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: 1917-04-24
Summary:

St. George's Day being also the anniversary of Shakespeare, fitting that scenes from Shakespeare should form one of the main features of the day's programme. While we have all learnt to know that any theatrical performance which Mr. Walter Sinclair and Mr. and Mrs. C. H. P. Hay combine…

102
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-20
Summary:

Tomorrow afternoon and at night, there will be benefit performances on behalf of the funds of the Portuguese School, at the Victoria Theatre, under the distinguished patronage of H. E. the Governor, H. E. General Ventris and Commodore Sundeman. Messrs. F. Latymer, E. G. d'Aquino, A. B.…

103
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1917-06-20
Summary:

Special performances are being given tomorrow afternoon and evening in the Victoria Theatre in aid of the funds of the Portuguese School in this colony. Among those who will contribute to the entertainment are Mr. Bruno Rocha, Mr. F. Latymer, Mr. Morbey, Mr. Louis Meo, Mr. A. B. Allen, Mr. E. G…

104
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-07-12
Summary:

Mr. A. E. Newbould, chairman of the Cinematograph Exhibitors' Association, giving evidence before the Cinema Commission said, recognising that of all the charges brought against the industry the most damaging was the charge that the cinema was largely responsible for the increase in…

105
Headline: Pickpocket
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-09-14
Summary:

A Chinese was charged with larceny from the person in the Empire Cinematograph Theatre. Mr. A. M. Preston appeared for the defence and the case will come up for hearing on Saturday.

106
Headline: Public Auctions
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-27 - 1917-11-27
Summary:

Public auction of household furniture, also 2 cinematograph machines

107
Headline: Public Auctions
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-06 - 1917-12-06
Summary:

Tonight: Public auction of household furniture, also 2 cinematograph machines

108
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-28
Summary:

The Misses Aileen and DorisWoods will entertain a large number of soldiers at the R. A. Theatre tomorrow night. The men attending from Stonecutters will have a special launch and those from Lyeemun will be converted back by special tram.

109
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-14
Summary:

The long expected news had come, and small groups of officers were discussing it in the smoking-room. During kinema performances the younger members of the mess usually congregate on a life saving raft back of the theatre.

110
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-10
Summary:

Tonight the Misses Woods are appearing at the R. A. Theatre for the soldiers and their friends. Some interesting films will also be screened.

111
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-12
Summary:

Movie fans who seek their thrills from the screen instead of the melodrama on the stage, as did their fathers, doubtless little realize the adventurous life of the men who make the pictures. Examples of Eugene Gandio filming the sharks and A. L. Ansbacker filming the railway collision are given…

112
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-08-30
Summary:

Prosecutions against cinema houses for infringement of the regulations have of late been common. Mr. F. C. Jenkin, D. S. P. (R.), prosecuting in every case. This morning, before Mr. J. R. Wood, the Victoria, Empire, Hongkong and Taiping Theatres were summoned. The summons against the Victoria…

113
Headline: Our Day Fund
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-10-18 - 1918-10-22
Summary:

Mr. P. A. Rosario presents The Stunts in S. Theyre Smith's Farce 'My Lord in Livery' and musical medley at the Victoria Theatre. Booking at the Anderson Music Co. Ltd.

114
Headline: Our Day Fund
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-10-18 - 1918-10-22
Summary:

Mr. P. A. Rosario presents the stunts in S. Theyrs Smith's Farce, including 'My Lord in Livery' and musical medley at Victoria Theatre on Tuesday, 22nd October, 1918. Booking at Anderson Music Co. Ltd.

115
Headline: Our Day Fund
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-19 - 1918-10-22
Summary:

Tuesday, 22nd October, Mr. P. A. Rosario presents, the stunts in 'My Lord in Livery' and musical medley at the Victoria Theatre. Booking at the Anderson Music Co. Ltd.

116
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-10-23
Summary:

Mr. P. A. Rosario and his happy band of 'stunts' could not have wished to have seen a larger house than that at the Victoria Theatre last night. The 'Stunts' led off with that very amusing farce 'My Lord in Livery' the theme of which is familiar to many, but which…

117
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-10-23
Summary:

The Stunts' was successful and well-received from the audiences last evening. The performers in the programme included: Misses Elfrida Osmund, Dorothy Razavet, Olga Demee, Messrs A. Ramsey, H. Ramsey, D. d' Almada e Castro and Master G. Razavet. More performers included in the second…

118
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-11-04
Summary:

Mr J. A. de Almeida requests us to acknowledge the receipt of the donations for the fund of the Portuguese Prisoners of War and to thank all those who assisted him in selling tickets.

119
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-11-06
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre management secured another magnificent serial film 'The House of Hate' featuring Antonio Moreno and Pearl White. It is written by Arthur B. Reeve and Chas. A. Logue. 'Protea IV' will be exhibited soon.

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Headline: R. A. Xmas Tree
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-25
Summary:

W. A. Passby, C. R. A., officers and ladies were at the R. A. Theatre. There was a cinema show produced by the Pathe Cinema Company.