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: 1908-02-08
Summary:

The Hon. Secretary, Mr. Jose M. de Graca writes about the two performances offered by the 'Victoria Cinematograph,' and writes about the profit and the cost for the performance. The Committee of the Society wanted to thank Messrs. Ramos y Ramos [sic], the proprietors.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-10-07 - 1909-10-13
Summary:

Premier hall of Hong Kong, Des Voeux Road Central. Tonight! Debut of the celebrated athlete and wrestler, Mr. Wanna Gramer. Misses Galardi and Lee. Songs and dances. The champion in Clog dances, Mr. M. Guy.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-12-07
Summary:

Hongkong is to have two new theatres. Perhaps three! Two are cinematograph theatres. The foundations of the first are now being laid opposite the Central Market, on the plot of land between Des Voeux Road and the Praya where now stands the Hongkong Cinematograph. This land has been acquired by…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-01-15
Summary:

In a month or so a new cinematograph hall will be opened by Messers Ramos and Ramos, proprietors of the Victoria and Hongkong Cinemagraphs beside others in the Far East, on the site now occupied by the Hongkong Cinematograph in Des Voeux Road. Messrs Palmer and Turner are the architects.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-04-04
Summary:

Messrs Ramos and Ramos, proprietors of the 'Victoria' Cinematograph in Des Voeux Road, conceived the idea some time ago of erecting a theatre worthy of the Colony, and they secured the site on which stood the old Hongkong Cinematograph, opposite the market. Portion of this site was…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-18 - 1913-01-21
Summary:

The Sleeping Car Conductor,' a fine comic by Wiffles - 3000 feet; News of the Day, including launch of H. M. S. 'Marlborough,' the latest war scenes, the winner of the 'Cambridgeshire,' latest fashions in Paris, and return of Queen Alexandra; musical interludes by Ada…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-11-14
Summary:

A special attraction is being offered for a short season commencing tomorrow evening. Miss Gloria Taft and M. Duprez concluded a successful season at Manila and will perform at the Bijou Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-11-16
Summary:

There was a crowded house at the Bijou Theatre last night for the opening performances of Miss Gloria Taft and M. Dupres. With a voice of great power and expressions, Miss Taft was recalled time after time, and more bouquets were handed up to her than we have ever seen in this theatre. Tonight,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-19
Summary:

Performances patrons of the Bijou Theatre will have an opportunity of seeing M. Therese and Mesdames Senour and Gordon.