A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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101
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-11-29
Summary:

Mr Blake, Manager of the Victoria Theatre has consented to insert in today's matinee programme the beautiful Italian drama 'Wife in Death,' with some new comics.

102
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-12-05
Summary:

The weekend programme at the Victoria Theatre has been up to excellence including episodes of serial film and some really good comics of Fatty shown.

103
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-22
Summary:

Lucille Love's performance is attracting many people to the Hongkong Theatre. The managers have given an extra matinee every Saturday to accommodate patrons. The well-known film 'What happened to Mary' with new comics are screened.

104
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-03-15
Summary:

A historical play 'Salambo' in six reels will be exhibited together with new comics and War Pictures. The orchestra is now augmented by a few more instrumentalists.

105
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-03-17
Summary:

A War Graphic illustrating the Lusitania affair, landing of the victims and the effect upon recruiting two days later were shown together with 'The Master Key' and comic films.

106
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-14
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre is showing a programme of two three-reel Italian stories 'An Ignored Mother' and 'The Outcast's return' together with the War Graphic and some good comics.

107
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-15
Summary:

A good programme was given at the Victoria Theatre. The principal picture 'Peggy' portrayed the adventures of a gay young Scotch American girl. Three comedy pictures and a musical variety turn concluded the programme.

108
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-07-11
Summary:

A varied programme was given with a coloured film in two parts, the ninth series of the 'Liberty' film, two comics and War Gazette were also produced. Tonight Professor Jaffiar will make his debut.

109
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-07-18
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre is screening a thrilling drama in five reels from the Aquila Co. entitled 'Jealousy Incarnate' and comics.

110
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-09-10
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre is continuing to attract many people with the two serial performances. The Chinese seem puzzled with Devil worshippers and yet they enjoyed it. The selection of comics is good and the different extras at matinees are attractive.

111
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-09-21 - 1917-09-22
Summary:

Screening of 'The Shielding Shadow' (13th & 14th episodes), British and American Gazettes, 'Harrogate' (colour) and Comic Films; Coming film:' Nedra, or The White Gods', Pathe's play adapted from Geo. Barr McClutcheon's book featuring Tania Marinoff…

112
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-26
Summary:

A sensational Italian drama in seven reels 'In the toils of Hate' is being shown at the Hongkong Theatre. The continuation of 'The Purple Mask' will be screened with some new comics. The programme will be at both matinees.

113
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-29
Summary:

The managers of the Victoria and Hongkong Theatres announce that there will be no performance at 9.15 p.m. on 'Heather Day.' A programme that includes two interesting episodes of film serials 'The Grip of Evil,' a coloured Pathe film, and Pathe War Gazette will be screened…

114
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-01 - 1919-01-01
Summary:

Tonight, screening: a most thrilling and powerful film story, complete in 6 parts, 'The Nurse' and comics. Today, special matinee at 5 p.m.

115
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-03 - 1918-01-03
Summary:

Tonight, Susanna and Vladimir Zacandin in latest dances, songs, flute solos, etc. Every night complete change of dances, etc. 'The Black Pearl,' drama in 3 parts and Comic. Saturday, 5th January, next two episodes of 'The Gray Ghost.'

116
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-03 - 1918-01-04
Summary:

Tonight, showing: 11th and 12th episodes of 'The Secret of the Submarine' and comics. Tomorrow, special matinee at 5 p.m., repeating for the last time, 'Marcela' in 9 parts.

117
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-04 - 1918-01-04
Summary:

Tonight, Susanna and Vladimir Zacandin in latest dances, songs, flute solos, etc. 'The Chocolate Soldier,' romance in 5 parts. Today at 5.15 p.m., especial matinee, 'The Chocolate Soldier' and comics.

118
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-04 - 1918-01-04
Summary:

Special matinee at 5.15 p.m., today, Friday, 4th January 1918, the management of the Victoria Theatre has kindly given a farewell benefit matinee to Miss Gladie. Programme: Richard and Gladie in their novelty dancing; Bert Wiles, the xylophone King. Also 'The Chocolate Soldier' in 5…

119
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-05 - 1918-01-08
Summary:

Tonight, Susanna and Vladimir Zacandin in dances, songs, etc. 'The Gray Ghost' 5th and 6th episodes in 4 parts and comics. Wednesday, 9th January, see next episodes of 'The Gray Ghost.'

120
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-05 - 1918-01-08
Summary:

Commencing Saturday, 5th January, showing: the final in 3 episodes, 'The Secret of the Submarine' and comics. Tuesday, 8th January, screening: a beautiful Italian drama, 'Gorgona' in 6 parts. January 8 Remarks: On page 11, ad. on 'Gorgona' only.