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: 1912-01-16
Summary:

During the weekend, apart from a superior set of humorous and newsy films, Mr. Stephenson has retained the services of versatile Miss Eileen Murray.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-01-26
Summary:

The well-chosen and clear films are constantly being changed by Mr. Stephenson at Bijou Scenic Theatre and Miss Eileen Murray has an inexhaustible store of bright and attractive songs.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-02-09
Summary:

A nice little sketch staged by Mr. Stephenson this week at the Bijou Theatre created an opportunity for the proprietor to prove that he can work in front of the footlights as creditably as he can manage the house. He is assisted by the vivacious and versatile Miss Eileen Murray. To state that…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-02-27
Summary:

Mr. Stephenson of the Bijou Scenic Theatre has staged a racing absurdity in which a 'Lady of the Ring' and a curate are responsible for many comicalities and much side-splitting repartee. The pictures too, are good, especially the film entitled 'The Ironworker's Strike.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-04-20
Summary:

Max Linder's comicalities at the Bijou Scenic Theatre will convulse audiences, whilst the American dramatic play 'Saved by Wireless' has a special interest by reason of the Titanic disaster. Miss Viola Price couldn't appear last night because of illness. Many fine pictures…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-05-10
Summary:

An alteration has been affected in the character of the entertainment offered by Mr. Stephenson. The vaudeville of the programme has been eliminated, and the show is now purely cinematograph. He tries to offer the audience a really high-class and various picture-show. The pictures to be shown…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-09-24
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre was re-opened last night by Mr. R. Stephenson, the manager. Miss Gladys Spencer and Miss Ada Rowley quite captured the great audiences. The most recent films were provided.

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Headline: The Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-10-05
Summary:

At the Bijou Theatre, one can witness entertaining pictures and be charmed by the singing of the Misses Spencer and Rowley. The programme was presented by Mr. Stephenson.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-10-05
Summary:

On Friday, October 11, a grand variety entertainment will take place at the Victoria Theatre. The band of the Yorkshires, and also the Orient string band will be in attendance, and the artistes will include Mr. R. Stephenson, Miss Ada Rowley and Miss Gladys Spencer (by the courtesy of the…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-10-07
Summary:

Mr. R. H. Stephenson is offering an excellent programme at the Bijou. Miss Gladys Spencer's songs and dances were novel. Miss Ada Rowley introduced a picture song, entitled 'Lovelight,' during the singing of which a series of Eastern pictures was thrown on the screen. The films…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-10-12
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre was filled to the doors last night by a highly appreciative audience, the occasion being a special variety entertainment in compliment to Mr. J. Blake, the popular night manager. The programme was a long one, including the performances offered by Bimbo Drake, Mr. Bob…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-10-21
Summary:

Mr. Bob Stevenson is offering a splendid programme at the Bijou this week. The sketch 'A Gossip by the Wayside' is the most amusing dialogue between Mr. Stephenson and Miss Ada Rowley. 'The Fisherman's Son' is a magnificent picture story; 'Love and a Motor,' an…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-11-21
Summary:

Mr. Bob Stephenson's new programme at the Bijou is a remarkably attractive one. With the exception of the film 'The Fickle Maid,' which represents a tragedy of the Breton coast, all the pictures are full of rollicking fun. Miss Gladys and Miss Dellie Connor sang beautiful songs…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-11-26
Summary:

A large audience assembled at the Victoria Theatre last night to give a send-off to Verne and Smith and the two Franklins, who are returning home after a lengthy and successful tour in the Orient. An excellent programme was gone through by Misses Connor and Porter from the Bijou, by courtesy of…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-11-28
Summary:

The most attractive items last night at the Bijou Theatre was a picture of quarry blasting, a funny little sketch by Mr. Stephenson and the Misses Connor and Porter's 'My Mother-in-Law,' and Miss Dellie Connor's new song.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-12-24
Summary:

No one need to go short of a good laugh while 'The Follies' are giving their performance at the Bijou. Mr. Bob Stephenson, Miss Ada Rowley, Miss Dolly Swift and Miss Gladys Spencer serve good performances.

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

The latest programme at the Bijou is an especially good one, containing two batches of 'World's News' (war pictures, the new French President, etc.), a Wiffles picture and a particularly pretty photo-play called 'The Blind Beggar's Daughter.' Miss Dolly Swift and…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-27
Summary:

Miss Cecile Stephano's songs met with keen appreciation at the Bijou on Saturday and Sunday under Mr. Stephenson's arrangement. The pictures included Eugene Sue's 'Mysteries of Pairs,' a 5,000 ft. film which is considered Pathe's greatest success. Miss Dolly Swift…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-03-17
Summary:

Saturday night's programme at the Bijou, including St. Patricks tide, Miss Stephano and Miss Violet Bouettes' singing, is extremely good. A film portraying Victor Hugo's novel 'Les Miserables' will be exhibited about the end of the month at the Victoria, under the joint…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-04-10
Summary:

The two long films 'The Bohemian Girl' and 'The Ironmaster' that will be projected at Victoria Theatre this week are extremely beautiful. Miss Freda Arden will sing and dance. In a few days under the combination management of Messrs Ramos and of Mr. R. H. Stephenson of the…