A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-03-03
Summary:

So successful has been the exhibition of the film 'Les Miserables' at the Apollo Theatre, Shanghai, and so great the demand for seats, that the management decided to continue the same programme for 3 nights. We understand this magnificent film will be shown in Hongkong at an early date…

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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.

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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.

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-12-18
Summary:

Chicago, Nov. 14 – Athletics and entertainment are encouraged by the governor of the prison and the State Board of Control, to arouse the interest and spirit of the men under detention. Moving pictures are shown several evenings a week at the Anamosa Prison, and the governor says that these and…

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-12-09
Summary:

At the Bijou Theatre the final episode of 'The Broken Coin' will be screened on Wednesday. The recent programme includes a 'Charlie Chaplin' film, a good drama, the Lion Hunters.

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

The Bijou has been drawing fair houses during the weekend, and tonight will be the last opportunity of seeing the current programme. This consists of a two-part Chaplin film, the 20th and 21st episodes of 'The Broken Coin' and 'The Lion Hunters,' a dramatic two-reel picture…

7
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-16 - 1917-01-16
Summary:

Tonight, 'The Golden Beetle Clan' [sic] in 3 reels; Charlie Chaplin in 2 reels; also Keystone comics.

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-20 - 1917-01-24
Summary:

Tonight, a beautiful photoplay story 'The Mystery of the Royal Circus' in 5 parts; Charlie Chaplin in 2 reels and comics.

9
Headline: The Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-20
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre is screening some very good pictures tonight. The programme includes a beautiful drama in five parts, entitled 'The Mystery of the Royal Circus' and a two-part Charlie Chaplin picture. This is a special programme, selected for the Chinese New Year holiday.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-20
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre is screening very good pictures. The programme included a drama in five parts 'The Mystery of the Royal Circus,' and a Charlie Chaplin picture in two parts.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-11 - 1917-08-11
Summary:

Screening of 'The Mysteries of Myra' (1st & 2nd episodes) and Comics

12
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-13 - 1917-08-14
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'The Mysteries of Myra' (1st & 2nd episodes) and Comics

13
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-15 - 1917-08-15
Summary:

Screening of 'Peg O' The Ring' (4th, 5th and 6 th episodes); Coming film: 'Don't Forget' and 'Mysteries of Myra'

14
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-16 - 1917-08-17
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Peg O' The Ring' (4th, 5th and 6 th episodes); Coming film: 'Don't Forget' and 'Mysteries of Myra'

15
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-18 - 1917-08-21
Summary:

Screening of 'Mysteries of Myra' (3rd & 4th episodes)

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-22 - 1917-08-24
Summary:

Screening of 'At the Hour of Dawn' and 'Peg O' The Ring' (VII and VIII episodes); Coming film: 'The Mysteries of Myra'

17
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-25 - 1917-08-28
Summary:

Screening of 'The Mysteries of Myra' (V & VI episodes), 'Saved by Wireless' and Keystone's 'Fatty Again'

18
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-29 - 1917-08-31
Summary:

Screening of 'Protea' (1st Series) and 'The Female Detective'; Coming film: 'The Mysteries of Myra'

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-09-01 - 1917-09-04
Summary:

Screening of 'Mysteries of Myra' (7th & 8th episodes) and 'His Father's Footsteps' (Keystone Comedy); Coming film: 'Protea'

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-09-05 - 1917-09-05
Summary:

Screening of 'Mysteries of Myra' (9th & 10th episodes); Coming film: 'Barcelona and Its Mysteries'