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: 1913-01-08 - 1913-01-10
Summary:

All new pictures, 'Two Sets of Keys' (comic by Prince), 'A Generous-Hearted Woman' (drama), 'The Barber's Wife' (comic), 'A Helping Hand' (comic), 'A Day Off' (comic); performances by Barrola, Ada Rowley, Gladys Spencer, and Dolly Swift.

2
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).

3
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…

4
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.

5
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.

6
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.

7
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-03-15 - 1916-03-17
Summary:

On Mar 15-17, 4 parts dramatic story 'The Romance of Mignon'; 2 parts comedy and love subject 'Grandfather's Surprise'; on Mar 18, see exclusive film, 1st series - 'Adventures of Farandoul' [sic].

8
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-03-18 - 1916-03-21
Summary:

On Mar 18, 1st series of the daring and sensational feature 'The Extraordinary Adventures' [sic] in 4 parts; 'Saturnin Farandoul' from the celebrated Italian novel of A. Robida; also the magnificent drama 'The Gipsy's Daughter' in 3 parts.

9
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-03-22 - 1916-03-22
Summary:

On Mar 22-24, the great comedy 'The Sleepwalkers' in 3 parts; a fine French drama 'Plaything of an Hour' in 3 parts; on Mar 25, see 2nd series of 'Adventures of Farandoul' [sic].

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-30 - 1917-06-01
Summary:

Pathe's military drama 'Under the Tricolour' in 3 reels; an instructive drama 'Brotherly Love' in 3 reels; and a war graphic film; commencing June 2, a Trans-Atlantic serial 'Liberty' in 40 parts, featuring Eddie Polo (Roleaux) and Marie Walcamp as '…

11
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-07-07 - 1917-07-10
Summary:

Tonight, the sensational Trans-Atlantic serial: 9th episode of 'Liberty,' entitled 'Trapped'; a powerful drama 'At Handgrips with Death' in 2 parts; comics: 'September Moon,' 'Col. Heeza Liar: Ghost Breaker.'

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-07-14 - 1917-07-17
Summary:

10th episode of 'Liberty' entitled 'The Human Target'; a great detective film 'The Corner House Burglary' [sic] in 2 parts; comics: 'The Electric Frock Coat' and 'Murdered on the 'Phone'.'

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-07-21 - 1917-07-25
Summary:

Tonight, 11th and 12th episodes of 'Liberty,' entitled 'The Daughter of Mars' and 'For the Flag'; comics: 'An Electric Laundry,' 'Get Out and Get Under,' and 'Colonel Heeza Liar Signs a Pledge.'

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-07-28 - 1917-08-16
Summary:

Tonight, the great Tran's Atlantic serial, 13th episode of 'Liberty' in 2 parts, 'The Final Turn'; comic: 'The Course of True Love Never Ran Smooth.'