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: 1905-09-26
Summary:

The Royal Biograph conducted by Mr F. Neuman who has a fine collection of pictures. The pictures shown included scenes in the Russo-Japanese war, land and seascapes, street scenes from Shanghai and India, and many other humorous and interesting character. The biograph was set in the tent which…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-09-30
Summary:

The Government has, we understand, made a good deal in offering to lease by public tender the Crown land opposite the Central Market, at present occupied by cinematograph shows and unsightly matsheds. The land is being put up for competition and has been an offer of $1,200 a month, which, we…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-03-22
Summary:

The Victoria Cinematograph will soon remove into the new and spacious building of the 'Empire Cinema Co,' opposite the Central Market. A special selection of artists will be assembled for the opening, including the Howard Family, Little Master Percy, Little Sadie Gale, and also Mr.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-04-02
Summary:

Invitations were issued by Messrs. Ramos and Ramos, the proprietors of the new 'Empire' Cinematograph Theatre opposite Central Market, for the opening performance in the new building on Monday next. The old wooden building of the late Hongkong Cinematograph has already been removed and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-04-04
Summary:

Messrs Ramos and Ramos, proprietors of the 'Victoria' Cinematograph in Des Voeux Road, conceived the idea some time ago of erecting a theatre worthy of the Colony, and they secured the site on which stood the old Hongkong Cinematograph, opposite the market. Portion of this site was…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-11-12
Summary:

Mr. R. H. Stephenson, lately connected with the Bandmann's and Dallas Opera Companies and the Warwick Major Company, arrived from the north by the s.s. Arcadia. He is to take charge of the new Bijou Scenic Theatre in Flower Street

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-11-12
Summary:

The opening date of the Bijou Scenic Theatre in Wellington Street is announced for Wednesday, being deferred for a day out of deference to the Bedford Relief Fund entertainment at the circus. The show is to be run by Mr. R. H. Stephenson. Mr. Stephenson promises a high-class pictorial, dramatic…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-11-15
Summary:

The Bijou Scenic Theatre opens tomorrow night.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-11-16
Summary:

The 'Window of the World' opens tonight. Mr. Robert Stephenson, lessee and manager of the Bijou Theatre, has provided for his patrons. Pictures of the great and most recent happenings at home and abroad, a cornet solo will be played, and Mr. Stephenson himself, who has had much stage…

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-11-17
Summary:

The management of the above neat little theatre in Wyndham Street is to be congratulated upon the excellent opening performance given last night. There is a display of anxiety as a rule in many parts of the world to convert a cinematograph show into a variety of performance. We are glad to see…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-11-19
Summary:

The Bijou Scenic Theatre's popular entertainment and popular prices are drawing good houses. Mr. Stephenson is certainly enterprising.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-11-21
Summary:

A packed house witnessed the performance at the Bijou Theatre on Saturday evening. The films shown by the biorama were exceptionally good, and two especially were about the test we have seen in Hongkong. We refer to 'The Use of the Lasso on the Plains of Celebes' and the 'East of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-11-23
Summary:

The Bijou Scenic Theatre is securing an excellent artiste, who has a reputation for singing.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-11-24
Summary:

The pictures at the Bijou Scenic Theatre were very interesting last night, including as they did a large number of views of the recent Volunteer encampment at Customs Pass.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-11-28
Summary:

The programme at the above popular hall was entirely changed on Saturday night when a good audience assembled for the nine o'clock performance. The biorama exhibited splendid pictures. Mr. Stephenson, A. Collins, Mr. Elliott's performances were good.

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-12-01
Summary:

A special matinee for children will be given on Saturday, 3rd December, by the Bijou Theatre. An attractive programme has been drawn up which is calculated to appeal to the juvenile taste.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-12-05
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre had another change of programme on Saturday. Performances by Miss Carrington, Mr. Stephenson and Mr. Burgess. The new pictures which are periodically thrown on the screen are always a draw.