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: 1911-08-02
Summary:

Before fairly crowded houses at the Bijou, Frank Melrose is scoring a great success. Together with the performances by Miss Violet Bonnetta and Mr. Bob Stephenson. The talent now appearing at the Bijou, combined with the interesting films, is quite a good show.

2
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-09-23
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre, Flower Street, opens tonight, when a most attractive programme will be presented. Miss Ada Rowley and Miss Gladys will make their debut in Hongkong. The films, we understand, are entirely new, and the entertainment promises to be of a high-class order.

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-01-14
Summary:

Miss Violet Bonetta delights audiences with her dancing and new songs at the Bijou Theatre. The well-known Pathe Gazettes keep spectators au courant and the drama Fantomas will be screened.

4
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-01-14 - 1914-01-17
Summary:

For 3 nights only, the great thrilling detective drama 'Fantomas' in 4 parts, 6,000 feet; performance by Bonetta.

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-03-07 - 1914-03-11
Summary:

Film screening of 'Fantomas' (in 6 parts, 9,000 ft, third series); Screening of The Pathe's Gazette

6
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-03-07 - 1914-03-11
Summary:

Fantomas,' the third series in 6 parts, 9,000 feet for 4 nights only, a great thrilling detective drama; The Pathe's Gazette (twice weekly).

7
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-10 - 1914-10-12
Summary:

Films screening of 'Traitors to Their King' (5 parts, 8,000 ft) and Pathe's Sensational Gazette; Coming film: 'The Live Wire' (2 parts, 3,000 ft) and War Pictures

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-13 - 1914-10-13
Summary:

Films screening of 'Traitors to Their King' (5 parts, 8,000 ft) and Pathe's Sensational Gazette for 2 nights only; Coming film: 'The Live Wire' (2 parts, 3,000 ft) and 'The First Picture of the Great 'War

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-02-03 - 1915-02-03
Summary:

Performance by Louis. T. Slicker; Screening of War Pictures, also other comic, dramatic and scenic pictures; Coming performance by Miss May Clarke

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-02-04 - 1915-02-05
Summary:

Performance by Louis. T. Slicker; Screening of War Pictures, also other comic, dramatic and scenic pictures; Coming performance by Miss May Clarke

11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-02-13 - 1915-02-13
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Fatal Enchantress' (5 parts, 8,000 ft); Song performance by May Clarke; Coming screening of War Pictures

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-02-16 - 1915-02-17
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Fatal Enchantress' (5 parts, 8,000 ft); Song performance by May Clarke; Coming screening of War Pictures

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-02-18 - 1915-02-19
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Max Becomes a Cook', 'They'll Never Do It Again' and 'An Equine Hero'; Screening of War Pictures; Performance by May Clarke

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-02-20 - 1915-02-20
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Playing of an Hour' (2 parts, 3,000 ft), 'The Brighter Star' and 'Max Becomes a Cook'; Screening of War pictures; Performance by May Clarke

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-02-22 - 1915-02-23
Summary:

Films screenings inclduing 'Playing of an Hour' (2 parts, 3,000 ft), 'The Brighter Star' and 'Max Becomes a Cook'; Screening of War pictures; Performance by May Clarke

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-01-01
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre is showing this evening the great exclusive Italian feature 'My Life for Thine' and 'Fantomas' will be shown soon.

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-01-05 - 1916-01-07
Summary:

Film screening of 'Fantomas' (5th Series, 6 parts); Coming film: 'The Black Men Club'

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-01-19
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre has a good programme for tonight, special films having been secured.