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: 1911-02-14
Summary:

Large crowds are attending the Bijou Theatre. Performances by Miss Vera Ferrace and Mr. Stephenson. The pictures are always up to the standard. The comic film 'How Max Linder Toured Around the World' is specially good. The Empire Cinematograph theatre has also had crowded houses. One…

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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: 1911-12-04
Summary:

Miss Kitty Delavale and Mr. Bob Stephenson are seen in this week's programme at the Bijou. Some fine films are being shown, among which are Max Linder's latest and 'Old and Modern Versailles,' which in point of spectacular effects, is one of Pathe Freres' best…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-11-12
Summary:

With excellent programme shown last night, large houses should be the order at the Bijou Scenic Theatre this week. The capital pictures that are exhibited include one in two parts entitled 'Won through Waiting,' which is one of Pathe Freres' beautifully coloured productions. the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-05-20
Summary:

Les Miserables' is to be shown at the Bijou Theatre tonight. This is the last night of the production in Hong Kong.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-05-20
Summary:

Les Miserables' will be shown at the Bijou Theatre tonight, not at the Victoria. This is the last night of the production in Hong Kong.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-07-29
Summary:

The Victoria and Bijou Theatres continue to draw fair houses notwithstanding the hot weather. By special request, the dramatic pictures 'On the steps of the Throne' is being reproduced at Victoria on Wednesday. Another very good production is the Eclair film 'The Restitution.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-08-22
Summary:

The Bijou Scenic Theatre's name in French means 'jewel,' by the excellence of its productions. The Theatre is showing several interesting films: 'Round about Cario'; 'Max and the Pancakes'; 'Brighter Star'; and 'Belle of New York.'

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-04-18
Summary:

A powerful coloured dramatic film entitled 'Honesty' will be shown at Bijou tonight. It is one of Pathe Freres latest and best productions.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-09-04
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre will show a production in 'The Governor's Double' tonight and the drama 'His Guiding Star' tomorrow whereas Gibson Girls will open on a return visit next week.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-07-10
Summary:

Bijou Theatre will show 'The Secret of the Mysterious X,' one of the Dansk-Biograf Co's dramatic productions.