A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1902-02-10 - 1902-02-13
Summary:

Grand classic drama, The Martyrs. Performance by Eileen Murray and R. H. Stephenson. London graphic as a new feature (Gaumont Co.).

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-04-13
Summary:

Mr R. H. Stephenson, the popular manager of the Bijou, Scenic Theatre, has secured an interesting new programme of pictures which will be shown tonight. They include 'The Opium Smoker,' which is a most realistic nautical drama, as well as several comic films, include 'The Aligator…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-05-31
Summary:

It is easy to understand why Mr. R. H. Stephenson, or 'Bob' Stephenson as his intimates call him, the popular lessee and manager of the Bijou Scenic Theatre, is looking forward with such pleasurable anticipation to his forthcoming trip to Australia. The Bijou closes down after this…

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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…

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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…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-03-22 - 1913-03-25
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, all new pictures, World's News in Pictures (Pathe Gazette & Gaumont Graphic); performance by Stephano and Bonetta.

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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.

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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…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-09-12 - 1913-09-13
Summary:

Programme for 12th and 13th Sept: magnificent dramatic picture, 'The Calvary' with 2 parts, a powerful dramatic film with thrilling incidents; 'Gaumont Graphic' No. 243 showing the latest events at home; and some exceedingly comic pictures; change of programme with new…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-09-27
Summary:

An especially good programme is being offered at the Victoria, including two or three good comics – one by Max Linder; the Gaumont graphic, with a remarkably fine picture of the last Derby; and a historical film. This later is one of the best coloured pictures produced by Pathe Freres. Mr.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-06-02 - 1914-06-04
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Merrynob as Tennis Player', 'Too Many Caseys', 'City of New York', 'Foolshead Victim of Honesty', 'New York Coast Defenders', 'Woman in White' (2 parts) and 'The Numerous Family'; Screening of…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-06-02 - 1914-06-03
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, Gaumont Graphic (interesting), 'Merrynob as Tennis Player' [sic] (comic), 'Too Many Caseys' (comic), 'City of New Tork' (interesting), 'Foolshead Victim of Honesty' [sic] (comic), 'New York Coast Defenders' (interesting), '…

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-06-06
Summary:

The programme most worthy of mention was the Gaumont Graphic, giving the latest news from home, including an excellent series of pictures dealing with the Home Rule Question, and two very fine portraits of Sir Edward Carson, and New York. Other pictures included: 'Too many Caseys' (…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-07-10 - 1914-07-10
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Stolen Treaty' (3 parts); screening of New Gaumont Graphic

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-08-17
Summary:

Mr. J. Blake re-installed as manager of the Victoria. Under the new management, the theatre opened on Saturday night with a fine programme, including a particularly interesting Gaumont Graphic, two or three good comics and a lengthy sensational film entitled 'On the track of the Spider…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-04-23 - 1915-04-23
Summary:

Film screenings including 'The Poisoned Tree' (3 parts, 3,000 ft); Screening of Pathe's Gazette Latest News and Gaumont Graphic Latest; Also some new comic, historical and interesting pictures; Coming film: 'Sherlock Holmes'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-04-24 - 1915-04-24
Summary:

Film screenings including 'The Poisoned Tree' (3 parts, 3,000 ft); Screening of Pathe's Gazette Latest News and Gaumont Graphic Latest; Also some new comic, historical and interesting pictures; Coming film: 'Sherlock Holmes'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-04-24 - 1915-04-24
Summary:

On Apr 24, the thrilling drama 'The Poisoned Tree' in 2 parts - 3,000 feet long; Pathe's Gazette latest news; new comic, historical & interesting pictures; Gaumont Graphic latest; still keep an eye on Sherlock Holmes.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-02 - 1916-09-05
Summary:

Renovated, up-to-date, grand opening night on Sep 2, showing Nordisk's exclusive feature 'The Daughter of Eve' in 5 parts; Gaumont Graphic and Keystone comics.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-04
Summary:

The New Hongkong Cinematograph was well filled last evening by an appreciative audience, who thoroughly enjoyed both the pictures and the music. The programme was of a capital description. 'A Daughter of Eve' in five reels, was the premier film. A Gaumont Graphic film was also quite…