A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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101
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-04-30 - 1914-04-30
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, Gaumont Graphic, 'Bob Gets Strong' (comic), 'Light after Darkness' in 2 parts (interesting), 'The Plumber & The Lunatics' (comic), 'Pochontas' [sic] (drama), 'The Masseur's Ruse' (comedy), 'Tweedledum Rears a Pupil…

102
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-05-05 - 1914-05-08
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, the interesting picture 'The Romance of the Palm Grove' in 3 parts; the latest Gaumont Graphic; a fine selection of comic pictures.

103
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-05-14
Summary:

The scheme of providing out-of-door cinematograph entertainment for residents of Kowloon in the summer evenings will be initiated on Saturday. The venue will be the Wigwam Lawn Tennis Club grounds, and the shows will be given (weather permitting) every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.

104
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-05-15 - 1914-05-16
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, the dramatic picture 'The Black Circle' (in 3 parts), the latest Gaumont Graphic and some exceedingly comic pictures; the greatest picture ever screened in the annals of cinematography 'The Three Musketeers' will be exhibited on May 18 at 9 p.m. and for 7…

105
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-05-18
Summary:

The Three Mile Limit' screened at the Bijou is an attractive film. The Gibson girls are as lively and as much appreciated as ever. Further episodes in the fortunes of the one and only 'Max' and of his brother mirth maker, 'Wiffles,' together with the latest one and…

106
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-05-25 - 1914-05-30
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, programme including Gaumont Graphic (interesting), 'Bloomer's Transformation' (comic), 'Ten Nights in a Bar Room' (dramatic, in 2 parts), 'Betty's Boat' (comic), 'Sticky Simon' (comic), 'A Regiment of Two' (comic),…

107
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-06-01 - 1914-06-01
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, the dramatic picture 'The Dead Secret' in 3 parts; also the latest Gaumont Graphic and some exceedingly comic pictures.

108
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-06-02 - 1914-06-03
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, Gaumont Graphic (interesting), 'Merrynob as Tennis Player' [sic] (comic), 'Too Many Caseys' (comic), 'City of New Tork' (interesting), 'Foolshead Victim of Honesty' [sic] (comic), 'New York Coast Defenders' (interesting), '…

109
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-06-05 - 1914-06-08
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, change of programme headed by the dramatic picture 'Father' in 3 parts; the latest Gaumont and some very comic pictures.

110
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-06-12 - 1914-06-15
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, the drama picture 'A Leap of Despair' in 3 parts; the Gaumont Graphic; also the sensational boxing film Georges Carpentier vs Bombardier Wells in 1,000 feet; a thrilling novel of adventures 'Between Men and Beasts' and the society film dance 'The Tango…

111
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-06-16
Summary:

Some five hundred people witnessed a fine cinematograph entertainment at Kowloon last evening. This was held to help the funds of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Local pictures among others were provided by the Variety Film Exchange Company.

112
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-06-29 - 1914-06-29
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, the dramatic picture 'Wheat and Tares' in 2 parts; the latest Gaumont Graphic and some exceedingly comic pictures.

113
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-06-30 - 1914-07-02
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, the dramatic picture 'At the Foot of the Scaffold' in 2 parts, 'Wheat and Tares' in 2 parts, the latest Gaumont Graphic and some very comic films; the thrilling drama 'Queen's Jewels' in 3 parts on July 3.

114
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-07-01
Summary:

The two dramatic films, 'Wheat and Tares' and 'At the Foot of the Scaffold,' are full of thrilling happenings. In addition to these, there are three funny comic films and Gaumont Graphic, showing the world's latest news at the Victoria Theatre.

115
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-07-03 - 1914-07-04
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, change of programme headed by the thrilling drama 'Queen's Jewels' in 3 parts; and the latest Gaumont Graphic.

116
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-07-13
Summary:

A special matinee was given at the Victoria on Saturday afternoon. Various films attracted audiences. Gaumont Graphic was interesting as usual, including a comic picture, a pleasing picture 'The Secret Marriage,' a story entitled 'Sea Flowers,' and three-part detective drama…

117
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-07-14 - 1914-07-14
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, change of programme headed by the magnificent film 'Maternity' in 3 parts; and the latest Gaumont Graphic; performance by Scherbelis.

118
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-07-17 - 1914-07-18
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, the dramatic picture 'Too Late to Mend' in 5 parts; also the latest Gaumont Graphic; performance by Fournier; the wrestling match between Fournier and Schereblis on July 20.

119
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-07-21 - 1914-07-23
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, change of programme headed by the magnificent film 'The Dice of Life' in three parts; the latest Gaumont Graphic and some exceedingly comic films.

120
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-07-25 - 1914-07-27
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, 'To Conquer or to Die' in 5 parts, it is one of the most thrilling dramas ever screened; also the latest Gaumont Graphic and some exceedingly comic films.