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: 1910-12-08 - 1910-12-09
Summary:

A complete change of programme and pictures. Vaudeville performances by Miss Vera Ferace, Miss A. M. Carrington, Mr. F. Burgess, Mr. R. H. Stephenson; Price details included

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-06-19
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre at an enormous expense has procured the services of Mr. A. Lauro, the eminent cinematograph film producer, who has arrived by the French Mail for the purpose of taking pictures of the Coronation events during the week. These pictures will be shown at the Victoria Theatre.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-06-19
Summary:

It will no doubt greatly interest the public of Hongkong to know that Messrs Ramos and Ramos, of the Victoria Theatre, have secured the services of Mr A. Lauro, a cinematograph film producer, who arrived today for the purpose of taking pictures of the Coronation Celebrations in Hongkong during…

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Headline: Coronation reat
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-06-24
Summary:

The arrangements for entertaining the R. G. A. and A. O. D. women and children to the Coronation were provided by the Entertainment Committee. The party was afterwards taken in three special cars to the cinematograph entertainment kindly provided by the management of the Bijou Scenic Theatre. A…

45
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-12-01 - 1911-12-06
Summary:

Special photoplays by Max Linder every evening at 9.15 p.m.; Performer: Miss Kitty Delavale; 7.15 p.m. pictures only

46
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-12-07 - 1911-12-15
Summary:

Performance by Miss Kitty Delavale, Miss Eileen Murray and the latest photoplay; 7.15 p.m. pictures only

47
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-12-16 - 1911-12-18
Summary:

The latest pictures every evening at 9.15 p.m.; Performer: Miss Eileen Murray; 7.15 p.m. pictures only

48
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-12-19 - 1912-01-01
Summary:

Cinematograph and vaudeville show every evening at 9.15 p.m., a complete change of pictures, all new to Hongkong. Pathe latest Animated Gazette for one week only; Performer: Miss Eileen Murray

49
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-02-01 - 1912-02-09
Summary:

The best of all moving pictures combined with vaudeville performance by Miss Eileen Murray; 7.15 p.m. pictures only

50
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-03-07
Summary:

The work of preparing the University and grounds for the forthcoming opening ceremony and six days' bazaar is proceeding with all possible haste. One of the interesting features of the entertainments is the scenic railway, the first of its kind seen in Hongkong. The idea is certainly novel…

51
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-03-28
Summary:

In the mere matter of amusement the cinematograph has gained almost unbounded popularity; for purposes of instruction its usefulness has been plainly demonstrated, and there is already indication of the possibilities in its application to science. Of the progress of the evolution, Mr. F. A.…

52
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-10-07 - 1912-10-09
Summary:

A bazaar and fancy fete will be held (by kind permission of the commandant and officers of the Hongkong Volunteer Corps) on the Volunteer Parade Ground, on Saturday, October 19th from 2.30 to 6.30 p.m.; many novelties that are suitable for Christmas presents, including Children's play…

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Headline: Benefit Night
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-10-12
Summary:

The Victoria cinematograph was packed last night, the occasion being a benefit performance to the popular manager, Mr. Blake. There was a full programme, and every item was thoroughly enjoyed. Mr. R. H. Stephenson, the manager of the Bijou Scenic theatre, kindly assisted with the programme, as…

54
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-12-06
Summary:

The inadvisability of allowing the reproduction, on the cinematograph screen, of scenes which the generality of folk regard as far too sacred for exhibition. We plead for the abolition of license but for the preservation of rational liberty and latitude. Mr. G. A. Redford, has now been entrusted…

55
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-12-23
Summary:

The R. A. married families from Victoria, Stonecutters, Lyemun and Kowloon were on Saturday entertained to 'high tea' in the R.A. Theatre on the occasion of the Annual X'mas Tree. A pleasing feature of the entertainment was a series of moving pictures thrown on the screen by…

56
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-12-31
Summary:

Considerable interest was manifested in the proceedings at the Magistracy yesterday, when the eight Japanese who have been arrested in connection with the forged bank note case appeared before Mr. C. D. Melbourne. It is mentioned that on Sunday, the 22nd of December, the eighth prisoner went on…

57
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-03
Summary:

Mr. G. A. Redford is engaged in organising the British Board of Film Censors, of which he is the director. An office had been established for the reproduction of films. The Censorship would extend all over Great Britain. There was a great advantage in having cooperation with the manufactures.…

58
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-23
Summary:

The Hughes Comedy Company staged 'The Speculators' at Victoria Theatre. Messrs. Le Blane, F. Vack, and C. Chase, Mr. Reach and Miss Gertrude St. Clair did well in their parts.

59
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-02-17
Summary:

Mr. F. C. Jenkin made an ex parte application, which was that an interim injunction should be granted restraining the defendant or his agents from assigning, mortgaging, demising, leasing or letting, or otherwise disposing of the Ko Shing Theatre or the property on which the theatre is built,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-02-18
Summary:

Mr. F. C. Jenkin goes to court for an interim injunction restraining Li Yu Nung, alias Li Po Kwong or his agents from assigning, mortgaging, demising, letting or dismissing the Ko Shing Theatre or the property whereon the theatre is built. The judge granted the injunction, which is returnable in…