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: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-01-22 - 1913-01-24
Summary:

Special announcement. Debut of Miss Stephano on Saturday, 25th inst. Tonight at 9:15 p.m. including 'Wigs, Wiffles and A Widow'; 'Great Motor Race at Dieppe' [sic]; 'The Blind Beggar's Daughter'; 'Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race'; the latest scenes…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-24
Summary:

The latest programme at the Bijou is an especially good one, containing two batches of 'World's News' (war pictures, the new French President, etc.), a Wiffles picture and a particularly pretty photo-play called 'The Blind Beggar's Daughter.' Miss Dolly Swift and…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-01-25 - 1913-01-28
Summary:

Special programme at 9:15 p.m. for Burns' Anniversary. Performances by Miss Cecile Stephano and Miss Dolly Swift. Pathe Freres' masterpiece, 'The Mysteries of Paris,' in 5000 feet long. War scenes, Paris fashions and comics are exhibited. Pictures only at 7:15 p.m.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-01-29 - 1913-01-31
Summary:

Programme at 9:15 p.m. including the drama, Love's Young Dream; and the comics, 'Winter Sports at Bolede.' News of the day and war scenes are included. Performances by Miss Cecile Stephano and Miss Dolly Swift. Pictures only at 7:15 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-06-23
Summary:

The management of the Bijou Scenic Theatre has completed arrangements for showing the films of Dumas' well-known 'Le Chevalier de Maison Rouge.' The setting and costumes are Messrs. Pathe Freres' best.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-06-24 - 1914-06-26
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Max the New Butler', 'Max Teaches the Tango', 'How Flowers Awaken', 'On the Coast of the Black Sea' and 'Strange Inhabitants of the Deep'; Screening of Pathe's International and Pathe's Cartoon; Coming film…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-06-26
Summary:

How Flowers Awaken' screened at the Bijou is an extremely interesting film. Two other interesting films are 'Strange Inhabitants of the Deep' and 'On the Coast of the Black Sea.' Lovers of humour are well catered for by two playlets with the inimitable Max Linder in the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-06-27 - 1914-06-30
Summary:

Film screening of 'Le Chevalier de Maison Rouge' (6 parts, 9,000 ft), from Alexandre Dumas' novel; Screening of Pathe's German Gazette & American Weekly

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-06-30
Summary:

This evening 'Le Chevalier de Maison Rouge' will be presented for the last time. It was based on Dumas' book. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: War Pictures
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-10
Summary:

The Bijou management announces that special war pictures as well as representations of other stirring incidents connected with the European crisis will be shown at the theatre soon. Commencing tomorrow night, 'Traitors to Their King' will be screened for four nights.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-10 - 1914-10-13
Summary:

For 4 nights only, 'Traitors to Their King' in 5 parts, length 8,000 feet, a great powerful coloured historical drama, and Pathe's International Gazette; on Oct 14, 'The Live Wire,' a sensational drama in 2 parts, length 3,000 feet; war pictures are coming soon.

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

Exciting scenes taking place in England at the beginning of the war with Germany will be shown at the Bijou Theatre. They include soldiers guarding various railways. Other scenes are Mr. Asquith on his way to the House to make his famous speech.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-15
Summary:

The pictures portraying the outbreak of the war in England was an exceptionally good one at the Bijou Scenic Theatre. The remainder of the programme contained sufficient variety to suit the most fastidious.

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Headline: The Cinemas
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-11-14
Summary:

Victoria Theatre: A film showing an excellent series of war pictures occupied the Victoria Theatre, including the British Army and the doings in Belgium. Performances by Mr. Robert Douglas and Miss Hilda Barry; Bijou Scenic Theatre: A new selection of war films commences tonight, including Pathe…

16
Headline: At the Cinema
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-12-19
Summary:

At the Bijou Theatre, tonight sensation lovers will be pleased with the third of the Rocambole series, 'The Missing Marquis.' At the Victoria, performances by Bert Flatt and Miss Flo. Brooks. 'Playing with his Luck' will be shown. Manager Blake promises another series of war…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-12-19 - 1914-12-22
Summary:

For 4 nights only, 3rd series of 'Rocambole'; The Terror of Paris; 'The Marquis's Inheritance' in 4 parts - length 7,000 feet; a great thrilling detective drama 'Max on the Briny' by request; 5th series of War Pictures is coming soon.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-12-23 - 1914-12-26
Summary:

6th series of War Picture in 2,000 feet; by special request, 3rd series of 'Rocambole' in 4 parts - length 7,000 feet; Xmas matinee at 4.15 p.m., monster programme, 'Alone with the Devil' in 4 parts - length 6,000 feet.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-12-28 - 1914-12-29
Summary:

Some very interesting pictures: 'The Open Gate,' American drama; 'Saved by A Horse,' American cowboy drama; 'Jim Gives Them Shocks,' comic; 'The Captain's Misadventure,' comic; 6th series of 'War Picture' in parts - length 2,000 feet.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-12-29
Summary:

A double set of good war pictures have been screened over the weekend at the Bijou. Other good films included 'The Captain's Misadventure,' 'Bird Life in Springtime,' one fine comic and a couple of American pictures.