A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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121
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-01-07 - 1911-01-14
Summary:

Cinematograph & vaudeville every evening at 7 and 9 p.m. Miss Vera Ferrace and Miss Ruby Crystal, 2 brilliant star artists, and the Biorama; 7 p.m. 50, 30 and 20 cents (children half-price to all parts); 9 p.m. full programme $1.0, 70 and 40 cents; matinees on every Saturday and Sunday at 4…

122
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…

123
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,' '…

124
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,…

125
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…

126
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-01-26
Summary:

The author indicated the view of a manager of a moving picture about British's film acting. The manager deplored the fact that British actors and actress did not make good subjects for acting, as so much depended on gesticulation, and it was admitted the race failed in this. Moreover, the…

127
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-01-28 - 1911-01-31
Summary:

4 performances daily at 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 7 p.m., and 9.15 p.m.; popular prices; see handbills.

128
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…

129
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-02-04 - 1911-02-07
Summary:

Saturday at 9.15 p.m., a complete change of programme and pictures; new songs by Miss Vera Ferrace and Miss Ruby Crystal and performance by Mr. R. H. Stephenson. Screening: an American dramatic film, 'That Mendelssohn's Tune'(comic), 'Bismarck Grenadiers, Dutch Specialty,…

130
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-02-08 - 1912-03-08
Summary:

Every evening at 7 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., cinematograph d'elite, the latest pictures with the best artists; matinees every Saturday and Sunday at 4 p.m., 50, 30 and 20 cents, children half-price to all parts.

131
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-02-13
Summary:

A very select programme of films was exhibited at the Empire Cinematograph Theatre on Sunday night and was thoroughly enjoy by the large attendance. In addition to the splendid film 'Massilina' there was a grand comic film 'How Max Linder travelled around the world' which…

132
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-03-10
Summary:

In St. Andrew's Hall, Mr. J. B. Suttor, the Commercial Commissioner in the East for New South Wales, delivered a lecture on Australia, in the course of which reference was made to statistics of the commercial, industrial and material progress of Australia, its climate conditions and…

133
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.

134
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-03-30
Summary:

A very interesting lecture in Australia was given at the City Hall on Thursday evening, under the auspices of the Old Volumes Society by Mr J. B. Suttor, Commercial Commissioner in the East for New South Wales. Interesting cinematograph films illustrative of the scenery, sport, the farm etc.,…

135
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-04-12
Summary:

The Bijou has had good houses for the last few nights. The Follies presented by the popular management has been a good feature. Tonight another change of programme is to be presented.

136
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-05-22
Summary:

The latest novelty at the Bijou Cinematograph is a 'Red Stockings Quintette,' who is responsible for many a bright quip. We understand that the management has secured the services of a talented Italian tenor, who will make his initial appearance on Tuesday night.

137
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-05-22
Summary:

To the joy of theatre managers and playgoers, the Berlin Town Council has temporarily 'killed' the project to levy a tax on amusements. Were the proposals to become law, the price of theatre tickets would rise from 25 to 30 per cent, threatening ruin to many places of amusement.

138
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-05-23
Summary:

The Bijou Scenic Theatre should be worth visiting during the next few days, the management has secured the services of Signor Silvio Sanzini.

139
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-05-25
Summary:

Cinematograph shows appear to be growing in popular regard in the Colony. The King's Electric Theatre which has been recently opened at Yaumati by the same syndicate that owns Bijou Scenic Theatre, with Mr. J. Lafferty as lessee and manager, is attracting large crowds of Chinese nightly.…

140
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-05-27
Summary:

The management of the Bijou Scenic Theatre has kindly offered to give a free entertainment to the married families of the Garrison at the Bijou Theatre on Coronation Day.