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: 1914-10-03
Summary:

The performance at the Bijou Theatre will be for the benefit of the Prince of Wales' Fund. There will be special pictures and performance from Orient String Band.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-17
Summary:

Robert Douglas and Hilda Barry head the programme at the Victoria Theatre and the pictures this week are good.

23
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-11-27
Summary:

At the Bijou Theatre, Mr. Bert Flatt, makes his last appearance in Hongkong. Some striking pictures are to be shown.

24
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-07-24
Summary:

Some splendid pictures were screened at the Victoria Theatre for the Canton Floods Fund. The Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of Professor Gonzales.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-08-05
Summary:

At the Bijou Theatre last night was the second and last performance given to swell the receipts of the Canton Flood Relief Fund. In honour of the occasion the pictures were particularly good, including many entertaining features.

26
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-09-22
Summary:

Arrangements have been made by the Victoria Theatre to screen new pictures at the Wednesday matinee.

27
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-11-02
Summary:

The entertainment provided at the Bijou Theatre should now be heightened by the addition of an orchestra. There is a great variety of pictures shown.

28
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-11-20
Summary:

The management of the Victoria Theatre is securing pictures of the war, dramas of intense interest are produced, while the comic series is delightful. There was a complete change of the programme last night.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-11-30
Summary:

Miss Glory Taft delighted very good houses at the Bijou Theatre. Several new numbers are sweetly rendered. A big range of pictures is shown nightly.

30
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-08
Summary:

The Three Delroys will be performed at the Bijou Theatre. There will also be screened a fine set of pictures.

31
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-09
Summary:

The Melbourne Comedy Co, reappears at the Victoria Theatre. With the return of the comedy-makers, together with a new set of pictures, an evening at the Victoria this weekend.

32
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-12
Summary:

The Hongkongite has yet to taste the delights of open air pictures in Kowloon at The Palisade. The enjoyment of the evening included the musical programme. The Palisade is within a minute's walk of the Ferry.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-19
Summary:

The special band night at the Victoria Theatre last night was less well patronised than it might have been. The Band of the 18th Infantry played a most excellent list of pieces and the picture programme was full of fun. So good a show deserved to be well attended. There will be a new programme…

34
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-11-10
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre announces that they have arranged to have the band of the s.s. China play selections. They are screening some excellent pictures at present.

35
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-12-23
Summary:

A large audience is attracted to the capital series of pictures depicting work being done by women workers in the munition works at home. Other pictures portrayed the Army Service Corps, the Royal Flying Corps and the Royal Artillery at work.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-24
Summary:

The Manager of the Victoria Theatre had engaged two well-known artists, Messrs Abbott and Martell, who provided a turn of sensational nature. The performances of the Merry Wizard and acrobat in addition to new pictures were splendid.

37
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-21
Summary:

An attractive programme has been arranged for the evening concert. The performance will be composed of pictures, a party from the 25th Middlesex Rgt will contribute several items. The function was arranged by a committee of the students of the Portuguese School and proceeds will be devoted to…

38
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-11
Summary:

Concerts and Tea: Five concerts have been arranged for the men. On this occasion a free picture show at the Victoria Theatre was very kindly given by Mr. Blake and much appreciated by the children.

39
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-07
Summary:

The difficulties at the Coronet Theatre in connection with the light have been overcome. The picture is much nearer and larger. The front rows which are too close to the screen have been removed.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-09
Summary:

A special matinee is announced to take place at the Victoria Theatre on Tuesday next in aid of the Night Free School at Macao. Selected pictures will be screened.