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: 1907-11-18
Summary:

The first day's play of the cricket match drew a big crowd of spectators. A Pretty Fete: Visitors obtained a good deal of fun from the excellent films shown by the Cinematograph Company, which usually exhibits in the hall attached to the Café Weismann. The moving pictures were flung onto a…

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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: 1911-05-23
Summary:

The Bijou Scenic Theatre should be worth visiting during the next few days, the management has secured the services of Signor Silvio Sanzini.

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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.

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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…

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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.'

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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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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-05-29 - 1912-05-31
Summary:

(Flower Street) Saturday, 1st June, 1912 is the last day of the present season. Closing during the summer months. Opening on Saturday, 28th September, 1912.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-11-27 - 1912-11-29
Summary:

Programmes at 9.15 p.m. Tonight: 'The Rent Day' (Comic), 'The Dionnes' (Gymnasts), 'Barcelona' (Scenic Cold), 'Aragamuffin's Honour' and 'Blowing Up A Mountain'; Vaudeville performance by Miss Dellie Connor, Miss Gladys Porter, Mr R. H.…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-11-28 - 1912-11-29
Summary:

Programme tonight at 9:15 p.m. including 'The Rent Day,' 'The Dionnes,' 'Barcelona,' 'A Ragamuffin's Honour' and 'Blowing Up a Mountain.' Performances by Miss Dellie Connor, Miss Gladys Porter and Mr. R. H. Stephenson. Debut of Miss Delle…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-01-08 - 1913-01-10
Summary:

Pictures screenings including 'Two Sets of Keys', 'A Generous-Hearted Woman', 'The Barber's Wife' and 'A Helping Hand A Day Off'; Performances by Barrola, Ada Bowley, Gladys Spencer and Dolly Swift; 7.15 p.m. pictures only

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-01-09 - 1913-01-10
Summary:

All new pictures tonight at 9:15 p.m. including 'Two Sets of Keys,' 'A Generous Hearted Woman,' 'The Barber's Wife,' 'The Helping Hand' and 'A Day Off.' Performances by Miss Barrola, Miss Ada Rowley and Miss Dolly Swift. Pictures only at 7:…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-01-18 - 1913-01-21
Summary:

Special Feature Comic: 'The Sleeping Car Conductor' and News of the Day including 'Launch of H.M.S - 'Marlborough'', 'Latest Scenes from The Front', ''Adam Beda' wins The Cambridgeshire', 'Fashions in Furs', 'Queen…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-01-18 - 1913-01-21
Summary:

Programme at 9:15 p.m. A fine comic by Wiffles, 'The Sleeping Car Conductor,' in 3000 feet long. News of the day are included. Performances by Miss Dolly Swift and Miss Ada Rowley. Artistes at all matinees. Pictures only at 7:15 p.m.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-01-29 - 1913-01-31
Summary:

Programme at 9:15 p.m. including the drama, Love's Young Dream; and the comics, 'Winter Sports at Bolede.' News of the day and war scenes are included. Performances by Miss Cecile Stephano and Miss Dolly Swift. Pictures only at 7:15 p.m.

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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: 1913-02-08 - 1913-02-11
Summary:

Pictures screenings including 'The Demon Waltz A Nocturne', 'Wiffles in A New Profession', 'La Granja (Scenic) Miss Alice' and 'A Modern Girl', also The World's Latest News; Singing performances by Cecile Stephano and Dolly Swift; 7:15 pm pictures…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-02-08 - 1913-02-11
Summary:

Programme at 9:15 p.m. All new pictures including 'The Demon Waltz,' 'A Nocturne,' 'Wiffles in a New Profession' [sic], 'La Granja,' 'Miss Alice' and 'A Modern Girl.' Performances by Miss Cecile Stephano and Miss Dolly Swift. Pictures…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-02-15 - 1913-02-18
Summary:

Tonight's Programme: two part coloured drama 'The Forger', star comic by Prince 'An Official Lapse' and News of the Day by Pathe Gazette; Performance by Miss Cecile Stephano, Miss Dolly Swift and Miss Violet Bonetta