A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-03-19
Summary:

An enjoyable programme is being presented by the manager R. H. Stephenson at the Bijou Scenic Theatre. The animated picture are quite an interesting lot and special mention should be made of the Gaumont Graphic, Little Moritz in Africa, Great French Army Review, as well as several humorous films…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-04-13
Summary:

Mr R. H. Stephenson, the popular manager of the Bijou, Scenic Theatre, has secured an interesting new programme of pictures which will be shown tonight. They include 'The Opium Smoker,' which is a most realistic nautical drama, as well as several comic films, include 'The Aligator…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-05-31
Summary:

It is easy to understand why Mr. R. H. Stephenson, or 'Bob' Stephenson as his intimates call him, the popular lessee and manager of the Bijou Scenic Theatre, is looking forward with such pleasurable anticipation to his forthcoming trip to Australia. The Bijou closes down after this…

4
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-05-13
Summary:

A very attractive holiday programme was submitted to large audiences at the Bijou Scenic Theatre last night. The 'Nick Winter' and comic films were well chosen. The 'Pathe Gazette' and 'Gaumont Graphic' are showing the latest happenings on the Home continent.…

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-11-12
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre offerings this week amuse and interest the usual large audiences which patronize this well-known house. The Gaumont Graphic shows the latest happenings abroad, including the King's visit to Lancashire and his reception by the mill girls. The outstanding feature of the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-06-12 - 1914-06-12
Summary:

Films screenings including 'A Leap of Despair' (3 parts) and 'Bombardler Wells vs George Carpentler' (Boxing Film, 1,000 ft); Screening of The latest Gaumont Graphic

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-06-12 - 1914-06-15
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, the drama picture 'A Leap of Despair' in 3 parts; the Gaumont Graphic; also the sensational boxing film Georges Carpentier vs Bombardier Wells in 1,000 feet; a thrilling novel of adventures 'Between Men and Beasts' and the society film dance 'The Tango…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-06-13 - 1914-06-15
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Leap of Despair', 'Geo Ges Carpentier vs Bombardier Wells' (Boxing film, 1,000 ft); Screening of The latest Gaumont Graphic; Coming film 'Between Men and Beasts' and performance by Mr Frivolity Freear

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Headline: War Pictures
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-10
Summary:

The Bijou management announces that special war pictures as well as representations of other stirring incidents connected with the European crisis will be shown at the theatre soon. Commencing tomorrow night, 'Traitors to Their King' will be screened for four nights.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-11-26 - 1914-11-28
Summary:

The magnificent coloured drama, 'The Secret of the Well' in 4 parts, 5,000 feet long, on Friday, 27th November. Other pictures including 'Millionaire Milkman,' 'Womanly Curiosity' and 'Bad Desire.' The second series of war pictures is coming on next…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-12-02
Summary:

The new series of war pictures were screened at the Victoria last night. Another long picture shown was the Danish film 'Under the Auctioneer's Hammer.' There were also two good comics, as well as a drama 'The Love of an Island Maiden' [sic].

12
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-01-11
Summary:

Two sensational pictures, 'The Hotel Thieves,' and 'The Corner House Burglary' were the main attraction at the Bijou on Saturday night. The comic film 'Animals at War' and a good representation of the 'Tchin Fou Lu' were well appreciated. On Wednesday…

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-09-28
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre has been well filled during the weekend performances, a notable feature of which has been the 7th and 8th instalments of the popular sensational film 'Lucille Love.' The war pictures were shown. Tonight, there is a complete change of programme, and the next two…

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-01-08
Summary:

At the Bijou Theatre, the Gaumont War Graphic will be shown as well as 'The Black Men Club' and 'What a resemblance!'

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-03-11
Summary:

A most attractive programme was offered at the Victoria last night, two new sets of war pictures and some high-class Pathe comics filling the first half. The Melbournes filled the second half of the programme. They had new songs and new jokes to offer, as well as a new sketch 'Caroline.…

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-11
Summary:

Victoria Theatre has offered great attractions to the public. In addition to the latest war pictures, the comics are unique and the selected dramas are all well arranged. Tonight a magnificent drama will be screened.

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Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-21
Summary:

The Friday, Saturday and Sunday programme at the Victoria Theatre was as well patronised as such an excellent bill of fare deserved to be. The Pathe Gazette was a particularly good one and the special war pictures beyond praise. The centre-piece was a beautifully staged romantic play: 'The…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-04
Summary:

The New Hongkong Cinematograph was well filled last evening by an appreciative audience, who thoroughly enjoyed both the pictures and the music. The programme was of a capital description. 'A Daughter of Eve' in five reels, was the premier film. A Gaumont Graphic film was also quite…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-11
Summary:

At the New Hongkong Theatre, a fine four-part Italian film, 'The Waitress Countess,' is being shown. The Gaumont Graphic contains a number of well-taken and most interesting photographs dealing with the war and other matters of topical interest, and there are further attractions in the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-12-09
Summary:

There was an exceptionally fine programme at the Victoria Theatre last night. The films throughout being of a very high order of merit. In addition to the usual topical and war films, the feature picture was 'The Treasure of Tregor,' a fascinating romance. The first appearance was made…