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: 1906-10-23
Summary:

Mr. H. Hunter, the Hon. Treasurer acknowledges with thanks the following subscriptions for the Typhoon Relief Fund, including $150 from Po Hing Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-07-09
Summary:

Large audiences nightly crowd the Victoria Cinematograph where a new and interesting lot of pictures are being shown. Amongst the most amusing ones are an Amateur Hunter, Maniac Acrobat, Living Barrels and a Raffled Turkey. The magnificent film showing one of the most important captures by…

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-04-11
Summary:

Living pictures of some of the strangest people in the world will be shown shortly at a West End cinema theatre. These pictures are made by Mr. Jack London and Mr. Martin Johnson, who had bought back 26,000 feet of film after his travel to the South Sea Islands. The cinema machine has secured…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-04-29 - 1916-05-02
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Fakir's Ring' (5 parts) and 'The Lion Hunters' (2 parts); Also Keystone comics

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-08 - 1916-08-11
Summary:

Screening of 'The Black Box' (8th and 9th episodes), 'The Lion Hunters', 'A Brand New Hero', 'Double Crossed' and 'A Sky Pirate'

6
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-08
Summary:

The management of the Palisade has decided to include the 8th episode of 'The Black Box' in their programme. Exciting and humorous films including 'The Lion Hunters' are shown.

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Headline: Palisade
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-09-08 - 1916-09-11
Summary:

(Out-of-door pictures, location near post office, Kowloon) The eighth and ninth episode of 'The Black Box,' and the picture 'The Lion Hunters' are displayed. Comics including 'A Brand New Hero,' 'Double Crossed' and 'A Sky Pirate.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-09 - 1916-09-12
Summary:

The powerful serial, 8th and 9th episodes of 'The Black Box'; 'The Lion Hunters,' a magnificent picture of the African jungle in which four wild lions are shot; comics: 'A Brand New Hero'; 'Double Crossed'; 'A Sky Pirate.'

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

At the Palisade, a most interesting programme is on show. On Saturday night, there was the further agreeable addition of a band. The 8th and 9th episodes of the 'Black Box' serial film were given, together with a very fine jungle picture 'The Lion Hunters.' Three good comics…

10
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-12-09 - 1916-12-12
Summary:

From Dec 9-12, 20th and 21st episodes of 'The Broken Coin'; 'Lion Hunters' in 2 parts; Charlie Chaplin in 'Hearts & Flames' in 2 parts; price details included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-12-09
Summary:

At the Bijou Theatre the final episode of 'The Broken Coin' will be screened on Wednesday. The recent programme includes a 'Charlie Chaplin' film, a good drama, the Lion Hunters.

12
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-12-12
Summary:

The Bijou has been drawing fair houses during the weekend, and tonight will be the last opportunity of seeing the current programme. This consists of a two-part Chaplin film, the 20th and 21st episodes of 'The Broken Coin' and 'The Lion Hunters,' a dramatic two-reel picture…

13
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-22 - 1917-12-22
Summary:

Screening of 'The Gray Ghost' (1st & 2nd episodes); Comedies: 'Bargain Hunter' and 'The Cub and the Daisy Chain'; Coming performance by the Fantastic Stars

14
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-24 - 1917-12-28
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'The Gray Ghost' (1st & 2nd episodes); Comedies: 'Bargain Hunter' and 'The Cub and the Daisy Chain'; Coming performance by the Fantastic Stars

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-23 - 1918-12-25
Summary:

23rd, 24th and 25th December, Annals of the War No. 53; 'Fortune Hunters,' a splendid coloured photoplay with Mlle. Robinne in the leading role; Mlle Paola in her latest English and French songs; 'The Social Pirates.' Watch for Monday's programme. Booking at Anderson…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-12-23 - 1918-12-24
Summary:

December 23-25. Annals of the War No.53. 'Fortune Hunters,' a splendid photoplay with Mlle. Robinne in the leading role. Mlle. Paola in her latest English and French songs. 'The Social Pirates.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-12-23
Summary:

A grand display of toys, sweets, and a Christmas tree is to take place in the Victoria Theatre on behalf of the children on Christmas Day, at a special matinee at 4 p.m., when a selected film 'The Fortune Hunters' (of 4,500 ft. in 3 parts) will be screened in which the celebrated…

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-05
Summary:

Paul J. Rainey's four-reel film 'The Heart of the Jungle' will be presented at the Coronet Theatre on Wednesday next. Rainey is an American and was born in Cleveland. He has been a hunter with gun and camera of lions and tigers in the African jungle. He has been an explorer in…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-20
Summary:

The Silver Girl' is the seventh of Pathe's extra selected star photo-plays, which the Victoria Theatre management is showing tomorrow night. 'The Silver Girl' introduces that sterling character actor, Frank Keenan, in yet another new type of character. We saw him as a…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-11 - 1919-10-14
Summary:

Tonight, Frank Keenan in 'Todd of the Times,' a fine comedy drama in five acts. Also Harold Lloyd in 'Billy Blazes, Esq.' October 11 Remarks: Matinees: today (2.15 and 5 p.m.), 'Lightning Raider' episodes 13 and 14; tomorrow, 'Fortune Hunters.' October 13…