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: 1909-11-08
Summary:

Mr. Maurice E. Bandmann has in contemplation, we are reliably informed, the erection of a modern theatre on the Gaiety principle in Hongkong, provided he can obtain a good site. Negotiations are already in progress for the erection of a Bandmann theatre in Shanghai, and the great entertainer…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-12-31
Summary:

The belles of the Maurice Bandmann Company, have quite captured Calcutta, where they are appearing at the Empire Theatre in 'The Chocolate Soldier.'

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-03-18
Summary:

Mr.Maurice Bandmann arrived in the Colony yesterday, but his stay is of short duration. Mr. Bandmann is visiting the north on business and he is still hoping to see a modern theatre built in Hongkong.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-01-27
Summary:

Mr. Maurice E. Bandmann left Hongkong with his comedy company yesterday. We are informed that he has by no means abandoned his project of a suitable theatre for Hongkong, and that is only a question of site.

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-02-18
Summary:

The 'Bangkok Times' commenting on Mr. Maurice Bandmann's project to build new theatres in the Far East, and to re-build the Theatre Royal, Hong Kong, said the present poor accommodation offers no inducements for the best London companies which visit Africa and Australia to come…

6
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-11-12
Summary:

Mr. R. H. Stephenson, lately connected with the Bandmann's and Dallas Opera Companies and the Warwick Major Company, arrived from the north by the s.s. Arcadia. He is to take charge of the new Bijou Scenic Theatre in Flower Street

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-09-15
Summary:

Bandmann's were cordially welcomed at the Victoria Theatre. The revue is something of an experiment in Singapore.

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-02-05
Summary:

We have received a photograph of the spacious and beautiful interior of the new Empire Theatre, Calcutta, of which Mr. Maurice E. Bandmann is half-owner and manager.

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-07-28
Summary:

The foundation stone of the new Bandmann Theatre at the junction of Queen's Road and Matthew Road, Bombay, was to be laid by Brigadier General Cater.

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-01-21
Summary:

Calcutta, January 4 – Yesterday Mr. Justice Fletcher decided the case of Warwick Major, manager for Mr. Maurice Bandmann, against A. Stephen, proprietor of the Empire Theatre, claiming R15,000 in compensation for telegrams of a defamatory character sent in May last to Mr. Bandmann. – '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-01-31
Summary:

During his recent visit to Shanghai, Mr. M. E. Bandmann was quietly looking about for some method of obtaining a theatre of his own in Shanghai. We shall probably see new theatres erected in Shanghai and Hongkong before very long.

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-11-16
Summary:

The 'Window of the World' opens tonight. Mr. Robert Stephenson, lessee and manager of the Bijou Theatre, has provided for his patrons. Pictures of the great and most recent happenings at home and abroad, a cornet solo will be played, and Mr. Stephenson himself, who has had much stage…

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-11-14
Summary:

The Theatre Royal had served its purpose well, and Mr. Bandmann was about to add to his laurels here by the erection of a building worthy of himself and of the colony he would serve. The great difficulty which could not be negotiated was the question of a site. We learn that the Oriental…

14
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1917-10-10
Summary:

According to a report in 'Truth,' a proprietor of theatres and picture palace in India and Ceylon endorses the criticism which came from the Far East with regard to the management of the British official war films. The concession for the films was given to Mr. Maurice E. Bandmann and…

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-09-04
Summary:

The Chief Justice heard in the Supreme Court yesterday a petition from the Sun Company Ltd., of Hongkong to extend the objects of the Company as set out in the memorandum of association. The action can be referenced with previous cases and his Lordship granted the application. Mr Potter…

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-03
Summary:

The Rossiter Company who return from Canton today has been engaged for three more nights at the Star Theatre, commencing this evening. The reappearance of this versatile company will no doubt be rewarded by the same measure of success as they have won the last time. There will be a change of…

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-22
Summary:

The Hughes Comedy Company again staged 'A Day at the Races' last night at the Victoria Theatre. Mr. Carlton Chase, Miss Eugenie Le. Blane, Miss Gertrude Sinclair [sic], Mr. Harry Burgess and Messrs. Vack and Le Blane all did well in their parts. Tonight, the company will present '…

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-24
Summary:

The Hughes Comedy Company again staged 'The Speculators' (at Victoria Theatre). Tonight, a double bill is promised – 'The Bullfighters' and 'Three of a Kind.'

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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.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-11-01 - 1910-11-11
Summary:

Open shortly with a high-class pictorial, dramatic, and musical entertainment under the direction of Mr. Robert Stephenson (lately stage manager, Dallas' and Bandmann's Opera Companies)