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: 1910-11-17
Summary:

The management of the above neat little theatre in Wyndham Street is to be congratulated upon the excellent opening performance given last night. There is a display of anxiety as a rule in many parts of the world to convert a cinematograph show into a variety of performance. We are glad to see…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-11-21
Summary:

A packed house witnessed the performance at the Bijou Theatre on Saturday evening. The films shown by the biorama were exceptionally good, and two especially were about the test we have seen in Hongkong. We refer to 'The Use of the Lasso on the Plains of Celebes' and the 'East of…

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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: 1911-01-16 - 1911-01-17
Summary:

The Great Championship Fight - Nelson v. Hyland, from this date at 5.30 and 7 p.m.; Tonight 9.15 p.m., a complete change of programme and pictures; performances by Miss Vera Ferrace and Miss Ruby Crystal. The Biorama: 'Carmen,' 'Seal Hunting off Tasmania,' 'Double Sight…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-01-18 - 1911-01-19
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., a complete change of programme and pictures; performances by Miss Vera Ferrace and Miss Ruby Crystal. The Biorama: 'Carmen,' 'An Unlucky Picture,' 'A Mill Stone Quarry,' 'Octavius'(comic), 'Seal Hunting off Tasmania,' '…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-01-20 - 1911-01-24
Summary:

Saturday at 9.15 p.m., a complete change of programme and pictures; new songs and duets by Miss Vera Ferrace and Miss Ruby Crystal. Screening: 'A Story of Circus Life,' 'Mr. Cavabout's Christmas,' 'A Shortsighted Sportsman,' 'The Cowboy's Rose,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-01-25 - 1911-02-01
Summary:

Wednesday at 9.15 p.m., a complete change of programme and pictures; new songs and duets by Miss Vera Ferrace and Miss Ruby Crystal. Screening: 'A Story of Circus Life,' 'The Old Maid's Inheritance'(comic), 'The Jealous Fiancee'(dramatic), 'Music and…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-02-02 - 1911-02-03
Summary:

Wednesday at 9.15 p.m., a complete change of programme and pictures; new songs and duets by Miss Vera Ferrace and Miss Ruby Crystal. Screening: 'The King's Command,' 'Tragic Idyll,' 'Picturesque Biarritz,' 'Zoological Gardens, London,' 'Boxing on…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-02-20
Summary:

The popular Bijou, which is now one of the established places of amusement in Hongkong, had another crowded house on Saturday. The pictures have always been kept up to the standard, and the latest, one of Pathe's coloured productions entitled 'The Gipsy's Jealousy,' being…

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-02-24
Summary:

A complete change of programme will take place tomorrow at the Bijou Scenic Theatre. New songs by Miss Vera Ferrace and Mr. Stephenson and fresh pictures on the biorama are billed; The Empire will exhibit for the first time Pathe's coloured film entitled 'The Inn or The Drunk.'…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-06-28
Summary:

The proprietors of the Bijou Cinematograph Theatre are nightly providing some very excellent fare for their many patrons, including some beautifully clear photographs of the Hongkong coronation decorations. The Biorama pictures are also exceedingly clear and distinct, some of the comic ones…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-08-12
Summary:

Full change of programme will be made tonight at the Bijou and Victoria cinematograph theatres. At the Bijou, Miss Violet Bonetta and Bob Stephenson will present a new sketch. Among the pictures worthy of mention are 'Charles Daix,' 'Ariam and his dog' and 'In a moment…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-08-14
Summary:

In spite of the abundance of amusement provided for Hongkongites during the weekend, the cinematograph halls were well patronized. A particularly attractive programme was that of the Bijou, an amusing little sketch, arranged by Mr. Stevenson, provoking great laughter. Miss Violet Bonnetta…

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Headline: At the Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-08-21
Summary:

A splendid programme was provided at the Bijou Scenic Theatre during the weekend and good crowds were present on both days. Miss Violet Bonnetta scored a great success. All the pictures were entirely new to Hongkong, one of the most appreciated being 'Max tries skiing.'

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

The management of the Bijou Cinematograph Theatre is providing an excellent programme of new pictures which have never been shown in Hongkong before for coming week. Among the seven pictures to be shown is a beautiful art film of the story of the Prisoner of the Bastille. Another coloured…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-12-19 - 1912-01-01
Summary:

Cinematograph and vaudeville show every evening at 9.15 p.m., a complete change of pictures, all new to Hongkong. Pathe latest Animated Gazette for one week only; Performer: Miss Eileen Murray

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Headline: The Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-12-20
Summary:

The management of the Bijou Scenic Theatre, Flower Street, announces that from today, and by special arrangement with Messrs. Pathe Freres, there will be two complete changes of programme each week, taking place on Wednesdays and Saturdays. No picture shown at the Bijou will ever have been seen…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-01-02 - 1912-01-31
Summary:

Cinematograph Vaudeville at 9.15 every evening; a complete change of pictures every Wednesday and Saturday, all new to Hongkong; performance by Eileen Murray at 7.15; picture only.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-03-06
Summary:

Tonight the patrons of the Bijou are promised a special treat, when the management screens Dickens' 'David Copperfield.' This is the first 'Britannia' film to be exhibited in Hongkong.