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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-06-28
Summary:

The proprietors of the Bijou Cinematograph Theatre are nightly providing some very excellent fare for their many patrons, including some beautifully clear photographs of the Hongkong coronation decorations. The Biorama pictures are also exceedingly clear and distinct, some of the comic ones…

7
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-03-30
Summary:

The programme for tonight at the Bijou is an attractive one and consists of a very fine medley by Viola and Lilian, while Shakespeare's famous drama 'Romeo and Juliet,' Pathe Freres' masterpiece of coloured art cinematography, will be produced on the Biorama. This complete…

8
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-04-27
Summary:

The Bijou Scenic Theatre is offering great attractions in its latest programmes. The biorama pictures are exceedingly good. Performance by Miss Lilian Price.

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-06-10 - 1914-06-12
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Bridge of Terror' (4,000 ft) and 'Shanghai Races Meeting'; Screening of Pathe's British Gazette and Pathe's Cartoon; Coming film: 'In the Grip of a Villain'

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-06-24 - 1914-06-26
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Max the New Butler', 'Max Teaches the Tango', 'How Flowers Awaken', 'On the Coast of the Black Sea' and 'Strange Inhabitants of the Deep'; Screening of Pathe's International and Pathe's Cartoon; Coming film…

11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-07-11 - 1914-07-14
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Curse of War' (5,000 ft); Screening of Pathe's Cartoon and International Gazette; Coming magic performance by Albert Morrow

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-08-01 - 1914-08-04
Summary:

Film screenings including 'Rocambole' (The Terror of Paris, 1st Series)(4 parts, 7,000 ft); Screening of Pathe's International and Cartoon

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-08-08 - 1914-08-11
Summary:

Film screening of 'A Soldier's Duty' (3 parts, 4,000 ft); Screening of Pathe's International Gazette and Pathe's Cartoon

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-08-15 - 1914-08-18
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Batraying Mark' (3 parts, 5,000 ft); Screening of Pathe's American Weekly and Pathe's Cartoon

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-08-19 - 1914-08-25
Summary:

Films screening of 'Max and The Lady Doctor', 'A Bet With a Vengeance', 'The Missing Bridegroom' and Pathe's International Gazette and Pathe's Cartoon

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-08-29 - 1914-09-01
Summary:

Film screening of 'Rocambole: The Mysterious Count' (2nd Series)(4 parts, 7,000 ft); Screening of Pathe's Cartoon and British Gazette

17
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

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-14 - 1914-10-14
Summary:

Films screenings including 'A Live Wire' (2 parts, 3,000 ft) and 'Changing Partners'; Screening of Pathe's Cartoon and American Weekly

19
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-11-11 - 1914-11-13
Summary:

Films screenings including 'A Four Handed Game' (2,000 ft), 'Wiffles the Looking-Class Man', 'His Forgotten Keys' and 'Jim-Dusky Sweetheart'; Screening of Pathe's Cartoon & American Gazette; Coming film: 'A Drug of Oblivion'

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);