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: 1913-01-15 - 1913-01-17
Summary:

The great dramatic picture, 'Greed for Gold,' the scream of laughter by Max Linder and the telephone lady; performances by Ada Rowley, Gladys Spencer, and Dolly Swift; coming: 'The Mysteries of Paris' (from the great work by Eugene Sue).

2
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-22 - 1913-01-24
Summary:

First appearance of the vocalist Miss Cecile Stephano on Sat, 25th inst; tonight's programme: 'Wigs, Wiffles, and A Widow,' 'Motor Race at Dieppe,' 'The Blind Beggar's Daughter,' 'Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race,' and Latest War Views; new turns…

3
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-25 - 1913-01-29
Summary:

At 9.15 special monster programme for Burn's anniversary; debut by Cecile Stephano; performance by Dolly Swift; Pathe Frere's Masterpiece, 'The Mysteries of Paris' (length 6000 feet, 4 parts); war scenes, Paris fashions, & comics.

4
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.

5
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-02-09 - 1916-02-11
Summary:

On Feb 9-11, the war drama 'For the Motherland' in 3 parts; the detective story 'Tom Butler' in 3 parts; on Feb 12, exclusive feature 'Marguerite of Navarre' in 7 parts, from the celebrated novel of Alexander Dumas.

6
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-02-10
Summary:

At the Bijou Theatre last night, two comics and two very powerful dramatic films 'Tom Butler' and 'For the Motherland' were shown. On Saturday, the 7-part historical film 'Marguerite of Navarre' will be screened for the first time. This film is based on Dumas'…

7
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-02-12 - 1916-02-15
Summary:

Tonight's powerful coloured and exclusive feature, 'Marguerite of Navarre' in 7 parts, from the celebrated novel of Alexander Dumas.

8
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-02-14
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre is providing cinematograph-lovers with an enormous treat in its new film 'Marguerite of Navarre.' This is a dramatized version of one of the older Dumas' most powerful novels, 'Marguerite de Valois.' This picture will be shown again tonight and tomorrow…

9
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-30 - 1916-10-03
Summary:

Tonight, 1st, 2nd and 3rd episodes of the sensational serial play entitled 'The Broken Coin' in 22 episodes, 2 parts each; location: Wyndham Street, Flower Street.

10
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).

11
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.

12
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-09 - 1916-10-10
Summary:

On Oct 9-10, 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.

13
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-09
Summary:

At the Bijou Theatre, the popular American serial 'The Broken Coin,' is still in progress, part four and five occupying part of the weekend programme. In addition, the three-part film 'The Wreck' and some Keystone pictures are being screened.

14
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-11 - 1916-10-14
Summary:

On Oct 11-13, the sensational serial film entitled 'The Broken Coin,' 8th-10th episodes (2 parts each); Keystone comics; watch for the next change of programme.

15
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-16 - 1916-10-17
Summary:

On Oct 16-17, 11th and 13th episodes 'The Broken Coin' (2 parts each), the most interesting episodes of this great Trans-Atlantic serial; Keystone comics.

16
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-16
Summary:

The new instalments of the popular film 'The Broken Coin' have been well received at the Bijou Theatre, some Keystone comics adding attractions. The 11th and 12th episodes will be shown tonight and tomorrow.

17
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.

18
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.

19
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-23
Summary:

At the Bijou Theatre, during the weekend, 'The Trey o' Hearts' and 'The Broken Coin' have been the attractions, and the new episodes have been fully appreciated. There will be a complete change of programme on Wednesday.

20
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-25 - 1916-10-27
Summary:

On Oct 25-27, the great Trans-Atlantic serials of thrilling adventure and beautiful romance, 'The Broken Coin,' 15th and 16th episodes, featuring the two greatest serial stars, Ford as Count Hugo, and Grace Cunard as Lucille Love; also a Keystone comedy.