A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-16
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre has secured the rights of reproduction in Hong Kong and the first of the series of 'The Extraordinary Adventures of Saturnin Farandoul,' the celebrated Italian novel by A. Robida, will be exhibited.

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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…

83
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.

84
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.'

85
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.

86
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…

88
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.

89
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-06-26
Summary:

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

90
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.

91
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.

92
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.

93
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.

94
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.'…

95
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.

96
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.

97
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.

98
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-01
Summary:

The old Lands Office in Queen's Road has been converted into a cinematograph Theatre. The entertainment is under European management and seats at popular prices. There will be a full orchestra under Professor Gonzales.

99
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-02
Summary:

Hongkong's new Cinema, where is housed in the building formerly used as the Land Office, Queen's Road, has comfortable seats and large screen, accommodating about 300 in the area and 100 in the dress circle, attracting large audiences. The prices of admission are on a popular scale and…

100
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…