A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-08 - 1913-01-10
Summary:

All new pictures, 'Two Sets of Keys' (comic by Prince), 'A Generous-Hearted Woman' (drama), 'The Barber's Wife' (comic), 'A Helping Hand' (comic), 'A Day Off' (comic); performances by Barrola, Ada Rowley, Gladys Spencer, and Dolly Swift.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-11 - 1913-01-14
Summary:

A Hydro-aeroplane Elopement' by Max Linder; Gazette & Graphic news: war pictures from the front, including explosion at electric works, great fire at Kensington, Railway accident at Croydon, and new dock at Portsmouth; musical interludes by Ada Rowley, Gladys Spencer, and Dolly Swift.…

3
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-18 - 1913-01-21
Summary:

The Sleeping Car Conductor,' a fine comic by Wiffles - 3000 feet; News of the Day, including launch of H. M. S. 'Marlborough,' the latest war scenes, the winner of the 'Cambridgeshire,' latest fashions in Paris, and return of Queen Alexandra; musical interludes by Ada…

4
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-25 - 1913-01-29
Summary:

At 9.15 special monster programme for Burn's anniversary; debut by Cecile Stephano; performance by Dolly Swift; Pathe Frere's Masterpiece, 'The Mysteries of Paris' (length 6000 feet, 4 parts); war scenes, Paris fashions, & comics.

5
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-30 - 1913-01-31
Summary:

Two star comics, Love's Young Dream (drama), 'Winter Sports at Bolede'; 'News of the Day': Meet of the Royal Stag Hounds, British, French and Russian Fleets off Constantinople, Great Fire at Johannesburg, and latest war scenes; performance by Cecile Stephano and Dolly…

6
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-02-01 - 1913-02-04
Summary:

Performance by Cecile Stephano and Dolly Swift; 'The Green-eyed Monster,' a new Britannia film by Max Linder, 'From Country to Town,' two star comics; News of the Day; artistes at all matinees.

7
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-06-23 - 1915-06-23
Summary:

Tonight, two fine dramas, 'The End of a Dream' in 3 parts - length 4,000 feet; 'Dr. Goudron's System' in 2 parts - length 3,000 feet; also comic pictures.

8
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-07-03 - 1915-07-06
Summary:

On July 3, the powerful Italian drama 'The Ways of Providence' in 5 parts - length 8,000 feet; also comic pictures; look out for the great exclusive feature 'The Secret of the Mysterious 'X'' in 8 parts, 10,000 feet.

9
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-07-21 - 1915-07-23
Summary:

On July 21, 22, and 23, the thrilling detective drama 'The Mystery of Sydney Street' in 3 parts, length 5,000 feet; also a set of comic pictures.

10
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-07-26
Summary:

The racing film-drama, 'Master Bob,' has been attracting large and appreciative houses to the Bijou Theatre. Other interesting items in the current programme are a very beautiful scenic film 'The Valley of Val Furva,' two sets of war pictures and a comic picture 'The…

11
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-08-09
Summary:

An excellent new programme began on Saturday night at the Bijou Theatre, containing some fine comics and a very elaborate film drama 'The Veiled Dansense.'

12
Headline: Bijou Threatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-11-10 - 1915-11-12
Summary:

On Nov 10, 11 & 12, the thrilling drama 'Love and Conspiration' in 4 parts; also comic pictures.

13
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-11-19
Summary:

The current programme at the Bijou Theatre includes a long dramatic film 'In the Fog,' 'An Adventure in the Harem,' and some good comics.

14
Headline: Bijou Threatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-12-08 - 1915-12-10
Summary:

Tonight! Two fine dramas: 'Prisoner 113' in 2 parts; 'Fantomas' 1st series (by request); also comics.

15
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-12-08
Summary:

The weekend show at the Bijou consisted of a couple of bright little comics and an Italian drama 'The Remembrances of the Other.' tonight a new programme is introduced, the chief features of which are 'Prisoner 118' and 'Fantomas' (First Series).

16
Headline: Bijou Threatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-12-11 - 1915-12-14
Summary:

Commencing Dec 11, the dramatic story - 'Honour Redeemed' in 4 parts; also comics; orchestra performance at 9.15 pm.

17
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-12-20
Summary:

At the Bijou, there have been large houses over Saturday and Sunday. In addition to some good comics, the programme contains a coloured Pathe film based on Alexandre Dumas' 'The Queen's Necklace' and a Nordisk Company's four-part dramatic piece 'The Fatal Three.…

18
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-01-31
Summary:

The Bijou's weekend programme contains some good comics, a Wiffles picture, and two lengthy dramatic films 'The Spider' and 'The Three Caskets.'

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-02-04
Summary:

A very interesting programme is being offered at the Bijou Theatre just now. In addition to two or three bright little comics, there is a five-part drama 'A State Secret.'

20
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-02-10
Summary:

At the Bijou Theatre last night, two comics and two very powerful dramatic films 'Tom Butler' and 'For the Motherland' were shown. On Saturday, the 7-part historical film 'Marguerite of Navarre' will be screened for the first time. This film is based on Dumas'…