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: 1913-02-15 - 1913-02-18
Summary:

Tonight's Programme: two part coloured drama 'The Forger', star comic by Prince 'An Official Lapse' and News of the Day by Pathe Gazette; Performance by Miss Cecile Stephano, Miss Dolly Swift and Miss Violet Bonetta

7
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-03-19 - 1913-03-21
Summary:

Film screening of 'Up Fusi-Yama', 'The Vandal Leopard', 'The Three Friends' and News of The Day by Pathe Gazette; Performances by Miss Cecile Stephano and Miss Violet Bonetta; 7.15 pictures only

8
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-03-29 - 1913-04-02
Summary:

Films screenings inculding 'The Fires of Revenge', 'Her Guardianship', 'The Marcantoni Quartette'and News of the day by Pathe Gazette; Performances by Miss Cecile Stephano and Miss Violet Bonetta

9
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-17 - 1913-05-20
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Oxford and Cambridge Boat-Race', 'Young America', 'The Haunted Hotel', 'Heard at The Telephone' and 'The Cow-Girls Round-up'; Also screening of News of The Day by Pathe Gazette; Performance by Miss Violet Bonetta

10
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-21 - 1913-05-23
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Nabob' (a drama adapted from Alphonse Daudet), 'The Driving Girl' (comic) and 'Conquering Carrie' (comic); Also screening of News of The Day by Pathe Gazette; Performance by Miss Violet Bonetta; 7.15 p.m. pictures only

11
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-24 - 1913-05-27
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Sheriff's Daughter', 'Wild Wales', 'Training Fighting Cocks', 'The Beloved Vagabond' and 'The Savage'; Also screening of News of The Day by Pathe Gazette; Performance by Miss Violet Bonetta; 7.15 p.m. pictures…

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-04-08 - 1914-04-09
Summary:

Films screenig of 'An Aeroplans Love Affair' and 'A Sale and A Sell'; Screening of Pathe's German Gazette and Pathe's International Gazette; Songs and dances performances by Violet Victoria and J. Sheridan; Coming performance by 'The Gibson Girls'

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-04-15 - 1914-04-17
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Wiffles in a Tangle Marriage' (in 2 parts, 3,500 ft) and 'A Cruel Revenage'; Screening of German Pathe's Gazette and International Gazette; Coming film: 'Honesty'; Coming performance of The Gibson Girls

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-04-22 - 1914-04-24
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Hand of Destiny', 'Proving a Lover', 'Feathered Dwellers by the Seas'; Screening of Pathe's German and International Gazette; Dances performances by The Gibson Girls

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-05-01 - 1914-05-01
Summary:

Film screening of 'Max Wishes He Hadn't' (3,000 ft); Screening of Pathe's German and International Gazette; Continued performance of 'The Gibson Girls'; Coming film: 'Glimpses of the Life of Yuan Shi Kai'

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-05-06 - 1914-05-08
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Wiffles Had a Lucky Escape' (2 parts, 3,500 ft) and 'A Woman of Janpan'; Screening of Pathe's German and International Gazette; Performances by The Gibson Girls; Coming film: 'In Mid Atlantic'

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-05-13 - 1914-05-15
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Mistake of Her Life' (3,500 ft); Screening of Pathe's German and International Gazette; Performances by The Gibson Girls

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-05-30 - 1914-06-02
Summary:

Film screening of 'Thirty Years of a Gambler's Life' (5,000 ft); Screening of Pathe's British and German Gazette; Coming film: 'King of England in France'

19
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-06-06 - 1914-06-09
Summary:

Film screening of 'His Wife's Sacrifice' (5 parts, 8,000 ft); Screening of Pathe's British and German Gazette; Coming film: 'The Bridge of Terror'

20
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-07-01 - 1914-07-03
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Max and a Jealous Husband', 'Wiffles in the Workshops' and 'Canine Rival', 'Walrus Hunting'; Screening of Pathe's British and German Gazette; Coming film: 'Nick Winter and the Masked Tieves'