A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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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

3
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

4
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-12-07 - 1912-12-10
Summary:

All new pictures: 'Max's Efforts to Grow', 'The Lighthouse-Keeper's Daughter', 'The Headless Man', 'A Sham Wiffles' and 'Round about Antibes'; Performers: Miss Dolly Swift, Miss Gladys Spencer; 7.15 p.m. pictures only

5
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-12-11 - 1912-12-13
Summary:

Another complete change of programme at 9.15 p.m. to-nigh showing 'The Noble's Privilege', 'Pekin and Environs' and three star comics 'The Detachable Man', 'How to be Lucky' and 'Tommy Marries His Sister'; Performers: Miss Dolly Swift, Miss…

6
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-12-12
Summary:

At the Bijou Scenic Theatre, a better programme than ever is being put before the numerous patrons. The pictures are excellent and the songs by Miss Gladys Spencer and Miss Dolly Swift.

7
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-12-14 - 1912-12-17
Summary:

Showing drama picture 'A Boy's Love', 'The Shipwrecked Mariner' and comics 'Typist for the Occasion' and 'The Rapid Powder'; Performers: Miss Dolly Swift, Miss Gladys Spencer and The Yinns; 7.15 p.m. pictures only

8
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-12-18 - 1912-12-20
Summary:

All new programme showing 'A Faithful Son' (drama), 'Military Gymnastic Display' and four star comics; Vaudeville performance by Miss Dollie Swift and Miss Gladys Spencer; Coming performance by The Flower-Street Follies

9
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-12-28 - 1912-12-31
Summary:

Programme at 9.15 p.m.; Pathe Gazette, showing all latest news in pictures and 'Cupid on The High Sea', 'Getting Rid of His Mother-in-law', 'The Telegraph Operator' and 'Whose Hat's This?'; Performace by Miss Dolly Swift, Miss Ada Rowley and Miss…

10
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-01-01 - 1913-01-03
Summary:

Screening of The World's News in Pictures including 'Launching of The World's Greatest Warship The 'Iron Duke' at Portsmouth', The Seulling Championship 'Barry versus Durman', Unveiling The Peace Memorial at Brighton 'To Edward, The Peacemaker',…

11
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-01-04 - 1913-01-07
Summary:

Film screening of 'War in The Balkans' with performances by Miss Dolly Swift, Miss Ada Rowley and Miss Gladys Spencer

12
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-01-08 - 1913-01-10
Summary:

Pictures screenings including 'Two Sets of Keys', 'A Generous-Hearted Woman', 'The Barber's Wife' and 'A Helping Hand A Day Off'; Performances by Barrola, Ada Bowley, Gladys Spencer and Dolly Swift; 7.15 p.m. pictures only

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-01-10
Summary:

The compact little Bijou Scenic Theatre is deservedly drawing record houses right now. Each of the lady artists has to respond to repeated encores. Miss Dollie Swift is in exceptionally good form. The whole of the songs go with a swing and are delightfully rendered. Mr. Stephenson is to be…

14
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-01-11 - 1913-01-14
Summary:

Showing 'A Hydro Aeroplane Elopement' by Max Linder, Gazette & Graphic News including 'War pictures from the Front', 'Terrible Explosion at Electric Works', 'Great Fire at Kensington' and 'New Floating Dock at Portsmouth'; Performance by Miss…

15
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-01-15 - 1913-01-17
Summary:

Screening of 'Greed for Gold' and 'Max Linder and the Telephone Lady'; Performance by Miss Gladys Spencer, Miss Ada Rowley and Miss Dolly Swift; 7.15 p.m. pictures only

16
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-01-18 - 1913-01-21
Summary:

Special Feature Comic: 'The Sleeping Car Conductor' and News of the Day including 'Launch of H.M.S - 'Marlborough'', 'Latest Scenes from The Front', ''Adam Beda' wins The Cambridgeshire', 'Fashions in Furs', 'Queen…

17
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-01-22 - 1913-01-24
Summary:

Tonight programme: 'Wigs, Wiffles, and A Widow', 'Great Motor Race at Dieppe', 'The Blind Beggar's Daughter' (drama), 'Oxford and Cambridge Boatrace' and 'Latest Scenes from The War'; Performance by Miss Stephano, Miss Ada Rowley and Miss…

18
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-01-25 - 1913-01-28
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Mysteries of Paris', length 5,000 ft. - 4 parts, together with 'War scenes', 'Paris Fashions' and 'Comics'; Performance by Miss Cecile Stephano and Miss Dolly Swift; 7.15 p.m. pictures only

19
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-01-29 - 1913-01-31
Summary:

Tonight's programme: 'Love's Young Dream' (drama), 'Winter Sports at Boleda', two fine Comics and Pathe Gazette including Stag Hounds Meet', 'British, French, and Russian Fleets off Constantinople', 'Great Fire at Johannesburg' and '…

20
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-01-29
Summary:

Miss Cecile Stephano, who engaged by Mr. R. Stephenson for the Bijou Scenic Theatre, made her bow to a packed house, and rendered the 'Mighty Deep and 'Yes or no.' Miss Dollie Swift's song is also beautiful. With excellent pictures and the singing performances, it is only…