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: 1910-11-17
Summary:

A large house was present last night in the new Bijou Scenic Theatre in Flower Street. It was formerly the Salon Cinema-Theatre. The pictures thrown on the screen last night were interesting and free from flicker. The film depicting the journey to Taipo on the new railway was particularly…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-11-29 - 1910-12-01
Summary:

Every night at 7.00 and 9.00 o'clock; matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m. World's pictures, exhibition of club swinging, Mr. A. Collins, cornet soloist Mr. Elliott and Mr. Stephenson, a dramatic humourist. 7 p.m. 50, 30, and 20 cents; 9 p.m. $1.00, 70 and 40 cents; special…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-11-30
Summary:

The Bijou Scenic Theatre has been drawing fairly good houses nightly. Audiences enjoy both Mr. Stephenson and Mr. Collins' performances. On the whole the pictures are very good, particularly the one called 'At a Cinematograph Show.' The film is screamingly funny. A special matinee…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-12-01
Summary:

Mr. R. H. Stephenson is sparing no efforts to make his new enterprise a success in every way. In addition to the interesting films nightly thrown on the screen, which are all new to the Colony, the popular comedian has secured the services of two clever lady artistes – Miss Carrington and Miss…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-12-02 - 1910-12-09
Summary:

Every night at 7.00 and 9.00 o'clock; matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m. World's pictures; vaudeville performance from Miss A. M. Carrington, contralto balladist, Mr. F. Burgess, exhibition of sword swinging, and Mr. R. H. Stephenson, dramatic humourist; look out for Vera…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-12-08
Summary:

Miss Vera Ferrace, the comedienne from Shanghai, makes her initial appearance tonight. Mr. R. H. Stephenson and Miss Carrington's songs are well received. The pictures are extremely good and new to the Colony.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-12-09
Summary:

Miss Vera Ferrace's performance last night was in every successful. Miss Carrington and Mr. R. H. Stephenson's show were well received. Mr. Burgess still continued his exhibition of sword swinging.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-12-10 - 1910-12-13
Summary:

Every night at 7.00 and 9.00 o'clock; matinees Saturdays, at 4 p.m.; World pictures; vaudeville performances by Miss Vera Ferrace, a brilliant star artist, and Mr. Donald Harvey, the celebrated one-string violinist of England at 9 p.m.; 7 p.m. 50, 30, and 20 cents; 9 p.m. $1.00, 70 and 40…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-12-14 - 1910-02-20
Summary:

Every night at 7.00 and 9.00 o'clock; matinees Saturdays, at 4 p.m.; World pictures; 2 new artists at 9 p.m., Miss Mae Montgomery, Mr. Chas. Castleman and Miss Vera Ferrace; New song, new pictures and new sketches; 7 p.m. 50, 30, and 20 cents; 9 p.m. $1.00, 70 and 40 cents.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-12-15
Summary:

Miss Vera Ferrace, Miss Mae Montgomery and Mr. Chas Cattleman performed in the Bijou Scenic Theatre last night. Mr. Cattleman will repeat his performance tonight and all those who are interested in occult should not miss his show.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-12-17
Summary:

Misses Vera Ferrace, Mae Montgomery and Mr. Chas Cattleman will perform tonight and new pictures will be thrown on the screen, including 'The Mica Mine,'' The Resin Industry,' 'A Difficult Task,' 'Display of Horsemanship,' and 'The Gas Inspector.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-12-19
Summary:

There was a bumper house at the Bijou Scenic Theatre on Saturday night in response to the attractive bill of fare which had been advertised. Performances by Miss Vera Ferrace, Miss Mae Montgomery and Mr. Chas Castleman. The pictures exhibited are all good.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-12-21 - 1910-12-30
Summary:

Every night at 7.00 and 9.00 o'clock; matinees Saturdays, at 4 p.m.; World pictures; 2 new artists at 9 p.m., Miss Vera Ferrace and Mr. R. H. Stephenson. New songs, new pictures, and new sketches; 7 p.m. 50, 30, and 20 cents; 9 p.m. $1.00, 70 and 40 cents.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-12-31 - 1911-01-06
Summary:

A high class pictorial, musical, vaudeville and novelty entertainment, every evening at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.; special matinees every Saturday and Sunday, at 4 p.m.; prices 50, 30 and 20 cents; children half-price to all parts; changing pictures twice weekly, Wednesdays and Saturdays 7 p.m.,…

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-01-02
Summary:

The Bijou Scenic Theatre continues to be well patronised. Miss Vera Ferrace and Mr. Robert Stephenson continue to perform.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-01-04
Summary:

Miss Ruby Crystal will once again perform in Bijou Scenic Theatre. She will appear in double turns with Miss Vera Ferrace and Mr. R. H. Stephenson.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-01-07
Summary:

Miss Ruby Crystal makes her debut at the Bijou Scenic Theatre tonight.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-01-07 - 1911-01-14
Summary:

Cinematograph & vaudeville every evening at 7 and 9 p.m. Miss Vera Ferrace and Miss Ruby Crystal, 2 brilliant star artists, and the Biorama; 7 p.m. 50, 30 and 20 cents (children half-price to all parts); 9 p.m. full programme $1.0, 70 and 40 cents; matinees on every Saturday and Sunday at 4…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-01-10
Summary:

A material addition has been made at the Bijou Scenic Theatre in the matter of artistes, by the engagement of Miss Ruby Crystal. She at present appears nightly with Miss Vera Ferrace.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-01-16 - 1911-01-17
Summary:

The Great Championship Fight - Nelson v. Hyland, from this date at 5.30 and 7 p.m.; Tonight 9.15 p.m., a complete change of programme and pictures; performances by Miss Vera Ferrace and Miss Ruby Crystal. The Biorama: 'Carmen,' 'Seal Hunting off Tasmania,' 'Double Sight…