A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-05-25
Summary:

The pictures thrown on the screen at the Bijou Scenic Theatre last night were excellent and the comic films were very amusing. Miss Grace Vyveene, Miss Grace Wilson, Silvio Sanzini, and Mr. Chas. Maekaye all made a hit in their shows.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-05-27 - 1911-05-31
Summary:

Cinematograph Vaudeville; 7 brilliant moving pictures; popular artists and Signor Silvio Sanyini, operatic artist 'Tenor'; electric fans throughout theatre; Signor Sanyini will sing at all matinees.

63
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-05-29
Summary:

The performance at the new Victoria Theatre last night was well attended. Signor Laynez's songs were greatly appreciated Bascans also sang and the pictures were interesting. A good 'house' was present at the Bijou Theatre, where the artistes gave as meritorious a performance as…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-07-01 - 1911-07-06
Summary:

First favourite with all playgoers, 9.15 p.m. every evening, brilliant moving pictures; performance by Miss Violet Bonnetta and Miss May Maxwell; 7.15 p.m. pictures only.

65
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-07-04
Summary:

At the Bijou Scenic Theatre Saturday night, Miss Violet Bonnetta performed well. The pictures throw on the screen are just the thing to put one in good humour, particularly the one entitled 'Max Linder Married.' A good programme has been arranged for the ensuing week.

66
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-07-07 - 1911-07-15
Summary:

Cinematograph vaudeville at 9.15 p.m. every evening by Miss Violet Bonnetta; 7.15 p.m. pictures only, the grand English coronation film will arrive shortly.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-07-13
Summary:

The Bijou Scenic Theatre is drawing good house nightly. Miss Violet Bonnetta's songs are well received.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-07-17 - 1911-07-19
Summary:

Cinematograph Vaudeville at 9.15 p.m. every evening by Miss Violet Bonnetta; the grand English coronation film was especially taken for the Bijou.

69
Headline: Living Pictures
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-07-18
Summary:

We heartily congratulate both the Victoria and Bijou Cinemagraphs upon the remarkably short spaces of time since the actual date of King George's Coronation in which they have been able to present to their patrons up-to-date and excellent films of the Coronation processions. The pictures…

70
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-07-20 - 1911-07-21
Summary:

Cinematograph vaudeville at 9.15 p.m. every evening by Miss Violet Bonnetta and Miss May Maxwell; the grand English coronation film was especially taken for the Bijou.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-07-22 - 1911-07-31
Summary:

Cinematograph Vaudeville every evening; grand coronation picture of King George V. at 9.15 p.m.; performance by Violet Bonnetta and R. H. Stephenson; 7.15 p.m. pictures only; electric fans throughout theatre.

72
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-07-24
Summary:

A capital programme is at present being presented to patrons of the Bijou Scenic Theatre. In addition to several new films, an amusing sketch is given in which Miss Violet Bonnetta and Mr. Bob Stephenson take part.

73
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-08-04
Summary:

The performances of Mr. Frank Melrose, Miss Violet Bonnetta and Mr. Bob Stephenson at the Bijou Theatre are all well received. The pictures are all good.

74
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-09-01 - 1911-09-05
Summary:

Cinematograph Vaudeville every evening at 9.15 p.m.; performances by popular artistes at 7.15 p.m. and pictures only; electric fans throughout theatre.

75
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-09-05 - 1911-09-06
Summary:

Cinematograph vaudeville at 9.15 p.m. every evening; special art film pictures only at 7.15 p.m. by Pathe Freres: 'Salvator Rosa's Love'; performance by Miss Vera Ferrace; electric fans throughout theatre.

76
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-09-07 - 1911-09-30
Summary:

Every evening at 9.15 p.m., performances by Vera Ferrace and the latest brilliant moving pictures; 7.15 p.m. pictures only; electric fans throughout theatre.

77
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-09-11
Summary:

The programme of Bijou Scenic Theatre for this week includes several songs by Miss Vera Ferrace and a number of very good pictures.

78
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-09-26
Summary:

Excellent films continue to be exhibited at the Bijou Scenic Theatre. Miss Vera Ferrace is as good as ever in her clever songs and wears some extremely pretty dresses.

79
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…