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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-02-07 - 1914-02-10
Summary:

The Pathe's Gazette (twice weekly), 'His Canine Partner,' 'Max to the Rescue,' and 'A Chequered Wooing' (a delightful drama of French artist life in 3,000 feet); the powerful drama 'A Woman's Self-Sacrifice' in 5,000 feet is coming.

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-02-11 - 1914-02-13
Summary:

Films screening of 'The Sham Sheriff' (3,000 ft) and 'The Pickpocket'; Screening of The Pathe's Gazette; Coming film: 'A Woman's Self-Sacrifice'

9
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-02-11 - 1914-02-13
Summary:

The Sham Sheriff' for 3 nights only, a novel story, developed along absolutely novel lines; The Pathe's Gazette; 'The Pickpocket' (a good comic) and 'Birds and Animals from Brazel'; the great star drama 'A Woman's Self-Sacrifice' (4,000 feet) will be…

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-02-14 - 1914-02-17
Summary:

Films screening of 'A Woman's Self-Sacrifice' (4,000 ft); Screening of The Pathe's Gazette; Coming film: 'The Wastrel' (8,000 ft)

11
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-02-14 - 1914-02-17
Summary:

The great star drama 'A Woman's Self-Sacrifice' for 4 nights only, commencing Feb 14, length 4,000 feet; The Pathe's Gazette, 'Cenoa a Famous Italian City'; 'The Wastrel' in 8,000 feet is coming.

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-09-09 - 1914-09-11
Summary:

New songs and dances performances by The Gibson Girls; Also some exceedingly comic and interesting pictures; Coming film: 'The Trapper's Mistake' (2 parts, 3,000 ft);

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-09-16 - 1914-09-18
Summary:

For 3 nights only, the magnificent drama 'A Hateful Bondage' in 2 parts - length 3,500 feet; Pathe's Cartoon & American Weekly; performance by 'The Gibson Girls'; the great sensational drama 'Atlantis' in 8 parts - 12,000 feet will be screened on Sept 19.…

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-09-17 - 1914-09-18
Summary:

Films screening of 'A Hateful Bondage' (2 parts, 3,500 ft); Screening of Pathe's Cartoon and American Weekly; New songs and dances performances by The Gibson Girls; Coming film: 'Atlantis'

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-12-09 - 1914-12-11
Summary:

Film screenings including Pathe's British War Gazette (5th Series, 1,500 ft); Also some exceedingly comic and interesting pictures; Performances by Bert Flatt and Flo Brooks; Coming film: 'Rocambole' (3rd Series, 7,000 ft) and 'Wells v Blake's Fight'

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-01-27 - 1915-01-29
Summary:

Screening of the War Pictures, including 'The European War of 1914', 'The Meuse Valley After the Battle' and 'Animated War Gazette'; Also great comic pictures

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-03-20 - 1915-03-22
Summary:

Films screenings including 'My Friend 'Lumpy Levy'' (3 parts, 5,000 ft) and 'The Smouldering Spark' (2 parts, 3,000 ft); Also Comic Pictures; Orchestra in attendance

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-03-23 - 1915-03-23
Summary:

Films screenings including 'My Friend 'Lumpy Levy'' (3 parts, 5,000 ft) and 'The Smouldering Spark' (2 parts, 3,000 ft); Also Comic Pictures; Orchestra in attendance

19
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-04-10 - 1915-04-12
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Sewer' (2 parts, 5,000 ft) and 'Life at the Bottom of the Sea' (3 parts, 5,000 ft); Also Comic Pictures; Orchestra in attendance

20
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-04-13 - 1915-04-13
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Sewer' (2 parts, 5,000 ft) and 'Life at the Bottom of the Sea' (3 parts, 5,000 ft); Also comic pictures; Orchestra in attendance