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: 1914-08-25
Summary:

A film war declared in Berlin on June 3 by kinematograph film-makers against the police. The cause of conflict is the new regulations and fees exacted by the police for censoring films for production within Berlin police district, which is fixed at 5s. per hundred yards or less. Producers also…

82
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-10-05
Summary:

Victory,' a realistic war film produced in conjunction with the United States Navy, was shown on Saturday and Sunday night at the Victoria Theatre before large houses.

83
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-11-12
Summary:

Macao has not been backward in contributing its mite towards helping the sick and wounded. On Tuesday night, the proprietors of the 'Animatografo Macau,' Messrs. Chan and Silva, gave a benefit picture show on behalf of 'the heroes of the Allied forces now fighting in Europe for…

84
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-11-17
Summary:

How Heroes are Made' is the title of a thrilling dramatic film to be screened at the Victoria Theatre, tonight. It is produced in six parts, and is the conception of the same film artist who created pictures such as 'Anthony and Cleopatra.' 'Count Yarca' is another high-…

85
Headline: At the Cinemas
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-12-05
Summary:

Miss Flo. Brooks an American comedienne made her debut at the Bijou Scenic Theatre. Mr. Bert Flatt produced 'The Census Taker' at the Victoria Theatre. 'His Double Life,' 'Around the World on 2d' and 'The Horse Thief's Wife' was shown.

86
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-01-16
Summary:

A consignment of 100,000 Woodbine cigarettes, 144lbs of 'Saoleo Kisses' tobacco and 144lbs of 'Ramhead' plug tobacco were dispatched. Donations included funds from Victoria Theatre.

87
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-02-01
Summary:

The war films at the Bijou Theatre were shown to a good audience last night and were all appreciated. The picture dealing with the proposed and the actual re-adjusting of the map of Europe stands out among the cleverest films Pathe Freres have produced.

88
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-02-03
Summary:

At the Bijou Theatre tonight, 'The Comedian King' will begin a four-nights' engagement, producing ragtime parodies, patter and impersonation. A new set of war pictures will also be screened. Next Sunday, Miss May Clarke, a popular mezzo-soprano who has had a very successful season…

89
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-02-10
Summary:

Werner's Song' was screened for the first time at the Victoria last night. McClements, Miss Delmar, Mr. Kenyon Slade performed. The McClements will produce another comic sketch 'Jack's Ashore.' Miss Delmar will dance on Friday.

90
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-02-25
Summary:

The Midnight Guest' is being shown at the Victoria for the last time tonight. The war pictures are the finest we have yet seen. A new Wiffles picture will be shown tomorrow night together with a special series of war pictures. The Victoria having now obtained exclusive rights in Hong Kong…

91
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-03-13
Summary:

One of the local cinematograph theatres has been screening a film founded on a novel by Gabriele D' Annunzio. The manufacturers tend to produce morbidly sensational novels rather than dramatised or photographic representations of recognised plays. When Victor Hugo's 'Les…

92
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-03-13 - 1915-03-16
Summary:

On Mar 13, 'Admiral's Daughter' in 4 parts - length 6,000 feet; a great and wonderfully produced drama 'The Glory' in 3 parts - length 5,000 feet; orchestra performance.

93
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-07-10 - 1915-07-12
Summary:

On July 10, the great exclusive drama 'The Secret of the Mysterious 'X'' in 8 parts, length 10,000 feet (produced by the Dansk-Biograf Co.).

94
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-07-10 - 1915-07-13
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Secret of the Mysterious 'X' ' (8 parts, 10,000 ft), produced by the Dansk-Biograf Co.

95
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-08-10
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre has been giving a splendid programme over the weekend, including war pictures, a Sherlock Holmes episode and a magnificently produced Pathe drama 'A Queen's Love.' tonight's programme includes a new Wiffles picture and the 'Everyone His Own Destiny…

96
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-08-16
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre entered upon a programme on Saturday night. The chief features being a cleverly produced two-part film 'The Female Detective' and a highly sensational jungle picture 'Amid Raging Beasts.'

97
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-08-19 - 1915-08-21
Summary:

Variety is interesting, you will see it on Friday when Pathe's great comedy will be produced in 'Send Me Your Wife' [sic] in 2 parts; 'Sherlock Holmes' in 4 parts; Pathe's Gazette; Keystone Comics; there is no understanding what the Victoria is doing: 'Why!…

98
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-08-31 - 1915-09-01
Summary:

On Aug 21, the greatest drama ever produced, 'Eve' in 6 reels, 3,000 ft. long; Pathe's Gazette and interesting historical and comic pictures; 'Lucille Love' will appear shortly in 15 episodes.

99
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-09-02 - 1915-09-04
Summary:

Get a weekend programme at once and see what's coming off; the greatest programme ever produced at the Victoria, The Thrilling Lady Detective Drama in 3 parts; 'The Trap,' Pathe's famous Gazettes and above all the well-known Keystone Comics.

100
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-09-21
Summary:

Moving Pictures Financed: Among the other activities of Press Agent Claussen was the promotion of a plan to exploit the moving pictures produced by the Messter Film Company, which was financed by a loan of $22,000 from German Financial Agent Albert.