A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-24
Summary:

The latest programme at the Bijou is an especially good one, containing two batches of 'World's News' (war pictures, the new French President, etc.), a Wiffles picture and a particularly pretty photo-play called 'The Blind Beggar's Daughter.' Miss Dolly Swift and…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-01 - 1914-10-02
Summary:

Performance by Lenz & Company; change of programme including 'A Silent Messenger' and Pathe's British & American Gazette; (1st series) - 'The Mystery of the Old Mill' in 3 parts - 5,000 feet will be screened on Oct 3; Prince of Wales' Fund night on Oct 5.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-03
Summary:

The detective drama entitled 'The Mystery of the Old Mill' will be screened at the Bijou tonight. Professor Lenz will continue to attract the public with his magic acts. On Monday night, the management is giving a benefit performance in aid of the Prince of Wales' Fund. The Orient…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-03 - 1914-10-06
Summary:

Performance by Lenz & Company; change of programme headed by (1st series) 'The Mystery of the Old Mill' in 3 parts - length 5,000 feet, great sensational & detective drama; On Oct 5, Prince of Wale's Fund Night, performance by Orient String Band.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-05
Summary:

A special performance in aid of the Prince of Wales' Fund will be given at the Bijou tonight. The film 'The Mystery of the Old Mill' will be screened. Professor Lenz and Company will give a couple of interesting turns. The Orient String Band, under Mr. Gonzales will be in…

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Headline: War Pictures
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-10
Summary:

The Bijou management announces that special war pictures as well as representations of other stirring incidents connected with the European crisis will be shown at the theatre soon. Commencing tomorrow night, 'Traitors to Their King' will be screened for four nights.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-10 - 1914-10-13
Summary:

For 4 nights only, 'Traitors to Their King' in 5 parts, length 8,000 feet, a great powerful coloured historical drama, and Pathe's International Gazette; on Oct 14, 'The Live Wire,' a sensational drama in 2 parts, length 3,000 feet; war pictures are coming soon.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-12-19 - 1914-12-22
Summary:

For 4 nights only, 3rd series of 'Rocambole'; The Terror of Paris; 'The Marquis's Inheritance' in 4 parts - length 7,000 feet; a great thrilling detective drama 'Max on the Briny' by request; 5th series of War Pictures is coming soon.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-12-23 - 1914-12-26
Summary:

6th series of War Picture in 2,000 feet; by special request, 3rd series of 'Rocambole' in 4 parts - length 7,000 feet; Xmas matinee at 4.15 p.m., monster programme, 'Alone with the Devil' in 4 parts - length 6,000 feet.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-12-28 - 1914-12-29
Summary:

Some very interesting pictures: 'The Open Gate,' American drama; 'Saved by A Horse,' American cowboy drama; 'Jim Gives Them Shocks,' comic; 'The Captain's Misadventure,' comic; 6th series of 'War Picture' in parts - length 2,000 feet.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-12-29
Summary:

A double set of good war pictures have been screened over the weekend at the Bijou. Other good films included 'The Captain's Misadventure,' 'Bird Life in Springtime,' one fine comic and a couple of American pictures.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-01-11
Summary:

Two sensational pictures, 'The Hotel Thieves,' and 'The Corner House Burglary' were the main attraction at the Bijou on Saturday night. The comic film 'Animals at War' and a good representation of the 'Tchin Fou Lu' were well appreciated. On Wednesday…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-01-13 - 1915-01-15
Summary:

War Picture' - 7th series in 2 parts - length 3,000 feet; 'Innocent,' American drama; 'The Beachcombers,' American drama; 'Childhood's Memories,' American drama; 'A Phlegmatic Gentleman,' comic; On Jan 16, 'The Avenging Sea' - 3,000…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-01-16 - 1915-01-19
Summary:

On Jan 16, 'The Avenging Sea' - sensational drama in 2 parts - length 3,000 feet; 'As by a Miracle,' drama; 'The Bathers Race,' comic; 'The Travels of a Cake,' comic; 'Mother-in-Law's Return,' comic; War Picture - 7th series.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-02-01
Summary:

The war films at the Bijou Theatre were shown to a good audience last night and were all appreciated. The picture dealing with the proposed and the actual re-adjusting of the map of Europe stands out among the cleverest films Pathe Freres have produced.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-02-03
Summary:

At the Bijou Theatre tonight, 'The Comedian King' will begin a four-nights' engagement, producing ragtime parodies, patter and impersonation. A new set of war pictures will also be screened. Next Sunday, Miss May Clarke, a popular mezzo-soprano who has had a very successful season…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-02-03 - 1915-02-05
Summary:

Special engagement for 4 nights only, performance by Louis T. Slicker; also the War Picture and other comic, dramatic & scenic pictures; performance by Clarke on Sunday.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-02-06
Summary:

Some excellent war pictures, a new Max Linder adventure were screened at the Bijou last night. Mr. Louis T. Slicker sang songs and tomorrow night Miss May Clarke will make her first appearance.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-02-06 - 1915-02-09
Summary:

Her Love Unheeded,' coloured drama in 2 parts - length 3,000 feet; 'A Man & A Maid,' great comic; War Picture - 8th series; performance by Clarke.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-02-13 - 1915-02-17
Summary:

For 4 nights only, a great exclusive drama 'The Fatal Enchantress' in 5 parts - length 8,000 feet; performance by Clarke; War Pictures on Feb 17.