A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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101
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-05-25 - 1912-05-28
Summary:

Every evening at 7.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., a boom in picture plays; The Conjurer's Triumph - by Max Linder; The Pathe Gayette [sic] - the world's latest news; The Gaumont Graphics -- news from home; 'What Every Mother Does' - by Wiffles; 'Please Take One' - by Nick…

102
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-05-27 - 1912-05-28
Summary:

(Flower Street) Two performances nightly at 7:15 and 9:15 p.m. Picture plays including the Pathe Gazette, 'The Conjurer's Triumph,' the Gaumont Graphic, 'Please Take One,' 'What Every Mother Does,' 'Strange Transaction' and 'Betty's Flight…

103
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-05-29 - 1912-06-03
Summary:

Saturday, 1st of June, 1912; last night of the present season; closing during the summer months; opening Saturday 28th of September, 1912 with all new artists and pictures.

104
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…

105
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-07-12 - 1912-07-13
Summary:

Two performances: Pictures only at 7.15 p.m. & Full programme at 9.15 p.m; Performance by Billy Eldid & Troupe

106
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-07-15 - 1912-07-16
Summary:

Two performances: Pictures only at 7.15 p.m. & Full programme at 9.15 p.m; Performance by Billy Eldid & Troupe; Returning performance by Miss Addie Leigh

107
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-09-20 - 1912-09-24
Summary:

Re-opening on Monday, September 23rd; All new pictures and performance by Miss Ada Rowley and Miss Gladys Spencer

108
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-09-20
Summary:

The popular Bijou Scenic Theatre will be once more thrown open to its patrons on Monday next. There will be a fine selection of new pictures, whilst the variety turns will be sure to please, the artistes being Miss Ada Rowley, Welsh balladist, and Miss Gladys Spencer. Mr. Stephenson is going to…

109
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-09-24
Summary:

The Bijou Scenic Theatre reopened last night with several improvements, with an enlarged stage and extension of the breadth of hall. The pictures shown were up to the usual high Bijou standard and all were quite new to the City. They included a beautiful coloured film and the Gaumont Graphic, a…

110
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-09-30 - 1912-10-03
Summary:

Re-opening night of the famous artists and unparalleled dancers Verne and Smith; magnificent new pictures just arrived.

111
Headline: Victoria Hall
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-10-01 - 1912-10-03
Summary:

Two performances: Pictures only at 7.15 p.m. & Full programme at 9.15 p.m.; Performers: Verne & Smith

112
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-10-04 - 1912-10-05
Summary:

Sunday, October, 6, 1912, the great sporting picture of the Boxing Contest between Moreau and Papty; 16 rounds; every bout distinct and clear; other beautiful pictures are also provided.

113
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-10-11 - 1912-10-15
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m. all new pictures; comics 'An Escape of Gas' by Max Linder; 'In the Grocery Business' by Little Moritz, 'The All-conquering Hero' by Prince, 'The Passing of Dappled Fawn' (American-Indian drama, coloured, art), and Gaumont Graphic (The…

114
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-10-19 - 1912-10-22
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m. look at this programme; 'Love and Boxing' by Max Linder; 'Wiffles Double' by Prince; 'The Sinking of the 'Helvetia'' (the first Genuine Wrock Filmed); Gaumont Graphic (World's lastest news); musical interludes by Miss Rowley and Mr.…

115
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-11-04 - 1912-11-04
Summary:

Just arrived, new and magnificent pictures; Performer: Miss Smith

116
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-11-06 - 1912-11-07
Summary:

(Flower Street) Pictures only at 7:15 p.m. Performances of Pathe Freres (France), Britannia & Urban (England) and American Kinetoscope (U.S.A.). Pictures with interludes at 9:15 p.m. Complete change of programme. All new pictures on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Price details included.

117
Headline: Found
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-11-27 - 1912-12-16
Summary:

An hour's pleasure and instruction on Sundays from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Bijou Theatre. Full Programme of pictures and songs - no interval

118
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-12-04 - 1912-12-06
Summary:

Another change of all new pictures; Performers: Miss Dolly Swift, Miss Gladys Spencer; 7.15 p.m. pictures only

119
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-12-05 - 1912-12-06
Summary:

Tonight at 9:15 p.m. Performances by Miss Dolly Swiff and Miss Gladys Spencer. All new pictures. Artistes appear at all matinees. Pictures only at 7:15 p.m.

120
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-12-05 - 1912-12-06
Summary:

9.15 p.m. Tonight - Never Mind the Weather, See This Programme and Cheer up! Performances by Dolly Swift and Gladys Spencer; all the latest hits, cake-walks, dances, and all new pictures.