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: 1918-09-05
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – It is advised that Mr Jenkins enjoy the hospitality of Hongkong and not come into an arena of controversy. He said 'Go to the cinema theatre and a new copper-rooster film will be forthcoming to your delight.'

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Headline: For Sale
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-07 - 1918-09-13
Summary:

Cinematograph (Pathe Home Cinema) automatic lighting, complete with screen and 10 plays including two of Max Linder, and one play in two parts. Condition of machine and films guaranteed. A proper drawing room cinema. Demonstration gladly given. Price $425. Apply Box No. 901, care of 'S. C.…

123
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-26 - 1918-10-01
Summary:

Propaganda by cinematograph. Wideawake importers anxious to increase their trade with the interior are requested to communicate with box no. 942, care of 'S. C. M. Post.'

124
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-10-12
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre announces the special engagement of M. Therese and Misses Senour and Gordon, who are to appear tomorrow night in characteristic and modern dances, mimicry and magic. The great photo-play 'M'Liss' will also be shown. Last night's display of films at the…

125
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-10-14
Summary:

A large number of people gathered at the Victoria Theatre last night and were treated to such a bright and engaging show that there are no doubt good houses will be the order at this popular place of entertainment during the stay of Mr. M. C. Theresas and his two charming lady helpers. This…

126
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-14
Summary:

Victoria Theatre was well filled at the opening night of the short variety programme. Artistes appeared and pleased the crowd in addition to a keenly appreciated feature. Performances by M. C. Therese, Mesdames Senour and Gordon. The trio appears again tonight, with an additional feature of…

127
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-19
Summary:

Performances patrons of the Bijou Theatre will have an opportunity of seeing M. Therese and Mesdames Senour and Gordon.

128
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-10-23
Summary:

M. Therese and Mesdames Sanour and Gordon are to appear at the Victoria Theatre at the 7 o'clock performances tonight and tomorrow. They will give their final displays at the North Point gardens on Friday and Saturday and will leave on Monday for Singapore.

129
Headline: Armed Robbery
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-20
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – The writer mentioned that cinema pictures exhibiting the nefarious methods practised by professional crooks in other countries should be rigidly suppressed.

130
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-22
Summary:

Women Who Win' is a great drama depicting a story of a woman's role in overthrowing a World tyranny. The Queen of Great Britain appeared in moving picture storytelling. Mr. Percy Nash was entrusted with the production. The story is from Miss Almaz Stout, photography by J. C. Bee Mason…

131
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-04
Summary:

A capital attraction is announced by the appearance of Fredony, the celebrated transformist, together with his well-balanced company of performers, at the Victoria Theatre on Thursday next. Fredony has many distinct changes of the programme and his first offering will be the protean novelty…

132
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-05
Summary:

A capital attraction is announced by the appearance of Fredony, the celebrated transformist, together with his well-balanced company of performers at the Victoria Theatre on Thursday. Miss Tessie Turner will also perform the latest American jazz songs.

133
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-06 - 1919-03-08
Summary:

Tonight, Fredony and high-class Vaudeville company. Performers include Tessie Turner, Asta Fricksen and Mdlle Leona. Selected picture programme includes 'Neutrals Rays,' drama in 3 parts, and 'Heritage,' a Laemmle drama featuring Bob Leonaro [sic] and Ella Hall. Booking at…

134
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-06 - 1919-03-07
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., Vaudeville Fredony and a high-class Vaudeville Company. Miss Tessie Turner, that Ragtime Girl. Miss Asta Erickson, a soprano with a wonderful voice. Mdlle Leona, in her dancing creations. Come and see Fredony as a silent Comedian. He has made more people laugh by keeping quiet…

135
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-13 - 1919-03-13
Summary:

The Man in the Clock,' a comical tragedy played by Fredony Vaudeville Company and performers include Tessie Turner. Pathe presents Gladys Hulette and Creighton Hale in 'For Sale,' a strong story of today in 5 parts.

136
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-13 - 1919-03-15
Summary:

Tonight, 'The Man in the Clock,' a comical tragedy played by Fredony, a great Photean novelty. Vaudeville company in new songs, items and dances. Still a new attraction, Miss Tessie Turner, that ragtime girl. Pathe presents Gladys Hulette and Creighton Hale in 'For Sale,' a…

137
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-13
Summary:

Tonight Fredony, the celebrated transforms and impersonator, will appear for the first time in his protean novelty 'The Man in the Clock' at the Victoria Theatre. On Friday night a new attraction is announced. Miss Tessie Turner, the ragtime girl from America, making her first…

138
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-14 - 1919-03-15
Summary:

Tonight, The Man in the Clock, a comical tragedy played by Fredony Vaudeville Company. Performers include Tessie Turner. Pathe presents Gladys Hulette and Creighton Hale in 'For Sale,' a strong story of today in five parts.

139
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-14
Summary:

Exceptional entertainment of its kind was the character change act presented by Fredony last night at the Victoria Theatre. Performances by Miss Asta Ericksen, Mdlle Leona, Miss Tessie Turner. The picture programme is an excellent one, a five part picture featuring Gladys Hulette, entitled…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-15
Summary:

The cleverness of Fredony as an impersonator is generally admitted by all who have seen him at the Victoria Theatre. Together with his well-balanced company of performers, including Miss Tessie Turner, who last night in her ragtime melodies made herself very popular, he will appear for two more…