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: 1912-02-15
Summary:

During the remainder of the week patrons of the Bijou Scenic' Theatre are favoured with a complete change of programme. 'Cod Fishing from a Trawler' is a most interesting and instructive film as are also Pathe's Weekly Gazette and The Gaumont Graphic, showing the latest news…

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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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Headline: The Cinemas
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-04-18
Summary:

Hongkong has had little cause to complain of lack of entertainment for many months past, yet through it all the Victoria and Bijou Cinemagraphs have maintained their own as attractions and seldom fail to draw large houses. At the Victoria, the Quealys made success, while the sisters Price were…

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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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-09-24
Summary:

The Bijou Scenic Theatre reopened last night with several improvements, with an enlarged stage and extension of the breadth of hall. The pictures shown were up to the usual high Bijou standard and all were quite new to the City. They included a beautiful coloured film and the Gaumont Graphic, a…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-10-19 - 1912-10-22
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m. look at this programme; 'Love and Boxing' by Max Linder; 'Wiffles Double' by Prince; 'The Sinking of the 'Helvetia'' (the first Genuine Wrock Filmed); Gaumont Graphic (World's lastest news); musical interludes by Miss Rowley and Mr.…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-03-26 - 1913-03-28
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Madcap Molly', 'A Strange Peacemaking', 'The Glory of Wiffles' and 'Losing His Head', Pathe Gazette and Gaumont Graphic; Performances by Miss Cecile Stephano and Miss Violet Bonetta

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-05-12
Summary:

At the Bijou, Miss Violet Bonnet is delighting all comers with her songs, and the pictures are good. They include another funny Max Linder episode and a new and highly sensational Nick Winter story. The Pathe Gazette and Gaumont Graphic both contain some fine photographs of events in Europe and…

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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.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-08-02 - 1913-08-04
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Dumb Passion' (in 2 parts) and the Gaumont Graphic; Performances by Olga Montez and Kitty Raynor

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-08-02 - 1913-08-04
Summary:

Change of programme tonight, including the great film 'The Dumb Passion' in two parts, and the Gaumont Graphic showing the latest, and every event of importance; performances by Montez and Raynor; selected pictures will be shown on matinees; details included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-08-07 - 1913-08-08
Summary:

Films screening of 'The Yeggman', The Calumny', 'Two Sets of Keys', 'Bedelia as a Mother-in-Law', 'Boys' and 'The High Cost of Reduction' and 'On the Ocean'; Performances by Olga Montez and Kitty Raynor; Coming screening of Gaumont…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-08-09 - 1913-08-11
Summary:

Films screening of 'The Exploits of Pinkertion' (in 2 parts) and Gaumont Graphic; Performances by Olga Montez and Kitty Raynor

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-08-09 - 1913-08-11
Summary:

Programme for 9th, 10th and 11th: 'The Exploits of Nat Pinkerton' in 2 parts, a grand detective film full of interest, excitement, and thrills; 'Gaumont Graphic'; some other magnificent pictures will be screened; performances by Montez and Raynor.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-08-30 - 1913-08-30
Summary:

Tonight, the great dramatic film, 'The Secret of the Safe' in two parts; Gaumont Graphic no. 239; performance by Montez and Raynor; change of programme for 31st Aug and 1st Sep.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-09-12 - 1913-09-13
Summary:

Programme for 12th and 13th Sept: magnificent dramatic picture, 'The Calvary' with 2 parts, a powerful dramatic film with thrilling incidents; 'Gaumont Graphic' No. 243 showing the latest events at home; and some exceedingly comic pictures; change of programme with new…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-09-19 - 1913-09-22
Summary:

Films screening of 'Charlie Colms and the Dancer's Necklace' (in 2 parts), 'The Smuggler's Wife', 'Gaumont Graphic', 'Cowboy's day out', 'An Excellent Testimonial' and 'The Masked Door'; Coming: 'Lost in the Sea…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-09-19 - 1913-09-20
Summary:

Tonight 9.15, 'Charlie Colms and the Dancer's Necklace' in 2 parts, a magnificent detective subject, abounding in sensationalism; 'The Smuggler's Wife,' a fine dramatic picture carefully staged and most cleverly enacted; 'Gaumont Graphic,' showing all the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-09-27
Summary:

An especially good programme is being offered at the Victoria, including two or three good comics – one by Max Linder; the Gaumont graphic, with a remarkably fine picture of the last Derby; and a historical film. This later is one of the best coloured pictures produced by Pathe Freres. Mr.…