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: 1912-09-18
Summary:

Mr. R. Stephenson, manager of the Bijou Scenic Theatre, is back to Hongkong and bring two lady artistes, Miss Ada Rowley and Miss Gladys Spencer back to the theatre. Mr. Stephenson informs us that the great improvements are being made in the hall and stage. The stage is to be extended right…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-09-19 - 1912-09-24
Summary:

Opening on Monday, 23rd. Debut of Miss Ada Rowley and Miss Gladys Spencer.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-09-24
Summary:

The Bijou Scenic Theatre reopened last night with several improvements, with an enlarged stage and extension of the breadth of hall. The pictures shown were up to the usual high Bijou standard and all were quite new to the City. They included a beautiful coloured film and the Gaumont Graphic, a…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-09-25 - 1912-09-27
Summary:

(Flower Street) The great drama 'That Young IMP' tonight. Comics by Prince and Nick Winter. Performances by Miss Ada Rowley and Miss Gladys Spencer.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-09-28 - 1912-09-30
Summary:

(Flower Street) The drama, 'The Ship-burners' or 'Arson at Sea.' The comic, 'Max Linder and the Maid.' Performances by Miss Ada Rowley and Miss Gladys Spencer.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-10-01
Summary:

Bijou Scenic Theatre continues to attract large audiences by a display of new pictures this week, both instructive and humorous. The coloured film consisting of a splendid series of views of Swiss mountain scenery. Performances by Miss Gladys Spencer and Miss Ada Rowley.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-11-04 - 1912-11-05
Summary:

(Flower Street) The last performance introducing to Hong Kong, The Platform of Death Feat. Max Linder as an artist, 'Nick Winter and the Banker.' Debut of Miss Gladys Porter and Miss Dellie Connor. Pictures only at 7:15 p.m.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-11-11 - 1912-11-12
Summary:

(Flower Street) 3000 feet art cinema-coloured film, 'Won Through Waiting!' and 'A Farm House Romance' by Max Linder. Debut of Miss Gladys Porter and Miss Dellie Connor.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-11-12
Summary:

With excellent programme shown last night, large houses should be the order at the Bijou Scenic Theatre this week. The capital pictures that are exhibited include one in two parts entitled 'Won through Waiting,' which is one of Pathe Freres' beautifully coloured productions. the…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-11-14 - 1912-11-15
Summary:

(Flower Street) Programme starts at 9:15 p.m. Picture, 'The Sisters Steelman Acrobats,' 'Wiffles the Tenor,' 'Entente Cordiale' (Max Linder), 'Her Ladyship Dog,' and Chateau of Touraine. Performances by Miss Gladys Porter and Miss Dellie Connor.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-11-16 - 1912-11-19
Summary:

(Flower Street) The famous comedy drama, 'The Village Postmistress,' 3000 feet long. A motor boat trip with Max Linder. Performances by Miss Dellie Connor and Miss Gladys Porter. Pictures only at 7:15 p.m.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-11-20 - 1912-11-22
Summary:

(Flower Street) Special comic programme tonight at 9:15 p.m. including 'Crossing the Channel,' 'Feminine Tenacity,' 'Obstinate Bootblacks,' 'Wanted a Divorce,' 'The Hair Restorer' and 'A Fickle Maid.' Performances by Miss Dellie Connor…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-11-23 - 1912-11-27
Summary:

(Flower Street) Programme tonight at 9:15 p.m. including 'The Inn of Confusion,' 'The Rapids of Kivatch,' 'French Army Manoeuvres,' the best (Max Linder) 'A Human Measure.' Performances by Miss Connor, Mr. Stephenson and Miss Gladys Porter. Pictures only…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-11-26
Summary:

A splendid programme of pictures is being shown at the Bijou Scenic Theatre this week, the films including a humorous play by the popular picture-actor, Max Linder, and a beautifully coloured one of the rapids of Kivatch, Russia. Performances by Miss Dellie Connor, Miss Gladys Porter and Mr. R.…

15
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-11-28 - 1912-11-29
Summary:

Programme tonight at 9:15 p.m. including 'The Rent Day,' 'The Dionnes,' 'Barcelona,' 'A Ragamuffin's Honour' and 'Blowing Up a Mountain.' Performances by Miss Dellie Connor, Miss Gladys Porter and Mr. R. H. Stephenson. Debut of Miss Delle…

16
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-11-30 - 1912-12-04
Summary:

Programme tonight at 9:15 p.m. including 'The Emperor's Sentinel,' 'The Dandy's Club,' 'The Stolen Purse,' 'Jugged Cat' and 'Ernest Barreau.' Miss Dellie Connor, Miss Gladys Porter and Mr. R. H. Stephenson. Miss Dolly Swiff and Miss…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-12-05 - 1912-12-06
Summary:

Tonight at 9:15 p.m. Performances by Miss Dolly Swiff and Miss Gladys Spencer. All new pictures. Artistes appear at all matinees. Pictures only at 7:15 p.m.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-12-07 - 1912-12-10
Summary:

Tonight at 9:15 p.m. Performances by Miss Gladys Spencer and Miss Dolly Swiff. All new pictures including 'Max's Efforts to Grow,' 'The Lighthouse-keeper's Daughter,' 'The Headless Man,' 'A Sham Wiffles' and 'Round about Antibes.'…

19
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-12-12 - 1912-12-12
Summary:

Complete change of programme tonight at 9:15 p.m. including 'The Noble's Privilege' and 'Pekin and Environs.' Three-star comics including 'The Detachable Man,' 'How to be Lucky,' 'Tommy Marries His Sister.' Performances by Miss Dolly Swiff…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-12-14 - 1912-12-17
Summary:

Programme at 9:15 p.m. Dramas including 'A Boy's Love' and 'The Shipwrecked Mariner.' Comics including 'Typist for the Occasion,' 'The 'Rapid' Powder' and 'Votes for Women.' Acrobatic including The Yinns. Performances by Miss Dolly…