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: 1914-05-30
Summary:

On Easter Monday, at the Victoria Hall, Miss Rosina Filippi's scheme of a People's Theatre will become an accomplished fact. Owing to lack of funds, she has been compelled to abandon her original intention of producing 'The Merchant of Venices,' 'Romeo and Juliet,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-06-03
Summary:

Careful consideration of the disadvantages of the moving pictures is needed among different countries. Teachers agreed that the shows were detrimental to children both physically and morally. Laws were set up to prohibit attendance of the shows for young children unless accompanied by an adult…

43
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-07-01
Summary:

A correspondent in Shanghai raises a point about the influence of cinema plays on the young minds and the need for a strict censorship on the products of the film manufacturers.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-21 - 1914-10-23
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The White Rose', 'Mary Jane Does the Grand' and 'The Proving of Uncle Josiah', 'Young Bird Life'; Screening of Pathe's International Gazette; Coming film: 'The Midnight Sun'

45
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-21 - 1914-10-22
Summary:

Exceedingly comic & interesting pictures, 'The White Rose,' 'Mary Jane Does the Grand,' 'The Proving of Uncle Josiah,' 'Young Bird Life,' and 'Pathe's International Gazette,' showing the world's latest news; the great drama '…

46
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-28
Summary:

This evening, there will be screened at the Bijou the first number of Pathe's War Gazette. This film is 1,500 feet long and includes other interesting items, including: A captured German ship being towed into Yarmouth Harbour, the French trips crossing the frontier into Germany, Earl…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-28
Summary:

The second film of Pathe's War Gazette has been received in Hong Kong and will be shown at the Bijou Theatre. The pictures include the first prize of war, a German ship being towed into Yarmouth; the entry of the French into Alsace and paying off British troops. Scenes in Paris on the…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-12-10
Summary:

The Pathe's new War Gazette was screened at the Bijou. Other interesting pictures were 'A Matrimonial Economy,' 'Betty and the Tomatoes,' 'The Prodigal Brother,' and 'Her Parrot.' Mr. Bert Flatt and Miss Flo Brocks performed.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-07-12 - 1915-07-14
Summary:

On July 13, the thrilling & startling drama 'A Criminal's Repentance' in 2 parts, 2,000 feet long; the great Keystone comic, 'In the Clutches of the Gang' in 2 parts, 2,000 feet long; On July 16, 17th & 18th episodes of 'The Perils of Pauline' see this…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-08
Summary:

In Hong Kong, there is an opportunity of seeing in a glance the racial turmoil through the story of a young man who achieved the rank of Governor and was discovered his black blood in his veins. Outline of the film 'The Nigger' is included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-06-09 - 1916-06-09
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Exploits of Elaine' (11th & 12th episodes), Charlie Chaplin in 'Caught in a Cabaret' (2 parts), 'Love and Gasoline' (Keystone Comic) and 'How Birds Feed Their Young'; Boxing and fencing performances

52
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-06-10 - 1916-06-10
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Exploits of Elaine' (11th & 12th episodes), Charlie Chaplin in 'Caught in a Cabaret' (2 parts), 'Love and Gasoline' (Keystone Comic) and 'How Birds Feed Their Young'; Boxing and fencing performances

53
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-08 - 1916-08-10
Summary:

Change of programme tonight: 'Temptation' in 3 parts, showing how Jack Caldwell, a young inventor of a new controlable torpedo, after many exciting events, finally won the day; 'In the Secret Service' in 2 parts; 'Eclair Gazette'; 'Rebecca's Wedding Day…

54
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-11-09
Summary:

Cleo Mayfield of 'The Blue Paradise,' who introduced the nose ring on the stage, walked in Michigan avenue recently wearing one. It is a bejewelled circle that claps itself into the nose of any young lady who wishes to be considered ultra.

55
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-25 - 1917-01-27
Summary:

On Jan 26, 7th and 8th episodes of the 'Iron Claw,' 'The Hooded Helper' and 'The Stroke of Twelve' [sic]; Pathe's British Gazette; 'Florence Rose Fashions'; 'A Day with Betty Young.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-26 - 1917-01-26
Summary:

Screening of 'Iron Claw' (7th & 8th episodes), Pathe's British Gazette, 'Florence Rose Fashions' and 'A Day with Betty Young'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-26 - 1917-01-27
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'The Iron Claw' (7th & 8th episodes), British Gazette, 'Florence Rose Fashions' and 'A Day with Betty Young'

58
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-27 - 1917-01-27
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Iron Claw' (7th & 8th episodes), Pathe's British Gazette, 'Florence Rose Fashions' and 'A Day with Betty Young'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-29 - 1917-01-29
Summary:

Band night: Screening of 'The Iron Claw' (7th & 8th episodes), British Gazette, 'Florence Rose Fashions' and 'A Day with Betty Young'

60
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-14 - 1917-02-16
Summary:

Tonight, drama 'A Wife's Sacrifice' in 5 parts; 'Love's Young Dream'; and Tweedledum as strike leader.