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: 1913-11-29
Summary:

Remarking, at London Sessions, on the number of boys who went astray, Mr. Robt. Wallace said that many who came before him owed their position to having been influenced by pictures of burglaries and thefts at cinematograph shows. His lordship said that not a session passed in which there was not…

122
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-04-15
Summary:

The Bijou management announced the coming of dancers in 'The Gibson Girl.' The Sheridans' dancing was admired and the picture programme was excellent for variety, including the American newsweekly, Pathe's British gazette, several comics and a sensational story in two parts…

123
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-05-08
Summary:

A splendid cinematograph entertainment was given in the Refreshment Hall approved by Messrs. Ramos and Ramos of the Victoria Theatre. The performance was a great success and was greatly appreciated.

124
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-05-11
Summary:

A cinematograph picture for the first time in the history of the Philippine courts has been introduced in evidence in a damage action brought by Martinez Llanos against the Manila Electric Railroad and Light company.

125
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-05-16
Summary:

A 'Smoker,' cinematograph show and presentation of prizes takes place this evening at Volunteer Headquarters, H. E. the Governor attending.

126
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-05-21
Summary:

The open-air cinema, opened by the Eastern Cinematograph Company, gave its first performance last night before a large attendance on the grounds of the Wigwam Tennis Club, Kowloon. The pictures were interesting and clear. However, the absence of music was greatly commented upon.

127
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-06-17
Summary:

Some hundreds of people turned out at the cinematograph entertainment given in Mr. Alves' extensive garden at Kowloon in aid of the Society St. Vincent de Paul. Also, The Film Exchange Company lent a series of Kowloon pictures for the event.

128
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-06-30 - 1914-07-02
Summary:

Films screening of 'At the Foot of the Scaffold' (2 parts) and 'Wheat and Tares' (2 parts); Screening of The latest Gaumint Graphic; Also some very comic films; Coming film: 'Queen's Jewels'

129
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-07-21 - 1914-07-23
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Dice of Life' (3 parts); Screening of The latest Gaumont Graphic; Also some exceedingly comic films

130
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-07-22
Summary:

As for Tung Wa Hospital's Flood Relief Bazaar, the Committee beg to acknowledge with sincere thanks to the members of Mr. Chau Kang Yu's family, cinematograph performance conducted by them.

131
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-07-24 - 1914-07-27
Summary:

Film screening of 'To Conquer or to Die' (5 parts); The latest Gaumont Graphic; Also some exceedingly comic films

132
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-07-28 - 1914-07-30
Summary:

Film screening of 'Black Thirteen' (2 parts); The latest Gaumont Graphic; And a fine selection of comic films

133
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-07-31 - 1914-08-03
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Mysteries of Photograph'( 5,000 ft, 4 parts); Screening of The latest Gaumont Graphic; Also some exceedingly comic pictures

134
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-08-04 - 1914-08-06
Summary:

Film screening of 'Study in Diplomacy' (2 parts); Also other comic and intersting films

135
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-08-07 - 1914-08-10
Summary:

Film screening of 'In the Midst of the Jungle' (3 parts); Screening of the latest Gaumont Graphic; Also some very comic films

136
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-08-20
Summary:

A cinematograph performance held at the Canton Club theatre resulted in a surplus and a cheque has been devoted to the relief of suffering caused by the West River floods.

137
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-08-25 - 1914-08-27
Summary:

Film screening of 'Misplaced Trust' (2 parts); Also new panoramic, Historical and Comic films

138
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-02-24 - 1915-02-24
Summary:

Film screening of 'A Circus Heroine' (3 parts, 5,000 ft) and the 10th Series of War Pictures (2 parts, 3,000 ft);

139
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-02-25 - 1915-02-27
Summary:

Film screening of 'A Circus Heroine' (3 parts, 5,000 ft) and the 10th Series of War Pictures (2 parts, 3,000 ft);

140
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-04-21 - 1915-04-23
Summary:

Great dramatic comic films; Performance by Albert Morrow; Orchestra in attendance