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: 1910-11-01 - 1910-11-11
Summary:

Open shortly with a high-class pictorial, dramatic, and musical entertainment under the direction of Mr. Robert Stephenson (lately stage manager, Dallas' and Bandmann's Opera Companies)

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-01-20
Summary:

There is another splendid change of programme arranged at this popular little hall of entertainment for tomorrow (Saturday) night. Performances by Miss Vera Ferrace and Miss Ruby Crystal. The pictures are to be specially fine lot. 'A Story of Circus Life' is said to be one of the…

3
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-04-22 - 1911-04-24
Summary:

(Flower Street) Cinematograph vaudeville. This week 3 special pictures included: 'The Clown Coloured,' 'Max Linder in Search of a Sweetheart' and 'The Sceptre.' Tonight. Performances by Miss Grace Vyveene, and Miss Vera Ferrace on Friday, April 28, 1911. Debut of…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-04-22 - 1911-04-24
Summary:

3 special Cinematograph Vaudeville pictures this week: The Clown (coloured, Max Linder in search of a sweetheart); The Sceptre (Miss Vera Ferrace and Miss Grace Vyveene); Arriving Shortly -- Miss Grace Wilson (look out for Vera Ferrace's benefit).

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-07-07 - 1911-07-15
Summary:

Cinematograph vaudeville at 9.15 p.m. every evening by Miss Violet Bonnetta; 7.15 p.m. pictures only, the grand English coronation film will arrive shortly.

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Headline: Living Pictures
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-07-18
Summary:

We heartily congratulate both the Victoria and Bijou Cinemagraphs upon the remarkably short spaces of time since the actual date of King George's Coronation in which they have been able to present to their patrons up-to-date and excellent films of the Coronation processions. The pictures…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-10-13 - 1911-10-19
Summary:

Special pictures this week at 9:15 p.m. include 'Latude,' 'The Coast of New Zealand,' 'Ma's Magnetism,' 'Faithless,' 'Dying Hard,' 'Too Short of Chairs' and 'An Unlucky Letter.' Performance by Miss Vera Ferrace and Bob…

8
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-12-24
Summary:

No one need to go short of a good laugh while 'The Follies' are giving their performance at the Bijou. Mr. Bob Stephenson, Miss Ada Rowley, Miss Dolly Swift and Miss Gladys Spencer serve good performances.

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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

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-06-02
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre has been closed temporarily for repairs. The premises are being thoroughly renovated and will shortly be opened under new management.

11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-10-31
Summary:

Patrons of the Bijou Theatre have a treat in store for them. The powerful 3,000 ft. drama 'A Fatal Love' will be thrown on the screen. Miss Violet Bonnetta will also appear shortly.

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-12-13 - 1913-12-16
Summary:

A week of special feature films, the Pathe's Gazette, 'From Circus to Race Course,' a thrilling and sensational drama in 3 parts and in 4,000 feet will be screened shortly; 'Germinal' in 5 parts, 8,000 feet on Dec 17th.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-12-27 - 1913-12-30
Summary:

The Pathe's Gazette, Nick Winter and 'The Phantom Thief,' a great detective drama in 3 parts, 3,000 feet to be screened shortly; the great powerful coloured sensational film, 'The King of the Air' in 5 parts, 8,000 feet.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-01-03 - 1914-01-05
Summary:

Performance by Bonetta; a fine selection of picture, including 'The King of the Air,' a great powerful coloured film in 5 parts, 8,000 feet will be screened shortly.

15
Headline: The Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-03-31
Summary:

At the Bijou, the crowds could see the cinematographic depiction of the Hongkong Races, and the drama 'Love Everlasting' was thrillingly dramatic. Two versatile artistes, Miss Violet Victoria and Mr. J. Sheridan are shortly opening there.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-09-02
Summary:

The Gibson Girls are due to arrive in Hong Kong on next Saturday and will probably open on Monday for a short season at the Bijou.

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-09-23
Summary:

Professor Nicholas Lenz and his company will commence a short season at the Bijou Science Theatre. Performance by Madame Lenz and Miss Dora Lenz.

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-12-01
Summary:

Mr. Bert. Flatt who opened a short season at the Bijou Scenic Theatre was one of the greatest successes recently at the local amusement houses.

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Headline: At the Cinema
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-12-19
Summary:

At the Bijou Theatre, tonight sensation lovers will be pleased with the third of the Rocambole series, 'The Missing Marquis.' At the Victoria, performances by Bert Flatt and Miss Flo. Brooks. 'Playing with his Luck' will be shown. Manager Blake promises another series of war…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-04-21 - 1915-04-23
Summary:

Special engagement for a short season only, opening on Apr 21, performance by Morrow; also great dramatic and comic films; orchestra performance at 9.15.