A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1897-11-19
Summary:

Last night in Theatre Royal, the Elsie Adair Company gave an amusing entertainment before a large house. And a series of animated pictures were shown by means of Edison's Vitascope. It was an almost total absence of the flicker which has characterised all previous exhibitions of pictures of…

2
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1898-04-04 - 1898-04-04
Summary:

Performance of Carl Hertz and Mdlle D'Alton. Also do not fail to see the original and marvellous Cinematographe, startling and up-to-date subjects, 200 animated pictures in colours. Booking at the Robinson Piano Co. Harry Lyons is the Agent.

3
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1898-04-05 - 1898-04-05
Summary:

Performance of Carl Hertz and Mdlle D'Alton. Also do not fail to see the original and marvellous Cinematographe, startling and up-to-date subjects, 200 animated pictures in colours, the sensation of the hour, absolutely the talk of the City. Booking at the Robinson Piano Co. Harry Lyons is…

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1905-09-02
Summary:

Mr. Will Holmsworth's Co. opened their season last night at the theatre Royal, and the show is nothing short of successful. Mr. Eric Hewell, Miss Ruby Maxwell, Miss Maud Larele, and Miss Lancy Stewart performed in the first part. The first part of the programme concluded with a refined and…

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1906-05-07
Summary:

The writer congrats Mr. Thurston, assisted by Winfield Blacke and Miss Maude Amber, on filling the theatre Royal on Saturday evening. He filled the theatre 'as we have never seen it filled before,' entertained the audience for 2.5 hours. The magician's card trick is wonderful, and…

6
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-08-05
Summary:

The various cinematograph shows will have a complete change of programme tonight. At the Bijou, Frank Melrose continued his performance, and an entirely new programme of pictures will be screened. The Donnelly family are still the headliners at the Victoria Theatre. A splendid set of animated…

7
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-03-19
Summary:

An enjoyable programme is being presented by the manager R. H. Stephenson at the Bijou Scenic Theatre. The animated picture are quite an interesting lot and special mention should be made of the Gaumont Graphic, Little Moritz in Africa, Great French Army Review, as well as several humorous films…

8
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-06-14
Summary:

The Bijou Scenic Theatre will be re-opened tonight under new management. It will exhibit some films entirely new to Hongkong audiences. One of these is entitled 'A Beautiful Traitor.' A good comic film by 'Wiffles' will be shown under the title of 'The Amorous Chestnut…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-05-18
Summary:

The Three Mile Limit' screened at the Bijou is an attractive film. The Gibson girls are as lively and as much appreciated as ever. Further episodes in the fortunes of the one and only 'Max' and of his brother mirth maker, 'Wiffles,' together with the latest one and…

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-28 - 1914-10-30
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Game of Love & Chance' (2 parts, 3,000 ft); Screening of Pathe's War Gazette (1,500 ft)

11
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-28
Summary:

This evening, there will be screened at the Bijou the first number of Pathe's War Gazette. This film is 1,500 feet long and includes other interesting items, including: A captured German ship being towed into Yarmouth Harbour, the French trips crossing the frontier into Germany, Earl…

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-28 - 1914-10-30
Summary:

The great comedy picture The Game of Love & Chance in 2 parts - length 3,000 feet; also Path's War Gazettes, comprising a wonderful series of stirring events in the present great crisis - length 1,500 feet.

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-31 - 1914-11-03
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Max's Chosen Bride' (2parts, 3,000 ft) and 'Haunigan in Clover'; Screening of Pathe's War Gazette ; Coming film: 'A Footballer's Honour'

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-11-02 - 1914-11-03
Summary:

A great screaming comedy, 'Max's Chosen Bride' in 2 parts - 3,000 feet; 'Haunican in Clover' - American comedy; also 'Pathe's War Gazette' that comprising a wonderful series of stirring events in the present great crisis; a powerful drama 'A…

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-11-14 - 1914-11-14
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Drug of Oblivion' (3 parts, 5,000 ft); Screening of Pathe's War Gazette (1,500 ft)

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-11-16 - 1914-11-17
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Drug of Oblivion' (3 parts, 5,000 ft); Screening Pathe's War Gazette (1,500 ft)

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-11-16 - 1914-11-17
Summary:

The great sensational and exciting drama, 'The Drug of Oblivion' in 5,000 feet and Pathe's War Gazette - 3rd series - 1,500 feet on Nov 14, comprising a wonderful series of stirring events in the present great crisis.

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-11-18 - 1914-11-18
Summary:

Coming films screenings including 'Wiffle's Love Romance' (3 parts, 3,500 ft), 'A Scoundrel's Chance' and 'A Spendthrift's Reform'; Screening of Pathe's War Gazette; Coming film: 'The Magistrate's Honour'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-11-18 - 1914-11-20
Summary:

The farcical comedy 'Wiffles' Love Romance' in 2 parts - length 3,500 feet; the magnificent coloured drama, 'A Scoundrel's Chance,' 'A Spendthrift's Reform' [sic], Pathe's War Gazette - 3rd series; a powerful Italian Drama 'The Magistrate…

20
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-11-19 - 1914-11-20
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Wiffle's Love Romance' (3 parts, 3,500 ft), 'A Scoundrel's Chance' and 'A Spendthrift's Reform'; Screening of Pathe's War Gazette; Coming film: 'The Magistrate's Honour'