A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Bijou Theatre
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…

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Headline: The Bijou Cinema
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.

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Headline: Bijou Scenic Theatre
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

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Headline: Bijou Scenic Theatre
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
Headline: Bijou Scenic Theatre
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

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Headline: Bijou Scenic Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-12-27 - 1913-12-29
Summary:

Film screening of 'Nick Winter and Phantom Thief' (in 2 parts, 3,000 ft); Screening of The Pathe's Gazette; Coming film: 'The King of the Air'

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Headline: Bijou Scenic Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-12-30 - 1913-12-30
Summary:

Film screening of 'Nick Winter and Phantom Thief' (in 2 parts, 3,000 ft); Screening of The Pathe's Gazette; Coming film: 'The King of the Air'

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Headline: Bijou Scenic Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-01-03 - 1914-01-06
Summary:

Performance by Violet Bonetta; Coming film: 'The King of the Air'

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Headline: South China Morning Post News 1914-01-06
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-01-06
Summary:

The King of the Air,' in five parts and 8000 ft. long will be produced at the Bijou Theatre this week commencing on Wednesday. It is one of the Pathe Freres grand and realistic studies and should prove a big draw.

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Headline: Bijou Scenic Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-01-07 - 1914-01-09
Summary:

Film screening of 'The King of the Air' (in 5 parts, 8,000 ft); Performance by Violet Bonetta

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Headline: South China Morning Post News 1914-01-09
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-01-09
Summary:

People were turned away at the Bijou Theatre this week for want of accommodation; early booking is advised. The magnificent picture 'The King of Air' is the attraction of the screen.

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Headline: Bijou Scenic Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-01-10 - 1914-01-13
Summary:

Film screening of 'The King of the Air' (in 5 parts, 8,000 ft); Performance by Violet Bonetta; Coming attendance of Hongkong Hotel Orchestra

13
Headline: Bijou Scenic Theatre
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'

14
Headline: Bijou Scenic Theatre
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'

15
Headline: Bijou Scenic Theatre
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)

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Headline: Bijou Scenic Theatre
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

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Headline: Bijou Scenic Theatre
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

18
Headline: Bijou Scenic Theatre
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);

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Headline: Bijou Scenic Theatre
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);

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Headline: The New Victoria Cinema (Kau U Fong); Just a Little Way Up the Steps By the Fire Brigade Station.
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-01 - 1920-05-03
Summary:

Saturday to Monday, 1st to 3rd May at 9.15 p.m., 'The Eagle's Eye,' 1st and 2nd episodes. Also Pathe news and Harold Lloyd comic. Price details included.