A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-12-05
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre had another change of programme on Saturday. Performances by Miss Carrington, Mr. Stephenson and Mr. Burgess. The new pictures which are periodically thrown on the screen are always a draw.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-12-10
Summary:

New pictures and new artists should now make the Bijou Cinematograph Theatre a decided draw, including Miss Carrington and Miss Vera Ferrace.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-01-20
Summary:

There was another change of programme at the Bijou Scenic Theatre on Wednesday. Miss Vera Ferrace and Miss Ruby Chrystal were exceptionally good, while the pictures were up to the standard of this place of amusement. There will be another change of programme on Saturday next.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-03-03
Summary:

The change of programme at the Bijou Scenic Theatre on Wednesday proved a success. Both Miss Vera Ferrace and Miss Grace Vyveene were exceedingly good, and as to Mr. Stephenson, he quite excelled himself. Another change of programme is billed for tomorrow. Children are reminded that Mr.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-03-25
Summary:

Tonight, an interesting programme will be presented by the management of the Bijou Scenic Theatre. Miss Vera Ferrace, Miss Grace Vyveene and Mr. Stephenson will sing new songs. New pictures are promised.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-04-01
Summary:

There will be a change of programme at the Bijou tonight when a set of new pictures will be shown. A special set of pictures for children will be exhibited at today's matinee, while new songs will be presented by Miss Vera Ferrace.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-04-25
Summary:

The Bijou is exhibiting a number of excellent pictures. New songs by Miss Vera Ferrace and dances by Miss Grace Vyvenne are also proving a decided attraction.

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Headline: Coronation reat
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-06-24
Summary:

The arrangements for entertaining the R. G. A. and A. O. D. women and children to the Coronation were provided by the Entertainment Committee. The party was afterwards taken in three special cars to the cinematograph entertainment kindly provided by the management of the Bijou Scenic Theatre. A…

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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: 1914-10-28 - 1914-10-30
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Game of Love & Chance' (2 parts, 3,000 ft); Screening of Pathe's War Gazette (1,500 ft)

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-28
Summary:

This evening, there will be screened at the Bijou the first number of Pathe's War Gazette. This film is 1,500 feet long and includes other interesting items, including: A captured German ship being towed into Yarmouth Harbour, the French trips crossing the frontier into Germany, Earl…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-28 - 1914-10-30
Summary:

The great comedy picture The Game of Love & Chance in 2 parts - length 3,000 feet; also Path's War Gazettes, comprising a wonderful series of stirring events in the present great crisis - length 1,500 feet.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-31 - 1914-11-03
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Max's Chosen Bride' (2parts, 3,000 ft) and 'Haunigan in Clover'; Screening of Pathe's War Gazette ; Coming film: 'A Footballer's Honour'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-11-02 - 1914-11-03
Summary:

A great screaming comedy, 'Max's Chosen Bride' in 2 parts - 3,000 feet; 'Haunican in Clover' - American comedy; also 'Pathe's War Gazette' that comprising a wonderful series of stirring events in the present great crisis; a powerful drama 'A…

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-11-14 - 1914-11-14
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Drug of Oblivion' (3 parts, 5,000 ft); Screening of Pathe's War Gazette (1,500 ft)

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-11-16 - 1914-11-17
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Drug of Oblivion' (3 parts, 5,000 ft); Screening Pathe's War Gazette (1,500 ft)

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-11-16 - 1914-11-17
Summary:

The great sensational and exciting drama, 'The Drug of Oblivion' in 5,000 feet and Pathe's War Gazette - 3rd series - 1,500 feet on Nov 14, comprising a wonderful series of stirring events in the present great crisis.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-11-18 - 1914-11-18
Summary:

Coming films screenings including 'Wiffle's Love Romance' (3 parts, 3,500 ft), 'A Scoundrel's Chance' and 'A Spendthrift's Reform'; Screening of Pathe's War Gazette; Coming film: 'The Magistrate's Honour'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-11-18 - 1914-11-20
Summary:

The farcical comedy 'Wiffles' Love Romance' in 2 parts - length 3,500 feet; the magnificent coloured drama, 'A Scoundrel's Chance,' 'A Spendthrift's Reform' [sic], Pathe's War Gazette - 3rd series; a powerful Italian Drama 'The Magistrate…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-11-19 - 1914-11-20
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Wiffle's Love Romance' (3 parts, 3,500 ft), 'A Scoundrel's Chance' and 'A Spendthrift's Reform'; Screening of Pathe's War Gazette; Coming film: 'The Magistrate's Honour'