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: 1913-11-08
Summary:

The performances at the Bijou this week are fully up to the high standard set by this popular house. Milton and Wise continue to please; the Pathe Gazette is interesting and the feature film. The Adventuress holds the spectators spell-bound.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-11-26
Summary:

Tonight, at the Bijou Theatre, Miss Pacita Fuentes, a famous Spanish dancer and ballad singer, makes her debut.

123
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-12-16
Summary:

Commencing tomorrow night the Bijou Theatre presents a special attraction in a film 8000 feet in length, based on Emile Zola's famous novel 'Germinal.' Film plot included. The film is a masterpiece and is well worth a visit.

124
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-12-18
Summary:

Chicago, Nov. 14 – Athletics and entertainment are encouraged by the governor of the prison and the State Board of Control, to arouse the interest and spirit of the men under detention. Moving pictures are shown several evenings a week at the Anamosa Prison, and the governor says that these and…

125
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-12-22
Summary:

Germinal,' the powerful 8,000 feet film now running at the Bijou is in itself worth the entrance fee at the popular scenic theatre. There was a good house on Saturday night and the film will be shown until Wednesday.

126
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-01-01
Summary:

A cricket match will be played on Hong Kong Cricket Club and the Theatre Royal will be closed. 'Manon Lescaut' is shown at the Victoria. Pathe Gazette and 'That Scamp Ferdinand' will be in the Bijou's New Year offerings.

127
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.

128
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-01-07
Summary:

The programme at the Bijou Theatre attracts good houses, while the song and patter of the popular soubrette, Miss Violet Bonetta, elicit applause.

129
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.

130
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-01-14
Summary:

Miss Violet Bonetta delights audiences with her dancing and new songs at the Bijou Theatre. The well-known Pathe Gazettes keep spectators au courant and the drama Fantomas will be screened.

131
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-02-10
Summary:

Max Linder's and other films continue to interest good houses at the Bijou Scenic Theatre. 'A Chequered Wooing' forms an attractive series.

132
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-02-10
Summary:

The committee in charge for the Shanghai Billiard Championship was able to secure the Bijou Theatre for the final. Mr. C. W. Porter and Mr. A. P. Stokes put up a good game and Mr. Porter eventually won.

133
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-02-25
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre presents 'The Wastrel,' a beautifully coloured film. It is well worthy of attendance and the remainder of the programme is up to the Bijou's usual high standard of excellence.

134
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-03-02
Summary:

The offering at the Bijou Theatre this week is 'The Wastrel.'

135
Headline: The Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-03-31
Summary:

At the Bijou, the crowds could see the cinematographic depiction of the Hongkong Races, and the drama 'Love Everlasting' was thrillingly dramatic. Two versatile artistes, Miss Violet Victoria and Mr. J. Sheridan are shortly opening there.

136
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-04-06
Summary:

Accomplished artiste Miss Violet Victoria and Mr. J. Sheridan were well received as they preset a farcical comedy. The scenery, acting and songs were excellent. A very fine set of pictures was screened.

137
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-04-15
Summary:

The Bijou management announced the coming of dancers in 'The Gibson Girl.' The Sheridans' dancing was admired and the picture programme was excellent for variety, including the American newsweekly, Pathe's British gazette, several comics and a sensational story in two parts…

138
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-04-17
Summary:

Honesty,' or 'A Struggle for Life' will be portrayed at the Bijou Theatre. The piece depicted the brave struggle of an honest man who led a successful life in the end. The Sheridans will visit the Far East and promised their return to Hong Kong.

139
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-04-21
Summary:

The Gibson Girls' are furnishing great entertainment at the Bijou Theatre with the leading film 'Honesty,' a drama on rural and urban life in France, produced by the Pathe Freres of Paris is in colour.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-04-25
Summary:

The patrons of the Bijou received excellent value for their money owing to the success brought by the Gibson Girls with their dainty, clever and novel dances. The management also provided a feast with Mr. Prince (Wiffles) of picture comedies of Pathe Freres. The film 'Saved by his Victim…