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: 1914-01-21 - 1914-01-23
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Wiffles amonst the Gods' and 'Where Jealousy Leads'; Screening of The Pathe's Gazette; Coming film: 'Nick Winter and the Kidnappers'

7
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-01-24 - 1914-01-26
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Max the Ladies Man' and 'Wiffles and the African Poteneate'; Screening of The Pathe's Gazette; Coming film: 'Nick Winter and the Kidnappers'

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-01-28 - 1914-01-30
Summary:

Films screening of 'Wiffles a Lucky Benedict', 'Daisy Wins the Day', 'Mr. Arling's Mistake' and 'Nick Winter and the Kidnappers'; Screening of Pathe's Gazette (Twice Weekly)

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-01-31 - 1914-02-03
Summary:

Film screening of 'Nick Winter and the Kidnappers' (5,000 ft); Every Thursday and Sunday, special music by The Hongkong Hotel Orchestra

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-02-04 - 1914-02-06
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Nick Winter and the Kidnappers'; Coming film: 'The Ladies Sheriff', 'A Friend in Need' and 'Wifflis and the Honeymooners'; Screening of The Pathe's Gazette

11
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'

12
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

13
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

14
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'

15
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'

16
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

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-05-16 - 1914-05-19
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Three Mile Limit', 'Wiffles Gets Kidnapped' and 'Max's Decoraton'; Screening of Pathe's International and American Weekly; Performances by The Gibson Girls

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-05-20 - 1914-05-22
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Music of the Past', 'A Lesson on Love', 'The Imperial Spook' and 'An Over Cost in June'; Screening of Pathe's International and American Weekly; Performances by The Gibson Girls

19
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-05-28 - 1914-05-29
Summary:

Films screening of 'A Romance of Old Brittany' (3,500 ft) and 'The Bacchanalian Dance'; Screening of Pathe's International and American Weekly; Coming film: 'Thirty Years of a Gambler's Life'

20
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'