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: 1914-01-01
Summary:

A cricket match will be played on Hong Kong Cricket Club and the Theatre Royal will be closed. 'Manon Lescaut' is shown at the Victoria. Pathe Gazette and 'That Scamp Ferdinand' will be in the Bijou's New Year offerings.

2
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-04-29
Summary:

The Beggar Prince' and 'Max Linder as a Toreador' were the principal films shown at the Victoria Theatre. Another feature is the Pathe's Gazette of recent events. Performance by Miss May Yohe.

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-05-06
Summary:

The Carsons presenting 'Pastimes on the Prairies,' commenced an engagement at the Victoria Theatre. Pathe's Gazette and other films completed an excellent programme.

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-07-27
Summary:

The principal film shown at the Victoria Theatre tonight is dramatic. 'For the Sake of a Throne,' Keystone comics and Pathe's Gazette fill up an attractive programme.

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-08-06 - 1915-08-06
Summary:

Films screenings including 'A Queen's Love' (3 parts) and 'Sherlock Holmes in The Musgrave Ritual'; Screening of Pathe's Gazette and Keystone Comics

6
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-08-07 - 1915-08-09
Summary:

Films screenings including 'A Queen's Love' (3 parts) and 'Sherlock Holmes in The Musgrave Ritual'; Screening of Pathe's Gazette and Keystone Comics

7
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-02-24
Summary:

The Melbourne Comedy Company, Eileen Melbourne, Tom Melbourne, scored another big success at the Victoria Theatre. Tonight is the last night of this programme. The 'movies' consist entirely of comedies with the exception of Pathe's Gazette.

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-05-02 - 1916-05-04
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Protea the Third' (7 reels), 'The Sailor's Practical Joke', 'Exploits of Elaine', Charlier Chaplin's 'Getting Acquainted', 'Charlie by the Sea' and Pathe's British Gazette

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-05-05 - 1916-05-05
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Charlie Chaplin by the Sea' and 'Exploits of Elaine'; Coming film: 'Dolly of the Dailies' and 'What Happened to Mary'

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-05-05 - 1916-05-08
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Exploits of Elaine' (1st and 2nd episodes), 'Charlie Chaplin by the Sea', 'Charlie Getting Acquainted', 'A Fatal Taxi' and 'When Knights Were Bold'; Screening of Pathe's British Gazette

11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-05-09 - 1916-05-09
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Dolly of the Dailies' (1st episodes) as sequel to 'What Happened to Mary', 'Professor Millar's Vision' (2 parts), 'Max as Snapshotter' and 'The Alarm' (Keystone, 2 parts); Screening of Pathe's British Gazette…

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-05-10 - 1916-05-11
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Dolly of the Dailies' (1st episodes) as sequel to 'What Happened to Mary', 'Professor Millar's Vision' (2 parts), 'Max as Snapshotter' and 'The Alarm' (Keystone, 2 parts); Screening of Pathe's British Gazette…

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-05-19 - 1916-05-22
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Exploits of Elaine' (5th and 6th episodes), 'Rum and Wall Paper' (Keystone) and 'Tiny Jim and His Sister'; Screening of Pathe's British Gazette; Coming performance by Humphrey Bishop and London Star Company

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-05-24
Summary:

His Excellency the Governor and a party of ten attended the Victoria Theatre. Performance by the Humphrey Bishop Company, Miss Nora Noon and Mr. Stanley Vilven. 'The Beloved Vagabond' and two of Pathe's Gazettes on the screen were thoroughly enjoyed.

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-05-26 - 1916-05-26
Summary:

Film screening of 'Exploits of Elaine' (7th & 8th episodes); Performance by Humphrey Bishop and his London Star artists

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-05-27 - 1916-05-27
Summary:

Film screening of 'Exploits of Elaine' (7th & 8th episodes); Performance by Humphrey Bishop and his London Star artists

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-06-02 - 1916-06-03
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Exploits of Elaine' (9th & 10th episodes), 'Round About Yunnan', 'Passing of the Mother-In-Law', 'The Crash' (Keystone Comic) and 'Her Last Chance' (Keystone Comic); Screening of Pathe's British Gazette;…

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-06-05 - 1916-06-05
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Exploits of Elaine' (9th & 10th episodes), 'Round About Yunnan', 'Passing of the Mother-In-Law', 'The Crash' (Keystone Comic) and 'Her Last Chance' (Keystone Comic); Screening of Pathe's British Gazette;…

19
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-06-09 - 1916-06-09
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Exploits of Elaine' (11th & 12th episodes), Charlie Chaplin in 'Caught in a Cabaret' (2 parts), 'Love and Gasoline' (Keystone Comic) and 'How Birds Feed Their Young'; Boxing and fencing performances

20
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-06-10 - 1916-06-10
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Exploits of Elaine' (11th & 12th episodes), Charlie Chaplin in 'Caught in a Cabaret' (2 parts), 'Love and Gasoline' (Keystone Comic) and 'How Birds Feed Their Young'; Boxing and fencing performances