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: 1916-03-04
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre announces the production of the drama 'Denise' from the writer Alexandre Dumas, preceded by a comedy 'Louaette is not Jealous.'

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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.

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-16
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre has secured the rights of reproduction in Hong Kong and the first of the series of 'The Extraordinary Adventures of Saturnin Farandoul,' the celebrated Italian novel by A. Robida, will be exhibited.

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-04-15
Summary:

Bijou Theatre patrons will be afforded the opportunity of seeing Charlie Chaplin. The drama 'Rip' will be shown.

5
Headline: The Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-05-16
Summary:

The programme at the Bijou was excellent, including 'Hands of Mystery,' 'The Atonement' and 'Wiffles and the Sunshade.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-05-18
Summary:

In the Midst of the Jungle' was the attraction at the Bijou Theatre. Another good film 'Henry VIII & Anne Boylen' completed the programme.

7
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-05-23
Summary:

Bijou Theatre is providing a good bill of fare for its patrons this week, including a war drama entitled 'The Victory of the Tower' and a capital Italian film, 'The Law of Compensation.' In the comedy line 'Blindfolded' elicits many a hearty laugh.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-06-05
Summary:

On Saturday, the St. Joseph's College Baden Powell Boy Scouts, assisted by the Fox Patrol of Boy Scout, sold Union Jacks on behalf of the Blind Soldier's Fund. And the Boy Scouts beg to thank the Victoria Cinematograph and the Bijou Cinema Theatre for allowing them to sell flags before…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-06-07
Summary:

In the Bonds of Pasion,' and 'A Knavish Trick' (Comedy) has been screened in the Bijou Theatre. 'Paradise Lost' will also be screened soon.

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-06-26
Summary:

At the Bijou Theatre, Miss Violet Bonnetta attracted large audiences.

11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-06-27
Summary:

The introduction of Miss Violet Bonetta resulted in a severe tax upon the seating accommodation of the Bijou Theatre. The supporting picture programme including 'The Secret of the Bureau' is a good one.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-27
Summary:

A detective play, 'The Woman with the Red Hair' will be shown at Bijou.

13
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-03
Summary:

Screening of 'The Agency Griffard' and 'The Fourth Lady.' 'The Daughter of the Lighthouse' will be screened.

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-26
Summary:

Mr. E. R. Bush arrived in the Colony yesterday and arranged a film to be screened at the Bijou theatre which is about the adventure of a boy who is engaged in a search for an island treasure and became an officer aboard a U. S. ship.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-28
Summary:

The opening episodes of the serial film 'Neal of the Navy' attracted good audiences at the Bijou. The film portrays phrases of life in the American Navy and should prove very popular.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-06
Summary:

Neal of the Navy' has attracted large audiences at the Bijou Theatre.

17
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-28
Summary:

The 'Trey O' Hearts' is an attraction at Bijou.

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-11-01
Summary:

Bijou Theatre presented 'Revue Mad.' They brought about graceful singing and dancing performances by Miss Barker. Also, a splendid drama 'The Ferocious Murks' will be screened.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-11-02
Summary:

Tonight will be last night in which the picture 'The Ferocious Murks' will be shown. At Bijou, Ambrose and Peggy Barker will appear.

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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.