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: 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)

11
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'

12
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

13
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.

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-03-02
Summary:

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

15
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'

16
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)

17
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'

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-12-19 - 1914-12-22
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Rocambole' (3rd series), 'The Terror of Paris', 'The Marquis's Inheritance' (4 parts, 7,000 ft) and 'Max on the Briny'; Coming film: '5th Series War Pictures'

19
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-12-23 - 1914-12-24
Summary:

Films screenings including War pictures (6th series, 2,000 ft) and 'Rocambole' (3rd Series); Coming film: 'Alone with the Devil' (4 parts, 6,000 ft)

20
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);