A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-10-21
Summary:

Mr. Bob Stevenson is offering a splendid programme at the Bijou this week. The sketch 'A Gossip by the Wayside' is the most amusing dialogue between Mr. Stephenson and Miss Ada Rowley. 'The Fisherman's Son' is a magnificent picture story; 'Love and a Motor,' an…

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Headline: The Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-12-30
Summary:

Miss Dolly Swift, Miss Ada Rowley, Miss Gladys Spencer all received most vigorous encores at the Bijou last night. The Pathe Gazette which is being screened is full of interesting matter. Another picture which will commend itself to everyone is the exceedingly pretty 'Cupid on the High Sea…

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

Miss Dolly Swift, Miss Gladys Spencer and Miss Ada Rowley captured the audiences with their impressive performances at the Bijou Theatre. The films were, as usual, excellent, especially the Pathe Gazette.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-13
Summary:

Last night at the Bijou Theatre, Mr. Stephenson was showing two Gazettes (Gaumont and Pathe) illustrative of all the latest events at home and abroad, and the remaining pictures (including Max Linder's adventures in a waterplane) are all excellent, healthy comics. Miss Dolly Swift, Miss Ada…

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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 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…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-07-14
Summary:

In addition to the Pathe Gazette, the Bijou has screened a series of Pathe cartoons – lightning artist work, exceedingly clever and full of live interest. The ever-popular Wiffles figures in a delightfully funny film entailed 'Wiffles tricks the Detective'; it is followed by the '…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-08-17
Summary:

The new programme at the Bijou Theatre drew a good attendance of Europeans and Chinese last night. The Pathe Gazette and Pathe Cartoons are good and the three-part melodramatic film entitled 'The Betraying Mark' held the interest of all the spectators from start to finish. Tonight and…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-11-07
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre, for three nights will screen the popular seven part picture 'Neptune's Daughter,' in which the Annette Kellerman plays the leading part. Last night, the 9th and 10th episodes 'The Million Dollar Mystery' and a Charlie Chaplin picture were shown. In…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-22
Summary:

There was a large audience at the Coronet Theatre last evening, when a most interesting and exciting new film was screened entitled 'The Secret Client.' The picture is a very fine one and particularly clear. A 'Charlie Chaplin' film was also shown and was greatly appreciated…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-04-01
Summary:

The Pathe's Gazette showing the Armistice celebrations at Home and the surrender of some of the vessels of the German Fleet is attracting good crowds to the Coronet Theatre. Yesterday, at the two sessions, there were full houses. In advertising the film, the Coronet management advised…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-17
Summary:

The Come Back,' now being shown at the Coronet, is another Metro production. Film synopsis included. As a story, the film is rather stereotyped, but there are numerous passages providing plenty of humour and excitement. To add to the attractiveness of the programme, there is a Harold Lloyd…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-07-02
Summary:

The Coronet has now on show a first-rate programme which should give satisfaction to the most fastidious of its patrons. This consists of a Pathe's Gazette, a Charlie Chaplain comedy, and the tit-bit of the evening – a drama on the problem of marriage, with Madame Petrova, the famous…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-12-10
Summary:

Emmy Wehlen in 'His Bonded Wife,' a smart up-to-date comedy of society life, is but one of the attractions at the Coronet Theatre until Saturday next, the other items being a screamingly funny $100,000 comedy entitled 'Bumping Into Broadway,' featuring Harold Lloyd, and an…