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: 1910-11-17
Summary:

A large house was present last night in the new Bijou Scenic Theatre in Flower Street. It was formerly the Salon Cinema-Theatre. The pictures thrown on the screen last night were interesting and free from flicker. The film depicting the journey to Taipo on the new railway was particularly…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-08-08
Summary:

At the Victoria Theatre an excellent programme was provided. The Donnellys were, as usual, very pleasing, and a dance by Little Bessie was much appreciated. One of the best pictures was 'The Hobble Skirt,' which excited considerable mirth. Other films depicted an incident from the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-03-13
Summary:

Hongkong is in danger of being spoilt just now, in the way of entertainments. There is no lack of choice, and the standard may be set down as uniformly high. Until the weekend, every evening may be spent at the University without fear of proving tedious. On Friday night, the Theatre Royal should…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-28
Summary:

There was again a crowded house at the Bijou last night to listen to Miss Cecile Stephano.

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Headline: The Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-11-04
Summary:

Special pictures are being shown at the Bijou this week, including a Wiffles film. Wise and Milton, who have been making a great hit in the North, are giving some screamingly funny comedy turns.

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

Accomplished artiste Miss Violet Victoria and Mr. J. Sheridan were well received as they preset a farcical comedy. The scenery, acting and songs were excellent. A very fine set of pictures was screened.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-04-25
Summary:

The patrons of the Bijou received excellent value for their money owing to the success brought by the Gibson Girls with their dainty, clever and novel dances. The management also provided a feast with Mr. Prince (Wiffles) of picture comedies of Pathe Freres. The film 'Saved by his Victim…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-06-10
Summary:

Bijou Scenic Theatre had a change of programme with a three-reel film 'The Bridge of Terror.' Pathe's British and German gazettes, with a sprinkling of comedies, round out an inviting program.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-11-02
Summary:

There was again a full house at the Bijou on Saturday evening, to enjoy the excellent programme now being presented, of which the chief items are comedy with Max Linder in the principal role, and Pathe's War Gazette. There are also two mirth-provoking films entitled 'Hannigan in Colver…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-01-07
Summary:

A dramatic film 'The Life of a Mother' was shown at the Bijou last night. Abundant comedy was supplied by 'Have Him Arrested' and the two-part Ambrosio Company's film 'Papa's Hat.' 'The Corner House Burglary' will be shown on Saturday for the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-03
Summary:

This theatre formerly known as the Bijou Theatre, had a filled house last night. The programme included a really interesting British Gazette of war pictures, a 5-part film entitled 'New York.' Plot highlight included. The other picture well worth seeing is a comedy featuring Heinie and…