A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-25 - 1913-01-29
Summary:

At 9.15 special monster programme for Burn's anniversary; debut by Cecile Stephano; performance by Dolly Swift; Pathe Frere's Masterpiece, 'The Mysteries of Paris' (length 6000 feet, 4 parts); war scenes, Paris fashions, & comics.

2
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-02-01 - 1913-02-04
Summary:

Performance by Cecile Stephano and Dolly Swift; 'The Green-eyed Monster,' a new Britannia film by Max Linder, 'From Country to Town,' two star comics; News of the Day; artistes at all matinees.

3
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-06-16 - 1915-06-18
Summary:

On June 16, 17, and 18, the great magnificent drama 'A $4,000,000 Dowry' in 4 parts - 6,000 feet also Hongkong & Canton in moving picture; On June 19, another magnificent & powerful drama 'A Woman Accursed' in 4 parts.

4
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-06-23 - 1915-06-23
Summary:

Tonight, two fine dramas, 'The End of a Dream' in 3 parts - length 4,000 feet; 'Dr. Goudron's System' in 2 parts - length 3,000 feet; also comic pictures.

5
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-07-03 - 1915-07-06
Summary:

On July 3, the powerful Italian drama 'The Ways of Providence' in 5 parts - length 8,000 feet; also comic pictures; look out for the great exclusive feature 'The Secret of the Mysterious 'X'' in 8 parts, 10,000 feet.

6
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-07-21 - 1915-07-23
Summary:

On July 21, 22, and 23, the thrilling detective drama 'The Mystery of Sydney Street' in 3 parts, length 5,000 feet; also a set of comic pictures.

7
Headline: Bijou Threatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-11-10 - 1915-11-12
Summary:

On Nov 10, 11 & 12, the thrilling drama 'Love and Conspiration' in 4 parts; also comic pictures.

8
Headline: Bijou Threatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-12-08 - 1915-12-10
Summary:

Tonight! Two fine dramas: 'Prisoner 113' in 2 parts; 'Fantomas' 1st series (by request); also comics.

9
Headline: Bijou Threatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-12-11 - 1915-12-14
Summary:

Commencing Dec 11, the dramatic story - 'Honour Redeemed' in 4 parts; also comics; orchestra performance at 9.15 pm.

10
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-12-20 - 1916-12-22
Summary:

Fron Dec 19-22, a sensational drama 'The Prisoner of the Abyss' in 4 reels; drama 'The Little Fiddlefaddle' in 2 reels; war, graphic, and comic pictures.

11
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-12-27 - 1916-12-29
Summary:

From Dec 28 to Jan 2, performance by Halanai; a splendid drama 'The French Spy' in 4 parts; also comic films.

12
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-12-30 - 1917-01-02
Summary:

From Dec 30 to Jan 2, performance by Halanai; a beautiful drama 'The Terrible Poison' in 4 parts; and comics.

13
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-03 - 1917-01-05
Summary:

From Jan 3-5, performance by Halanao; a sensational detective drama 'The Mystery of the Cards' in 5 reels; also comic films.

14
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-06 - 1917-01-08
Summary:

From Jan 6-9, performance by Halanai; a sensational drama, Padre's 'Father' in 4 parts; detective drama 'A Terrible Alternative' in 3 reels; and comics.

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-17 - 1917-01-19
Summary:

Tonight, a sensational detective drama 'Victory or Death' in 5 reels, full of excitement and thrilling adventures; also comics films.

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-20 - 1917-01-24
Summary:

Tonight, a beautiful photoplay story 'The Mystery of the Royal Circus' in 5 parts; Charlie Chaplin in 2 reels and comics.

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-25 - 1917-01-25
Summary:

A splendid war picture 'The King's Service' in 3 parts; a beautiful detective drama 'Charley Colms and the Knave of Spades' in 4 parts; also comics films.

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-26 - 1917-01-27
Summary:

Performance by Rowe and Mora; a beautiful detective drama 'Charley Colms and the Knave of Spades' in 4 parts; also comics films.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-31 - 1917-02-03
Summary:

Tonight, a romantic photoplay 'The Crime of Law' in 4 parts; a sensational drama 'The Power of Silence' in 3 reels; also comics.

20
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-05 - 1917-02-06
Summary:

Tonight, a beautiful photoplay story 'Chopin's Nocturne' in 6 parts; also comics.