A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-11-23 - 1912-11-26
Summary:

9.15 p.m. Tonight - Programme: 'The Inn of Confusion'; 'The Rapids of Kivatch'; 'French Army Maneuvres the Bet' by Max Linder; 'A Human Measure'; duologue, 'Funniosities'; performances by Miss Connor, Mr. Stephen, and Miss Gladys Porter; 7.15 p.m…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-22 - 1913-01-24
Summary:

First appearance of the vocalist Miss Cecile Stephano on Sat, 25th inst; tonight's programme: 'Wigs, Wiffles, and A Widow,' 'Motor Race at Dieppe,' 'The Blind Beggar's Daughter,' 'Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race,' and Latest War Views; new turns…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-02-08 - 1913-02-11
Summary:

All new pictures: 'The Demon Walts,' 'A Nocturne,' 'Wiffles in a New Profession,' 'La Granja' (Scenic), 'Miss Alice,' 'A Modern Girl' and the world's latest News; performances by Miss Cecile Stephano and Miss Dolly Swift.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-02-08 - 1913-02-11
Summary:

Programme at 9.15. Pictures only at 7.15. All new pictures. 'The Demon Waltz'; 'A Noctorne'; 'Wiffles in a New Pofession'; 'La Granja' (scenic); 'Miss Aliee'; 'A Moden Girl' and the world's latest news with Miss Cecile Stephano (1…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-06-17 - 1913-06-20
Summary:

Special engagement: performance by Miss Chinita Zerega; new pictures nightly.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-06-21 - 1913-07-04
Summary:

Performance by Miss Chinita Zerega; new pictures nightly.

7
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-06-07
Summary:

There was a big house at the Bijou Theatre on Saturday night when a film version of Daudet's pathetic story 'Jack' was screened. Tonight, the first instalment of a new and most wonderful series 'The Adventures of Kathlyn' will be shown. The lady who takes the heroine…

8
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: 1915-09-25
Summary:

We are asked to remind our readers that tomorrow night will be observed at the Bijou Theatre as Benefit Night on behalf of Miss May Yohe.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-09-27
Summary:

Last night, a very successful benefit performance was held at the Bijou Theatre on behalf of Miss May Yohe, the world-popular artist who has been performing at the Bijou during the past three or four nights. Mr. H. J. Loder made a very efficient accompanist.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-10-27 - 1915-10-29
Summary:

Tonight, the thrilling detective drama by the Milano Film Co., 'Miss Helen Kidnapped' in 4 parts; Gaumont War Graphic; from Nov 1, orchestra will be in attendance.

12
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-10-29
Summary:

Miss Helen Kidnapped' was screened at the Bijou last night. The Gaumont war pictures included in the programme were also most interesting.

13
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-11-22
Summary:

Miss Glory Talt sang songs last night at the Bijou. The pictures this weekend are good, the principal film is 'The Black Envelope.'

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-11-24
Summary:

The programme for tonight at the Bijou Theatre contains two very striking films 'His Phantom Friend' and 'Her Lost Son.' Miss Glory Taft will sing songs tonight.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-11-29
Summary:

It is hoped that Miss Glory Taft will see her way to extending her engagement at the Bijou. The pictures this weekend include 'Uncle's Inheritance.'

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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…

17
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-02-28
Summary:

The ingenious musical act of Mr. Williams and Miss Mignon was repeated last night at the Bijou before an appreciative audience. The picture of the evening was a historical drama 'Espartaco.' On Wednesday next, a new Max Linder picture will be screened at this house.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-06-26
Summary:

At the Bijou Theatre, Miss Violet Bonnetta attracted large audiences.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-06-27
Summary:

The introduction of Miss Violet Bonetta resulted in a severe tax upon the seating accommodation of the Bijou Theatre. The supporting picture programme including 'The Secret of the Bureau' is a good one.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-01 - 1916-07-04
Summary:

Monster Programme for 4 days including performance by Miss Violet Bonetta and screening of 'Accomplished Revenge' and 'The Bank Run'