A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1897-05-01
Summary:

The exhibitions of the Cinematograph at the City Hall were today witnessed by about 500 children from the Queen's College. Mr. W. Muskett gave a very lucid and graphic explanation of the pictures, while Professor Charvet has introduced a number of admirable pictures showing Corbett-Mitchell…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-09-24 - 1908-10-26
Summary:

Magic performance from Professor Ryder and singing performances by Miss Tina Latour; New Pictures were exhibited; pictures change every second day

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-09-26
Summary:

An exceptionally good programme has been arranged for this evening at the Alexandra Cinema-Theatre. Miss Tina Latour will appear in entirely new songs while Professor Ryder will mystify with quite a fresh programme of magic. A unique set of pictures will also be shown.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-05-30 - 1913-05-30
Summary:

9.15 Programme: Performance by Bonetta; special pictures by Pathe Freres, 'Local Amateurs'; more performances by Stephenson, Professor Gonzales, and The Cowboy Players; prize details included.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-12-30
Summary:

A new series of the wonderful Fantomas pictures was shown at the Bijou last night. Professor Gonzales played a violin solo.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-14
Summary:

Professor Jos. Niban, magician, hypnotist, clairvoyant, fortuneteller, etc., will give a performance at the Bijou Theatre for a few nights only. He will be assisted by Miss Minang Gonzales, a Spanish classical singer, at the matinees on Saturday and Sunday. The 7th and 8th Episodes of 'The…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-07-11 - 1917-07-11
Summary:

Performance by Professor Jaffar, The Wizard of the East, Conjurer, Illusionist, Snake Charmer, etc. for 3 nights; Good Pictures

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-07-11
Summary:

A varied programme was given with a coloured film in two parts, the ninth series of the 'Liberty' film, two comics and War Gazette were also produced. Tonight Professor Jaffiar will make his debut.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-07-12 - 1917-07-12
Summary:

Performance by Professor Jaffar, The Wizard of the East, Conjurer, Illusionist, Snake Charmer, etc. for 2 nights; Good Pictures

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-07-13 - 1917-07-13
Summary:

Last Performance by Professor Jaffar, The Wizard of the East, Conjurer, Illusionist, Snake Charmer, etc.; Good Pictures