A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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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…

83
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-11-26
Summary:

A splendid programme of pictures is being shown at the Bijou Scenic Theatre this week, the films including a humorous play by the popular picture-actor, Max Linder, and a beautifully coloured one of the rapids of Kivatch, Russia. Performances by Miss Dellie Connor, Miss Gladys Porter and Mr. R.…

84
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.

85
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.

86
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-12-24
Summary:

Unlike some previous Christmas times that we have known in Hongkong, there will be abundance of entertainment for amusement lovers this winter. The Theatre Royal is booked up for a series of entertainments. Victoria Theatre: The ever-popular Victoria Theatre is building up great expectations for…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-01-10
Summary:

The compact little Bijou Scenic Theatre is deservedly drawing record houses right now. Each of the lady artists has to respond to repeated encores. Miss Dollie Swift is in exceptionally good form. The whole of the songs go with a swing and are delightfully rendered. Mr. Stephenson is to be…

88
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-01-22
Summary:

Mr. R. Stephenson, the popular manager of the Bijou Scenic Theatre, has been fortunate in securing the services of Miss Cecilo Stephano [sic], a really first-class contralto from New Zealand, so that the numerous patrons of the Bijou have a musical treat to look forward to Miss Stephano has just…

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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…

90
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…

91
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-01-29
Summary:

Miss Cecile Stephano, who engaged by Mr. R. Stephenson for the Bijou Scenic Theatre, made her bow to a packed house, and rendered the 'Mighty Deep and 'Yes or no.' Miss Dollie Swift's song is also beautiful. With excellent pictures and the singing performances, it is only…

92
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-03-12
Summary:

London, March 11 – Field Marshal Lord Roberts is continuing his campaign for the promotion of national defence. Workmen have been accorded places of honour on the platforms. Meetings are to be held at Wolverhampton on the 14th for which special trains are to be run from midland towns. There will…

93
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…

94
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…

95
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-04-21
Summary:

A Benefit Entertainment is arranged at the Bijou Theatre to Mr. Stephenson. In addition to the turns by professional artistes, including Mr. Stephenson, the manager, local amateurs will also perform.

96
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-04-21
Summary:

London, April 19 – Lord Roberts addressed a great demonstration at the Town Hall: 'While the politicians were still blind and indifferent to the revolution in public opinion on the subject of national service, it was one of the greatest which had taken place during the past 75 years.…

97
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-04-22
Summary:

Mr. R. H. Stephenson, lessee and manager of the Bijou Scenic Theatre, is taking a benefit on Friday evening, May 2. Specially attractive programme is being arranged for the occasion. This week's programme including interesting pictures about jungle life in which African hunting scenes.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-04-28
Summary:

The Benefit will be given on May 2, at the Bijou Theatre to Mr. Stephenson. Special items will be contributed by Miss Cecile Stephano, Miss Violet Bonnetta, Mr. Gonzales, Mr. Stephenson, and two Hong Kong amateurs.

99
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-05-01
Summary:

Mr. J. H. Stephenson [sic], manager and lessee of the Bijou Scenic Theatre, is taking a benefit tomorrow evening. A specially attractive programme will be presented.

100
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-05-02
Summary:

The benefit to be given to Mr. R. H. Stephenson takes place tonight at the Bijou Theatre. A fine variety programme has been arranged and one or two especially attractive pictures will be shown at intervals.