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: 1913-01-30 - 1913-01-31
Summary:

Two star comics, Love's Young Dream (drama), 'Winter Sports at Bolede'; 'News of the Day': Meet of the Royal Stag Hounds, British, French and Russian Fleets off Constantinople, Great Fire at Johannesburg, and latest war scenes; performance by Cecile Stephano and Dolly…

2
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.

3
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-06-19 - 1915-06-22
Summary:

On June 19, the great thrilling & exciting drama, 'A Woman Accursed' in 4 parts - 6,000 feet; 'King Gontran I,' comedy.

4
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-07-03 - 1915-07-06
Summary:

On July 3, the powerful Italian drama 'The Ways of Providence' in 5 parts - length 8,000 feet; also comic pictures; look out for the great exclusive feature 'The Secret of the Mysterious 'X'' in 8 parts, 10,000 feet.

5
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-07-07 - 1915-07-09
Summary:

On July 7, 8, and 9, the thrilling drama The Pit in 3 parts - length 4,000 feet; 'Rodolfi is Missing at the Performance,' a farce comedy in 2 parts; On July 10, an exclusive feature 'The Secret of the Mysterious 'X'' in 8 parts, 10,000 feet.

6
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-07-10 - 1915-07-12
Summary:

On July 10, the great exclusive drama 'The Secret of the Mysterious 'X'' in 8 parts, length 10,000 feet (produced by the Dansk-Biograf Co.).

7
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.

8
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.

9
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.

10
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.

11
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.

12
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.

13
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.

14
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.

15
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-19 - 1916-08-22
Summary:

Tonight, the thrilling and absorbing story 'The Secret of Monte Carlo' in 4 parts; Nordisk photo-drama 'Pro Forma' in 2 parts; Keystone comics.

16
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-13 - 1916-09-15
Summary:

Tonight, 11th episodes of 'Neal of the Navy'; 'The Spy's Defeat' in 2 parts, and Keystone comics.

17
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-20 - 1916-09-22
Summary:

On Sep 20-22, the two last episodes of the great serial play 'Neal of the Navy' in 4 parts, the most thrilling and exciting of the 14 episodes; 'The Girl at the Cupola' (drama) and Keystone comics.

18
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-27 - 1916-09-29
Summary:

On Sep 27-29, 'Ivanhoe' in 4 parts, freely adapted from the famous novel by Sir Walter Scott; 'At the Risk of Her Life,' 2nd serial in 3 parts, a very sensational drama; Keystone comics.

19
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-05 - 1916-10-06
Summary:

Tonight, the great Trans-Atlantic serial in 22 episodes entitled 'The Broken Coin,' 4th and 5th episodes (2 parts each); 'The Wreck' in 3 parts; Keystone comics; location: Wyndham Street (Flower Street).

20
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-07 - 1916-10-07
Summary:

On Oct 7-10, the great Trans-Atlantic serial in 22 episodes entitled 'The Broken Coin,' 6th and 7th episodes (2 parts each); 'Indian Massacre' in 2 parts; Keystone comedy.