A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-04-01
Summary:

No subject is better calculated to display the merits of latter-day cinematography [sic] than the grand old love story, 'Romeo and Juliet,' the film of which is being screened nightly at the Bijou Scenic Theatre. Pathe Freres consider this picture their best. The Pathe 'Gazette…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-02-15 - 1913-02-18
Summary:

Programme at 9:15 p.m. The great two-part coloured drama, 'The Forger' (by Prince) and 'An Official Lapse.' News of the day (Pathe Gazette) are included. Performances by Miss Cecile Stephano and Miss Dolly Swift. Miss Violet Bonetia is coming. Special attractions by Miss…

3
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-02-15 - 1913-02-18
Summary:

The great two part-coloured drama, 'The Forger' (the star comic by Prince), 'An Official Lapse,' and News of the Day by Pathe Gazette; performances by Cecile Stephano, Violet Bonetta, and Dolly Swift.

4
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-02-26 - 1913-02-28
Summary:

Programme at 9:15 p.m. Special picture at Race Week including 'The Stolen Favorite' by Nick Winter. News of the day (of Pathe Gazette and Gaumont Graphic) is included. Performances by Miss Cecile Stephano, Miss Dolly Swift and Miss Violet Bonetta.

5
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-02-26 - 1913-02-28
Summary:

9.15 programme: special picture for race week, 'The Stolen Favourite' by Nick Winter, News of the Day (Pathe Gazette and Gaumont Graphic); performances by Cecile Stephano, Dolly Swift, and Violet Bonetta.

6
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-03-01 - 1913-03-04
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, performance by Bonetta and Stephano; the fire two-parts dramatic picture 'The Path of Destiny'; News of the Day by Pathe Gazette and Gaumont Graphic; the beautiful cinema-color picture 'The Chateaux of Chenanceaux.'

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-03-01 - 1913-03-04
Summary:

Tonight at 9:15 p.m. Performances by Miss Violet Bonetta and Miss Cecile Stephano. The fine two-part dramatic picture, 'The Path of Destiny.' News of the day (of Pathe Gazette and Gaumont Graphic) is included. The cinema-coloured picture, 'The Chateaux of Chenanceaux.'…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-03-12 - 1913-03-14
Summary:

Tonight at 9:15 p.m. including the drama, 'A Husband's Generosity'; the scenic, 'Niagara Falls'; the comics, 'A Tight Fit,' 'The Lumber-room Chest' and 'Soldiers in Morocco.' News of the day (of Pathe Gazette) is included. Performances by…

9
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-03-19 - 1913-03-20
Summary:

Tonight at 9:15 p.m. including a fine scenic film, 'Up Fuslyamal'; the comics, 'The Vandal Leopard' and 'The Three Friends.' News of the day (of Pathe Gazette) is included. Performances by Miss Cecile Stephano and Miss Violet Bonetta. Pictures only at 7:15 p.m.

10
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-03-20 - 1913-03-20
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, 'Up Fus-Yama' (a fine scenic film); News of the Day (Pathe Gazette); 'The Vandal Leopard' (comic), and 'The Three Friends'; performance by Stephano and Bonetta.

11
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-03-29 - 1913-04-01
Summary:

Programme at 9.15, the famous two-part drama 'The Fires of Revenge'; 'Her Guardianship' (comic); 'The Marcanloni Quartette' (acrobats); News of the Day (Pathe Gazette); performance by Stephano and Bonetta.

12
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-03-29 - 1913-04-01
Summary:

Programme at 9:15 p.m. including the two-part drama, 'The Fires of Revenge'; the comic, 'Her Guardianship'; and the acrobats, The Marcantoni Quartette. News of the day (of Pathe Gazette) is included. Performances by Miss Cecile Stephano and Miss Violet Bonetta.

13
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-04-02 - 1913-04-04
Summary:

Programme at 9:15 p.m. News of the day (Pathe gazette) included. Comics include 'Moustache and the Maids,' 'Nick Winter's New Pupil,' 'Sauce for the Goose,' 'Waiting for Mother' and 'Abbreviations.' Performances by Miss Violet Bonetia and…

14
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-04-02 - 1913-04-04
Summary:

News of the Day (Pathe Gazette); 'The Moustache and the Maids' (comic); Nick Winter's 'New Pupil,' 'Sauce for the Goose,' 'Waiting for Mother,' and 'Abbreviations'; performance by Violet Bonetta and Cecile Stephano; 7.15 pictures only.

15
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-04-12 - 1913-04-16
Summary:

His Lordship's Little Lapse' (a rattling two-roll comic by Prince); The Stinia Troupe of Acrobats; 'A Xmas Problem' (coloured art); News of the Day (Pathe Gazette and Gaumont Graphic); performances by Cecile Stephano and Violet Bonetta; 7.15 pictures only.

16
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-04-23 - 1913-04-25
Summary:

Special 'A B' comic, 'A Jealous Husband'; 'A Study in Diplomacy' (comic); 'Losing His Temper'; 'A Trip on the Seine' (scenic); News of the Day (Pathe Gazette & Gaumont Graphic); performance by Violet Bonetta; matinees details included.

17
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-05-17 - 1913-05-19
Summary:

9.15 Programme: Oxford & Cambridge Boat-race (complete picture of this historic event); 'Young America' (drama); 'The Haunted Motel' (comic); 'Heard at the Telephone,' 'Round-up at Dawn' (cow girls); News of the Day (Pathe Gazette); performance by…

18
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-05-21 - 1913-05-23
Summary:

9.15 Programme: The Nabob (from Alphonse Daudet's famous novel), a fine three-part drama; The Diving Girl (comic); Conquering Carrie (comic); News of the Day (Pathe Gazette); performance by Bonetta.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-05-23
Summary:

A capital programme is being submitted at the Bijou Theatre this week. The pictures include 'The Nabob.' The leading part is taken by M. Bernard. Other good subjects are 'The Diving Girl' and 'Conquering Carrie.' The Pathe Gazette shows the latest happenings of the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-01-01
Summary:

A cricket match will be played on Hong Kong Cricket Club and the Theatre Royal will be closed. 'Manon Lescaut' is shown at the Victoria. Pathe Gazette and 'That Scamp Ferdinand' will be in the Bijou's New Year offerings.