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

4
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…

5
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…

6
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,' '…

7
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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-04-15 - 1911-04-15
Summary:

Cinematograph Vaudeville, 6 brilliant moving pictures by Miss Vera Ferrace, Miss Grace Vyveene, and the Flower Street Follies; see handbill for popular prices.

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-04-17 - 1911-04-21
Summary:

Cinematograph Vaudeville; 6 brilliant moving pictures; performances by Miss Vera Ferrace and Miss Grace Vyveene.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-05-23 - 1911-05-26
Summary:

Cinematograph Vaudeville; 5 popular artists and 6 brilliant moving pictures; 'Signor Sanyini' from the Grand Opera House, Milan.

12
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-05-25
Summary:

The pictures thrown on the screen at the Bijou Scenic Theatre last night were excellent and the comic films were very amusing. Miss Grace Vyveene, Miss Grace Wilson, Silvio Sanzini, and Mr. Chas. Maekaye all made a hit in their shows.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-05-27 - 1911-05-31
Summary:

Cinematograph Vaudeville; 7 brilliant moving pictures; popular artists and Signor Silvio Sanyini, operatic artist 'Tenor'; electric fans throughout theatre; Signor Sanyini will sing at all matinees.

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-06-01 - 1911-06-29
Summary:

Every evening at 9.15 p.m. showing brilliant Moving Pictures and vaudeville; 7.15 p.m. Pictures only

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-07-01 - 1911-07-06
Summary:

First favourite with all playgoers, 9.15 p.m. every evening, brilliant moving pictures; performance by Miss Violet Bonnetta and Miss May Maxwell; 7.15 p.m. pictures only.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-09-07 - 1911-09-30
Summary:

Every evening at 9.15 p.m., performances by Vera Ferrace and the latest brilliant moving pictures; 7.15 p.m. pictures only; electric fans throughout theatre.

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-10-02 - 1911-10-06
Summary:

Cinematograph and vaudeville show every evening at 9.15 p.m.; Performer: Miss Vera Ferrace. 7.15 p.m. pictures only; Electirc Fans throughout Theatre

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-10-21 - 1911-10-26
Summary:

Special comic week. Performance by Miss Vera Ferrace, Miss May Maxwell and Bob Stephenson

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Headline: The Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-04-01
Summary:

No subject is better calculated to display the merits of latter-day cinematography [sic] than the grand old love story, 'Romeo and Juliet,' the film of which is being screened nightly at the Bijou Scenic Theatre. Pathe Freres consider this picture their best. The Pathe 'Gazette…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-01-29 - 1913-01-31
Summary:

Tonight's programme: 'Love's Young Dream' (drama), 'Winter Sports at Boleda', two fine Comics and Pathe Gazette including Stag Hounds Meet', 'British, French, and Russian Fleets off Constantinople', 'Great Fire at Johannesburg' and '…