A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-09
Summary:

The official cinematograph record of the first stage of 'The Battle of the Somme' is the real thing at last. Realistic sights were shown, including the wounded which some find it unbearable. Lloyd George's review included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-14
Summary:

A war film 'The Battle of the Somme' will be shown at the Victoria Theatre. The management has made arrangements to obtain the film for exhibition.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-17
Summary:

Tomorrow night, at the Victoria Theatre, the famous Somme film, 'The Battle of the Somme,' will be screened for the first time. The picture has met with such adverse criticism, but the comments from the Times and the Globe were different. Film review included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-21
Summary:

News from Observer about a remarkable case of recovery of speech by Sergeant Harvey, of the Canadian Force, a patient in Bagthorpe Hospital, Nottingham, has come to light. He was seriously wounded in an exploration on the Western front about two months ago, and afterwards found himself without…

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Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-23
Summary:

At the Victoria Theatre on Friday night, the first two episodes of the new serial 'The Red Circle' were shown and proved very exciting. Two war pictures were screened: 'Approaching the Second Line,' and 'The Battle of the Somme.' As comic relief, a new Wiffles film…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-24
Summary:

Audiences have been attracted by the war film 'Battle of the Somme' screened at the Victoria Theatre. 'The Red Circle' was also shown.

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

Mr Lew Marks, manager of Empire Theatre, applied for exemption on the ground that Mr M. E. Bandman had placed him entirely in charge of the Government tour of the official war films 'Britain Prepared,' 'The Battle of the Somme' and 'The Battle of the Ancre,' and…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-23 - 1917-06-27
Summary:

For 3 nights only, commencing June 26; the greatest film in history, 'The Battle of the Somme' and 'H.M. the King on the Battlefield'; price details included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-27
Summary:

The official pictures of 'The Battle of the Somme' were exhibited last night for the first time at the Victoria Theatre. They were first shown at the Scala Theatre, London, some six weeks after the battle took place on July 1st, 1918. The pictures are truly a vivid representation of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-27
Summary:

Last evening, at the Victoria Theatre, the great war-film, entitled 'The Battle of the Somme' was produced. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-28
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre was again crowded to over flowing last night when the official films of the Battle of the Somme were shown for the second time. These pictures are beautifully clear, and they give a wonderfully realistic impression of what the actual fighting on the Western Front is like.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-28
Summary:

That the Hongkong public has been eagerly awaiting the Battle of the Somme films was again evident last night, when another crowded house thronged the Victoria Theatre. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-30
Summary:

It could be seen easily that King George had been looking forward to his trip to France. His step was light and there was a sparkle in his eye.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-07-17
Summary:

The film depicting 'The Battle of the Ancre' was shown in 5 parts at the Victoria Theatre. This film is like the Somme film. One of the most striking portions of the films is the night photography and the films will be shown again tonight and Thursday night. The films giving '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-07-20
Summary:

'Battle of the Ancre' was shown at the Victoria Theatre. It depicted the scenes in battle worth great details.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-31
Summary:

As a result of the exhibition in India and the East of the Official War films, 'Britain Prepared,' 'The Battle of the Somme' and 'The Battle of the Ancre,' Mr. M. E. Bandman has been able to send Home over one lakh and ten thousand rupees to His Majesty's…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-09-20
Summary:

The sales of John Buchan's books top the list. His way of writing is reliable and no man knows more about the war than himself. 'The Battle of the Somme' should prove a companion to the Official War Films shown in Hongkong.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-10-25
Summary:

A statement about the winter season of Victoria Theatre has been made by Mr. J. J. Blake, the manager. Concerning serial pictures were so much appreciated by cinema-goers, Mr. Blake has arranged to screen first 'The Grip of Evil,' with Jackie Saunders in the leading role. Other serials…

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

Mr J. J. Blake, the manager of that Victoria Theatre, informs us that great care has been taken in the choice of productions for the winter season. Great variety of films were obtained, including 'The Grip of Evil,' with Jack Saunders, 'The Fatal Ring' featuring Pearl White…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-04
Summary:

A new serial film 'The Mystery of the Double Cross' will be commenced at the Victoria Theatre on Friday next. 'The Fatal Ring' featuring Miss Pearl White and 'Kick in, Kick in' are hoped to be secured next.