A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-05-25 - 1912-05-28
Summary:

Every evening at 7.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., a boom in picture plays; The Conjurer's Triumph - by Max Linder; The Pathe Gayette [sic] - the world's latest news; The Gaumont Graphics -- news from home; 'What Every Mother Does' - by Wiffles; 'Please Take One' - by Nick…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-12-28 - 1912-12-31
Summary:

Latest news in pictures, London edition of Pathe Gazette and Gaumont Graphic; vaudeville by Dolly Swift, Gladys Spencer, and Ada Rowley.

3
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-02-05 - 1913-02-07
Summary:

The specialty, News of the World in Pictures (Pathe Gazette & Gaumont Graphic); acrobatic performance; musical interludes by Cecile Stephano and Dolly Swift.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-02-26 - 1913-02-28
Summary:

9.15 programme: special picture for race week, 'The Stolen Favourite' by Nick Winter, News of the Day (Pathe Gazette and Gaumont Graphic); performances by Cecile Stephano, Dolly Swift, and Violet Bonetta.

5
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-04-05 - 1913-04-08
Summary:

The fire two-part drama, 'The Fisher-girl of Venice,' 'Betrayed by a Kiss' (comic), 'A Slight Mistake,' and News in Pictures (Pathe Gazette and Gaumont Graphic); performances by Cecile Stephano and Violet Bonetta; 7.15 pictures only.

6
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-04-12 - 1913-04-16
Summary:

His Lordship's Little Lapse' (a rattling two-roll comic by Prince); The Stinia Troupe of Acrobats; 'A Xmas Problem' (coloured art); News of the Day (Pathe Gazette and Gaumont Graphic); performances by Cecile Stephano and Violet Bonetta; 7.15 pictures only.

7
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-04-23 - 1913-04-25
Summary:

Special 'A B' comic, 'A Jealous Husband'; 'A Study in Diplomacy' (comic); 'Losing His Temper'; 'A Trip on the Seine' (scenic); News of the Day (Pathe Gazette & Gaumont Graphic); performance by Violet Bonetta; matinees details included.

8
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-05-03 - 1913-05-06
Summary:

9.15 Programme: Special wild West drama, 'Byaid of the Lariat,' great three part drama; 'The Weaker Vessel'; 'Liberty Hall' (comic); News of the World (Pathe Gazette & Gaumont Graphic); performance by Violet Bonetta; matinees details included.

9
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-05-07 - 1913-05-09
Summary:

9.15 Programme: 'Laugh and Learn,' 'Cervantes' Immortal,' 'Don Quixote,' 'The Indian Maid's Sacrifice,' Pathe Gazette and Gaumont Graphic; performance by Violet Bonetta; matinees details included.

10
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-09-15 - 1915-09-16
Summary:

15th, 16th & 17th Sept, 'Lucille Love' (the girl of mystery) 1st series in 2 parts; 'The Nation's Peril,' sensational drama in 2 parts; 'Lucille Love' in 15 series, 30 parts.

11
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-09-16
Summary:

The first two sections of the popular film 'Lucille Love' are being shown at the Bijou Theatre.

12
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-09-17 - 1915-09-21
Summary:

On Sept 17, the great feature film 'Lucille Love,' 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4rd series in 8 parts.

13
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-09-17
Summary:

There will be a change of programme at the Bijou Theatre tonight instead of tomorrow night. The 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th series of the great film 'Lucille Love' will be screened.

14
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-09-21
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre has experienced a very successful weekend, its programme consisting of the first four parts of the popular cinematograph drama 'Lucille Love.' These will be showing until tomorrow night.

15
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-09-25 - 1915-09-25
Summary:

Tonight, 'Lucille Love,' 5th, 6th, and 7th series; On Sept 25 and 26, performance by May Yohe.

16
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-09-27 - 1915-09-28
Summary:

Tonight, 'Lucille Love,' 5th, 6th, and 7th series.

17
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-10-06 - 1915-10-08
Summary:

Oct 6-8, 'Lucille Love' 8-10th series; matinee every Wednesday and Saturday.

18
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-10-09 - 1915-10-12
Summary:

Tonight, continuation of the great drama 'Lucille Love' 11-12th series; also comic pictures.

19
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-10-16 - 1915-10-19
Summary:

Tonight, 'Lucille Love' 13-15th series; matinee every Wednesday & Saturday.

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Headline: Bijou Threatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-11-13 - 1915-11-16
Summary:

4 nights only, commencing Nov 13, the powerful Italian feature: 'The Fatal Emerald' in 5 parts; Gaumont Graphic.