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: 1916-03-20
Summary:

On Saturday night, at the Bijou Theatre, the first instalment of the film 'The Extraordinary Adventure of Saturnin Farandoul' was presented. The picture is a remarkably ingenious skit on the more irresponsible of the adventure film which has been going about the world during the past…

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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

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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.

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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.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-14
Summary:

At the Bijou Theatre, a very pathetic domestic-interest story, 'A Mother's Sacrifice,' is being shown, while another feature of the programme is an excellent Max Linder picture, 'Max as Hair Dresser.' There will be a complete change of programme on Wednesday.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-21
Summary:

At the Bijou Theatre, there have been good attendances over the weekend. The programme, which is an all-round good one, includes Keystone and other comics, a Nordisk Company's photo-drama: 'Pro Forma,' and a very thrilling, four-part film: 'The Secret of Monte Carlo.'…

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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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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-28
Summary:

At the Bijou Theatre, the weekend attraction is the new American serial, 'Neal of the Navy.' In the instalments shown on Saturday night, one of the most striking features was a fine picture of the eruption of Mont Pelee.

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-31
Summary:

The New Hongkong Cinematograph will be opened on Saturday night. The new theatre is located in Queen's Road Central and easily accessible from all parts of the Colony. It is entirely under European management and the proprietors' aim is to combine low prices with the best accommodation…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-02
Summary:

The New Hongkong Cinematograph, formerly the Land Office, in Queen's Road Central opens tonight with a good all-round programme. Last night, complimentary tickets were issued for a private view and the place was crowded. A good band was in attendance, under the conductorship of Mr. Gonzales…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-04
Summary:

At the Bijou Theatre, the long serial 'Neal of the Navy' maintains popularity, and the new instalments have been received with the utmost enthusiasm. We understand that this picture has still many reels to run yet. Its many scenes of excitement and thrill should make it a great…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-04
Summary:

The New Hongkong Cinematograph was well filled last evening by an appreciative audience, who thoroughly enjoyed both the pictures and the music. The programme was of a capital description. 'A Daughter of Eve' in five reels, was the premier film. A Gaumont Graphic film was also quite…