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: 1911-08-04
Summary:

The performances of Mr. Frank Melrose, Miss Violet Bonnetta and Mr. Bob Stephenson at the Bijou Theatre are all well received. The pictures are all good.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-08-12
Summary:

Full change of programme will be made tonight at the Bijou and Victoria cinematograph theatres. At the Bijou, Miss Violet Bonetta and Bob Stephenson will present a new sketch. Among the pictures worthy of mention are 'Charles Daix,' 'Ariam and his dog' and 'In a moment…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-08-24
Summary:

A bazaar will be held early in October in aid of the funds of the Mission to Seaman, at the Institute. Mr. R. Stephenson, of the Bijou Scenic Theatre, has kindly consented to give an entertainment in the afternoon.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-10-14
Summary:

Mr. Stephenson changed the programme at Bijou Theatre this evening. Many good pictures, new to Hong Kong, which have become quite famous in Europe will be shown. Special mention should be made of the film entitled 'Latude,' a very dramatic tale of a prisoner in the Bastille and his…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-10-23
Summary:

Mr. Bob Stephenson continues to provide his patrons at the Bijou with splendid pictures. 'Goodbye to Bachelorhood' and 'The Story of His Battles' are splendid while Miss Vera Ferrace, Miss May Maxwell and Mr. Stephenson performed in the sketch.

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Headline: The Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-10-27
Summary:

Miss Kitty Delavale will appear tomorrow at the Bijou. Mr. Stephenson has secured a very fine selection of films including 'Neighbours' acted by Max Linder.

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Headline: The Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-11-11
Summary:

Mr. Bob Stephenson put on a change of programme this evening at the Bijou. An excellent film depicting Elephants at work in India. An amusing burlesque of a Spanish bull fight, entitled 'Toreador,' will also be shown, and the 'Burglars Ransom.' Miss Kitty Delavale will sing…

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Headline: The Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-11-16
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre continues to enjoy the patronage of a large number of the public, and justly so, for Mr R. H. Stephenson is presenting a bill worthy of any cinematograph. The fine film showing elephants carrying and stacking timber is both interesting and educational, while 'The Bragger…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-11-27 - 1911-11-30
Summary:

Special photoplays this week, 'Satan's Defeat' [sic] every evening at 6.15 p.m: from Robert le. Diable, a beautiful coloured art film, showing how Satan gets defeated and 'The Cross Triumphs'; 'The Storm,' 'Arresting the Thief,' 'Wiffles Sad…

50
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-12-05
Summary:

Victoria Theatre: Amongst the many new films at the Victoria Theatre is that of Pathe's Animated Gazette showing pictures of world-wide events. It is a really interesting film and illustrates at a glance what would take a considerable time to read. Miss Daisy Lundy maintains her reputation…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-01-11
Summary:

The excellent series of pictures, which were gained by Mr. R. H. Stephenson, are well selected, well shown, and steadiness is the chief characteristic. Miss Eileen Murray's singing and dancing are well received by the audiences.

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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…

55
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.…

56
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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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-03-19
Summary:

An enjoyable programme is being presented by the manager R. H. Stephenson at the Bijou Scenic Theatre. The animated picture are quite an interesting lot and special mention should be made of the Gaumont Graphic, Little Moritz in Africa, Great French Army Review, as well as several humorous films…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-03-25
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre was packed to overflowing on Saturday night, eloquent proof of the popularity of the show 'put on' by Mr. R. Stephenson. The two artistes, Sisters Price, were deservedly encored.

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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: 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…