A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1905-02-25
Summary:

The Bijou Variety Entertainers opened their concert at the St. Patrick's Hall to a small but appreciative audience. Performers included W. Hunt, George Burnett, H. W. Ray, Violet Quinn, G. James, The Passaros, F. Winckelsett. A very pleasant evening was concluded by some slides from the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-08-21
Summary:

Miss Violet, with her little daughter Thelma, both popular artists at the Alexandra Cinema Theatre, will conclude their present engagement on Saturday evening, prior to their departure for Shanghai, at which place both artists have secured first-class engagements.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-08-24
Summary:

At the Alexandra Cinema-Theatre on Saturday evening a very large and enthusiastic audience gathered to witness the farewell performances of Miss Violet Russel and Little Thelma, who have had just concluded a two months' successful engagement with the management of the above theatre.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-09-12
Summary:

Numbers of singers, including Miss Rosita Diralda, Miss Violet Russel, orchestra under Mr F. Gonzales, Mr Donald Harvey, Mr Harry Gould, Mr Leckie, Signor Torras, Miss Giralda, had been performed and number of films had been shown in the middle of the events, firstly 'Her first Bike Ride,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-11-03
Summary:

There was a bumper house at the Victoria Cinematograph on Sunday evening, when Miss P.E. Macdonald held her benefit performance. Mille Cecilia and Mr L. Verard continue to please the large audiences while Miss Violet Russell and Little Thelma are great favourites. The pictures thrown on the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-06-28
Summary:

The proprietors of the Bijou Cinematograph Theatre are nightly providing some very excellent fare for their many patrons, including some beautifully clear photographs of the Hongkong coronation decorations. The Biorama pictures are also exceedingly clear and distinct, some of the comic ones…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-07-04
Summary:

At the Bijou Scenic Theatre Saturday night, Miss Violet Bonnetta performed well. The pictures throw on the screen are just the thing to put one in good humour, particularly the one entitled 'Max Linder Married.' A good programme has been arranged for the ensuing week.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-07-13
Summary:

The Bijou Scenic Theatre is drawing good house nightly. Miss Violet Bonnetta's songs are well received.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-07-24
Summary:

A capital programme is at present being presented to patrons of the Bijou Scenic Theatre. In addition to several new films, an amusing sketch is given in which Miss Violet Bonnetta and Mr. Bob Stephenson take part.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-08-02
Summary:

Before fairly crowded houses at the Bijou, Frank Melrose is scoring a great success. Together with the performances by Miss Violet Bonnetta and Mr. Bob Stephenson. The talent now appearing at the Bijou, combined with the interesting films, is quite a good show.

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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: 1911-08-14
Summary:

In spite of the abundance of amusement provided for Hongkongites during the weekend, the cinematograph halls were well patronized. A particularly attractive programme was that of the Bijou, an amusing little sketch, arranged by Mr. Stevenson, provoking great laughter. Miss Violet Bonnetta…

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Headline: At the Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-08-21
Summary:

A splendid programme was provided at the Bijou Scenic Theatre during the weekend and good crowds were present on both days. Miss Violet Bonnetta scored a great success. All the pictures were entirely new to Hongkong, one of the most appreciated being 'Max tries skiing.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-08-28
Summary:

Business has been brisk at the cinematograph shows during the past week. At the Victoria Theatre, Miss Lynda Davis, who has become very popular since her arrival in Colony, is still the main attraction in a splendid programme. In the picture line, the programme is very strong indeed. The star…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-08-30
Summary:

An attractive programme is to be submitted at the Bijou Scenic Theatre tonight, on the occasion of Miss Violet Bonnetta's benefit. A bumper house is expected.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-02-28
Summary:

Everyone should see the new 'Nick Winter' picture at the Bijou. Miss Violet Bouetts and Miss Cecilo Stephano were received with rousing applause.

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-03-18
Summary:

The Bijou Scenic Theatre continues to be well patronised. Several new songs are being rendered by the well-known Australian and New Zealand contralto, Miss C. Stephano, while the songs and patter of the popular soubrette, Miss Violet Bonetta, always elicit loud applause.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-03-24
Summary:

A very large audience assembled at the Bijou Theatre on Saturday night. The pictures are quite up to the usual standard of excellence. Comic and serious subjects are alternated with travel and topical pictures, making the programme most acceptable. Performance by Miss Cecile Stephano and Miss…