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: 1912-11-16 - 1912-11-20
Summary:

9.15 p.m. tonight, the famous comedy drama 'The Village Postmistress,' length 3,000 feet; 'A Motor Boat Trip' (local yachtsmen are invited to learn marine motoring with Max Linder); vaudeville by Gladys Porter and Dellie Connor; 7.15 p.m. pictures only.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-05-10 - 1913-05-13
Summary:

9.15 Programme: 'The Living Statue' (new comic by Max Linder); 'The Ace of Clubs' (new comic by Nick Winter); 'The Village Hero' (A. B. Comedy); News of the World (Pathe Gazette); performance by Violet Bonetta; matinees details included.

3
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-06-07 - 1915-06-12
Summary:

On June 7, the most thrilling and wonderful drama, 'The Adventures of Kathlyn,' in 13 series, 27 parts, 27,000 feet; 1st and 2nd series on June 7 and 8, 3rd and 4th series on June 9-11, 5th and 6th series on June 12 and 13, 6th and 7th series on June 14 and 15; also a fine set of…

4
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-06-19 - 1915-06-22
Summary:

On June 19, the great thrilling & exciting drama, 'A Woman Accursed' in 4 parts - 6,000 feet; 'King Gontran I,' comedy.

5
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-06-21
Summary:

The new programme at the Bijou Theatre includes a very clever comedy 'King Gontran I,' some interesting coloured views of Biella and neighbourhood, and a powerful and engrossing Eclair Company's picture 'A Woman Accursed.'

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-07-01 - 1915-07-01
Summary:

On June 30, the thrilling detective drama 'Three Signs on the Crossway' in 4 parts, 6,000 feet; 'The Torero's Daughter,' comedy in 2 parts; On July 3, 'Ways of Providence,' drama in 5 parts.

7
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-07-07 - 1915-07-09
Summary:

On July 7, 8, and 9, the thrilling drama The Pit in 3 parts - length 4,000 feet; 'Rodolfi is Missing at the Performance,' a farce comedy in 2 parts; On July 10, an exclusive feature 'The Secret of the Mysterious 'X'' in 8 parts, 10,000 feet.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-07-14 - 1915-07-16
Summary:

On July 14, 15, and 16, 'The Duchess of the Folies' in 3 parts, length 5,000 feet, adapted from Georges Feydeau's famous comedy; 'The Diver,' a powerful dramatic story in 2 parts; On July 17, a magnificent drama will be screened.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-08-30
Summary:

In addition to one or two good comics, there was a lengthy four part film 'Protea' screened at the Bijou. But the special item was a really magnificent film representation of a couple of scenes from Beaumarchais' world-famous comedy 'Le Marriage de Figaro.'

10
Headline: Bijou Threatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-11-24 - 1915-11-26
Summary:

Tonight, performance by Glory Taft; also 'His Phantom Friend,' a comedy in 3 parts; and 'Her Lost Son,' a drama in 2 parts.

11
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-02-21
Summary:

An interesting exhibition of 'trick' music was given by Mr. Williams and Miss Mignon at the Bijou Theatre last night. Mr. Williams and Miss Mignon are performing again tonight and tomorrow. The Bijou pictures are particularly good this week, the two main features being a cinematograph…

12
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-03-01 - 1916-03-03
Summary:

On Mar 1-3, drama 'The Angel of the House' in 4 parts; the farce comedy 'Max Linder has too much Mother-in-law' [sic] in 3 parts; orchestra in attendance.

13
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-03-03
Summary:

The two attractions at the Bijou Theatre this week are a rollicking three-part comedy 'Max has too Much Mother-in-law,' and a French drama 'The Angel of the House' which was published by the Gaumont Company.

14
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-03-04 - 1916-03-07
Summary:

Tonight, the magnificent drama 'Denise' in 6 parts, from the famous piece of Alexandre Dumas; also the comedy 'Louisette is not Jealous' in 2 parts.

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-04
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre announces the production of the drama 'Denise' from the writer Alexandre Dumas, preceded by a comedy 'Louaette is not Jealous.'

16
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-03-08 - 1916-03-10
Summary:

Tonight, performance by the Three Delroy's; also a fine drama & comedy 'In the Stillness of the Night' in 3 parts; 'Wiffles Mascot Umbrella' in 3 parts.

17
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-03-15 - 1916-03-17
Summary:

On Mar 15-17, 4 parts dramatic story 'The Romance of Mignon'; 2 parts comedy and love subject 'Grandfather's Surprise'; on Mar 18, see exclusive film, 1st series - 'Adventures of Farandoul' [sic].

18
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-03-22 - 1916-03-22
Summary:

On Mar 22-24, the great comedy 'The Sleepwalkers' in 3 parts; a fine French drama 'Plaything of an Hour' in 3 parts; on Mar 25, see 2nd series of 'Adventures of Farandoul' [sic].

19
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-04-12 - 1916-04-12
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Confession' (6 parts) and comedies; Coming film: 'The Stolen Treasure'

20
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-04-13 - 1916-04-13
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Confession' (6 parts) and comedies; Coming film: 'The Stolen Treasure'