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: 1912-09-18
Summary:

Mr. Bob Stephenson, the popular manager of the Bijou Scenic Theatre, arrived in the colony from Australia. Miss Ada Rowley and Miss Gladys Spencer are going to perform at the theatre. The former has also a good selection of picture songs. The 28th of September has been announced as the opening…

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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…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-10-23
Summary:

Mr. Bob Stephenson continues to provide his patrons at the Bijou with splendid pictures. 'Goodbye to Bachelorhood' and 'The Story of His Battles' are splendid while Miss Vera Ferrace, Miss May Maxwell and Mr. Stephenson performed in the sketch.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-05-03
Summary:

A variety entertainment was given at the Bijou last night, the occasion being a complimentary benefit to Mr. Stephenson. Mr. Stephenson and Miss Violet Bonnetta sang songs. Mr. Gonzalez's violin solo was equally a success. Miss Freda Ardea gave dancing turn which met with great applause.…

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-08-04
Summary:

The performances of Mr. Frank Melrose, Miss Violet Bonnetta and Mr. Bob Stephenson at the Bijou Theatre are all well received. The pictures are all good.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-03-25
Summary:

Mr. Bob Stephenson put on a change of programme at the Bijou Scenic Theatre last night and the house was crowded. Miss Vera Ferrace and Miss Grace Vyveene kept the audience happy.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-11-16 - 1910-11-18
Summary:

Pictorial and musical entertainment tonight under the direction of Mr. Robert Stephenson

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-07-24
Summary:

A capital programme is at present being presented to patrons of the Bijou Scenic Theatre. In addition to several new films, an amusing sketch is given in which Miss Violet Bonnetta and Mr. Bob Stephenson take part.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-12-24
Summary:

No one need to go short of a good laugh while 'The Follies' are giving their performance at the Bijou. Mr. Bob Stephenson, Miss Ada Rowley, Miss Dolly Swift and Miss Gladys Spencer serve good performances.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-08-02
Summary:

Before fairly crowded houses at the Bijou, Frank Melrose is scoring a great success. Together with the performances by Miss Violet Bonnetta and Mr. Bob Stephenson. The talent now appearing at the Bijou, combined with the interesting films, is quite a good show.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-02-28
Summary:

Mr. Bob Stephenson, the lessee of the Bijou Scenic Theatre in Wyndham Street, believes in presenting his patrons with frequent changes of programme. The 'show' put on last night was particularly good. Many new films were exposed, the pictures coming out very clear and distinct with a…

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-11-12 - 1910-11-15
Summary:

Pictorial and musical entertainment on the opening night (16th Novemeber) under the direction of Mr. Robert Stephenson

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Headline: The Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-11-11
Summary:

Mr. Bob Stephenson put on a change of programme this evening at the Bijou. An excellent film depicting Elephants at work in India. An amusing burlesque of a Spanish bull fight, entitled 'Toreador,' will also be shown, and the 'Burglars Ransom.' Miss Kitty Delavale will sing…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-09-24
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre was re-opened last night by Mr. R. Stephenson, the manager. Miss Gladys Spencer and Miss Ada Rowley quite captured the great audiences. The most recent films were provided.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-11-21
Summary:

Mr. Bob Stephenson's new programme at the Bijou is a remarkably attractive one. With the exception of the film 'The Fickle Maid,' which represents a tragedy of the Breton coast, all the pictures are full of rollicking fun. Miss Gladys and Miss Dellie Connor sang beautiful songs…

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Headline: Entertainments
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-03-06
Summary:

The pictures shown at the Bijou Theatre Saturday night were excellent and all new to the Colony. The comic pictures kept the audiences in roars of laughter from start to finish, especially the one 'Stickfast Pasto.' Bob Stephenson introduced performances by Misses May Maxwell, Vera…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-11-01 - 1910-11-11
Summary:

Open shortly with a high-class pictorial, dramatic, and musical entertainment under the direction of Mr. Robert Stephenson (lately stage manager, Dallas' and Bandmann's Opera Companies)

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-10-24 - 1910-10-29
Summary:

The opening of the Bijou Scenic Theatre (Flower Street) with the latest London and Paris Pictures under the direction of Mr. Robert Stephenson (lately stage manager, Dallas' and Bandmann's Opera Companies)

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-08-12
Summary:

Full change of programme will be made tonight at the Bijou and Victoria cinematograph theatres. At the Bijou, Miss Violet Bonetta and Bob Stephenson will present a new sketch. Among the pictures worthy of mention are 'Charles Daix,' 'Ariam and his dog' and 'In a moment…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-12-05
Summary:

Victoria Theatre: Amongst the many new films at the Victoria Theatre is that of Pathe's Animated Gazette showing pictures of world-wide events. It is a really interesting film and illustrates at a glance what would take a considerable time to read. Miss Daisy Lundy maintains her reputation…