A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Imitators
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-04
Summary:

Youth, it appears, has come under the influence of the cinematograph, and numbers of English and Scottish boys, ignoring the good example of the V. C.'s and D. S. O.'s who are photographed so dully in the halfpenny newspapers, have taken to copying the dress and deeds of those American…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-19
Summary:

Mr. Donald C. Thompson is touring the East now. He's a photographer and has returned New York for short periods with moving pictures.

83
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1917-04-10
Summary:

Mr. C. R. Bosworth and Mr. Joseph deFrenes, photographers of the Lyman H. Howe Films Company, had many new and novel experiences in making the new picture 'The Manufacture of a Motor Car' recently filmed at the Willys-Overland Factory, Toledo, Ohio, U.S.A.

84
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1917-04-24
Summary:

St. George's Day being also the anniversary of Shakespeare, fitting that scenes from Shakespeare should form one of the main features of the day's programme. While we have all learnt to know that any theatrical performance which Mr. Walter Sinclair and Mr. and Mrs. C. H. P. Hay combine…

85
Headline: The Pictures
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-06
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – The correspondent expressed discontent of the terrible scene shown in a series of pictures, 'The Wandering Jew,' at the Victoria Theatre which involves actions of cruelty to a horse.

86
Headline: The Cinema
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-11
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – With a reference to a letter criticising Messrs. Pathe Freres' serial picture 'The Shielding Shadow' showing at the Victoria, it is believed that the correspondent may not be aware that the film has passed the British Board of Censors.

87
Headline: A Correction
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-09-26
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – The statement in the Summary Court List was incorrect and the letter should correct any bad impression made. There was a claim, for $987.55 against the Hongkong Cinematograph Theatre.

88
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-09
Summary:

It is not understandable that presentation of nasty and sordid things in films is not censored. Approval should be granted before each film was displayed. 'N. C. D. News'

89
Headline: The Cameos
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-24
Summary:

The programme which the Cameos presented was very popular. There were splendid singing and there will be comedy songs tonight. Performances by Lillian Gascoine, Lyle Jeffries, Gerald Osborne, Peggy Ross, C. S. Kitte, Malcolm Prentice.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1917-11-22
Summary:

A long article written by Dr. C. W. Saleeby. Filming has been used for public service, academic medical purpose, as well as entertainment. However, it still faces challenges from people who opposed it due to affecting business on alcohol bar or leading to emptying the public-house by changing…

91
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-23
Summary:

Nearly twenty years have passed since the most famous surgeon in Paris came to Edinburgh, and showed us films of some of his newly devised operations. From that day to this the services of the kinema to science have continually increased, and are now for many purposes indispensable.

92
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-12-27
Summary:

Owing to the great demand from those who are unable to attend the 7.15 session of 'Damon and Pythias' at the Victoria Theatre, arrangements have been made for one screening of this great Greek photoplay tonight during the 9.15 session. One of the greatest classical stories which have…

93
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-18
Summary:

Herr Zimmermann has been making admissions, and with abundant statistics shows that Germany is dependent on the British Empire for wool, that the British Empire has practically the world monopoly of cotton. The article mentioned that the German Government does not follow Zimmermann's advice…

94
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-11
Summary:

Concerts and Tea: Five concerts have been arranged for the men. On this occasion a free picture show at the Victoria Theatre was very kindly given by Mr. Blake and much appreciated by the children.

95
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-20
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – A scheme has been arranged for a cinema entertainment to take place at the Royal Artillery Theatre. It is to be added that the proposed entertainments are supported by the Pathe firm. The first performance included Pathe's 'The Fatal Ring.'

96
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-01
Summary:

It reported the work done through the fund during March and April. Owing to the fact that the Cinema entertainments for the troops have proved self-supporting the assistance of the fund has not been required in this connection. At one free cinema show for the troops the nominal cost of hiring a…

97
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-05-06
Summary:

As a result of the entertainment given at the Victoria Theatre on Wednesday last, the sum of $460 has been forwarded to the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai as a contribution to their 'Italian War Funds.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-06
Summary:

The sum of $460 at the Victoria Theatre has been forwarded to the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai as a contribution for their Italian War Funds.

99
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-24
Summary:

The latest scheme is to convert the Empire Theatre, Pavilion and its subsidiary enterprises into a Limited Liability Company, says the 'N. C. D. Mail.' Many are interested in the scheme as it aims at controlling the Cinema business in North China.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-07-15 - 1918-07-16
Summary:

By the kind permission and under the patronage of Lt. Col. John Ward, C. M. G., M. P., and officers 25th Batt. Middlesex Regt. 'The Ginks' will give two performances in the Regimental Theatre Mt. Austin.