A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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101
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-10-12 - 1918-10-12
Summary:

October 13. Mr. C. Thereses assisted by Mesdames Senour and Gordon, also the great romantic photoplay 'M' Liss.'

102
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-10-14 - 1918-10-16
Summary:

October 14-16. Performance. Gladys Hulette in 'Over the Hill.' Mr. C. Thereses, card manipulator assisted by Mesdames Senour and Gordon.

103
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-14 - 1918-10-14
Summary:

We have a programme tonight that should please you. Firstly, there is charming little Gladys Hulette in 'Over the Hill,' a 5-part Gold Rooster play with an unusually strong story the scene of which is laid in the office of a small country newspaper. And secondly, we have made…

104
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…

105
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…

106
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-15 - 1918-10-16
Summary:

Tonight, 9.15 performance, Gladys Hulette in 'Over the Hill.' Also, Mr. C. Thereses, the card manipulator assisted by Mesdames Senour and Gordon. Booking at Anderson's.

107
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-16
Summary:

Mr. C. Thereses with Meadames Senour and Gordon continue to attract appreciative audiences at the Victoria Theatre. Tonight is the last opportunity of enjoying the current attraction. The principal film being screened is 'Over the Hill,' featuring the charming Gladys Hulette.

108
Headline: R. A. Xmas Tree
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-25
Summary:

W. A. Passby, C. R. A., officers and ladies were at the R. A. Theatre. There was a cinema show produced by the Pathe Cinema Company.

109
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-03
Summary:

This theatre formerly known as the Bijou Theatre, had a filled house last night. The programme included a really interesting British Gazette of war pictures, a 5-part film entitled 'New York.' Plot highlight included. The other picture well worth seeing is a comedy featuring Heinie and…

110
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-08
Summary:

Last night at the theatre, the 5-part Pathe play 'Runaway Romany' was screened. This interesting film depicts Marion Davis in the title role. Other attractions are the British Gazette, 'Zizi,' a comedy and an orchestra which discourses popular music. Tomorrow, Haddon Chamber…

111
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-09 - 1919-01-11
Summary:

January 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th at 6 and 9.15 p.m., Haddon Chambers' masterpiece, 'The Idler.' Also a brilliant little comedy, 'Lucien, Lucette' and British Gazette No. 484. Booking at Robinson's.

112
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.

113
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-25
Summary:

During the opium destruction in Shanghai, the only thing in the nature of ceremony was that Mr. Chang Yi-pang, Mr. Sammons and Mr. Wade threw the first balls into the flames, while a number of cinematograph operators, and photographers took pictures. – 'N. C. D. News'

114
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…

115
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-21
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – The writer complained that the Police Reserve Order appeared to be unreasonable and unfair, because only 30 to 40 men among over 500 regulars were appointed to carry on the duties that they never volunteered to do. A number of regulars had been spared to release the…

116
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-24
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre: The Victoria Theatre was hired for the afternoon and evening by the Society, who entertained there a large number of men from the services. The programme was partly concert and partly pictures. An American Gazette, the amusing 'Kidder and Ko' and 'Two…

117
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-25
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – Regarding Hon. Mr. Holyoak's suggestion to the Council some time ago that there should be a cinema censor for the benefit of the public. Will any of the members of the Council be good enough to voice for a censor for Chinese Theatrical performances at the next…

118
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-05-01
Summary:

The question of a Film Censor was brought to the forefront by the Hon. Mr. H. E. Pollock, K.C., in a recent address on the needs of the Colony. Mr. Pollock stated that the need for a Film Censor was urgent. But in point of fact, we have had a Film Censor in Hong Kong for many years past. At…

119
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-13
Summary:

Tonight the 'Hungry Heart' will be screened for the last time in Hongkong Theatre. Tomorrow a beautiful film 'What Happened to Jones' in 5 parts will be screened. On Saturday next, another beautiful Lasky-Paramount picture 'Lost and Won' will be shown. This film is…

120
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-23
Summary:

At the New York private showing of the famous photoplay 'Mickey,' which will be shown at the Coronet Theatre tonight, Mr. H. C. Witwer, the brilliant and witty author, made a remark that afterwards materialized in a letter as memorable as his famous 'Baseball to Boches'…