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: 1912-02-15
Summary:

During the remainder of the week patrons of the Bijou Scenic' Theatre are favoured with a complete change of programme. 'Cod Fishing from a Trawler' is a most interesting and instructive film as are also Pathe's Weekly Gazette and The Gaumont Graphic, showing the latest news…

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Headline: The Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-04-01
Summary:

No subject is better calculated to display the merits of latter-day cinematography [sic] than the grand old love story, 'Romeo and Juliet,' the film of which is being screened nightly at the Bijou Scenic Theatre. Pathe Freres consider this picture their best. The Pathe 'Gazette…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-05-31
Summary:

It is easy to understand why Mr. R. H. Stephenson, or 'Bob' Stephenson as his intimates call him, the popular lessee and manager of the Bijou Scenic Theatre, is looking forward with such pleasurable anticipation to his forthcoming trip to Australia. The Bijou closes down after this…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-12-28 - 1912-12-31
Summary:

Programme at 9.15 p.m.; Pathe Gazette, showing all latest news in pictures and 'Cupid on The High Sea', 'Getting Rid of His Mother-in-law', 'The Telegraph Operator' and 'Whose Hat's This?'; Performace by Miss Dolly Swift, Miss Ada Rowley and Miss…

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-01-22
Summary:

The Pathe Gazette at the Bijou Cinematograph on Wednesday will show M. Poincare, the French President, reviewing the veterans of the war of 1870.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-02-19 - 1913-02-19
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Water Funker' by Max Linder, 'The White Nigger', 'Carlo's Devotion', 'A Model's Sacrifice' (drama) and 'Football at Home'; Also screening of Pathe Gazette; Singing performance by Cecile Stephano and…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-03-12 - 1913-03-14
Summary:

Film sreening of 'A Husband's Generosty', 'Niagara Falls', 'Pathe Gazette', 'A Tight Fit', 'The Lumber-room Chest' and 'Soldiers in Morocco'; Performances by Miss Cecile Stephano and Miss Violet Bonetta; Coming: 'Les…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-03-26 - 1913-03-28
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Madcap Molly', 'A Strange Peacemaking', 'The Glory of Wiffles' and 'Losing His Head', Pathe Gazette and Gaumont Graphic; Performances by Miss Cecile Stephano and Miss Violet Bonetta

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-09-24
Summary:

An excellent programme has been arranged for the entertainment of patrons of the Bijou, especially on Miss Carlyn Phillips and Miss Violet Elbe. The pictorial portion of the programme has been most carefully selected and includes Pathe's Gazette of world happenings and a famous Nick Winter…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-09-26
Summary:

Miss Carlyn Philips and Miss Violet Elbe (the Raggedy Two), are immensely popular with the patrons of the Bijou. They have nice songs, costumes, and dance. The programme at the Bijou this week is an exceptionally good one, consisting of a Pathe Gazette and a 'Nick Winter' film in three…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-10-02
Summary:

Miss Violet Elbe and Miss Carolyn Philips, 'The Raggedy Two,' have amazingly performed. Manager Barret is to be congratulated upon the engagement of the two performers, and also upon the interest of Pathe's Gazette and 'The Mummers,' the latter a film of peculiar…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-10-06 - 1913-10-06
Summary:

Performance by The Raggedy Two, Carlyn Phillips and Violet Eble; Films screening of 'A Change of Faith', 'The Looking Glass Man', 'The Singer' and 'Battle of Bregalnitza'; Screening of Pathe Gazette

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-10-07 - 1913-10-07
Summary:

Performance by The Raggedy Two, Carlyn Phillips and Violet Eble; Films screening of 'A Change of Faith', 'The Looking Glass Man', 'The Singer' and 'Battle of Bregalnitza'; Screening of Pathe Gazette; Coming film: 'Her Dreadful Secret'

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-10-20
Summary:

The Bijou Scenic Theatre, by reason of its up to date programme, continues to draw large houses. The new Wiffles picture 'Hero Worship' and Pathe's Gazette will be shown, and the Raggedy Two will also continue to perform.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-11-03 - 1913-11-04
Summary:

Debut of the famous laughter-makers - Miltion & Wise; Screening of Pathe's Gazette; Film screening of 'A Fatal Love' (3,000 ft); Coming performance by Violet Bonetta

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-11-03
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre provides an excellent bill this week and the patrons of this popular entertainment house are well pleased. Newcomers to Hong Kong are the versatile coloured team Milton and Rice who immediately jumped into popularity. The Pathe-Gazette teems with interest and the feature film…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-11-05 - 1913-11-07
Summary:

New comedy, new songs and crazy dances by Miltion & Wise; Screening of Pathe's Gazette; Film screening of 'Max and the Love Letter'; Coming performance by Violet Bonetta

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-11-08 - 1913-11-11
Summary:

Performances by Miltion & Wise; Screening of Pathe's Gazette; Film screening of 'The Heritage' (in 3 parts, 4,000 ft, coloured); Coming performance by Violet Bonetta

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-11-08
Summary:

The performances at the Bijou this week are fully up to the high standard set by this popular house. Milton and Wise continue to please; the Pathe Gazette is interesting and the feature film. The Adventuress holds the spectators spell-bound.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-11-12 - 1913-11-14
Summary:

Performances by Miltion & Wise; Screening of Pathe's Gazette; Film screening of 'Till Death Us Do Part' (in 2 parts, 2,500 ft, coloured)