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: 1905-09-02
Summary:

Mr. Will Holmsworth's Co. opened their season last night at the theatre Royal, and the show is nothing short of successful. Mr. Eric Hewell, Miss Ruby Maxwell, Miss Maud Larele, and Miss Lancy Stewart performed in the first part. The first part of the programme concluded with a refined and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-09-18
Summary:

Mr. Bob Stephenson, the popular manager of the Bijou Scenic Theatre, arrived in the colony from Australia. Miss Ada Rowley and Miss Gladys Spencer are going to perform at the theatre. The former has also a good selection of picture songs. The 28th of September has been announced as the opening…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-09-20 - 1912-09-24
Summary:

Re-opening on Monday, September 23rd; All new pictures and performance by Miss Ada Rowley and Miss Gladys Spencer

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-09-20
Summary:

The popular Bijou Scenic Theatre will be once more thrown open to its patrons on Monday next. There will be a fine selection of new pictures, whilst the variety turns will be sure to please, the artistes being Miss Ada Rowley, Welsh balladist, and Miss Gladys Spencer. Mr. Stephenson is going to…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-09-23
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre, Flower Street, opens tonight, when a most attractive programme will be presented. Miss Ada Rowley and Miss Gladys will make their debut in Hongkong. The films, we understand, are entirely new, and the entertainment promises to be of a high-class order.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-09-24
Summary:

After renovation during the summer months, the natty little Scenic Theatre in Wyndham Street was re-opened last night under the happiest auspices. Many minor improvements had been effected, conducing to the comfort of patrons. Manager Stephenson succeeded in fixing on the opening night at an…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-09-25 - 1912-09-27
Summary:

Performance by That Young IMP, also Nick Winter, Miss Ada Rowley and Miss Gladys Spencer

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-09-28 - 1912-09-28
Summary:

Drama performance Tonight: The Shipburners or Arson at Sea; Showing comic film: 'Max Linder and the Maid'; Performance by Miss Ada Rowley and Miss Gladys Spencer

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-09-30 - 1912-09-30
Summary:

Drama performance: The Shipburners or Arson at Sea; Showing comic film: 'Max Linder and the Maid'; Performance by Miss Ada Rowley and Miss Gladys Spencer

10
Headline: The Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-10-28
Summary:

In spite of counter attractions, the Bijou had a large and enthusiastic audience on Saturday to welcome Miss Dellie Connor and Miss Gladys Porter.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-11-02 - 1912-11-05
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., the great sensational drama 'The Platform of Death Feat'; Performance by Miss Gladys Porter and Dellie Connor; 7.15 p.m. pictures only

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-11-09 - 1912-11-12
Summary:

Special attraction, a sensational drama and 'A Farm-House Romance' by Max Linder; Musical interludes by Miss Dellie Connor and Miss Gladys Porter

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-11-13 - 1912-11-15
Summary:

Programmes at 9.15 p.m. Tonight: 'The Sisters Steelman, Acrobats', 'Wipples, The Tenor', 'An Entente Cordiale' by Max Linder, 'Her Ladyship's Dog' and 'Chateaux of Touraine' with cinema-colour art; Performance by Miss Gladys Porter and…

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-11-16 - 1912-11-19
Summary:

Showing 'The Village Postmistress' and Max Linder's 'A Motor Boat Trip'; Vaudeville performance by Miss Gladys Porter and Miss Dellie Connor; 7.15 p.m. pictures only

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-11-20 - 1912-11-22
Summary:

Special light program with five star comics and 'A Fickle Maid'; also performance by Miss Gladys Porter and Miss Dellie Connor

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-11-23 - 1912-11-26
Summary:

Showing 'The Inn of Confusion', 'The Rapids of Kivatch', 'French Army Manoeuvres', 'The Bet' by Max Linder and 'A Human Measure'; Performace by Miss Connor, Mr Stephenson and Miss Gladys Potter; 7.15 p.m. pictures only

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-11-27 - 1912-11-29
Summary:

Programmes at 9.15 p.m. Tonight: 'The Rent Day' (Comic), 'The Dionnes' (Gymnasts), 'Barcelona' (Scenic Cold), 'Aragamuffin's Honour' and 'Blowing Up A Mountain'; Vaudeville performance by Miss Dellie Connor, Miss Gladys Porter, Mr R. H.…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-11-30 - 1912-11-30
Summary:

Showing 'The Emperor's Sentinel', 'The Dandy's Club' and 'Ernest Barreau'; Vaudeville performance by Messers Connor Porter and Mr. R. H. Stephenson; Coming performance by Miss Dollie Swift and Miss Gladys Spencer

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-12-02 - 1912-12-03
Summary:

Showing 'The Emperor's Sentinel', 'The Dandy's Club' and 'Ernest Barreau'; Vaudeville performance by Messers Connor Porter and Mr. R. H. Stephenson; Coming performance by Miss Dollie Swift and Miss Gladys Spencer

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-12-04 - 1912-12-06
Summary:

Another change of all new pictures; Performers: Miss Dolly Swift, Miss Gladys Spencer; 7.15 p.m. pictures only