A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-05-25
Summary:

The pictures thrown on the screen at the Bijou Scenic Theatre last night were excellent and the comic films were very amusing. Miss Grace Vyveene, Miss Grace Wilson, Silvio Sanzini, and Mr. Chas. Maekaye all made a hit in their shows.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-10-21 - 1911-10-26
Summary:

Special comic week. Performance by Miss Vera Ferrace, Miss May Maxwell and Bob Stephenson

3
Headline: The Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-04-01
Summary:

No subject is better calculated to display the merits of latter-day cinematography [sic] than the grand old love story, 'Romeo and Juliet,' the film of which is being screened nightly at the Bijou Scenic Theatre. Pathe Freres consider this picture their best. The Pathe 'Gazette…

4
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-01-29 - 1913-01-31
Summary:

Tonight's programme: 'Love's Young Dream' (drama), 'Winter Sports at Boleda', two fine Comics and Pathe Gazette including Stag Hounds Meet', 'British, French, and Russian Fleets off Constantinople', 'Great Fire at Johannesburg' and '…

5
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-02-01 - 1913-02-04
Summary:

Performances by Cecile Stephano and Dolly Swift; Films screening of 'The Green-eyed Monster', 'From Country to Town', two star Comics and News of the Day; 7.15 pm pictures only

6
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-06-16
Summary:

The new management of the Bijou Theatre is to be congratulated on the many changes it has made since it took over the building. The interior has been redecorated and redecorated, and by the introduction of many more fans, comfort and coolness are assured to its numerous patrons. On Saturday…

7
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-06-21
Summary:

In addition to a remarkably good series of comic and new films which were shown at the Bijou last night, Miss Chinita Zerega danced. A fine new programme is advertised for tonight, which includes Roccoo, in company with a mysterious unknown.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-08-21 - 1913-08-22
Summary:

Films screening of 'Quite Like Daddy', 'The Brighter Star', 'Round About Cairo', 'The Golden Silence', 'Max and the Pancake' and Pathe's Gazette

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-09-22 - 1913-09-23
Summary:

Programme this week screening of 'The French President at the Naval Manceuvres', Pathe's Gazette, 'Ruses of Nick Winter', 'Worse than a Suffragette' and 'A Model Nursemaid'; Debut performance of Carlyn Phillips and Violet Elbe

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-09-24 - 1913-09-26
Summary:

Performance of The Raggedy Two, Carlyn Phillips and Violet Elbe, dainty ragtime songs and dances; Films screening of 'Devil's Eyes' (4,000 ft) by Nick Winter; Screening of Pathe's Gazette; Soldiers and Sailor's in uniform half price

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-09-27 - 1913-10-01
Summary:

Performace by The Raggedy Two, Carlyn Phillips and Violet Elbe; Film screening of 'The Mummers'; Screening of Pathe's Gazette; Soldiers and Sailor's in uniform half price

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-10-03 - 1913-10-06
Summary:

Comic film. 'Putting on the Breeches'; scenery film, 'Pisa, An Old Tuscan City' and International Pathe Gazette.

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-10-08 - 1913-10-10
Summary:

Performance by The Raggedy Two, Carlyn Phillips and Violet Elba; Films screenings including 'I Fear No Foe' (by Max), 'Our Little Pussie', 'Spring Time in Nonte Carlo', 'Coal to Burn', 'Something Like an Holiday', 'The Prank of Boreas…

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-10-11 - 1913-10-14
Summary:

Performance by The Raggedy Two, Carlyn Phillips and Violet Elba; Film screening of 'Her Deadful Secret' (7,000 ft); Screening of Pathe's Gazette; Solders and Saliors in uniform half price

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-10-15 - 1913-10-17
Summary:

Performance by The Raggedy Two, Carlyn Phillips and Violet Elbe; Film screening of 'Her Deadful Secret; Screening of Pathe's Gazette

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-10-18 - 1913-10-21
Summary:

Performance by The Raggedy Two, Carlyn Phillips and Violet Elbe; Films screening of 'Hero Worship', 'The Bath Chair', 'A Holiday Rambles in the Abruzzes' and 'A Face at the Window' and 'Grand Prix of the Automobile Club de France'; Screening of…

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-10-25 - 1913-10-28
Summary:

Performance by The Raggedy Two, Carlyn Phillips and Violet Elbe; Film screening of 'Nigger Jim' (2,500 ft, coloured film); Screening of Pathe's Gazette

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-10-29 - 1913-11-01
Summary:

Films screening of 'A Night out' (2,600 ft) and 'A Dead Man's Secret'; Screening of The Pathe's Gazette; Coming performance by Violet Bonetta

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-12-03 - 1913-12-05
Summary:

Screening of The Pathe's Gazette: Films screening of 'A Hard Case', 'Getting His Own Back' and 'At Handgrips with Death' (3,000 ft); Coming magic show by Herr Bowman

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-12-06 - 1913-12-09
Summary:

Films screening of 'Aviator Pegoud' and ' Wiffles as a Wayward Husband' (in 2 parts, 3,000 ft); Magic show by Herr Bowman: London 'Punch & Judy'; Screening of The Pathe's Gazette