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: 1907-01-05
Summary:

A very good story is told of Mr. Sidney Dark, the dramatic critic, and this year's President of the O.P. Club, who took the chair at the Old Savoyards dinner, Mr. Dark, as is well-known, is the critic of the 'Daily Express,' and went into the sub-editor's room one evening…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-07-08
Summary:

London, July 7 – The mayors of many cities in the United States had prohibited the exhibition in cinematograph shows of the moving pictures of the great fight between Johnson and Jeffries. The strongest fears prevail that such exhibitions would only tend to inflame the racial feeling between the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-06-15 - 1912-06-17
Summary:

The Crusaders' will be shown for a few nights; Next week will be showing 'The White Slave' and performance by Sam Gale, Myra James and Little Sadie

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-06-15
Summary:

The Crusaders,' a magnificent film 4000 feet long, and one of the latest triumphs of the cinema is being exhibited at the Victoria Theatre before admiring houses. 'The White Slave,' will be exhibited shortly.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-06-18 - 1912-06-22
Summary:

The White Slave' will be shown for a few nights only; Performance by Graham & Dent

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-06-18
Summary:

An exceptionally good entertainment is being provided at the Victoria Theatre just now. Graham and Dent performed again. The 'star' film is a 'star' indeed. It is entitled 'The White Slave.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-06-20
Summary:

Victoria Theatre has exceptional attractions this week in the sensational film entitled 'The White Slave' and the first-class performance of Graham and Dent. Last night there was a good house, who revelled in the films and rapturously applauded the clever sketch and music turns of…

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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…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-07-23 - 1912-08-06
Summary:

Showing 'Romeo and Juliet'; Coming film: 'White Star Liner S.S. Titanic'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-08-07 - 1912-08-07
Summary:

The great dramatic picture 'A Living Statue' for a few nights only; Performer: Miss Addie Leigh; Coming: 'White Star Liner S.S. Titanic Disaster'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-08-08 - 1912-08-12
Summary:

The great dramatic picture 'A Living Statue' for a few nights only; Performer: Miss Addie Leigh; Coming: 'White Star Liner S.S. Titanic Disaster', 'The Myster of the Glass Coffin'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-08-13 - 1912-08-15
Summary:

Two performances at 7.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m. New films just arrived; Coming: 'White Star Liner S.S. Titanic Disaster'

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-02-19 - 1913-02-19
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Water Funker' by Max Linder, 'The White Nigger', 'Carlo's Devotion', 'A Model's Sacrifice' (drama) and 'Football at Home'; Also screening of Pathe Gazette; Singing performance by Cecile Stephano and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-06-24 - 1913-06-26
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Spoony Sam', 'Bertie's Wooing', 'Mr. Dooley's Holidays' and 'The Merry Widow'; Singing performance by Nora Moore; Coming film: 'The Miracle'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-07-19 - 1913-07-21
Summary:

Films screening of 'On the Steps of the Throne', 'Symshony in Black and White', 'His Wedding Day' and 'Critical Situation'; Performances by Olga Montez and Kitty Raynor

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-07-22
Summary:

The Cinema squint' is the latest affliction of the ophthalmic nerve and it is attributed by experts to the picture palace habit. According to an expert who discussed the matter with the 'Daily Sketch' serious eye trouble is prevalent as a consequence of the craze for cinematograph…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-10-03 - 1913-10-06
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Daugter of the People' (in 2 parts); Coming film: 'After' and 'The Escape of the White Glove Gang'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-10-07 - 1913-10-09
Summary:

Films screening of 'After' and 'The Escape of the White Glove Gang'; Coming film: 'For the King'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-10-10 - 1913-10-13
Summary:

Films screening of 'The Escape of the White Glove Gang' (in 3 parte); Screening of Gaumont Graphic; Coming film: 'For the King' and 'The Last Ray of Sunshine'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-10-11
Summary:

The Victoria Cinematograph Theatre presented last night the great detective picture called 'The Escape of the white Glove Gang,' which is full of thrilling events and will run for 4 nights. 'Max as Cab Driver' creates a great amusement, and the Gaumont Graphic shows the…