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: 1913-04-05 - 1913-04-08
Summary:

The fire two-part drama, 'The Fisher-girl of Venice,' 'Betrayed by a Kiss' (comic), 'A Slight Mistake,' and News in Pictures (Pathe Gazette and Gaumont Graphic); performances by Cecile Stephano and Violet Bonetta; 7.15 pictures only.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-04-12 - 1913-04-16
Summary:

His Lordship's Little Lapse' (a rattling two-roll comic by Prince); The Stinia Troupe of Acrobats; 'A Xmas Problem' (coloured art); News of the Day (Pathe Gazette and Gaumont Graphic); performances by Cecile Stephano and Violet Bonetta; 7.15 pictures only.

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Headline: The Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-04-14
Summary:

The pictures shown at the Bijou Scenic Theatre were of high merit. The Pathe Gazette and the Gaumont Graphic, showing principal world's happenings were interesting. Miss Violet Bonnetta was given a rousing reception by the audience.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-04-23 - 1913-04-25
Summary:

Special 'A B' comic, 'A Jealous Husband'; 'A Study in Diplomacy' (comic); 'Losing His Temper'; 'A Trip on the Seine' (scenic); News of the Day (Pathe Gazette & Gaumont Graphic); performance by Violet Bonetta; matinees details included.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-05-03 - 1913-05-06
Summary:

9.15 Programme: Special wild West drama, 'Byaid of the Lariat,' great three part drama; 'The Weaker Vessel'; 'Liberty Hall' (comic); News of the World (Pathe Gazette & Gaumont Graphic); performance by Violet Bonetta; matinees details included.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-05-07 - 1913-05-09
Summary:

9.15 Programme: 'Laugh and Learn,' 'Cervantes' Immortal,' 'Don Quixote,' 'The Indian Maid's Sacrifice,' Pathe Gazette and Gaumont Graphic; performance by Violet Bonetta; matinees details included.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-05-12
Summary:

At the Bijou, Miss Violet Bonnet is delighting all comers with her songs, and the pictures are good. They include another funny Max Linder episode and a new and highly sensational Nick Winter story. The Pathe Gazette and Gaumont Graphic both contain some fine photographs of events in Europe and…

28
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-06-21
Summary:

In addition to a remarkably good series of comic and new films which were shown at the Bijou last night, Miss Chinita Zerega danced. A fine new programme is advertised for tonight, which includes Roccoo, in company with a mysterious unknown.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-07-17 - 1913-07-18
Summary:

Performance by Montez and Raynor at every evening; change of programme on 17th and 18th of July, including some very comic films; 'On the Steps of the Throne' on 19th; the grand dramatic film 'Countess Charlotte' next Tuesday.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-07-19
Summary:

A special film entitled 'On the Steps of the Throne' is being shown at Victoria Theatre tonight. Some new comic pictures will also be shown. Miss Montez and Miss Raynor will supply new dances and songs.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-07-24 - 1913-07-25
Summary:

Change of programme on 24th and 26th, including some very very comic films; performances by Raynor and Montez; 'The Defeated' (in two parts) on 26th July, one of the best productions of Milamo [sic].

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-08-02 - 1913-08-04
Summary:

Change of programme tonight, including the great film 'The Dumb Passion' in two parts, and the Gaumont Graphic showing the latest, and every event of importance; performances by Montez and Raynor; selected pictures will be shown on matinees; details included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-08-05 - 1913-08-06
Summary:

Change of programme on 5th and 6th Aug, including the great dramatic film 'Happiness in Oblivion' and some very comic pictures; performances by Montez and Raynor.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-08-07 - 1913-08-08
Summary:

Programme for 7th and 8th: the dramatic pictures,'The Yeggman' and 'The Calumny'; the comic pictures, 'Two Sets of Keys,' 'Bedelia As a Mother-in-Law,' 'Boys,' and 'The High Cost of Reduction'; panoramic 'On the Ocean';…

35
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-08-09 - 1913-08-11
Summary:

Programme for 9th, 10th and 11th: 'The Exploits of Nat Pinkerton' in 2 parts, a grand detective film full of interest, excitement, and thrills; 'Gaumont Graphic'; some other magnificent pictures will be screened; performances by Montez and Raynor.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-08-19 - 1913-08-20
Summary:

Change of programme for 19th and 20th August, including the great dramatic picture 'The Sewer' in two parts, and some very comic films; performance by Montez and Raynor.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-08-20
Summary:

Those who haven't seen the thrilling American drama 'The Sewer' last night at the Victoria Theatre should come tonight, as it is a film well worth seeing. The comic pictures given were also very amusing. Next week, there will be a gala night for the benefit of the popular Mr.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-08-21 - 1913-08-22
Summary:

Change of programme for 22nd August: some exceedingly comic pictures will be screened; performance by Montez and Raynor; the magnificent dramatic film in three parts, entitled 'The Power of Love' on 23rd August.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-08-30 - 1913-08-30
Summary:

Tonight, the great dramatic film, 'The Secret of the Safe' in two parts; Gaumont Graphic no. 239; performance by Montez and Raynor; change of programme for 31st Aug and 1st Sep.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-09-01 - 1913-09-04
Summary:

Programme: the great dramatic picture, 'The Wreck of the Aurora' in three parts; the panoramic picture, 'Life in Egypt'; 'Gaumont Graphic No. 241,' showing the latest events at home; the comic pictures, 'The First Jury Woman in America' [sic], 'The…