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: 1913-06-06 - 1913-06-06
Summary:

Films screeinings including 'Lighted Candle', 'Billy's Stratagem', 'Tom Butler' and comic film by special request 'Bedelia and the Suffragette'; Singing performance by Miss Nora Moore; Coming film: 'Qaueen of Carmargue' and 'The Merry…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-06-06 - 1913-06-06
Summary:

The new sentimental film 'Lighted Candle'; the new film 'Billy's Stratagem'; the dramatic film 'Tom Butler' by special request; the new comic film Bedelia & the Suffragette; performance by Moore; the new dramatic film 'Queen of Carmargue' and…

43
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-06-07 - 1913-06-07
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Casmir & Pickpocket', 'For A Western Girl', 'Billy's Stratagem' and 'Queen of Carmargue' (in 3 parts); Singing performance by Nora Moore; Coming film: 'Evil Genius' and 'The Merry Widow'

44
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-06-07 - 1913-06-07
Summary:

On the weekend, the new comic film 'Casimir & Pickpocket' [sic]; the new sentimental film, 'For a Western Girl'; the new film, 'Billy's Stratagem'; the new dramatic film 'Queen of Carmargue' (in 3 parts); and other pictures; performance by Moore;…

45
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-06-13
Summary:

Are theatre seats too dear?' asks a home paper. The managers of the West End Theatres believe the present price of the theatre is reasonable, and the reduction of price will result in bad quality as there will be not enough resources to maintain the cost.

46
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-06-20 - 1913-06-20
Summary:

Tonight, Friday, June 20th, complimentary benefit tendered Col. Bob Love, a monster programme, wild west stunts, human weight lifting; performances by Moore and the professor of the Victoria Theatre; matinees and price details included. Box plan at Robinson Piano Co., Ltd.

47
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-07-09 - 1913-07-14
Summary:

Change of programme: 'Billy Boy & the Black Hand,' 'A Welcome Stepmother,' and other great new pictures; Pathe Gazette; performance by Zerega; this evening at 9.15 p.m.

48
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…

49
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-08-07 - 1913-08-08
Summary:

Programme for tonight: 'An Abduction Case' (Billy boy); 'The Complete Sportsman' (Max Linder at his best); 'A Smoker's Promise'; and other new pictures.

50
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-08-21 - 1913-08-22
Summary:

Films screening of 'Quite Like Daddy', 'The Brighter Star', 'Round About Cairo', 'The Golden Silence', 'Max and the Pancake' and Pathe's Gazette

51
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-08-22 - 1913-08-29
Summary:

Programme for tonight: 'Quite Like Daddy' by Billy boy; 'Max and the Pancake' by Max Linder; Pathe's Gazette; all films new to Hongkong.

52
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-09-24
Summary:

Buffalo Bill's Wild West' and 'Pawnee Bill's Far East,' duly catalogued and advertised for sale, has been publicly auctioned. The two Bills have two enterprises and made money while the sun shone. Their chief mistake was their failure to read the signs of the times…

53
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-08-20
Summary:

A cinematograph performance held at the Canton Club theatre resulted in a surplus and a cheque has been devoted to the relief of suffering caused by the West River floods.

54
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-17
Summary:

At the Tai Ping Theatre, West Point, the Confucius Society held its annual celebration.

55
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-01-15
Summary:

Henry and May's performance at the Victoria last night was well appreciated. Billy Graham will perform on Wednesday night. Tonight the new film 'Acquitted' will be presented.

56
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-01-18 - 1915-01-20
Summary:

The magnificent picture in 3 parts, 'Theresa the Adventures' in 3,000 feet long, on Tuesday, 19th January. New comics and historical films included. Debut of Billy Graham for one night only on Wednesday, 20th January. Matinees on every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.

57
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-01-18 - 1915-01-20
Summary:

On Jan 19, the magnificent picture 'Theresa the Adventuress' in 3 parts - 3,000 feet long; new comic, instructive and historical films; performance by Billy Graham.

58
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-01-19 - 1915-01-19
Summary:

Film screening of 'Theresa the Adventures' (3 parts, 3,000 ft); Also some new comic, instructive, and historical films; Coming performance by the comedian, Billy Graham

59
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-01-20 - 1915-01-21
Summary:

Film screening of 'Theresa the Adventures' (3 parts, 3,000 ft); Also some new comic, instructive, and historical films; Performance by the comedian, Billy Graham

60
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-01-21
Summary:

Theresa the Adventuress' was screened at the Victoria last night. Two good comics 'The Lost Husband' and 'Bloomer and the Hobble' were also shown. Mr. Billy Graham performed.