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: 1913-01-11 - 1913-01-14
Summary:

A Hydro-aeroplane Elopement' by Max Linder; Gazette & Graphic news: war pictures from the front, including explosion at electric works, great fire at Kensington, Railway accident at Croydon, and new dock at Portsmouth; musical interludes by Ada Rowley, Gladys Spencer, and Dolly Swift.…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-18 - 1913-01-21
Summary:

The Sleeping Car Conductor,' a fine comic by Wiffles - 3000 feet; News of the Day, including launch of H. M. S. 'Marlborough,' the latest war scenes, the winner of the 'Cambridgeshire,' latest fashions in Paris, and return of Queen Alexandra; musical interludes by Ada…

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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.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-30 - 1913-01-31
Summary:

Two star comics, Love's Young Dream (drama), 'Winter Sports at Bolede'; 'News of the Day': Meet of the Royal Stag Hounds, British, French and Russian Fleets off Constantinople, Great Fire at Johannesburg, and latest war scenes; performance by Cecile Stephano and Dolly…

5
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.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-07-26
Summary:

The racing film-drama, 'Master Bob,' has been attracting large and appreciative houses to the Bijou Theatre. Other interesting items in the current programme are a very beautiful scenic film 'The Valley of Val Furva,' two sets of war pictures and a comic picture 'The…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-11
Summary:

At the Bijou, the American serial film 'Neal of the Navy' becomes increasingly popular, both Europeans and Chinese finding it entirely to their taste. The 9th and 10th instalments are now being shown and, with them, some rousing comics, Keystone and others.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-09
Summary:

At the Bijou Theatre, the popular American serial 'The Broken Coin,' is still in progress, part four and five occupying part of the weekend programme. In addition, the three-part film 'The Wreck' and some Keystone pictures are being screened.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-19 - 1916-10-19
Summary:

Screening of 'The Broken Coin' (13th episode) and 'The Trey O'Hearts' (1st, 2nd & 3rd episodes)

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-20 - 1916-10-20
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'The Broken Coin' (13th episode) and 'The Trey O'Hearts' (1st, 2nd & 3rd episodes)

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-21 - 1916-10-24
Summary:

Screening of 'The Trey O'Hearts' (4th, 5th and 6th episodes) and 'The Broken Coin' (14th episode)

12
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-25 - 1916-10-25
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'The Trey O'Hearts' (4th, 5th and 6th episodes) and 'The Broken Coin' (14th episode)

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-28 - 1916-10-28
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'The Trey O'Hearts' (7th, 8th and 9th episodes) and Keystone Comedy for 4 nights

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-30 - 1916-10-30
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'The Trey O'Hearts' (7th, 8th and 9th episodes) and Keystone Comedy for 2 nights

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-30
Summary:

At the Bijou, the 7th, 8th and 9th episodes of the sensational serial 'The Trey o' Hearts' are being screened, together with 'The Battle of Trafalgar' and a new Keystone picture. Last night, the band of the s.s. Empress of Russia was in attendance and rendered some fine…

16
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-11-04 - 1916-11-06
Summary:

Screening of 'The Trey O'Hearts' (10th &11th episodes), 'The Broken Coin' (17th episode) and Keystone Comedy

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-11-07 - 1916-11-07
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'The Trey O'Hearts' (10th &11th episodes), 'The Broken Coin' (17th episode) and Keystone Comedy

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-11-07
Summary:

At the Bijou Theatre, the weekend attractions have been the 10th and 11th episodes of 'The Trey o' Hearts,' the 17th episode of 'The Broken Coin' and a Keystone comedy. There will be a complete change of programme tomorrow night.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-11-29 - 1916-11-29
Summary:

Performance by the Empress of Asia String Band; Screening of 'The Trey O'Hearts' (11th, 12th & 13th episodes) and Keystone Comics

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-11-30 - 1916-12-01
Summary:

Screening of 'The Trey O'Hearts' (11th, 12th & 13th episodes) and Keystone Comics