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.

3
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: 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

6
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-04-19 - 1913-04-22
Summary:

Films screenings: 'Captain Kate' (American Bioscope sensational drama), 'A Diplomatic Lover' (Comic), 'At the Front-by Price' (Comic), 'Two Little Scape-Graces' (Comic) and 'Love Laughs at Locksmiths' (Comic); Also screening of News of the World…

7
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-10 - 1913-05-14
Summary:

Films screening of 'The Living Statue', new comic by Max Linder, 'The Ace of Clubs', new comic by Nick Winder and 'The Village Hero' (American Biograph comic); Also screening of News of the world by Pathe Gazette; Performance by Miss Violet Bonetta; 7.15 p.m.…

8
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-15 - 1913-05-16
Summary:

Films screening of 'Nobility' (Cinema-Colored Drama), 'Biggles, The Millionaire' (comic) and 'Saved by the Pony Express' (American Biograph drama); Also screening of News of The World by Pathe Gazette; Performance by Miss Violet Bonetta; 7.15 p.m. pictures only

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-31 - 1913-05-31
Summary:

Films screening of 'The Bombardment of Janina by the Greeks' (Taken on The Battlefield), 'A Flight Into Egypt' (comic) and 'An Interrupted Game' (American comic); Also screening of News of the World by Pathe Gazette; Last performance by Violet Bonetta; 7.15 p.m.…

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-02-24 - 1915-02-24
Summary:

Film screening of 'A Circus Heroine' (3 parts, 5,000 ft) and the 10th Series of War Pictures (2 parts, 3,000 ft);

11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-02-25 - 1915-02-27
Summary:

Film screening of 'A Circus Heroine' (3 parts, 5,000 ft) and the 10th Series of War Pictures (2 parts, 3,000 ft);

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-07-24 - 1915-07-27
Summary:

Film screening of 'Master Bob' (4 parts, 6,000 ft); Also screening of Gaumont War Graphic

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-07-28 - 1915-07-30
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Golden Heart' (4 parts); Screening of Gaumont War Graphic - interesting war news; Coming renefit nights in aid of The Canton Flood Fund

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-07-31 - 1915-08-03
Summary:

Film screening of 'A Mysterious Case' (4 parts); Screening of Gaumont War Graphic - interesting war news; Coming renefit nights in aid of The Canton Flood Fund

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-09-08 - 1915-09-09
Summary:

Films screenings including 'At the Hour of Dawn' (3 parts) and 'The Primroses' (2 parts); Screening of Gaumont War Graphic

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-09-10 - 1915-09-10
Summary:

Films screenings including 'At the Hour of Dawn' (3 parts) and 'The Primroses' (2 parts); Screening of Gaumont War Graphic

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-09-11 - 1915-09-14
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Mysterious Town' (5 parts, 8,000 ft); Screening of Gaumont War Graphic

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-10-27 - 1915-10-29
Summary:

Film screening of 'Miss Helen Kidnapped' (4 parts) by Milano Film Co.; Also screening of Gaumont War Graphic; Orchestra in attendance

19
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-10-30 - 1915-10-30
Summary:

Film screening of 'Golden Calf' (4 parts); Also screening of Gaumont War Graphic; Orchestra in attendance

20
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-11-01 - 1915-11-03
Summary:

Film screening of 'Golden Calf' (4 parts); Also screening of Gaumont War Graphic; Orchestra in attendance