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: 1910-11-21
Summary:

A packed house witnessed the performance at the Bijou Theatre on Saturday evening. The films shown by the biorama were exceptionally good, and two especially were about the test we have seen in Hongkong. We refer to 'The Use of the Lasso on the Plains of Celebes' and the 'East of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-11-28
Summary:

The programme at the above popular hall was entirely changed on Saturday night when a good audience assembled for the nine o'clock performance. The biorama exhibited splendid pictures. Mr. Stephenson, A. Collins, Mr. Elliott's performances were good.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-01-16
Summary:

There was a complete change of programme on Saturday in the Bijou. Performances by Miss Vera Ferrace and Miss Ruby Chrystal. The biorama was an interesting one, especially the grand opera 'Carmen,' and the funny picture 'Double sight,' represented by the well-known Max Linder…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-06-28
Summary:

The proprietors of the Bijou Cinematograph Theatre are nightly providing some very excellent fare for their many patrons, including some beautifully clear photographs of the Hongkong coronation decorations. The Biorama pictures are also exceedingly clear and distinct, some of the comic ones…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-03-30
Summary:

The programme for tonight at the Bijou is an attractive one and consists of a very fine medley by Viola and Lilian, while Shakespeare's famous drama 'Romeo and Juliet,' Pathe Freres' masterpiece of coloured art cinematography, will be produced on the Biorama. This complete…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-04-27
Summary:

The Bijou Scenic Theatre is offering great attractions in its latest programmes. The biorama pictures are exceedingly good. Performance by Miss Lilian Price.

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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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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
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.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-12-09
Summary:

At the Bijou Theatre the final episode of 'The Broken Coin' will be screened on Wednesday. The recent programme includes a 'Charlie Chaplin' film, a good drama, the Lion Hunters.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-12-12
Summary:

The Bijou has been drawing fair houses during the weekend, and tonight will be the last opportunity of seeing the current programme. This consists of a two-part Chaplin film, the 20th and 21st episodes of 'The Broken Coin' and 'The Lion Hunters,' a dramatic two-reel picture…

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Headline: The Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-20
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre is screening some very good pictures tonight. The programme includes a beautiful drama in five parts, entitled 'The Mystery of the Royal Circus' and a two-part Charlie Chaplin picture. This is a special programme, selected for the Chinese New Year holiday.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-20
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre is screening very good pictures. The programme included a drama in five parts 'The Mystery of the Royal Circus,' and a Charlie Chaplin picture in two parts.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-15
Summary:

Bijou Theatre is showing some very good films tonight, the programme including 'A Wife's Sacrifice' (in five parts) and 'Love's Young Dream.' A magnificent five-part picture 'Save the Queen,' as well as a two-part film 'Honour Before Wealth,'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-15
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre is showing good pictures tonight including 'A Wife's Sacrifice,' 'Love's Young Dream,' 'Save the Queen' and 'Honour Before Wealth.'

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-05-16
Summary:

At the Bijou Theatre a modern 3-part drama 'Honour before Wealth' will be screened. The programme includes a detective drama 'The Trunk Mystery' and Keystone Comics.