A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-09-27
Summary:

The 'standing room only' stage had been reached at the Empire Theatre when Miss Addie Leigh made her bow to the audience on Saturday evening in the 'star' number of the programme. Tosti's 'Good-bye,' and this and her 'Annie Laurie,' repeated by…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-04-11
Summary:

The Sisters Price continue to score nightly successes at the ever-popular Bijou Scenic Theatre and the pictures reach high watermark in the Cinematographic art. The natural consequence is a series of crowded 'houses.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-23
Summary:

The Hughes Comedy Company staged 'The Speculators' at Victoria Theatre. Messrs. Le Blane, F. Vack, and C. Chase, Mr. Reach and Miss Gertrude St. Clair did well in their parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-04-18
Summary:

Calgary, Alta., March 19 – Arthur J. Aylesworth, the theatre manager of the city, goes to the wilds of Alaska in order to find the subjects for the movies, an attempt to take the study of natural history a great step forward. A year will probably elapse before the party again reaches Calgary.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-08-01
Summary:

Mr. Alfred writes to the 'Daily Mail,' and said that it is 'incredible that the Postmaster-General should give Siberian facilities in cinematograph films when the Press has to be content when the steamer post which takes about three times as long to reach the Far East.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-11-27
Summary:

At the New Gallery Kinema, Regent Street, recently a private view was given of the film entitled 'Sixty Years a Queen,' an all-British production illustrating the life of Queen Victoria. Mr. W. Barker, principal of the Barker Motion Photography (Limited), the producers of the film,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-09-11
Summary:

The captain of a German schooner that has reached New Zealand reports that moving pictures are having a very marked influence on the simple and impressionable minds of South Sea Islanders. The sensational dramas in picture entertainments are supplying the stimulus that sends the half-civilised…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-09-23 - 1914-09-25
Summary:

Performances by Prof. Nicolas Lenz & Company and Dora Lenz; Also a fine selection of Moving pictures; Coming film: 'Within the Lion's Reach'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-09-23 - 1914-09-25
Summary:

Performance by Lenz & Company and Lenz; also a fine selection of moving pictures; 'Within the Lion's Reach' in 3 parts - 5,000 feet will be screened on Sept 26.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-09-24
Summary:

Several very interesting films including a funny play let by Max Linder and Pathe's International Gazette are being shown just now at the Bijou. Nicolas Lenz performed for the first time last night. Miss Dora Lenz danced. 'Within the Lion's Reach' will be shown next Saturday…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-09-26 - 1914-09-28
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Wthin the Lion's Reach' (3 parts, 5,000 ft); Performance by Prof. Nicolas Lenz & Company; Coming film: 'A Silent Messenger' (2 parts, 3,000 ft) and 'Traitors to Their King' (8,000 ft)

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-09-26 - 1914-09-28
Summary:

Performance by Lenz & Company; the powerful coloured and sensational drama 'Within the Lion's Reach' in 3 parts - 5,000 feet; 'A Silent Messenger' in 2 parts - 3,000 feet will be screened on Sept 30; watch for 'Traitors to Their King' - 8,000 feet.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-09-28
Summary:

Within the Lion's Reach' is now being shown at the Bijou Theatre. Prof. Nicolas Lenz, Madame Pauline Lenz and Miss Dora Lenz's performances added to the variety of the excellent programme. Miss Dors Lenz will give the 'Sailors Hornpiper' on Saturday. Pathe's…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-09-30
Summary:

The drama 'Lucille Love' now being shown at the Victoria Theatre, has reached the 11th and 12th episodes. Other interesting films being screened are 'Variety Boat Race Mystery,' Pathe's British Gazette, etc.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-05-01
Summary:

Mr. B. Brodsky, general manager of the China Cinema Co., Ltd., reached Yokohama after an extensive trip through China. His firm is one of the leading moving picture concerns in China.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-21
Summary:

Tam Pak Lam appeared at the Criminal Sessions yesterday on charges of assault with intent to commit a robbery and of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm. Mok Mui, on the night of the affair left the Tai Yat Cinematograph at Yaumati and had reached the vicinity of the Man Lung ginger…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-23 - 1918-05-23
Summary:

The three big productions of the year: 'The Barrier' in 7 parts, 8,000 feet, produced by the Rex Beach Motion Pictures Co.; 'The Mormon Maid' in 6 parts, 6,000 feet, featuring Mae Murray; 'The Lust of the Ages' in 7 parts, 7,000 feet, featuring Lillian Walker. Watch…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-23
Summary:

By arrangement with the Hongkong Film Exchange Company, Hongkong Theatre have secured the sole rights for China of exceptional films. The first is from the story of Rex Beach, 'The Barrier' issued by the Rex Beach Motion Picture Company. Another is 'The Mormon Maid' featuring…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-24 - 1918-05-24
Summary:

Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, May 25, 26, 27 and 28, super-programme for four nights only. 9.15 p.m. performance, the first greatest picture of the year, 'The Barrier' from the novel by Rex Beach, in 7 parts, 8,000 feet. Owing to the enormous price we are paying for the rights…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-24
Summary:

An exclusive drama-picture 'Jack of Diamonds' is now being screened at the Hongkong Theatre and pictures will be screened at matinees, including 'A Soul Enslaved,' Rex Beach's 'The Barrier.'