A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
Displaying 101 - 120 of 236
101
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-01-16
Summary:

During the weekend, apart from a superior set of humorous and newsy films, Mr. Stephenson has retained the services of versatile Miss Eileen Murray.

102
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-01-26
Summary:

The well-chosen and clear films are constantly being changed by Mr. Stephenson at Bijou Scenic Theatre and Miss Eileen Murray has an inexhaustible store of bright and attractive songs.

103
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-02-09
Summary:

A nice little sketch staged by Mr. Stephenson this week at the Bijou Theatre created an opportunity for the proprietor to prove that he can work in front of the footlights as creditably as he can manage the house. He is assisted by the vivacious and versatile Miss Eileen Murray. To state that…

104
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-02-10 - 1912-02-13
Summary:

Grand classic drama 'The Martyrs'; Burlesque performance by Eilun Mung & R. H. Stephenson; Showing new feature 'London Graphic' by the Gaumont Co.

105
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-02-14 - 1912-02-29
Summary:

Screening of Pathe Freres Gayette (Gazette) 'World's News', 'Gaumont Graphic'; Performance by Miss Eileen Murray; 7.15 p.m. pictures only

106
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-02-27
Summary:

Mr. Stephenson of the Bijou Scenic Theatre has staged a racing absurdity in which a 'Lady of the Ring' and a curate are responsible for many comicalities and much side-splitting repartee. The pictures too, are good, especially the film entitled 'The Ironworker's Strike.…

107
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-03-06
Summary:

Tonight the patrons of the Bijou are promised a special treat, when the management screens Dickens' 'David Copperfield.' This is the first 'Britannia' film to be exhibited in Hongkong.

108
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-03-06 - 1912-03-08
Summary:

Wednesday, March 6th and for one week only; David Copperfield coming; performance by the Sisters Price.

109
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-03-09 - 1912-03-30
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m. the latest picture plays; performance by Viola - the Sisters Price - Lilian; 7.15 p.m. pictures only.

110
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-03-13
Summary:

Hongkong is in danger of being spoilt just now, in the way of entertainments. There is no lack of choice, and the standard may be set down as uniformly high. Until the weekend, every evening may be spent at the University without fear of proving tedious. On Friday night, the Theatre Royal should…

111
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…

112
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-03-25
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre was packed to overflowing on Saturday night, eloquent proof of the popularity of the show 'put on' by Mr. R. Stephenson. The two artistes, Sisters Price, were deservedly encored.

113
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-04-01 - 1912-04-30
Summary:

The latest Gazette and Graphic News of the world every evening at 9.15 p.m.; Viola performance by The Sisters Lilian; 7.15 p.m. pictures only

114
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…

115
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…

116
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…

117
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…

118
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-04-30
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre continues to attract large crowds. This show is always popular for its excellent pictures and variety turns, Mr. Stephenson's resource in both respects being boundless.

119
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-05-10
Summary:

An alteration has been affected in the character of the entertainment offered by Mr. Stephenson. The vaudeville of the programme has been eliminated, and the show is now purely cinematograph. He tries to offer the audience a really high-class and various picture-show. The pictures to be shown…

120
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-05-15
Summary:

Mr. Stephenson, the popular manager of the Bijou Scenic Theatre, has secured for the weekend a very fine new series of pictures. Chief amongst them is 'The Flaming Arrows,' 'That Champion Boxer' etc. Mr. Stephenson has placed 17 electric fans in his theatre.