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: 1912-10-09
Summary:

The schedule of complimentary performance at the Victoria Theatre on Friday is provided. The entertainment is given by Messrs Ramos and Ramos to their popular manager, Mr. J. Blake. Comic pictures 'Bobby Pulls the Trigger' and 'Love, Luck & Gasoline' will be shown.

2
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-10-15
Summary:

The re-appearance of Miss Addie Leigh at the Victoria Theatre has proved tremendously successful. Verne and Smith are also continuing to add to their popularity. The pictures this week are an excellent selection, leading place being taken by 'Shamus O'Brien,' depicting thrilling…

3
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-10-25
Summary:

As usual, the Victoria Theatre is giving the most excellent programme. The new film, 'Little Humpback,' contains a pretty strong turning on the old superstition that the touch of a hunchback brings luck. Max Linder and Bobby were represented again. Miss Addie Leigh, Verne and Smith…

4
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-04-26 - 1913-04-29
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Rose of Kentucky', 'The Sense of Smell' (comic), 'Looking for A Job' (comic), 'The Bobbie and The Bow-bow' (comic), 'Inquisitive William' (comic) and 'The Scottish Fighlands' (scenic); Also screening of…

5
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-04-26 - 1913-04-29
Summary:

Programme at 9:15 p.m. The American film-drama including 'The Rose of Kentucky'; and comics including 'The Sense of Smell,' 'Looking for a Job,' 'The Bobbie & the Bow-wow' and 'Inquisitive William.' News of the day included. Performance by…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-04-26 - 1913-04-29
Summary:

Grand American drama, 'The Rose of Kentucky,' 'The Sense of Smell' (comic), 'Looking for a Job,' and 'The Bobbie & The Bow-Bow' (comic), Inquisitive William, and 'The Scottish Highlands' (scenic); 'News of the Day'; performance by…

7
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-01-27
Summary:

A good selection of pictures is being shown at the Victoria. 'Billy Boy Takes a Hand at Bridge' revives our old friend 'Bobbie.' Another excellent comic is 'Zigoto Has a Kind Heart.' The big French picture 'Nelly's Wits' will certainly amuse all…

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-03-31 - 1915-03-31
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Disappearance' or The Missing Man (4 parts, 6,000 ft), 'Estela Marina' and 'Bobby Masters His Nurse'; Orchestra in attendance

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-04-01 - 1915-04-01
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Disappearance' or The Missing Man (4 parts, 6,000 ft), 'Estela Marina' and 'Bobby Masters His Nurse'; Orchestra in attendance

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-04-01 - 1915-04-01
Summary:

On Mar 31, Apr 1&2, the powerful and interesting drama 'Disappearance' or 'The Missing Man' in 4 parts - length 6,000 feet; 'Estela Marina,' drama; 'Bobby Masters His Nurse,' great comic; orchestra performance at 9.15.

11
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-19 - 1916-07-20
Summary:

Screening of 'Black Pearls' in 3 parts, 'A Charitable Mask' in 3 parts and 'Bobby' for 3 nights; Coming film: 'The Beetle Gang' and 'In the Gilded Cage'

12
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-21 - 1916-07-21
Summary:

Screening of 'Black Pearls' in 3 parts, 'A Charitable Mask' in 3 parts and 'Bobby' tonight; Coming film: 'The Beetle Gang' and 'In the Gilded Cage'

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-14 - 1916-08-15
Summary:

Tonight: 'Max Linder & His Rival', 'The Snaring of Wiffles', 'A Jealous Husband' (Keystone), 'Well Mended', 'Little Bobby'; Performance by Mabelle and Kitty

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-14 - 1916-08-14
Summary:

On Aug 14, band performance; 'Max Linder & His Rival' in 3 parts; 'The Snaring of Wiffles'; performance by Mabelle and Kitty; 'A Jealous Husband' (Keystone); 'Well Mended' (Little Bobby).

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-20 - 1916-09-22
Summary:

Screening of 'Neal of the Navy' (6th, 7th & 8th episodes), 'Gontran and the Ghosts' and 'Bobby and the Wine Bottle'; Full orchestra under the direction Prof. Gonzales

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-20 - 0191-09-22
Summary:

On Sep 20-22, 6th-8th episodes of the great exciting serial feature drama 'Neal of the Navy'; 'Gontran and the Ghost' (comic); 'Bobby and the Wine Bottle.'

17
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-12-04
Summary:

Film actress Miss Hettie Payne sued the Holmfirth Production Company under an agreement to take the leading part in the cinema play entitled 'Paula.' Miss Payne said she began as a film actress with the Hepworth Company five years ago and got noticed after her parts in 'White Star…

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-20 - 1919-03-22
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Creighton Hale and Gladys Hulette in 'Annexing Bill.' 'Payment in Full,' see Stub [sic] and Burns in this screaming comedy. Sunday matinee, 23rd March at 6 p.m., 'A Little Brother of the Rich' featuring Hobart Bosworth with Jane Novak and…

19
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-04-26 - 1920-04-29
Summary:

The Great Love,' the play that ends a woman's 'No.' David Wark Griffith's splendid tribute to British Womanhood! April 26-27 remarks: Lillian Gish and Bobby [sic] Harron in 'The Great Love.' April 28 remarks: Pathe news, 'Going? Going? Gone' and Rolin…

20
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-04-27 - 1920-04-29
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., the fifth big picture, D. W. Griffith presents Lilian [sic] Gish and Bobby [sic] Harron in 'The Great Love.' Ordinary prices.