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: 1913-01-22 - 1913-01-24
Summary:

Special announcement. Debut of Miss Stephano on Saturday, 25th inst. Tonight at 9:15 p.m. including 'Wigs, Wiffles and A Widow'; 'Great Motor Race at Dieppe' [sic]; 'The Blind Beggar's Daughter'; 'Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race'; the latest scenes…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-24
Summary:

The latest programme at the Bijou is an especially good one, containing two batches of 'World's News' (war pictures, the new French President, etc.), a Wiffles picture and a particularly pretty photo-play called 'The Blind Beggar's Daughter.' Miss Dolly Swift and…

3
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-01-25 - 1913-01-28
Summary:

Special programme at 9:15 p.m. for Burns' Anniversary. Performances by Miss Cecile Stephano and Miss Dolly Swift. Pathe Freres' masterpiece, 'The Mysteries of Paris,' in 5000 feet long. War scenes, Paris fashions and comics are exhibited. Pictures only at 7:15 p.m.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-01-29 - 1913-01-31
Summary:

Programme at 9:15 p.m. including the drama, Love's Young Dream; and the comics, 'Winter Sports at Bolede.' News of the day and war scenes are included. Performances by Miss Cecile Stephano and Miss Dolly Swift. Pictures only at 7:15 p.m.

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Headline: War Pictures
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-10
Summary:

The Bijou management announces that special war pictures as well as representations of other stirring incidents connected with the European crisis will be shown at the theatre soon. Commencing tomorrow night, 'Traitors to Their King' will be screened for four nights.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-10 - 1914-10-13
Summary:

For 4 nights only, 'Traitors to Their King' in 5 parts, length 8,000 feet, a great powerful coloured historical drama, and Pathe's International Gazette; on Oct 14, 'The Live Wire,' a sensational drama in 2 parts, length 3,000 feet; war pictures are coming soon.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-14
Summary:

Exciting scenes taking place in England at the beginning of the war with Germany will be shown at the Bijou Theatre. They include soldiers guarding various railways. Other scenes are Mr. Asquith on his way to the House to make his famous speech.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-15
Summary:

The pictures portraying the outbreak of the war in England was an exceptionally good one at the Bijou Scenic Theatre. The remainder of the programme contained sufficient variety to suit the most fastidious.

9
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)

10
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…

11
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.

12
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'

13
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…

14
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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Headline: The Cinemas
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-11-14
Summary:

Victoria Theatre: A film showing an excellent series of war pictures occupied the Victoria Theatre, including the British Army and the doings in Belgium. Performances by Mr. Robert Douglas and Miss Hilda Barry; Bijou Scenic Theatre: A new selection of war films commences tonight, including Pathe…

16
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)

17
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.

18
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…

20
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'