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: 1910-11-21
Summary:

A packed house witnessed the performance at the Bijou Theatre on Saturday evening. The films shown by the biorama were exceptionally good, and two especially were about the test we have seen in Hongkong. We refer to 'The Use of the Lasso on the Plains of Celebes' and the 'East of…

2
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-11-28
Summary:

The programme at the above popular hall was entirely changed on Saturday night when a good audience assembled for the nine o'clock performance. The biorama exhibited splendid pictures. Mr. Stephenson, A. Collins, Mr. Elliott's performances were good.

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-01-07 - 1911-01-27
Summary:

Cinematograph and vaudeville every evening at 7 and 9 p.m.; Performance by Miss Vera Ferrace, Miss Ruby Crystal and the Biorama; Price details included

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-01-16
Summary:

There was a complete change of programme on Saturday in the Bijou. Performances by Miss Vera Ferrace and Miss Ruby Chrystal. The biorama was an interesting one, especially the grand opera 'Carmen,' and the funny picture 'Double sight,' represented by the well-known Max Linder…

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-03-10 - 1911-03-24
Summary:

Performers: Miss May Maxwell, Miss Grace Vyveene, Miss Vera Ferrace, Mr. R. H. Stephenson; and The Biorama

6
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…

7
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-06-04 - 1913-06-05
Summary:

Films screeinings including 'Lighted Candle', 'The First of April', 'Tommy's Serenade', 'Sandy's Kilt' and 'In the Abyss' (in 2 parts 2,500 ft); Singing performance by Nora Moore; Coming film: 'Qaueen of Carmargue' and '…

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-06-06 - 1913-06-06
Summary:

Films screeinings including 'Lighted Candle', 'Billy's Stratagem', 'Tom Butler' and comic film by special request 'Bedelia and the Suffragette'; Singing performance by Miss Nora Moore; Coming film: 'Qaueen of Carmargue' and 'The Merry…

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-06-07 - 1913-06-07
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Casmir & Pickpocket', 'For A Western Girl', 'Billy's Stratagem' and 'Queen of Carmargue' (in 3 parts); Singing performance by Nora Moore; Coming film: 'Evil Genius' and 'The Merry Widow'

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-06-09 - 1913-06-09
Summary:

Films screening of 'For A Western Girl', 'Funnicus in Love With the Actress', 'Picturesque Engadine', 'Queen of Carmargue' and 'Casimir, Gentleman & Pickpocket'; Singing performance by Nora Moore; Coming film: 'The Merry Widow'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-06-10 - 1913-06-11
Summary:

Films screening of of 'Love's Disception', 'The Evil Genius' and 'Funnicus in Love With the Actress'; Singing performance by Nora Moore; Coming film: 'The Merry Widow'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-06-12 - 1913-06-12
Summary:

Film screening of 'Evil Genius' (3,200 ft); Singing performance by Nora Moore; Coming film: 'The Merry Widow' and 'The Legal Murder'

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-06-13 - 1913-06-14
Summary:

Films screening of 'Hygiene of the Milk Industry', 'His Daughter', 'Willy's Ruse', 'Gontran and His Accomplice' and 'The Legal Murder'; Singing performance by Nora Moore; Coming film: 'The Merry Widow'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-06-16 - 1913-06-16
Summary:

Films screening of 'Willy's Ruse', 'Gontran and His Accomplice', 'Love's Deception', 'Funnicus in Love with the Actress' and 'The Legal Murder'; Singing performance by Nora Moore; Coming film: 'The Merry Widow'

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-06-17 - 1913-06-19
Summary:

Films screenings including 'My Double and how He Undid We', 'Lottery Ticket No 66', 'The New Dress' and 'From the Bottom of the Sea'; Singing performance by Nora Moore; Coming film: 'The Merry Widow'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-06-17
Summary:

Patrons of the Victoria Theatre are being treated to an excellent programme this week, the majority of the pictures shown being of a comical nature. Miss Nora Moore still delights with her singing and a new dramatic film entitled 'The Legal Murder' is brimful of interest and powerful…

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-06-21
Summary:

Good pictures and good dancing are the attractions at the Bijou Scenic Theatre. Miss Chinita Zerega will stay on the programme this week. Max Linder is also being a strong favourite and an entertainment in himself. The Theatre presents a fresh appearance since its redecoration and a multiplicity…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-06-23 - 1913-06-23
Summary:

All new pictures; Films screenings including 'Through Trials to Victory' and 'The Merry Widow'; Performance by Nora Moore

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-06-23
Summary:

This popular entertainment establishment maintains its reputation for excellent pictures. From this week forward, many new dramatic films will be governed, the programmes being changed twice a week. The 'Merry Widow' is one of the finest films that has ever been produced in Hong Kong,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-06-24 - 1913-06-26
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Spoony Sam', 'Bertie's Wooing', 'Mr. Dooley's Holidays' and 'The Merry Widow'; Singing performance by Nora Moore; Coming film: 'The Miracle'