A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1898-04-07
Summary:

A complete change of programme was presented last night, at the entertainment given by Carl Hertz, in the City Hall. A number of remarkably lifelike pictures were shown by the cinematograph, 'A Call on the London Fire Brigade' being receiver with great enthusiasm. 'Persimmon…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-11-15 - 1907-11-18
Summary:

A series of living pictures were given; Proceeds after expenses have been paid will be devoted to the North-Eastern Hospital for Children in London, and to the fund for the Restoration of Winchester Cathedral. Booking at the Robinson Piano Co.

3
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-05-01 - 1912-05-14
Summary:

The new pictures at the Bijou tonight at 7.15 and 9.15.

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Headline: Victoria Hall
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-10-01 - 1912-10-03
Summary:

Two performances: Pictures only at 7.15 p.m. & Full programme at 9.15 p.m.; Performers: Verne & Smith

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-12-05 - 1912-12-06
Summary:

9.15 p.m. Tonight - Never Mind the Weather, See This Programme and Cheer up! Performances by Dolly Swift and Gladys Spencer; all the latest hits, cake-walks, dances, and all new pictures.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-12-18 - 1912-12-20
Summary:

9.15 p.m. Tonight: The latest pictures; Performance by Dolly Swift and Gladys Spencer; special attraction on Friday 20th inst. and during Xmas Week 'Taiksi's' original stunt, The Flower-Street Follies.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-12-21 - 1912-12-24
Summary:

9.15 p.m. Tonight - Special Programme: New pictures and The Flower-Street Follies; 7.15 pictures only.

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-12-26 - 1912-12-27
Summary:

The Shepherdess (played by children); current events - Ulster Day in Belfast, Wallace Memorial at Paisley, Great Fire at New Jersey and The Follies in new songs and stunts; Madames Swift, Spencer, Rowley in all new turns; 7.15 pictures only.

9
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-06-17 - 1913-06-20
Summary:

Special engagement: performance by Miss Chinita Zerega; new pictures nightly.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-06-21 - 1913-07-04
Summary:

Performance by Miss Chinita Zerega; new pictures nightly.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-08
Summary:

The Three Delroys will be performed at the Bijou Theatre. There will also be screened a fine set of pictures.

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-11-10
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre announces that they have arranged to have the band of the s.s. China play selections. They are screening some excellent pictures at present.

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-10 - 1917-01-10
Summary:

Tonight, performance by the Great Mahatma Company; full picture programme with Mary Pickford in conjunction with Mabel Normand.

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-11 - 1917-01-13
Summary:

Tonight, performance by Richard Rowe and Mora; new picture.

15
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-27 - 1917-01-27
Summary:

Performance by Dr. Richard Rowe and Mora and New Pictures

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-29 - 1917-01-30
Summary:

By special request, performance by Rowe and Mora; also new pictures.

17
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-29 - 1917-01-29
Summary:

Last performance by Dr. Richard Rowe and Mora and New Pictures

18
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-30 - 1917-01-31
Summary:

By special request, performance by Dr. Richard Rowe and Mora and New Pictures

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-07-11 - 1917-07-13
Summary:

Tonight and for 3 nights only, performance by Jaffar; also good pictures.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-07-11 - 1917-07-11
Summary:

Performance by Professor Jaffar, The Wizard of the East, Conjurer, Illusionist, Snake Charmer, etc. for 3 nights; Good Pictures