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.

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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…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-01-16 - 1911-01-17
Summary:

The Great Championship Fight - Nelson v. Hyland, from this date at 5.30 and 7 p.m.; Tonight 9.15 p.m., a complete change of programme and pictures; performances by Miss Vera Ferrace and Miss Ruby Crystal. The Biorama: 'Carmen,' 'Seal Hunting off Tasmania,' 'Double Sight…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-01-18 - 1911-01-19
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., a complete change of programme and pictures; performances by Miss Vera Ferrace and Miss Ruby Crystal. The Biorama: 'Carmen,' 'An Unlucky Picture,' 'A Mill Stone Quarry,' 'Octavius'(comic), 'Seal Hunting off Tasmania,' '…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-03-09 - 1911-03-24
Summary:

Performances by Miss May Maxwell, the balladist, Miss Grace Vyeene, serio and dancer, Miss Vera Ferrace, the comedienne and Mr. Bob Stephenson, the humorist; and also 'The Biormara .'

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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

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-06-28
Summary:

The proprietors of the Bijou Cinematograph Theatre are nightly providing some very excellent fare for their many patrons, including some beautifully clear photographs of the Hongkong coronation decorations. The Biorama pictures are also exceedingly clear and distinct, some of the comic ones…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-03-30
Summary:

The programme for tonight at the Bijou is an attractive one and consists of a very fine medley by Viola and Lilian, while Shakespeare's famous drama 'Romeo and Juliet,' Pathe Freres' masterpiece of coloured art cinematography, will be produced on the Biorama. This complete…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-04-27
Summary:

The Bijou Scenic Theatre is offering great attractions in its latest programmes. The biorama pictures are exceedingly good. Performance by Miss Lilian Price.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-02-08 - 1913-02-11
Summary:

Programme at 9:15 p.m. All new pictures including 'The Demon Waltz,' 'A Nocturne,' 'Wiffles in a New Profession' [sic], 'La Granja,' 'Miss Alice' and 'A Modern Girl.' Performances by Miss Cecile Stephano and Miss Dolly Swift. Pictures…

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-03-21 - 1914-03-24
Summary:

Nick Winter & The Lost Prince,' a great thrilling detective drama in 3,500 feet for 4 nights only; 'Pathe's British Gazette' (twice weekly); performance by Howard, Stella, and 'The Sheridans.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-04-08 - 1914-04-09
Summary:

Films screenig of 'An Aeroplans Love Affair' and 'A Sale and A Sell'; Screening of Pathe's German Gazette and Pathe's International Gazette; Songs and dances performances by Violet Victoria and J. Sheridan; Coming performance by 'The Gibson Girls'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-04-08 - 1914-04-09
Summary:

Performance by Victoria and Sheridan; a fine selection of pictures, including Pathe's German & International Gazette, 'An Aeroplane Love Affair,' 'A Sale & A Sell'; The Gibson Girls is coming.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-04-10 - 1914-04-14
Summary:

Film screenig of 'The Suffragette' (3,000 ft) ; Screening of Pathe's British Gazette and Pathe's American Gazette; Performances by Violet Victoria and J. Sheridan

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-04-11 - 1914-04-12
Summary:

For 4 nights only, including 'The Suffragette,' a sensational story, how a villain was unmasked, length 3,000 feet; Pathe's British & American Gazette showing the world's latest news; performance by Victoria and Sheridan.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-04-15 - 1914-04-17
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Wiffles in a Tangle Marriage' (in 2 parts, 3,500 ft) and 'A Cruel Revenage'; Screening of German Pathe's Gazette and International Gazette; Coming film: 'Honesty'; Coming performance of The Gibson Girls

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-04-15
Summary:

The Bijou management announced the coming of dancers in 'The Gibson Girl.' The Sheridans' dancing was admired and the picture programme was excellent for variety, including the American newsweekly, Pathe's British gazette, several comics and a sensational story in two parts…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-04-15 - 1914-04-17
Summary:

Wiffles in 'A Tangle Marriage' (a good comedy in 2 parts, length 3,500 feet); 'A Cruel Revenge' (drama); German & international Pathe's Gazette, the world's latest news, twice weekly; 'Honesty' will be screened on Apr 18; 'The Gibson Girls'…