A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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121
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-07-24
Summary:

Some splendid pictures were screened at the Victoria Theatre for the Canton Floods Fund. The Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of Professor Gonzales.

122
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-08-05
Summary:

At the Bijou Theatre last night was the second and last performance given to swell the receipts of the Canton Flood Relief Fund. In honour of the occasion the pictures were particularly good, including many entertaining features.

123
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-09-22
Summary:

Arrangements have been made by the Victoria Theatre to screen new pictures at the Wednesday matinee.

124
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-10-21 - 1915-10-21
Summary:

Grand popular pictures

125
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-11-02
Summary:

The entertainment provided at the Bijou Theatre should now be heightened by the addition of an orchestra. There is a great variety of pictures shown.

126
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-11-13 - 1915-11-15
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Bridge Across the Yser' (2 parts) and 'Max's Double' (2 parts); Screening of Pathe's Latest Gazette; Also comic, historical and interesting pictures

127
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-11-20
Summary:

The management of the Victoria Theatre is securing pictures of the war, dramas of intense interest are produced, while the comic series is delightful. There was a complete change of the programme last night.

128
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-11-30
Summary:

Miss Glory Taft delighted very good houses at the Bijou Theatre. Several new numbers are sweetly rendered. A big range of pictures is shown nightly.

129
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-01-21 - 1916-01-21
Summary:

Films screenings including Pathe's 'Price of Discipline' (5 parts) featuring the famous child actress Marie Fromest of Les Miserables, 'Fantastic Umbrellea', 'In the Woods of Mortain' and 'Mike the Housemaid'; Screening of Pathe's British Gazette…

130
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-01-22 - 1916-01-24
Summary:

Films screenings including Pathe's 'Price of Discipline' (5 parts) featuring the famous child actress Marie Fromest of 'Les Miserables,' 'Fantastic Umbrellea', 'In the Woods of Mortain' and 'Mike the Housemaid'; Screening of Pathe's…

131
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-08
Summary:

The Three Delroys will be performed at the Bijou Theatre. There will also be screened a fine set of pictures.

132
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-09
Summary:

The Melbourne Comedy Co, reappears at the Victoria Theatre. With the return of the comedy-makers, together with a new set of pictures, an evening at the Victoria this weekend.

133
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-21
Summary:

The Flower Girl' with Maisie Fromet of 'Les Miserables' playing the leading role will be screened upon request at the Victoria Theatre. Some very costly films of Charlie Chaplin have been secured by the management and will be shown later.

134
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-12 - 1916-07-12
Summary:

First performance Tonight at 9.15 p.m.; Cool breezes, comfortable charis, grand pictures, good music and full band in attendance

135
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-12 - 1916-07-12
Summary:

Opening Tonight at 9.15 p.m.; Full band in attendance

136
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-12
Summary:

The Hongkongite has yet to taste the delights of open air pictures in Kowloon at The Palisade. The enjoyment of the evening included the musical programme. The Palisade is within a minute's walk of the Ferry.

137
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-01 - 1916-09-01
Summary:

This new theatre will open tomorrow, 2nd September; The most comfortable theatre in the colony with excellent pictures and good music

138
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-11-10
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre announces that they have arranged to have the band of the s.s. China play selections. They are screening some excellent pictures at present.

139
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-12-23
Summary:

A large audience is attracted to the capital series of pictures depicting work being done by women workers in the munition works at home. Other pictures portrayed the Army Service Corps, the Royal Flying Corps and the Royal Artillery at work.

140
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-12-29 - 1916-12-29
Summary:

Enormous success of the Musical Shirley's; Screening of 'On the Brink' featuring Mlle Robinne, Pathe's British Gazette: 'The Great War' and Chaplin comedy 'Dough and Gynamite'; Coming film: 'The Iron Claw'