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: 1908-05-25
Summary:

Reuter has temporarily immortalised Bishop Awdry of Tokio. This Bishop Awdry is one to whom we may listen with a degree of defence, since he is no mere globetrotter whose ideas are absorbed through the cinematograph of a fast train's windows.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-07-03
Summary:

At the request of several United States bishops, the Vatican has consented to the display of cinematograph pictures of religious subjects in churches, on condition that the host is removed during the performances.

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Headline: Cinema Shows
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-01-31
Summary:

Bishop Pozzoni abroad in expressing disapproval of cinema picture being exhibited to the young, especially girls. There are two pictures places in Hongkong and we are indeed visited one local cinema show and we saw nothing in the pictures likely to prove harmful to anyone. Indeed we saw much…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-01-31
Summary:

Bishop Pozzoni said that he should be sorry to be considered one of those who decried the educational and instructive value of the cinematograph, but he said without fear of contradiction that the so-called 'picture places,' where all manner of films are indiscriminately thrown on the…

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-04-21
Summary:

Views varied as to the cinema. The Church is divided on the views of films: Bishop believes the tendency of the times was all in favour of the cinematograph to the detriment of other essential duties of life; while Vicar of Brixton believes that 'we must have enjoyment.'

6
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-10-02
Summary:

Mrs. Lander, wife of the Bishop of Victoria, will open the sale of work to be held in connection with St. Andrews' church this afternoon. There are many attractions, including cinematograph shows.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-05-18 - 1916-05-20
Summary:

The fifth and sixth episodes of 'Exploits of Elaine' on Friday, 19th May, 1916. Comics including 'Rum and Wall Paper' (by Keystone) and 'Tiny Jim and His Sister.' Pathe's British gazette included. Performances by Humphrey Bishop and his London star company on…

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-05-19 - 1916-05-22
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Exploits of Elaine' (5th and 6th episodes), 'Rum and Wall Paper' (Keystone) and 'Tiny Jim and His Sister'; Screening of Pathe's British Gazette; Coming performance by Humphrey Bishop and London Star Company

9
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-05-22 - 1916-05-24
Summary:

Pathe's coloured play, 'The Beloved Vagabond,' on Tuesday, 23rd May, 1916. Pathe's British gazette included. Performances by Humphrey Bishop and his London star artists. 'Paddy's Heroism' [sic] is coming.

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-05-23 - 1916-05-25
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Beloved Vagabond'; Screening of Pathe's British Gazette; Performance by Humphrey Bishop and his London Star artists; Coming film: 'Paddy's Heroism'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-05-23
Summary:

His Excellency the Governor has intimated his intention of attending the Victoria Theatre tonight, when the Humphrey Bishop Company is presenting one of their programmes.

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-05-23
Summary:

The Humphrey Bishop Company gave their best and attracted a large audience. Five persons in the audience insisted that the National Anthem should be played at the conclusion.

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-05-24
Summary:

His Excellency the Governor and a party of ten attended the Victoria Theatre. Performance by the Humphrey Bishop Company, Miss Nora Noon and Mr. Stanley Vilven. 'The Beloved Vagabond' and two of Pathe's Gazettes on the screen were thoroughly enjoyed.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-05-25 - 1916-05-26
Summary:

Last nights of Humphrey Bishop and London star coy on Friday, 26th and Saturday, 27th May. The seventh and eighth episodes of 'Exploits of Elaine' [sic] in Saturday matinees and Sunday nights.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-05-26 - 1916-05-26
Summary:

Film screening of 'Exploits of Elaine' (7th & 8th episodes); Performance by Humphrey Bishop and his London Star artists

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-05-26
Summary:

Arrangements have been made with the Humphrey Bishop Co. to give an entertainment in the theatre of the Peak Club. The cinematograph entertainment advertised for the 2nd June has been postponed till the 9th idem.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-05-26
Summary:

The large audience at the Victoria Theatre thoroughly enjoyed the programme. The Humphrey Bishop Company and Miss Sybil Keymer were well appreciated. 'The Beloved Vagabond' was well screened.

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-05-27 - 1916-05-27
Summary:

Film screening of 'Exploits of Elaine' (7th & 8th episodes); Performance by Humphrey Bishop and his London Star artists

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-05-29
Summary:

The programme comprised of interesting pictures by the Humphrey Bishop Co. The feature film of the weekend was 'The Exploits of Elaine,' the 7th and 8th episodes, film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-11-09
Summary:

A verdict of 'Death from misadventure' was returned at the inquest on Edith Louise Koester, 35, formerly a film actress who was found dead in bed at her rooms in Guilford-street Russell square. She was accustomed to takimg vernal to overcome insomnia, and a quantity of the drug was…