band of the s.s. Empress of Russia was in attendance and rendered some fine…

19
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-11-04 - 1916-11-07
Summary:

Tonight, the two great Trans-Atlantic serials, 10th and 11th episodes if 'The Trey O' Hearts,' and 17th episodes of 'The Broken Coin'; a Keystone comedy.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-11-07
Summary:

At the Bijou Theatre, the weekend attractions have been the 10th and 11th episodes of 'The Trey o' Hearts,' the 17th episode of 'The Broken Coin' and a Keystone comedy. There will be a complete change of programme tomorrow night.