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: 1905-09-16 - 1905-09-25
Summary:

Two performances nightly from 7.15 p.m. to 9 p.m. and from 9.15 p.m. to 11 p.m., starting from tonight. The programme includes 'Chinderella' [sic], 'The Eruption of Mount Pelle' and 'Destruction of St. Pierre, Martinique' for tonight and 'Passion Play' for…

2
Headline: Public Auction
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1906-08-16 - 1906-08-17
Summary:

Public auction of furniture and household goods, including a complete Bioscope.

3
Headline: Public Auction
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1906-11-27 - 1906-11-29
Summary:

Public auction of miscellaneous goods and one Bioscope with films.

4
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1907-08-26 - 1907-11-18
Summary:

New film arrive weekly. Price 43 cents (Straits Currency) per metre. Sole agent for the Straits, Burmah, Java, Sumatra, Siam, Hongkong, The Philippines, etc.

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-09-17 - 1907-10-26
Summary:

New Films arrive weekly, price 43 cents per metre (Straits Currency). F. Dreyfus is the sole agent for The Straits, Burmah, Java, Sumatra, Siam, Hongkong, The Philippines, etc.

6
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-10-31 - 1907-11-14
Summary:

New Films arrive weekly, price 43 cents per metre (Straits Currency). F. Dreyfus of the Boston Steamship Company, is the sole agent for The Straits, Burmah, Java, Sumatra, Siam, Hongkong, The Philippines, etc.

7
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-10-08 - 1908-10-26
Summary:

(2 Zetland Street 2) Miss Tena Latour in entirely new songs. Every night at 9:15 p.m. Manila Orchestra. Director - Mr. F. Gonzales. New songs nightly.

8
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-10-27 - 1908-11-03
Summary:

Tonight! Every night at 9:15 p.m. Manila Orchestra. Director - Mr F. Gonzales. New songs nightly. New pictures every second night.

9
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-12-02 - 1910-12-09
Summary:

Every night at 7.00 and 9.00 o'clock; matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m. World's pictures; vaudeville performance from Miss A. M. Carrington, contralto balladist, Mr. F. Burgess, exhibition of sword swinging, and Mr. R. H. Stephenson, dramatic humourist; look out for Vera…

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-12-03 - 1910-12-07
Summary:

A complete change of programme and pictures. Vaudeville performances by Miss A. M. Carrington, Mr. F. Burgess, Mr. R. H. Stephenson; Price details included

11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-12-08 - 1910-12-09
Summary:

A complete change of programme and pictures. Vaudeville performances by Miss Vera Ferace, Miss A. M. Carrington, Mr. F. Burgess, Mr. R. H. Stephenson; Price details included

12
Headline: Milk
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-05-31 - 1911-06-10
Summary:

If you want to see Bear Brand Milk prepared, packed, go to the Bijou Theatre to see the film

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-07-14 - 1911-07-19
Summary:

For three nights only, the most beautiful coloured film entitled 'Milk Industry in the Alps' will be shown by special request at the Victoria Theatre

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-07-21 - 1911-07-21
Summary:

Tonight, the most beautiful coloured film entitled 'Milk Industry in the Alps' will be shown by special request at the Victoria Theatre

15
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-06-02 - 1913-06-10
Summary:

Notice that The Bijou Theatre will be closed temporarily for the purpose of undergoing a thorough renovation; The Bijou will be re-opened shortly under new management

16
Headline: Bijou: Notice
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-06-02 - 1913-06-10
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre will be closed temporarily for the purpose of undergoing a thorough renovation; all the latest appliances will be fitted and the premises are being made up-to-date; the Bijou will be re-opened shortly under new management R. F. Barratt.

17
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-06-04 - 1913-06-13
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre is closed temporarily for a thorough renovation. It will be reopened under new management.

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-06-11 - 1913-06-16
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre would be reopened on 14th June; The Theatre has been entirely renovated; Every Modern Convenience, Cool and Comfortable

19
Headline: The Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-06-11 - 1913-06-14
Summary:

The Bijou has been thoroughly renovated to suit the comfort of its many patrons and will be re-opened on Saturday, June, 14; look out for Senorita Chinita Zerega.

20
Headline: Bijou Notice
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-06-14 - 1913-06-16
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre is closed temporarily for a thorough renovation. It will be reopened under new management.