A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-11-04 - 1913-11-04
Summary:

A week of special pictures, the Pathe's Gazette, 'A Night Out' (by Wiffles 2,600 feet), and the biggest comedy screen ever played in China; 'Wise and Milton,' a riot, a howl, and a decided hit; performance by Bonetta.

2
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-11-05 - 1913-11-07
Summary:

Programme from 5th to 8th, including the coloured Americans 'Wise and Milton'; in an entire change of acts, new comedy, new songs and crazy dances; Pathe's Gazette; Max and 'The Love Letter.'

3
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-11-08 - 1913-11-11
Summary:

Programme from 8th to 12th, including the continual success of the coloured Americans, 'Wise & Milton'; the Pathe's Gazette; 'The Heritage,' a powerful coloured drama in 3 parts, 4000 ft.

4
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-11-12 - 1913-11-13
Summary:

Last few nights only, 12th, 13th and 14th: farewell performance of 'Wise and Milton'; the Pathe's Gazette; 'Till Death Us Do Part,' a wonderful coloured war drama in 2 parts.

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-11-14 - 1913-11-14
Summary:

Last 2 nights only, farewell performance of 'Wise and Milton'; the Pathe's Gazette.

6
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-11-15 - 1913-11-18
Summary:

By special request, positively last 4 nights, 'Wise & Milton'; the Pathe's Gazette; 'The Lighthouse Prisoners,' a magnificent coloured drama.

7
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-11-22 - 1913-11-25
Summary:

Fillm screening of 'Two Tiny Pickles'; 'A Picturesque Corner: France' and 'A Fair Saint' (in 2 parts); Screening of The Pathe's Gazette

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-01-14
Summary:

Miss Violet Bonetta delights audiences with her dancing and new songs at the Bijou Theatre. The well-known Pathe Gazettes keep spectators au courant and the drama Fantomas will be screened.

9
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-01-14 - 1914-01-17
Summary:

For 3 nights only, the great thrilling detective drama 'Fantomas' in 4 parts, 6,000 feet; performance by Bonetta.

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-03-07 - 1914-03-11
Summary:

Film screening of 'Fantomas' (in 6 parts, 9,000 ft, third series); Screening of The Pathe's Gazette

11
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-03-07 - 1914-03-11
Summary:

Fantomas,' the third series in 6 parts, 9,000 feet for 4 nights only, a great thrilling detective drama; The Pathe's Gazette (twice weekly).

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-05-02 - 1914-05-05
Summary:

The coloured film entitled 'Glimpses of the Life of Yuan Shi-kai'; also the great Italian love story 'The Return of the Emigrant,' length 3,500 feet; Max As A Chiropodist (a good comedy); Pathe's American Weekly & Pathe's Cartoon (the world's latest news);…

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-06-10 - 1914-06-12
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Bridge of Terror' (4,000 ft) and 'Shanghai Races Meeting'; Screening of Pathe's British Gazette and Pathe's Cartoon; Coming film: 'In the Grip of a Villain'

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-06-10 - 1914-06-12
Summary:

For 3 nights only, the great sensational drama, 'The Bride of Terror,' 'Shanghai Race Meeting,' and Pathe's British Gazette & Pathe's Cartoon on June 10; the great thrilling drama 'In the Grip of a Villain' in 4 parts, length 6,000 feet will be…

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-06-24 - 1914-06-26
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Max the New Butler', 'Max Teaches the Tango', 'How Flowers Awaken', 'On the Coast of the Black Sea' and 'Strange Inhabitants of the Deep'; Screening of Pathe's International and Pathe's Cartoon; Coming film…

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-06-24 - 1914-06-26
Summary:

Special comic and interesting films, 'Max the New Butler,' 'Max Teachs the Tango,' 'How Flowers Awaken,' 'On the Coast of the Black Sea,' 'Strange Inhabitants of the Deep,' and Pathe's International & Pathe's Cartoon; the great…

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-07-11 - 1914-07-14
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Curse of War' (5,000 ft); Screening of Pathe's Cartoon and International Gazette; Coming magic performance by Albert Morrow

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-07-11 - 1914-07-14
Summary:

For 4 nights only, the great sensational drama 'The Curse of War' in 5,000 feet, and 'Pathe's Cartoon & International Gazette'; look out for 'Albert Morrow,' one of the world's best magicians.

19
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-08-01 - 1914-08-04
Summary:

Film screenings including 'Rocambole' (The Terror of Paris, 1st Series)(4 parts, 7,000 ft); Screening of Pathe's International and Cartoon

20
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-08-01 - 1914-08-04
Summary:

For 4 nights only, the great thrilling drama 'Rocambole,' the terror of Paris; (1st series) - 'The Knave of Heart's Club' in 4 parts, length 7,000 feet; also Pathe's International & Cartoon.