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: 1902-05-16 - 1902-05-17
Summary:

See the Biograph: Presenting the moving pictures of the Dreyfus Trial, scenes included: The Court-martial at Rennes, The Deposition of General Mercier, The Fight between the Journalists, Dreyfus in Irons at Devil's Island, Suicide of Colonel Henry, The Attempt Against Maitre Laborie,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-04-29
Summary:

A large and appreciative audience was present at the Theatre Royal last night to see Edison's latest invention, 'The Kinetophone.' The governor and the General Anderson were present. The pictures, speeches, songs, and selections were revelations, and testified to the power of the…

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-04-04
Summary:

The Girl On The Film' was described as up to date. Its general success was fully equal to that of 'The Marriage Market' and the play will be produced again.

4
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-06-11
Summary:

The Adventures of Kathlyn' having being discontinued until further notice, it was replaced at the Bijou Theatre on Sunday night by an interesting and most realistic six-part drama 'Satanasso,' which met with general approval.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-11-29
Summary:

Patrons of the Bijou, and the general public, are reminded that the Empress of Asia string band plays at the popular house tomorrow night.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-10-18
Summary:

Those who saw Mr. Therese and Mesdames Sanour and Gordon at the Victoria Theatre will be interested to learn that this talented little trio has arranged to appear at the Bijou Theatre on Saturday and Sunday, giving two performances on each occasion – at 7.15 and 9.15 pm. These will be their…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-19 - 1918-10-22
Summary:

October 19th and 20th, 7.15 and 9.15 performance, Thereses, Senour and Gordon, new card manipulating and many new numbers of dances, including the vampire dance for the first time in Hongkong. Don't miss this unique opportunity.

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

Special engagement for two nights only, Saturday and Sunday, October 19th and 20th, performances at 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Thereses, Senour and Gordon, well-known French and American music hall entertainers. Presenting something new to Hongkong with many card tickets, etc. Don't miss this…

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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.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-02
Summary:

The Theatre Royal was well filled last evening when Mlle. Van der Flier lectured on 'Refugee Work in Holland' on behalf of the Hongkong Fund for the Devastated Villages of France and for Belgian widows and orphans. The lecture was under the patronage of H.E. the Governor, H.E. Vice-…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-31
Summary:

The Frawley Company added to their list of successes last evening by the performance of 'Lawful Larceny,' an absorbing play by Samuel Shipman. Miss Adele Blood took the part of Marion Dorsey, whilst Mr. Herbert Light gave a convincing study of Andrew Dorsey. Miss Helen Barnes scored a…