A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-03-12 - 1913-03-14
Summary:

Tonight at 9:15 p.m. including the drama, 'A Husband's Generosity'; the scenic, 'Niagara Falls'; the comics, 'A Tight Fit,' 'The Lumber-room Chest' and 'Soldiers in Morocco.' News of the day (of Pathe Gazette) is included. Performances by…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-12-27 - 1913-12-29
Summary:

Film screening of 'Nick Winter and Phantom Thief' (in 2 parts, 3,000 ft); Screening of The Pathe's Gazette; Coming film: 'The King of the Air'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-12-30 - 1913-12-30
Summary:

Film screening of 'Nick Winter and Phantom Thief' (in 2 parts, 3,000 ft); Screening of The Pathe's Gazette; Coming film: 'The King of the Air'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-01-03 - 1914-01-06
Summary:

Performance by Violet Bonetta; Coming film: 'The King of the Air'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-01-06
Summary:

The King of the Air,' in five parts and 8000 ft. long will be produced at the Bijou Theatre this week commencing on Wednesday. It is one of the Pathe Freres grand and realistic studies and should prove a big draw.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-01-07 - 1914-01-09
Summary:

Film screening of 'The King of the Air' (in 5 parts, 8,000 ft); Performance by Violet Bonetta

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Headline: Crowded Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-01-08
Summary:

The King of the Air' attracted a large audience at the Bijou last night, people had to be turned away. Miss Violet Bonnett is proving a great attraction.

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

People were turned away at the Bijou Theatre this week for want of accommodation; early booking is advised. The magnificent picture 'The King of Air' is the attraction of the screen.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-01-10 - 1914-01-13
Summary:

Film screening of 'The King of the Air' (in 5 parts, 8,000 ft); Performance by Violet Bonetta; Coming attendance of Hongkong Hotel Orchestra

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-05-06 - 1914-05-08
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Wiffles Had a Lucky Escape' (2 parts, 3,500 ft) and 'A Woman of Janpan'; Screening of Pathe's German and International Gazette; Performances by The Gibson Girls; Coming film: 'In Mid Atlantic'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-05-06
Summary:

The Gibson Girls gained popularity through their good songs and clever dancing. There will be a chief film entitled 'A Woman of Japan,' a story of geisha life. That old favourite Wiffles [sic] will appear in A Narrow Escape and rounded out with Pathe's Gazette. The Bijou…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-05-06 - 1914-05-09
Summary:

3 nights only, commencing May 6, 'Wiffles Had A Lucky Escape,' a good comedy in 2 parts, 2,500 feet; 'A Woman of Japan,' a thrilling story of Geisha's honour; also Pathe's German & International Gazette; 'The Gibson Girls,' complete change of songs and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-05-09
Summary:

In Mid Atlantic will be screened tonight at the Bijou Theatre. This great work is one of the best picture dramas of the sea yet produced by Pathe Freres. The usual gazettes are shown.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-05-11 - 1914-05-12
Summary:

For 4 nights only, including the great powerful and thrilling drama of the sea, ' In Mid Atlantic' or A Dancer's Heroism in 7,000 feet; also Pathe's British & American Weekly; last few nights of 'The Gibson Girls.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-05-12
Summary:

In Mid Atlantic' has attracted large audiences at the Bijou Scenic Theatre and the public should lose no opportunity of seeing one of the best pictures in Hongkong.