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…

2
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.

3
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: 1917-02-20
Summary:

At the Bijou Theatre, Miss Sonia Halanai is paying a return visit. She has been to Manila where she had a successful season. A splendid programme of pictures, including 'A Vow' will be screened.

6
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-21 - 1917-02-23
Summary:

Performance by Halanai; a very interesting drama 'A Vow' in 4 parts; 'Duty Verus Conscience' in 2 parts; war, graphic and comics.

7
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-21 - 1917-02-21
Summary:

Performance by Miss Sonia Halanai for 5 nights only; Screening of 'A Vow', 'Duty Versus Conscience', War Garphic and Comics

8
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-22 - 1917-02-22
Summary:

Performance by Miss Sonia Halanai for 4 nights only; Screening of 'A Vow', 'Duty Versus Conscience', War Garphic and Comics

9
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-23 - 1917-02-23
Summary:

Performance by Miss Sonia Halanai for 3 nights only; Screening of 'A Vow', 'Duty Versus Conscience', War Garphic and Comics

10
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-06 - 1917-11-06
Summary:

Coming screening of 'The Secret of the Submarine' (Episode 1 and 2) featuring Juanita Hansen and Thomas Chatterton

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-07 - 1917-11-09
Summary:

Screening of 'The Secret of the Submarine' (1st & 2nd episodes) and Keystone comedies: 'The Speed King' and 'Gussle's Backward Way'

12
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-10 - 1917-11-13
Summary:

Screening of 'The Secret of the Submarine' (3rd & 4th episodes) and Keystone comedies: 'Neighbours' and 'Gussle's Wayward Path'

13
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-14 - 1917-11-16
Summary:

Screening of 'The Secret of the Submarine' (5th & 6th episodes) and Keystone comedies: 'Snooker's Flirtation' and 'A Proposal From A Spanish Don'

14
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-17 - 1917-11-20
Summary:

Screening of 'The Secret of the Submarine' (7th & 8th episodes) and Keystone comedies: 'His Sisters Kid' and 'His Crooked Career'

15
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-21 - 1917-11-23
Summary:

Screening of 'The Secret of the Submarine' (9th & 10th episodes) and Comics; Coming film: 'Liberty'

16
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-24 - 1917-11-24
Summary:

Screening of 'The Secret of the Submarine' (11th & 12th episodes) and Comics

17
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-26 - 1917-11-27
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'The Secret of the Submarine' (11th & 12th episodes) and Comics

18
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-28 - 1917-11-29
Summary:

Screening of 'The Secret of the Submarine' (13th & 14th episodes) and Comedies: 'Killing Horace' and 'Across the Hall'

19
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-29
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre announces that the 13th and 14th episodes of an interesting naval film 'The Secret of the Submarine' are now showing. Also, comedies included 'Killing Horace' and 'Across the Hall' will be shown together with good comic pictures. Tonight the…

20
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-30 - 1917-11-30
Summary:

Coming screening of 'The Secret of the Submarine' (last episode)