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
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-02-14 - 1914-02-17
Summary:

Films screening of 'A Woman's Self-Sacrifice' (4,000 ft); Screening of The Pathe's Gazette; Coming film: 'The Wastrel' (8,000 ft)

7
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-02-21 - 1914-02-24
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Renunciation' (5,000 ft); Screening of The Pathe's Gazette; Coming film: 'The Wastrel'

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-02-25 - 1914-03-03
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Wastrel' ( in 5 parts, 8,000 ft); Screening of The Pathe's Gazette

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-02-25
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre presents 'The Wastrel,' a beautifully coloured film. It is well worthy of attendance and the remainder of the programme is up to the Bijou's usual high standard of excellence.

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-03-02
Summary:

The offering at the Bijou Theatre this week is 'The Wastrel.'

11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-09-02 - 1914-09-04
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Governor's Double' (2 parts, 3,000 ft) and 'His Guiding Star' (5,000 ft); Coming performances by The Gibson Girls

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-09-04
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre will show a production in 'The Governor's Double' tonight and the drama 'His Guiding Star' tomorrow whereas Gibson Girls will open on a return visit next week.

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-09-05 - 1914-09-08
Summary:

Film screening of 'His Guiding Star' (3 parts, 5,000 ft); Screening of Pathe's Cartoon and British Gazette; Coming performance by The Gibson Girls

14
Headline: The Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-09-08
Summary:

The 'Gibson Girls' received welcome of their return at the Bijou Scenic Theatre. The feature of the film programme will be 'His Guiding Star,' a beautifully coloured Pathe film. The gazettes also hold popular interest.

15
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.

16
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.

17
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…

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-12-09 - 1914-12-11
Summary:

Film screenings including Pathe's British War Gazette (5th Series, 1,500 ft); Also some exceedingly comic and interesting pictures; Performances by Bert Flatt and Flo Brooks; Coming film: 'Rocambole' (3rd Series, 7,000 ft) and 'Wells v Blake's Fight'

19
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-12-12 - 1914-12-15
Summary:

Film screenings including 'A Race for a Husband' (3 parts, 4,000 ft) and 'Wells v Blake's Fight' (Boxing picture); Screening of Pathe's British War Gazette (5th Series, 1,500 ft); Coming soon: 'Rocambole' (3rd Series)

20
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-12-16 - 1914-12-18
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Alone with the Devil' (4 parts, 6,000 ft) and 'Max on the Briny'; Coming film: 'Rocambole' (3rd Series) and 'The Terror of Paris'