A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-01-15 - 1913-01-17
Summary:

Programme at 9:15 p.m. including the dramatic picture, 'Green for Gold.' The Scream of Laughter: Max Linder and the Telephone Lady. Performances by Miss Dolly Swift, Miss Ada Rowley and Miss Gladys Spencer. The Mysteries of Paris (from Eugene Sue's work) is coming. Pictures only…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-02-01 - 1913-02-04
Summary:

Performances by Cecile Stephano and Dolly Swift; Films screening of 'The Green-eyed Monster', 'From Country to Town', two star Comics and News of the Day; 7.15 pm pictures only

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-02-01 - 1913-02-04
Summary:

Programme at 9:15 p.m. Performances by Miss Cecile Stephano and Miss Dolly Swift. 'The Green-eyed Monster' by Max Linder. New Britannia film, 'From Country to Town.' News of the day are included. Artistes at all matinees. Pictures only at 7:15 p.m.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-02-19 - 1913-02-19
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Water Funker' by Max Linder, 'The White Nigger', 'Carlo's Devotion', 'A Model's Sacrifice' (drama) and 'Football at Home'; Also screening of Pathe Gazette; Singing performance by Cecile Stephano and…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-02-19 - 1913-02-21
Summary:

Programme at 9:15 p.m. including 'The Water Funker' (by Max Linder), 'The White Nigger,' 'Carlo's Devotion,' 'A Model's Sacrifice' (drama) and 'Football at Home.' Performances by Miss Cecile Stephano and Miss Dolly Swift. Last…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-02-20 - 1913-02-21
Summary:

Performances by Miss Dolly Swift, Miss Cecile Stephano, Miss Elsa Wilson and Mr E. Ossipoff; Special picture by kind favour of Pathe Frere 'The Champion Boxer' by Max Linder

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-02-21
Summary:

The Bijou Scenic Theatre will no doubt be crowded tonight, the occasion being Miss Dolly Swift's benefit. The popular soubrette will appear with new songs, and is supported by Mr. Ossipoff, Miss E. Wilson, Miss Stephano, and others.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-09-13
Summary:

The Carnegie Alaska-Siberian Expedition pictures will be seen for the first time at the Bijou Theatre for five nights and Saturday matinee commencing on Wednesday September 17. The pictures were taken by Capt. F. E. Kleinschmidt. A lecturer will be present at every performance giving a fine…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-09-13
Summary:

The famous motion picture of the Carnegie Museum Alaska-Siberia expedition will be exhibited on Wednesday at the Bijou Theatre. This set of films was secured by Captain F. E. Kleinschmidt, and offered a sensational presentment of wildlife animals. The film is 6,000 ft. long, over 30 slides, and…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-09-15
Summary:

Lovers of nature and animals should have an evening at the Bijou during the five nights, coming Wednesday September 17, when the illustrated report of the Carnegie Museum Alaska-Siberian Expedition will be given by means of the motion pictures taken by Capt. Kleinschmidt. The pictures have been…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-03-18
Summary:

The central attraction of the Bijou is a well-arranged version of Tennyson's 'Enoch Arden.' The comics are also very good, and the string band continues to meet with appreciation.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-05-04
Summary:

Mrs. Greene and Mrs. Carroll beg to tender their thanks to the Bijou Scenic Theatre, the Victoria Theatre and officers of the Kaipan for the assistance in the variety performance for charity.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-11-03
Summary:

Friday night is a big Red Cross Night at the Bijou Theatre. The principal film to be shown is 'The Lion Tamer's Revenge.' Miss May Clarke and Mr. E. Miller are the artistes to appear.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-01
Summary:

Hongkong residents will shortly have the opportunity of seeing a film depicting the scenery and everyday scenes in the Colony. The pictures, taken specially for British Empire Exhibition in London, are being shown at the Helena May Institute on dates announced in our advertisement columns. His…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-03
Summary:

At the Helena May Institute last evening, the Netherlands community of Hongkong entertained company of distinguished guests which included H. E. the Governor and the Colonial Secretary with a screening of the film 'Holland.' After pictorial presentations of the comparative sizes of the…