A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1902-02-15 - 1902-02-29
Summary:

The latest pictures and popular artistes. Pathe Freres gazette, 'Gaumont Graphic.' Every evening at 9:15 p.m. Performance by Miss Eileen Murray. Pictures only at 7:15 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-02-14 - 1912-02-29
Summary:

Screening of Pathe Freres Gayette (Gazette) 'World's News', 'Gaumont Graphic'; Performance by Miss Eileen Murray; 7.15 p.m. pictures only

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-02-15
Summary:

During the remainder of the week patrons of the Bijou Scenic' Theatre are favoured with a complete change of programme. 'Cod Fishing from a Trawler' is a most interesting and instructive film as are also Pathe's Weekly Gazette and The Gaumont Graphic, showing the latest news…

4
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-09-24
Summary:

The Bijou Scenic Theatre reopened last night with several improvements, with an enlarged stage and extension of the breadth of hall. The pictures shown were up to the usual high Bijou standard and all were quite new to the City. They included a beautiful coloured film and the Gaumont Graphic, a…

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-10-11 - 1912-10-15
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m. all new pictures; comics 'An Escape of Gas' by Max Linder; 'In the Grocery Business' by Little Moritz, 'The All-conquering Hero' by Prince, 'The Passing of Dappled Fawn' (American-Indian drama, coloured, art), and Gaumont Graphic (The…

6
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-10-19 - 1912-10-22
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m. look at this programme; 'Love and Boxing' by Max Linder; 'Wiffles Double' by Prince; 'The Sinking of the 'Helvetia'' (the first Genuine Wrock Filmed); Gaumont Graphic (World's lastest news); musical interludes by Miss Rowley and Mr.…

7
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-02-06 - 1913-02-07
Summary:

Programme at 9:15 p.m. News of the world in pictures (of Pathe Gazette and Gaumont Graphic) are included. The acrobatic, the great ladder act. Performances by Miss Cecile Stephano and Miss Dolly Swift. Pictures only at 7:15 p.m.

8
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-02-26 - 1913-02-28
Summary:

Programme at 9:15 p.m. Special picture at Race Week including 'The Stolen Favorite' by Nick Winter. News of the day (of Pathe Gazette and Gaumont Graphic) is included. Performances by Miss Cecile Stephano, Miss Dolly Swift and Miss Violet Bonetta.

9
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-03-01 - 1913-03-04
Summary:

Tonight at 9:15 p.m. Performances by Miss Violet Bonetta and Miss Cecile Stephano. The fine two-part dramatic picture, 'The Path of Destiny.' News of the day (of Pathe Gazette and Gaumont Graphic) is included. The cinema-coloured picture, 'The Chateaux of Chenanceaux.'…

10
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-03-15 - 1913-03-18
Summary:

Tonight at 9:15 p.m. Max Linder's Appointment including 'On the Way to Montserrat,' 'A Young Terror' and 'Bashful Wiffles.' News in pictures (of Pathe Gazette and Gaumont Graphic) is included. Performances by Miss Violet Bonetta and Miss Cecile Stephano. '…

11
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-03-22 - 1913-03-25
Summary:

Tonight at 9:15 p.m. All new pictures. World news in pictures (of Pathe Gazette and Gaumont Graphic) is included. Performances by Miss Cecile Stephano and Miss Violet Bonetta. Artistes at all matinees. Pictures only at 7:15 p.m.

12
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-03-26 - 1913-03-28
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Madcap Molly', 'A Strange Peacemaking', 'The Glory of Wiffles' and 'Losing His Head', Pathe Gazette and Gaumont Graphic; Performances by Miss Cecile Stephano and Miss Violet Bonetta

13
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-03-26 - 1913-03-28
Summary:

Programme at 9:15 p.m. including the dramas, 'Madcap Molly' and 'A Strange Peacemaking'; and the comics, 'The Glory of Wiffles' and 'Losing His Head.' News in pictures (of Pathe Gazette and Gaumont Graphic) is included. Performances by Miss Cecile Stephano…

14
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-04-05 - 1913-04-08
Summary:

Programme at 9:15 p.m. A fine two-part drama, 'The Fisher Girl of Venice.' Comics include 'Betrayed by a Kiss' and 'A Slight Mistake.' Pathe gazette and Gaumont Graphic included. Performances by Miss Cecile Stephano and Miss Violet Bonetia. Pictures only at 7:15 p.m…

15
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-04-12 - 1913-04-15
Summary:

Programme at 9:15 p.m. A two-roll comic by Prince include 'The Stinla Troupe of Acrobats' and 'A Xmas Problem' (cinema-coloured). Pathe gazette and Gaumont Graphic included. Performances by Miss Cecile Stephano and Miss Violet Bonetia. Pictures only at 7:15 p.m.

16
Headline: The Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-04-14
Summary:

The pictures shown at the Bijou Scenic Theatre were of high merit. The Pathe Gazette and the Gaumont Graphic, showing principal world's happenings were interesting. Miss Violet Bonnetta was given a rousing reception by the audience.

17
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-04-23 - 1913-04-25
Summary:

Programme at 9:15 p.m. Special 'A. B.' comics including 'A Jealous Husband,' 'A Study in Diplomacy,' 'Losing His Temper' and 'A Trip on the Seine' (scenic). Pathe gazette and Gaumont Graphic included. Performance by Miss Violet Bonetia. Matinees…

18
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-05-03 - 1913-05-06
Summary:

Programme at 9:15 p.m. The special drama, 'By Aid of the Lariat.' A three-part drama, 'The Weaker Vessel.' Comics including 'Liberty Hall.' Pathe gazette and Gaumont Graphic included. Performance by Miss Violet Bonetia. Matinees on Saturdays at 4:15 p.m. and Sundays…

19
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-05-07 - 1913-05-09
Summary:

Tonight at 9:15 p.m. including 'Laugh and Learn,' 'Don Quixote' and 'The Indian Maid's Sacrifice.' Pathe gazette and Gaumont Graphic included. Performance by Miss Violet Bonetia. Matinees on Saturdays at 4:15 p.m. and Sundays at 6 p.m. Pictures only at 7:15 p.m…

20
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-05-12
Summary:

At the Bijou, Miss Violet Bonnet is delighting all comers with her songs, and the pictures are good. They include another funny Max Linder episode and a new and highly sensational Nick Winter story. The Pathe Gazette and Gaumont Graphic both contain some fine photographs of events in Europe and…