A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-11
Summary:

At the Bijou, the American serial film 'Neal of the Navy' becomes increasingly popular, both Europeans and Chinese finding it entirely to their taste. The 9th and 10th instalments are now being shown and, with them, some rousing comics, Keystone and others.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-09
Summary:

At the Bijou Theatre, the popular American serial 'The Broken Coin,' is still in progress, part four and five occupying part of the weekend programme. In addition, the three-part film 'The Wreck' and some Keystone pictures are being screened.

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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…

4
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.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-11
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre is screening one of Trans-Atlantic's exclusive serial, entitled 'The Adventures of Terence O' Rourke' in nine episodes, each a complete adventure in itself. The fifth and sixth Adventures will be screened tonight. The programme includes a very good war…

6
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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-01-21
Summary:

This afternoon, at 5.15, the Victoria Theatre has a big attraction, for 'Quo Vadis?' is to be screened. This magnificent picture is in seven parts. For tonight, there is a splendid programme, including the third and fourth episodes of 'The Great Secret,' as well as Pathe…

8
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-02-07 - 1918-02-08
Summary:

Watch for 'The Voice on the Wire,' a 15-episode long surprising detective serial, featuring the famous Ben Wilson and Neva Gerber. Commencing on Saturday 9th February 1918, the 1st and 2nd episodes.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-02-09 - 1918-02-11
Summary:

Tonight, Ben Wilson and Neva Gerber in 'The Voice on the Wire,' the great Trans Atlantic surprise serial in 15 episodes, 30 reels, 1st episode 'The Oriental Death,' 2nd episode 'The Mysterious Man in Black' and good comics.

10
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-02-16 - 1918-02-16
Summary:

For Saturday 16th, also 17th, 18th and 19th Feb, 'The Voice on the Wire,' third episode and 'The Fugitive,' drama in 3 parts. Also new good comics.

11
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-02-18 - 1918-02-22
Summary:

Tonight, 'The Voice on the Wire,' third episode, and 'The Fugitive,' drama in 3 parts. Also new good comics.

12
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-18 - 1918-03-19
Summary:

Programme for 17th, 18th and 19th March. Tonight, 'The Voice on the Wire,' the great trans-Atlantic surprise. A serial in 30 reels. Keystone: 'He Wouldn't Stay Down,' 'Love and Bullets' and 'A Film Without a Title.'

13
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-17 - 1918-08-21
Summary:

For 17th, 18th, 19th and 20th August, screening 'Who Is Number One?' 1st and 2nd episodes and comics.

14
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-17 - 1918-08-17
Summary:

Coming, a Paramount serial, 'Who Is Number One?' in 15 episodes, 30 parts. Story by Anna Katherine [sic] Green, featuring Kathleen Clifford. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-17
Summary:

Bijou Theatre has secured good serial films. 'Who is Number One?' is produced by Paramount Company, from the novel of Anna Katherine Green. It is carefully constructed and took 10 months to film. The first two episodes will be shown today. Film synopsis included.

16
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-22 - 1918-08-23
Summary:

21st, 22nd and 23rd August, showing 'Love's Frailty' in 6 parts and comics. Saturday 24th August, screening 'Who Is Number One?' 3rd and 4th episodes. Price: 50 cents and 30 cents.

17
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-24 - 1918-08-27
Summary:

24th, 25th, 26th and 27th August, screening 'Who Is Number One?' 3rd and 4th episodes and comics. Saturday 31st August, 5th and 6th episodes.

18
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-24
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre made improvements and the magnificent film 'Who is Number One?'shown was much appreciated.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-31
Summary:

Paramount believes in finishing what it starts in a serial. 'Who is Number One,' featuring Kathleen Clifford, has features that make it one of the most successful ever screened at the Bijou Theatre

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-02 - 1918-09-03
Summary:

Tonight, showing 'Who Is Number One?' episodes V and VI and comics. Matinees Wednesday at 5.15 p.m. and Saturday at 2.30 p.m.