A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-02-02
Summary:

The Empire Cinematograph Theatre was well filled last night. The moving pictures thrown on the screen were both instructive and amusing, including a historical film and comic films. Performance by Miss Dolly Swift and Mr. Denis Carney.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-02-04 - 1911-02-09
Summary:

2 performances at 7.15 p.m. with reduced price and 9.15 p.m.; matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m.; Mr. Denis Carney and Mr. Gus. Hayward in an original comic sketch; Miss Dollie Swift, the talented soubrette and dancer; the hall at good things; near door of the popular Victoria Skating…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-02-06
Summary:

A good bill of fare is being nightly provided at the 'Empire.' Miss Dolly Swift, Mr. Denis Carney and Mr. Gus Hayward all perform great shows. The pictures cannot be said to be entirely new to the Colony, but some of them are extremely amusing and one of the most striking is '…

4
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-02-20
Summary:

Large audiences gather nightly at the 'Empire' for relaxation. Miss Dolly Swift's songs and dances and Mr. Denis Carney's performances are appreciated. A little more variety into the films would unquestionably be appreciated.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-03-01
Summary:

Quite a number of new films was put on the screen last night at the Empire Cinematograph Theatre and heartily enjoyed by the spectators. The Donnelly Family won admiration from all in their songs and dances. Miss Dollie Swift made her farewell appearance and Mr. Denis Carney gave a very smart…

6
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-11-30 - 1912-12-03
Summary:

9.15 p.m. Tonight - Programme: 'The Emperor's Sentinel' (a fine drama of the great Napoleon); 'The Dandy's Club' (detective drama); 'The Stolen Purse' and 'Jugged Cat' (two rattling comics); 'Ernest Barreau' (the handless man);…

7
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-12-05 - 1912-12-06
Summary:

9.15 p.m. Tonight - Never Mind the Weather, See This Programme and Cheer up! Performances by Dolly Swift and Gladys Spencer; all the latest hits, cake-walks, dances, and all new pictures.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-12-07 - 1912-12-10
Summary:

9.15 p.m. Tonight: Performances by Gladys Spencer and Dolly Swift; all new pictures: Max's Efforts to Grow, 'The Light House-Keeper's Daughter,' 'The Handless Man,' 'A Sham Wiffles,' and 'Round about Antibes'; artistes at matinees.

9
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-12-11 - 1912-12-17
Summary:

9.15 p.m. Tonight: Another complete change of programme: 'The Noble's Privilege' (dramatic), 'Pekin and Environs' (scenic cinema-color), and Three Star Comics ('The Detachable's Man,' 'How to be Lucky,' 'Tommy Marries His Sister');…

10
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-12-17
Summary:

Among the films projecting at the Bijou Theatre, 'The Zims' calls for special mention; the comic 'Votes for Women' is highly amusing and seasonable. Miss Gladys Spencer continues to delight her audience with her dancing and Miss Dolly Swift maintains her popularity by her…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-12-18 - 1912-12-20
Summary:

9.15 p.m. Tonight: The latest pictures; Performance by Dolly Swift and Gladys Spencer; special attraction on Friday 20th inst. and during Xmas Week 'Taiksi's' original stunt, The Flower-Street Follies.

12
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-12-24
Summary:

No one need to go short of a good laugh while 'The Follies' are giving their performance at the Bijou. Mr. Bob Stephenson, Miss Ada Rowley, Miss Dolly Swift and Miss Gladys Spencer serve good performances.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-12-28 - 1912-12-31
Summary:

Latest news in pictures, London edition of Pathe Gazette and Gaumont Graphic; vaudeville by Dolly Swift, Gladys Spencer, and Ada Rowley.

14
Headline: The Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-12-30
Summary:

Miss Dolly Swift, Miss Ada Rowley, Miss Gladys Spencer all received most vigorous encores at the Bijou last night. The Pathe Gazette which is being screened is full of interesting matter. Another picture which will commend itself to everyone is the exceedingly pretty 'Cupid on the High Sea…

15
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-03 - 1913-01-04
Summary:

The world's news in pictures: Portsmouth - launch of the 'Iron Duke,' the World's Greatest Warship; London - the Sculling Championship; Brighton - Unveiling the Memorial to Edward, the Peacemaker; Paris - Fashions, only three weeks old; a fur trimmed gown at Longhcamps Races…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-04
Summary:

Miss Dolly Swift, Miss Gladys Spencer and Miss Ada Rowley captured the audiences with their impressive performances at the Bijou Theatre. The films were, as usual, excellent, especially the Pathe Gazette.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-07 - 1913-01-07
Summary:

Tonight 9.15, 'War in the Balkans,' the real thing - no fakes; performances by Gladys Spencer, Ada Rowley, and Dolly Swift.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-08 - 1913-01-10
Summary:

All new pictures, 'Two Sets of Keys' (comic by Prince), 'A Generous-Hearted Woman' (drama), 'The Barber's Wife' (comic), 'A Helping Hand' (comic), 'A Day Off' (comic); performances by Barrola, Ada Rowley, Gladys Spencer, and Dolly Swift.

19
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-10
Summary:

At the Bijou Theatre, the films include a merry incident in the extraordinary career of the universally popular 'Wiffles' (M. Prince), and a very pretty photo-play entitled 'A generous-hearted woman.' Miss Banola, Miss Ada Rowley, Miss Gladys Spencer and Miss Dolly Swift met…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-11 - 1913-01-14
Summary:

A Hydro-aeroplane Elopement' by Max Linder; Gazette & Graphic news: war pictures from the front, including explosion at electric works, great fire at Kensington, Railway accident at Croydon, and new dock at Portsmouth; musical interludes by Ada Rowley, Gladys Spencer, and Dolly Swift.…