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: 1913-03-08 - 1913-03-11
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, all new pictures, dramas and comics; The Latest News (Pathe Gazettes); performance by Bonetta and Stephano; next week, 'Les Miserables' (from the world story of Victor Hugo) will be produced at the Victoria Theatre.

2
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-05-20 - 1913-05-20
Summary:

9.15 Tonight: For one night only, 'Les Miserables; a special treat for Bijou patrons; price details included.

3
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.

4
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.

5
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.

6
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.

7
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-11-27 - 1916-11-28
Summary:

On Nov 25-28, 20th and 21st episodes of 'The Million Dollar Mystery' and Keystone comics; the final episodes of the 'Trey O' Hearts' and 'Million Dollar Mystery' will be screened next week; performance by Empress of Asia.

8
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-11-29 - 1916-12-01
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 pm, 11th-13th episodes of 'The Trey O' Hearts'; also Keystone comics; price details included.

9
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-12-02 - 1916-12-05
Summary:

From Dec 2-5, tonight at 9.15 pm, the great Trans-Atlantic serial, 18th episode of 'The Broken Coin' in 2 reels; the last two episodes of 'The Trey O' Hearts' in 4 reels; also Keystone comics.

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-28 - 1917-03-30
Summary:

From Mar 28-30, 'The Judge's Wife' in 3 parts; drama 'The Great Flame' in 4 parts, full of exciting adventures; also Gaumont graphic.

11
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-03-28 - 1917-03-28
Summary:

Screening of 'The Judge's Wife', 'The Great Flame' and Gaumont Graphic for 3 nights

12
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-03-29 - 1917-03-29
Summary:

Screening of 'The Judge's Wife', 'The Great Flame' and Gaumont Graphic for 2 nights

13
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-03-30 - 1917-03-30
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'The Judge's Wife', 'The Great Flame' and Gaumont Graphic

14
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-09 - 1918-01-11
Summary:

Tonight, 'The Gray Ghost' 7th and 8th episodes in 4 parts. Comedies: 'Run on the Bank' and 'A Berth Scandal.' Saturday, 12th January, see next episodes of 'The Gray Ghost.'

15
Headline: Les Miserables'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-19 - 1923-03-22
Summary:

William Fox presents William Farnum in Victor Hugo's 'Les Miserables.' March 19 Remarks: The ad. didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. March 20-22 Remarks: World Theatre from Wed. to Sat. Illustration included.

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-19 - 1923-03-19
Summary:

William Fox presents William Farnum in 'Les Miserables.'

17
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-19 - 1923-03-22
Summary:

From Wednesday to Saturday at 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. sharp, William Farnum as Jean Valjean in Victor Hugo's 'Les Miserables,' a William Fox production. Plot and illustration included.

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-20 - 1923-03-20
Summary:

Wednesday to Saturday, 4 days only, 5 and 9 p.m. sharp, William Fox presents William Farnum in Victor Hugo's 'Les Miserables.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-21 - 1923-03-24
Summary:

From Wed. to Sat. at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., William Farnum in 'Les Miserables,' in 8 parts. At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 'White Eagle,' Wed. & Thur., epis. 11 & 12; Fri.-Mon., epis. 13 & 14. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

20
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-21 - 1923-03-24
Summary:

From Wednesday to Saturday, four days only at 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. sharp, William Farnum in 'Les Miserables' in 8 parts. Prices of admission: $1.50 and $1.00. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday, 'White Eagle' episodes 11 and 12; Friday to Monday, 'White Eagle'…