A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-06-01
Summary:

A special and attractive programme has been arranged for tomorrow (Friday) night when a benefit will be given to Mr MacKaye, the popular Scotch comedian.

102
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-06-19
Summary:

The Bijou and Victoria Cinemagraphs are giving free performances to the children of the garrison during the Coronation, while the Ching Ling Foo troupe will give an exhibition before the Peak children at the Peak Club the same day.

103
Headline: Coronation reat
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-06-24
Summary:

The arrangements for entertaining the R. G. A. and A. O. D. women and children to the Coronation were provided by the Entertainment Committee. The party was afterwards taken in three special cars to the cinematograph entertainment kindly provided by the management of the Bijou Scenic Theatre. A…

104
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-06-28
Summary:

The proprietors of the Bijou Cinematograph Theatre are nightly providing some very excellent fare for their many patrons, including some beautifully clear photographs of the Hongkong coronation decorations. The Biorama pictures are also exceedingly clear and distinct, some of the comic ones…

105
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.

106
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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-07-17
Summary:

The Bijou Scenic Theatre always keeps abreast of the times. A feature is now being made of the magnificent film illustrating the coronation processions at Home. This film was taken by Royal command and is a magnificent one.

108
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-07-17
Summary:

A remarkable feat was achieved by the two local cinematograph shows on Saturday, when they were able to produce, just twenty-one days after the great event, the films of the Coronation procession which took place in London on the 22nd June last. The Bijou was the first to show the films at the…

109
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…

110
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.

111
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-08-02
Summary:

Before fairly crowded houses at the Bijou, Frank Melrose is scoring a great success. Together with the performances by Miss Violet Bonnetta and Mr. Bob Stephenson. The talent now appearing at the Bijou, combined with the interesting films, is quite a good show.

112
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.

113
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-08-05
Summary:

The various cinematograph shows will have a complete change of programme tonight. At the Bijou, Frank Melrose continued his performance, and an entirely new programme of pictures will be screened. The Donnelly family are still the headliners at the Victoria Theatre. A splendid set of animated…

114
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-08-08
Summary:

At the Victoria Theatre an excellent programme was provided. The Donnellys were, as usual, very pleasing, and a dance by Little Bessie was much appreciated. One of the best pictures was 'The Hobble Skirt,' which excited considerable mirth. Other films depicted an incident from the…

115
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-08-12
Summary:

Full change of programme will be made tonight at the Bijou and Victoria cinematograph theatres. At the Bijou, Miss Violet Bonetta and Bob Stephenson will present a new sketch. Among the pictures worthy of mention are 'Charles Daix,' 'Ariam and his dog' and 'In a moment…

116
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-08-14
Summary:

In spite of the abundance of amusement provided for Hongkongites during the weekend, the cinematograph halls were well patronized. A particularly attractive programme was that of the Bijou, an amusing little sketch, arranged by Mr. Stevenson, provoking great laughter. Miss Violet Bonnetta…

117
Headline: At the Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-08-21
Summary:

A splendid programme was provided at the Bijou Scenic Theatre during the weekend and good crowds were present on both days. Miss Violet Bonnetta scored a great success. All the pictures were entirely new to Hongkong, one of the most appreciated being 'Max tries skiing.'

118
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-08-22
Summary:

Arsene Lupin, as all novel readers know, was a famous criminal, and his escapes were many and marvellous. But Arsene Lupin was a mere tyro compared to 'Arthene Dupin,' invented by the Urban Company, whose miraculous and mirth-provoking villanies are to be screened at the Bijou on…

119
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-08-24
Summary:

A bazaar will be held early in October in aid of the funds of the Mission to Seaman, at the Institute. Mr. R. Stephenson, of the Bijou Scenic Theatre, has kindly consented to give an entertainment in the afternoon.

120
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-08-28
Summary:

Business has been brisk at the cinematograph shows during the past week. At the Victoria Theatre, Miss Lynda Davis, who has become very popular since her arrival in Colony, is still the main attraction in a splendid programme. In the picture line, the programme is very strong indeed. The star…