A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-10-03
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre is still commanding good houses. Miss Vera Ferrace's performances receive an enthusiastic reception. The selection of films that is being shown covers a wide range and the pictures are thoroughly appreciated.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-10-14
Summary:

Mr. Stephenson changed the programme at Bijou Theatre this evening. Many good pictures, new to Hong Kong, which have become quite famous in Europe will be shown. Special mention should be made of the film entitled 'Latude,' a very dramatic tale of a prisoner in the Bastille and his…

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Headline: The Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-10-27
Summary:

Miss Kitty Delavale will appear tomorrow at the Bijou. Mr. Stephenson has secured a very fine selection of films including 'Neighbours' acted by Max Linder.

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Headline: The Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-11-11
Summary:

Mr. Bob Stephenson put on a change of programme this evening at the Bijou. An excellent film depicting Elephants at work in India. An amusing burlesque of a Spanish bull fight, entitled 'Toreador,' will also be shown, and the 'Burglars Ransom.' Miss Kitty Delavale will sing…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-11-23
Summary:

An attractive programme is being presented at the Bijou Scenic Theatre. Miss Kitty Delavale delights her audiences with a number of catchy songs and some extremely good films are being shown.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-12-04
Summary:

Miss Kitty Delavale and Mr. Bob Stephenson are seen in this week's programme at the Bijou. Some fine films are being shown, among which are Max Linder's latest and 'Old and Modern Versailles,' which in point of spectacular effects, is one of Pathe Freres' best…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-12-12
Summary:

Miss Murray's debut at the Bijou Scenic Theatre attracted the audiences. She is not only a singer but also a dancer.

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Headline: The Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-12-20
Summary:

A new departure of the Bijou Theatre is announced. From today, by special arrangement with Messrs. Pathe Freres, two entire changes of programme will take place every week. All pictures will be new to the Colony. A feature of the programme will be Pathe Freres' animated gazette, which…

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Headline: The Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-12-27
Summary:

Bright and brisk is the entertainment being provided at the Bijou Scenic Theatre. Miss Murray appears in new and catchy songs, while the pictures thrown on the screen are of the usual high standard of excellence maintained by the management. Pathe Freres' Animated Gazette is highly…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-01-11
Summary:

The excellent series of pictures, which were gained by Mr. R. H. Stephenson, are well selected, well shown, and steadiness is the chief characteristic. Miss Eileen Murray's singing and dancing are well received by the audiences.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-01-16
Summary:

During the weekend, apart from a superior set of humorous and newsy films, Mr. Stephenson has retained the services of versatile Miss Eileen Murray.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-01-26
Summary:

The well-chosen and clear films are constantly being changed by Mr. Stephenson at Bijou Scenic Theatre and Miss Eileen Murray has an inexhaustible store of bright and attractive songs.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-02-09
Summary:

A nice little sketch staged by Mr. Stephenson this week at the Bijou Theatre created an opportunity for the proprietor to prove that he can work in front of the footlights as creditably as he can manage the house. He is assisted by the vivacious and versatile Miss Eileen Murray. To state that…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-02-27
Summary:

Mr. Stephenson of the Bijou Scenic Theatre has staged a racing absurdity in which a 'Lady of the Ring' and a curate are responsible for many comicalities and much side-splitting repartee. The pictures too, are good, especially the film entitled 'The Ironworker's Strike.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-04-20
Summary:

Max Linder's comicalities at the Bijou Scenic Theatre will convulse audiences, whilst the American dramatic play 'Saved by Wireless' has a special interest by reason of the Titanic disaster. Miss Viola Price couldn't appear last night because of illness. Many fine pictures…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-05-10
Summary:

An alteration has been affected in the character of the entertainment offered by Mr. Stephenson. The vaudeville of the programme has been eliminated, and the show is now purely cinematograph. He tries to offer the audience a really high-class and various picture-show. The pictures to be shown…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-09-23
Summary:

Miss Ada Rowley, Welsh balladist, and Miss Gladys Spencer are to make their first appearance in Hong Kong at the Bijou Theatre. The films are new and of a high standard of interest and excellence.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-09-24
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre was re-opened last night by Mr. R. Stephenson, the manager. Miss Gladys Spencer and Miss Ada Rowley quite captured the great audiences. The most recent films were provided.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-09-30
Summary:

Miss Ada Rowley and Miss Gladys Spencer's performances at the Bijou Theatre attract a big house. The pictures are, as usual, of the very best and most entertaining.

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Headline: The Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-10-05
Summary:

At the Bijou Theatre, one can witness entertaining pictures and be charmed by the singing of the Misses Spencer and Rowley. The programme was presented by Mr. Stephenson.