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: 1912-05-02
Summary:

There appear the so-called 'talking pictures,' a synchronization of the cinematograph and the phonograph by electrical science, are already in craze in London and Paris. So premising have been these reproductions of plays and operas that two prominent producers, Charles Frohman and…

2
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-09-03
Summary:

The author of 'Quo Vadis' has sold the rights of reporting his works, on films to a European Syndicate for 1.25 billion francs, and a similar right to an American Company for a like sum.

3
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-09-16
Summary:

A remarkable incident is reported from Whistable. During the exhibition of the 'Quo Vadis' films at the local picture palace one visitor became greatly agitated, and was overcome by his emotion that he fainted and had to be carried out of the building. It was reported that the visitor…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-10-07
Summary:

The article mentioned the strong growth of the cinema business in Great Britain and America. These important and interesting facts of the wonderful growth of cinema are given by Mr. Valentia Steer in his book, The Romance of the Cinema. Mr. Steer also mentioned the cinematograph has caught the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-10-09
Summary:

Six years ago the total number of employees in cinematograph theatres in Great Britain was about 500. They now exceed 125,000. Their weekly wage-bill probably runs into £250,000 or more. The number of people visiting the cinemas per week must be well over eight million. These and many other…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-11-01 - 1913-11-01
Summary:

Films screening of 'The Last Ray of Sunshine'; Screening of Gaumont Graphic; Coming films: 'Quo Vadis' and 'Battle of Waterloo'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-11-07 - 1913-11-10
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Cowboy Millionaires'; Screening of Gaumont Graphic and somc comic pictures; Coming pictures: 'Quo Vadis' and 'The Battle of Waterloo'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-11-11 - 1913-11-13
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Bread Carrier' (3 parts, 4,000 ft); Coming pictures: 'Quo Vadis' and 'The Battle of Waterloo'

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-11-14 - 1913-11-17
Summary:

Film screening of 'Sheridan Ride' (in 2 parts); Screening of Gaumont Graphic; Coming pictures: 'Quo Vadis' and 'The Battle of Waterloo'

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-11-18 - 1913-11-20
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Girl Thief' (in 2 parts); Coming pictures: 'Quo Vadis' and 'The Battle of Waterloo'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-11-22
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre promises soon to produce the magnificent film 'Quo Vadis', also 'The Battle of Waterloo.' The latter, which is 6,000ft. in length, is to be screened next week. 'The Trio,' three special artistes, are booked to appear.

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-11-25 - 1913-11-26
Summary:

Film screening of 'A Tragedy at the Court of Milan'; Coming film: 'The Battle of Waterloo' and 'Quo vadis'; Coming performances by Martinetti-Grossi-Moret

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-12-02 - 1913-12-04
Summary:

Films screening of 'A Conspiracy Against Murat' (in 2 parts); Debut performance of Martinetti-Grossi-Moret; Coming film: 'Quo Vadis' (8,000 ft)

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-12-05 - 1913-12-08
Summary:

Film screening of 'Ida, the Queen of the Air' (in 3 parts, 4,000 ft); Performances by Martinetti-Grossi-Moret; Coming film: 'Quo Vadis' (8,000 ft)

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-12-09 - 1913-12-11
Summary:

Films screening of 'Don Juan After Don Juan of Austria' (2 parts); Performances by Martinetti-Grossi-Moret; Coming film: 'Tigris' and 'Quo Vadis'

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-12-11
Summary:

It is probable that no film has ever been shown anywhere that created a greater sensation than 'Quo Vadis,' in six parts, which will be shown at the Victoria Theatre shortly. The enterprising management has also arranged for two companion films dealing with Ancient Rome, 'Anthony…

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-12-12 - 1913-12-15
Summary:

Film screening of 'Tigris' (in 3 parts; Performances by Martinetti-Grossi-Moret; Coming film: 'Quo Vadis'

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-12-19 - 1913-12-22
Summary:

Films screenings entitled 'In the Clutch of Apaches' or The Adventures of Child, in the Hands of an Apache Gang (in 4 parts); Coming: 'Quo Vadis', 'Last Days of Pompeii', 'Protea', and 'The Ghost Club'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-12-22
Summary:

Patrons of the Victoria Theatre find plenty of thrills in the detective drama entitled 'In the Clutch of the Apaches,' which depicts, in four parts, the adventures of a child in the hands of an Apache gang. Some fine film treats are coming, including 'Quo Vadis,' 'Last…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-12-27
Summary:

The approaching majority of kinematography may well call for a brief review of the extraordinary growth of the industry since that eventful day in 1893 when at the World's Fair, Chicago, Thomas Edison's kinetoscope was introduced to an amazed public. Facts about the picture industry in…