A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-06-16 - 1915-06-18
Summary:

On June 16, 17, and 18, the great magnificent drama 'A $4,000,000 Dowry' in 4 parts - 6,000 feet also Hongkong & Canton in moving picture; On June 19, another magnificent & powerful drama 'A Woman Accursed' in 4 parts.

2
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-07-24 - 1915-07-26
Summary:

Tonight, the exclusive drama 'Master Bob' in 4 parts, length 6,000 feet; also Gaumont War Graphic, interesting war news.

3
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-07-28 - 1915-07-30
Summary:

On July 28, 29, and 30, a star drama 'The Golden Heart' in 4 parts; Gaumont War Graphic, interesting war news; On Aug 3 and 4, benefit night in aid of The Canton Flood Fund.

4
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-07-31 - 1915-08-02
Summary:

Tonight, a strong drama 'A Mysterious Case' in 4 parts; Gaumont War Graphic, interesting war news; On Aug 3 and 4, benefit nights in aid of The Canton Flood Fund, new programme arranged each night.

5
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-09-08 - 1915-09-10
Summary:

8th, 9th & 10th Sept, two magnificent dramas, 'At the Hour of Dawn' in 3 parts and 'The Primroses' in 2 parts; Gaumont War Graphic.

6
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-09-13 - 1915-09-14
Summary:

On Sept 11, the great detective drama 'The Mysterious Town' in 5 parts, length 8,000 feet; Gaumont War Graphic with interesting war news.

7
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-10-27 - 1915-10-29
Summary:

Tonight, the thrilling detective drama by the Milano Film Co., 'Miss Helen Kidnapped' in 4 parts; Gaumont War Graphic; from Nov 1, orchestra will be in attendance.

8
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-10-30 - 1915-11-02
Summary:

On October 30, the magnificent drama 'Golden Calf' in 4 parts; Gaumont War Graphic; from Nov 1, orchestra will be in attendance.

9
Headline: Bijou Threatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-11-03 - 1915-11-05
Summary:

On Nov 3 and 4, the three-part 'The Lion Tamer's Revenge'; also the Gaumont War Graphic; on Nov 5, benefit night in aid of the British Red Cross Fund.

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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-28
Summary:

The final instalments of the serial 'The Master Key' were screened at the Bijou last night before a good audience. Included in tonight's programme are two beautiful Italian dramas entitled: 'The Judge's Wife' (three parts) and 'The Great Flames' (four…

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-03-28
Summary:

The final episodes of 'The Master Key' were screened last night at the Bijou Theatre. Commencing tonight are two splendid Italian dramas 'The Judge's Wife.' The interesting Gaumont Graphic make up a fine programme.

14
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

15
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

16
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-12 - 1918-10-15
Summary:

Tonight, screening 'The Stolen Treasure,' a fine dramatic story complete in 7 parts, and various comics. Look out for the romantic serial, 'The Secret Kingdom' 1st and 2nd episodes. Six parts will be screened on Saturday next, 19th October.

17
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-16 - 1918-10-18
Summary:

Tonight, screening 'The Hand of Law,' a mysterious detective drama complete in 4 parts and various comics. Don't forget! Saturday, 19th instant, screening the 1st and 2nd episodes of 'The Secret Kingdom.'

18
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-23 - 1918-10-25
Summary:

Tonight, screening 'The Man from the Dead,' a most powerful detective drama complete in 8 parts, produced by the Victory Film Co. Note: please note that the 1st and 2nd episodes of 'The Secret Kingdom' will be shown at this Theatre on Saturday, the 26th inst.

19
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-26 - 1918-10-29
Summary:

Tonight, showing 'Turn of the Road,' a most exciting and attractive love drama complete in 7 parts, produced by the Vitagraph Film Co. and Keystone comics. Note: owing to steamer's late arrival, 'The Secret Kingdom' will be shown on Saturday, the 2nd prox.

20
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-30 - 1918-11-01
Summary:

Tonight, showing the most notable Australian film, 'The Loyal Rebel' in 7 parts. Note: the 1st and 2nd episodes of 'The Secret Kingdom' have arrived today and will be shown on this Saturday, the 2nd November.