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: 1906-06-28
Summary:

There has been bad blood existing between the ticket collector of the Tai Ping Theatre and a cook from the Hongkong Club. The cook and a coolie were arrested.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-13
Summary:

The two Gibsons and Miss Nellie Maher contributed very pleasing items at the Victoria Theatre last night. For the lovers of drama, the picture entitled 'Tears of Blood' is sure to please. The Hughes Comedy Company will open at the Victoria on Sunday.

3
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-07-05 - 1913-07-08
Summary:

Change of programme: 'The Blood Feud' (a finely dramatic film); 'La Granja' (a magnificent coloured film); other great new pictures; performances by Chinita Zerega; this evening at 9.15 p.m.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-07-07
Summary:

Some good films were shown last night at the Bijou, including a new Wiffles picture and a fine coloured American play called 'The Blood Feud.' Miss Chinita Zerega danced.

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-11-16
Summary:

A great three-part war film was screened at the Victoria on Saturday evening. The 'Boys of the Bulldog Breed' is running. Douglas and Barry performed. Gaumont Graphic and a couple of films entitled 'Blood and Bosh,' 'The Only Veteran' were shown. The music on…

6
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-12-21 - 1914-12-23
Summary:

On Dec 22, the sensational dramas 'Gipsy Blood' and 'John Sterling, Alderman'; also comic interesting & industrial films; performance by Flatt & Brooks; On Dec 24, the Grand Xmas Tree Matinee; Look out for 'Bell of Rheims.'

7
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-09 - 1917-05-11
Summary:

From May 9-11, showing a thrilling drama 'The Price of Blood' in 4 parts; also comedies with Charlie Chaplin.

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-09 - 1917-06-12
Summary:

Third episode 'Liberty' in 2 parts, entitled 'American Blood'; a beautiful drama 'His Guiding Star' in 3 parts; War Gazette and 'Youth must have Its Day' (comic).

9
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-23 - 1917-06-26
Summary:

On June 23, showing a thrilling Italian drama 'Stains of Blood' in 8 parts; also comics.

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-10-08 - 1917-10-10
Summary:

On Oct 9, a beautiful drama 'The Shot' in 3 parts, containing many exciting scenes; interesting: Pathe's British, French & American Gazettes; drama 'The Blood of Her Father' in 1 reel; comics: 'Wooing of Aunt Jemima' and 'The Handsomer Man.'

11
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-29 - 1919-07-31
Summary:

Tonight, William S. Hart in 'The Disciple' and two Capital [sic] Comedies. The big Trans-Atlantic Serial in 17 episodes 'The Bull's Eye' featuring Eddie Polo: episode 1, 'First Blood' and episode 2, 'The Fearless One.' Also comedies. Booking at…

12
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-10-15 - 1919-10-17
Summary:

Prior arrangements make it possible for us to show William Fox's Red-Blooded Western Comedy Drama, 'The Blue Streak' at the Coronet. October 15 remarks: William High and Violet Palmer in 'The Blue Streak.' 'Max Wishes He Hadn't' British Gazette No. 563.…

13
Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-10-17 - 1919-10-25
Summary:

Commencing tomorrow night, Charlie Chaplin in 'Sunnyside.' October 18 remarks: Booking at Anderson's. Matinee: Final episode of 'The Lightning Raider' and Geraldine O'Brien in 'Woman's Fight.' October 20 and 21 remarks: Harold Lloyd in 'Spring…

14
Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-10-25 - 1919-10-28
Summary:

An attractive bill final episode of 'The Lightning Raider' and 'It Happened to Adele,' a clever Gold Rooster play in five parts. Matinee: Charlie Chaplin in 'Sunnyside.' Booking at Anderson's.

15
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-12 - 1919-11-14
Summary:

Bushman and Bayne in 'Red, White and Blue Blood.' Booking at Robinson's.

16
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-28 - 1919-12-01
Summary:

William Desmond in 'Blood Will Tell.' Booking at Robinson's. November 29 remarks: British Gazette No. 575. Harold Lloyd in 'A Jazzed Honeymoon.' Augmented orchestra. At 7.15 p.m., 'The Brass Bullet' episode 5-8.

17
Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-28 - 1919-12-02
Summary:

Tonight's special bill: William Fox presents Dorothy Bernard in 'Sporting Blood,' a first-rate picture on the race track and an entertaining romance. Harold Lloyd in 'Pistols for Breakfast.' November 29 remarks: Matinee: Episodes 7 and 8 of 'The Walls of Jericho.…

18
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-12-01
Summary:

The past three nights witnessed at the Coronet the screening of an interesting picture, 'Blood Will Tell,' which has for its theme the depicting of the business acumen which characterises the family of the Oakleys. Film synopsis included. Owing to the bad weather having prevented many…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-12-02
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre management is putting up or the last time tonight, and by special request, that fine William Fox production 'Sporting Blood' which is full of thrills, the story pivoting round the race track, beautifully projected, lavishly produced and wonderfully well-acted, it…

20
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-12-04
Summary:

As the tit-bit to an interesting programme, the management of the Coronet is offering 'The College Widow,' a comedy-drama, which teems with life and action and portrays the pranks of the athletic 'blood' of a certain college. The last reel has a realistic scene of a burning…