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: 1914-01-21 - 1914-01-23
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Wiffles amonst the Gods' and 'Where Jealousy Leads'; Screening of The Pathe's Gazette; Coming film: 'Nick Winter and the Kidnappers'

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-01-21 - 1914-01-23
Summary:

Performance by Bonetta; the Pathe's Gazette (twice weekly); 'Wiffles amongst the Gods,' 'Where Jealousy Leads,' etc.; 'Nick Winter & the Kidnappers' in 5,000 feet is coming.

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-01-24 - 1914-01-26
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Max the Ladies Man' and 'Wiffles and the African Poteneate'; Screening of The Pathe's Gazette; Coming film: 'Nick Winter and the Kidnappers'

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-01-24 - 1914-01-27
Summary:

Performance by Bonetta; the Pathe's Gazette (twice weekly); 'Max the Ladies Man'; 'Wiffles & the African Potentate' (a laugh, a scream) in 2 parts, 3,000 feet; 'Nick Winter & the Kidnappers' in 5,000 feet is coming.

11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-01-28 - 1914-01-30
Summary:

Films screening of 'Wiffles a Lucky Benedict', 'Daisy Wins the Day', 'Mr. Arling's Mistake' and 'Nick Winter and the Kidnappers'; Screening of Pathe's Gazette (Twice Weekly)

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-01-28 - 1914-01-29
Summary:

Last 3 nights only: performance by Bonetta; the Pathe's Gazette (twice weekly), 'Wiffles A Lucky Benedict'; the great detective drama 'Nick Winter & the Kidnappers' (5,000 feet) will be screened on Jan 31.

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-01-31 - 1914-02-03
Summary:

Film screening of 'Nick Winter and the Kidnappers' (5,000 ft); Every Thursday and Sunday, special music by The Hongkong Hotel Orchestra

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-01-31 - 1914-02-03
Summary:

4 nights only commencing Jan 31; the powerful coloured thrilling detective drama, 'Nick Winter & the Kidnappers' (5,000 feet); performance by Orchestra.

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-02-04 - 1914-02-06
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Nick Winter and the Kidnappers'; Coming film: 'The Ladies Sheriff', 'A Friend in Need' and 'Wifflis and the Honeymooners'; Screening of The Pathe's Gazette

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-02-04 - 1914-02-06
Summary:

By request, one more night of 'Nick Winter & The Kidnappers' in 5,000 feet; Thursday, Feb 5, The Pathe's Gazette (twice weekly), 'The Lady Sheriff,' 'A Friend in Need,' 'Wiffles and the Honeymooners,' etc.

17
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)

18
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.

19
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-02-21 - 1914-02-24
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Renunciation' (5,000 ft); Screening of The Pathe's Gazette; Coming film: 'The Wastrel'

20
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-02-21 - 1914-02-24
Summary:

The Renunciation' for 4 nights only; 'The Wastrel' on Feb 15, a powerful coloured sensational drama, length 8,000 feet; and the Pathe's Gazette.