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: 1912-05-02
Summary:

There appear the so-called 'talking pictures,' a synchronization of the cinematograph and the phonograph by electrical science, are already in craze in London and Paris. So premising have been these reproductions of plays and operas that two prominent producers, Charles Frohman and…

82
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-05-29
Summary:

Evidence of the phenomenal and rapid growth of the kinematograph as a means of public entertainment is to be found in London and every provincial town, but in the United States it has caused quite a furore. Moving pictures of the historic Durbar pageantry have drawn to the theatre the most…

83
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-07-22
Summary:

Charles Frederick White-Warriner, an American, was brought up on remand at the Magistracy and charged that, being a bailee, he did convert to his own use the sum of $318, the money of Mrs. Esther Rubinstein. In the course of cross-examination, the defendant said he had been an actor (both in…

84
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-09-04 - 1912-09-05
Summary:

2 performances 7.15 and 9.15, matinees on Saturdays at 4.30 and Sundays at 6.00; magnificent films; a big success every night of the celebrated artistes and unparalleled dancers, and the American Favourite singer Bayle and Patty.

85
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-09-05
Summary:

The two American artistes, Bayle and Patsy, are still pleasing their audiences at the Victoria. Another important item on the programme was a powerfully dramatic film entitled 'Redemption.'

86
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-09-06 - 1912-09-13
Summary:

2 performances 7.15 and 9.15, matinees on Saturdays at 4.30 and Sundays at 6.00; a big hit of the American's favourites Bayle and Patsy; a grand success of the eminent electrical cartoonist Ed. Hill, a high novelty in Hongkong.

87
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-09-16
Summary:

London, Sept. 16 – Reuter's correspondent in New York says the arrest of Gyp-the-Blood and his companion, on suspicion of being associated with the murder of the gambler. Indications pointed to the men being concealed in a room ever a cinematograph show.

88
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-10-09 - 1912-10-10
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m. all new pictures; naval review at spithead King George at Grimsby; 'Indian Pride' (coloured American art drama); 'Off with the Old Love' by good old Nick Winter; Miss Ada Rowley with 'When the fields are white wish daisies'; 'Just the church…

89
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-10-11 - 1912-10-15
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m. all new pictures; comics 'An Escape of Gas' by Max Linder; 'In the Grocery Business' by Little Moritz, 'The All-conquering Hero' by Prince, 'The Passing of Dappled Fawn' (American-Indian drama, coloured, art), and Gaumont Graphic (The…

90
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…

91
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-10-16 - 1912-10-19
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m. another new program, the fine American drama 'Lost At Sea'; Prince's uproarious comic 'His Twin Brother'; the fine scenic film 'Old Toledo'; vaudeville by Miss Ada Rowley and Mr. R. H. Stephenson.

92
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-10-21
Summary:

Mr. Bob Stevenson is offering a splendid programme at the Bijou this week. The sketch 'A Gossip by the Wayside' is the most amusing dialogue between Mr. Stephenson and Miss Ada Rowley. 'The Fisherman's Son' is a magnificent picture story; 'Love and a Motor,' an…

93
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-10-30 - 1912-11-01
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., all new pictures including Max Linder's 'Wanted a Bearskin,' Nick Winter's 'The American Marriage,' and Wiffles's 'Receives a Decoration'; performance by Miss Dellie Connor.

94
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-11-06 - 1912-11-08
Summary:

Pictures only at 7.15 p.m. by Pathe Freres (France), Britannia and Urban (England) and American Knietescope (U.S.A.), and musical interludes by select artistes

95
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-11-06 - 1912-11-07
Summary:

(Flower Street) Pictures only at 7:15 p.m. Performances of Pathe Freres (France), Britannia & Urban (England) and American Kinetoscope (U.S.A.). Pictures with interludes at 9:15 p.m. Complete change of programme. All new pictures on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Price details included.

96
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-02-21
Summary:

The jewellery she has worn in 'The Marriage of William Ashe' has drawn attention to Miss Fanny [sic] Ward, the American actress who has just been divorced.

97
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-02-22
Summary:

From the earliest days of the bioscope, the problem of coloured pictures has taxed the energies of innumerable workers in that field. The 'Chrome-chrome' method goes better than other methods, as it can blend the colours on the screen when printing.

98
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-04-09 - 1913-04-11
Summary:

Films screening of 'The Biter-Bit' (American comic), 'The Vision Glorious' (comic by Prince), 'Love and Boxing' (by Max Linder) and 'The Amateur Poisoner' (comic); Also screening of News of The Day; Performances by Cecile Stephano and Violet Bonetta

99
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-04-09 - 1913-04-11
Summary:

Latest photo-plays, 'The Biter Bit' (American comic), 'The Vision-Glorious' (comic by Prince), 'Love & Boxing' (Max Linder), 'The Amateur Poisoner' (comic), and News of the Day; performances by Cecile Stephano and Violet Bonetta; 7.15 pictures only.…

100
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-04-16 - 1913-04-18
Summary:

The first American Bioscope sensational picture, screened in Hong Kong: 'The Squaw's Love'