A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-02-04 - 1911-02-07
Summary:

Saturday at 9.15 p.m., a complete change of programme and pictures; new songs by Miss Vera Ferrace and Miss Ruby Crystal and performance by Mr. R. H. Stephenson. Screening: an American dramatic film, 'That Mendelssohn's Tune'(comic), 'Bismarck Grenadiers, Dutch Specialty,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-04-20
Summary:

Max Linder's comicalities at the Bijou Scenic Theatre will convulse audiences, whilst the American dramatic play 'Saved by Wireless' has a special interest by reason of the Titanic disaster. Miss Viola Price couldn't appear last night because of illness. Many fine pictures…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-04-29
Summary:

For this evening and tomorrow Mr Stephenson has secured for his popular Bijou Scenic Theatre a really fine set of pictures which all should see. One which has been greeted with rounds of applause is that in which two of the most prominent cinematograph artistes figures, namely Max Linder, the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-10-09 - 1912-10-10
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m. all new pictures; naval review at spithead King George at Grimsby; 'Indian Pride' (coloured American art drama); 'Off with the Old Love' by good old Nick Winter; Miss Ada Rowley with 'When the fields are white wish daisies'; 'Just the church…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-10-11 - 1912-10-15
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m. all new pictures; comics 'An Escape of Gas' by Max Linder; 'In the Grocery Business' by Little Moritz, 'The All-conquering Hero' by Prince, 'The Passing of Dappled Fawn' (American-Indian drama, coloured, art), and Gaumont Graphic (The…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-10-16 - 1912-10-19
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m. another new program, the fine American drama 'Lost At Sea'; Prince's uproarious comic 'His Twin Brother'; the fine scenic film 'Old Toledo'; vaudeville by Miss Ada Rowley and Mr. R. H. Stephenson.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-10-21
Summary:

Mr. Bob Stevenson is offering a splendid programme at the Bijou this week. The sketch 'A Gossip by the Wayside' is the most amusing dialogue between Mr. Stephenson and Miss Ada Rowley. 'The Fisherman's Son' is a magnificent picture story; 'Love and a Motor,' an…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-10-30 - 1912-11-01
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., all new pictures including Max Linder's 'Wanted a Bearskin,' Nick Winter's 'The American Marriage,' and Wiffles's 'Receives a Decoration'; performance by Miss Dellie Connor.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-11-06 - 1912-11-08
Summary:

Pictures only at 7.15 p.m. by Pathe Freres (France), Britannia and Urban (England) and American Knietescope (U.S.A.), and musical interludes by select artistes

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-11-06 - 1912-11-07
Summary:

(Flower Street) Pictures only at 7:15 p.m. Performances of Pathe Freres (France), Britannia & Urban (England) and American Kinetoscope (U.S.A.). Pictures with interludes at 9:15 p.m. Complete change of programme. All new pictures on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Price details included.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-04-09 - 1913-04-11
Summary:

Films screening of 'The Biter-Bit' (American comic), 'The Vision Glorious' (comic by Prince), 'Love and Boxing' (by Max Linder) and 'The Amateur Poisoner' (comic); Also screening of News of The Day; Performances by Cecile Stephano and Violet Bonetta

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-04-16 - 1913-04-18
Summary:

The first American Bioscope sensational picture, screened in Hong Kong: 'The Squaw's Love'

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-04-16 - 1913-04-18
Summary:

Tonight at 9:15 p.m. New feature of the first 'A. B.' (American Bioscope) Picture, 'The Squaw's Love.' Performance by Miss Violet Bonetia.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-04-18
Summary:

The Bijou Scenic Theatre announces a novelty for this evening when the first American Bioscope 'thrill' picture to be shown in the city will be screened.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-04-18
Summary:

At the Bijou, a new feature has been introduced and has 'caught on' immensely. It is the first American bioscope with the sensational picture, screened in Hongkong, 'The Squaw's Love.'

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-04-19 - 1913-04-22
Summary:

Films screenings: 'Captain Kate' (American Bioscope sensational drama), 'A Diplomatic Lover' (Comic), 'At the Front-by Price' (Comic), 'Two Little Scape-Graces' (Comic) and 'Love Laughs at Locksmiths' (Comic); Also screening of News of the World…

17
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-04-19 - 1913-04-22
Summary:

Programme at 9:15 p.m. A stirring American (AB) sensational drama, 'Captain Kate.' Other displays including 'A Diplomatic Lover' (comic), 'At the Front' (by Prince), 'Two Little Scape Graces' and 'Love Laughs at Locksmiths.' Pathe gazette…

18
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-04-23 - 1913-04-25
Summary:

Screening of American Bioscope comic: 'A Jealous Husband'; Films screenings including 'A Study in Diplomacy' (comic), 'Losing His Temper' (comic) and 'A Trip on the Seine' (scenic); Also screening of News of the Day by Pathe Gazette and Gaumont Graphic;…

19
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-04-23 - 1913-04-25
Summary:

Programme at 9:15 p.m. Special 'A. B.' comics including 'A Jealous Husband,' 'A Study in Diplomacy,' 'Losing His Temper' and 'A Trip on the Seine' (scenic). Pathe gazette and Gaumont Graphic included. Performance by Miss Violet Bonetia. Matinees…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-04-26 - 1913-04-29
Summary:

Programme at 9:15 p.m. The American film-drama including 'The Rose of Kentucky'; and comics including 'The Sense of Smell,' 'Looking for a Job,' 'The Bobbie & the Bow-wow' and 'Inquisitive William.' News of the day included. Performance by…