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: 1911-01-16
Summary:

There was a complete change of programme on Saturday in the Bijou. Performances by Miss Vera Ferrace and Miss Ruby Chrystal. The biorama was an interesting one, especially the grand opera 'Carmen,' and the funny picture 'Double sight,' represented by the well-known Max Linder…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-02-23
Summary:

Last night Bijou Theatre projected excellent pictures. Miss Vera Ferrace gave several new songs. Miss Grace Vyveene will make her first appearance in Hongkong at Bijou this Saturday night.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-02-28
Summary:

Mr. Bob Stephenson, the lessee of the Bijou Scenic Theatre in Wyndham Street, believes in presenting his patrons with frequent changes of programme. The 'show' put on last night was particularly good. Many new films were exposed, the pictures coming out very clear and distinct with a…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-03-01
Summary:

A change of programme will take place tonight at the Bijou Scenic Theatre. There have been good houses since the arrival of Miss Grace Vyveene. Mr. Stephenson and Miss Vera Ferrace are introducing their best songs.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-03-03
Summary:

The change of programme at the Bijou Scenic Theatre on Wednesday proved a success. Both Miss Vera Ferrace and Miss Grace Vyveene were exceedingly good, and as to Mr. Stephenson, he quite excelled himself. Another change of programme is billed for tomorrow. Children are reminded that Mr.…

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Headline: Entertainments
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-03-06
Summary:

The pictures shown at the Bijou Theatre Saturday night were excellent and all new to the Colony. The comic pictures kept the audiences in roars of laughter from start to finish, especially the one 'Stickfast Pasto.' Bob Stephenson introduced performances by Misses May Maxwell, Vera…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-03-06
Summary:

If crowded houses are any criterion of excellency, then the Bijou may be accounted one of the popular places of amusement in the Colony. Performances by Miss May Maxwell, Miss Vera Ferrace, Miss Grace Vyveene and Mr. Stephenson.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-03-20
Summary:

New pictures are being shown at the Bijou Scenic Theatre. Miss Grace Vyveene, Miss Vera Ferrace and Mr. Robert Stephenson give pleasing shows.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-03-25
Summary:

Mr. Bob Stephenson put on a change of programme at the Bijou Scenic Theatre last night and the house was crowded. Miss Vera Ferrace and Miss Grace Vyveene kept the audience happy.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-03-25
Summary:

Tonight, an interesting programme will be presented by the management of the Bijou Scenic Theatre. Miss Vera Ferrace, Miss Grace Vyveene and Mr. Stephenson will sing new songs. New pictures are promised.

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

Miss Vera Ferrace should be seen and heard in her 'Football' song and Miss Grace Vyveene will dance at the Bijou Cinematograph.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-04-25
Summary:

The Bijou is exhibiting a number of excellent pictures. New songs by Miss Vera Ferrace and dances by Miss Grace Vyvenne are also proving a decided attraction.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-05-02
Summary:

Miss Grace Wilsons singing and dancing performance was enthusiastically received at the Bijou Theatre last night. A detailed introduction of Miss Wilson. Photo of her included.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-05-25
Summary:

The pictures thrown on the screen at the Bijou Scenic Theatre last night were excellent and the comic films were very amusing. Miss Grace Vyveene, Miss Grace Wilson, Silvio Sanzini, and Mr. Chas. Maekaye all made a hit in their shows.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-05-06
Summary:

Quite a treat is billed at the Coronet today, when Smith and Bella Jackson, negro comedians and dancers, are to take the boards. Those who have not seen negroes dance would be astonished at the graceful execution of the different Negro reels. Besides this, 'Champion Charlie,' depicting…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-28
Summary:

Virtuous Men,' the Coronet's latest super film, is an ambitious production. It is under the direction of Ralph Ince. The cast includes such well-known names as E. K. Lincoln, Grace Darling, Robert W. Cummings, William B. Mack and Danny Hayes. Film synopsis included. In addition, the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-07
Summary:

Harold Lloyd's 'Number Please,' 'Upstairs,' in which Mabel Normand has appeared in, and a characteristic 'Snub' production, are being offered at Coronet Theatre this Weekend. While on Sunday, 'Handled With Care,' in which Grace Darmond takes the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-24
Summary:

That there are thrills concealed in the prosaic motor struck, as well as in the graceful lines of the racing motor car is proved by Wallace Reid's picture, 'What's Your Hurry?' which comes to the Coronet Theatre this evening as the feature attraction for the next three days.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-05
Summary:

Imagine Rudolph Valentino standing over a gas stove pouring olive oil into a frying pan. Having imagined this, just the same grace and poise that he uses in waving a muleta at an angry Spanish bull in 'Blood and Sand,' his first Paramount star picture, comes to the Coronet Theatre…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-06
Summary:

John Barrymore, paragon of actors, graces the screen this week at the Coronet Theatre in the starring role of 'Beau Brummel.' Film synopsis included. The supporting cast consists of Mary Astor, Willard Louis, Irene Rich, Alec B. Francis, Carmel Meyers [sic], William Humphreys, Richard…