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: 1908-11-12
Summary:

Shameen, November 10 – The concert at the close of the King's Birthday celebration was a huge success, 400 seats were provided and latecomers had to stand. It was a happy idea to have the cinematograph and the band of the 13th Rajputs. Miss H. Thorne was demanded to have an encore for each…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-04-19 - 1913-04-22
Summary:

Films screenings: 'Captain Kate' (American Bioscope sensational drama), 'A Diplomatic Lover' (Comic), 'At the Front-by Price' (Comic), 'Two Little Scape-Graces' (Comic) and 'Love Laughs at Locksmiths' (Comic); Also screening of News of the World…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-09-13
Summary:

The famous motion picture of the Carnegie Museum Alaska-Siberia expedition will be exhibited on Wednesday at the Bijou Theatre. This set of films was secured by Captain F. E. Kleinschmidt, and offered a sensational presentment of wildlife animals. The film is 6,000 ft. long, over 30 slides, and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-04-17
Summary:

The pictures of the Antartic of Captain Scott will be given at the Theatre Royal. The picture starts with Capt Scott bidding last farewell and ended with the last scene revealing their camping place. An interesting incident in the showing of the pictures in Shanghai was that Surgeon Atkinson and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-04-21
Summary:

The Undying Story of Captain Scott and Animal Life in the Antartica' is a production from actual life. It reveals the Antartic and the lives of Captain Scott who sacrificed their lives. Although there were a few empty seats at the openings, the disappoinment faded soon enough.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-04-23
Summary:

The expedition of Captain Robert Falcon Scott included great pictures of penguins and active volcano. The widows and orphans of the dead heroes will control the films and receive the major part of the net profits.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-12-25 - 1914-12-29
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Open Gate', 'Saved by a House', 'Jim Gives them Shocks' and 'The Captain's Misadventure'; Screening of War pictures (6th series, 2 parts, 2,000 ft)

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-08-04
Summary:

Captain Gunn's arrangements for aviation flights on behalf of the Over-seas Flying Fund and the Kwangtung Relief Fund are proceeding apace. Mr. Lau Chu Pak purchased the first of the honorary tickets. Moving pictures will be taken of the flying and of the crowd assembled at Shatin Valley.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-08-07
Summary:

At the Bijou Theatre there will be screened tonight and Sunday night a series of films showing the flying exploits of Capt. T. Gunn in America and the Philippines.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-02-29
Summary:

There will be a complete change of programme. A miniature revue called 'Here We are again' will be introduced. In addition to a collection of nautical nonsense named 'Aye Aye Captain.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-13
Summary:

Aye, Aye Captain,' the great hit of Tom Melbourne Company is to be repeated at the Victoria Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-23
Summary:

London, Jan. 20 – At Buenos Aires, the captain of the Radnorshire said that he was chased by two commerce-raiders after leaving Pernambuco. He was overhauled and twenty-six Germans boarded his vessel and took charge. He saw three vessels sunk and the Germans taking cinematograph pictures of the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-03-03
Summary:

Buenos Aires, Jan 19 – The special correspondent of the United Press telegraphs an interview with the captain of the Radnoshire. They were boarded by six German officers and their vessel was sunk. Whenever the sinking occurred in daylight, the raider took moving pictures.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-22 - 1917-12-22
Summary:

Screening of 'The Mystery of the Double Cross' (5th & 6th episodes), Gazette and Comics; Coming film: 'Captain Kiddo' featuring Baby Maries Osborne

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-28 - 1917-12-28
Summary:

Screening of 'The Mystery of the double Cross' (7th & 8th episodes) featuring Molly King and Leon Bary; Performance by Richard and Gladie, Bell Chaplin; Note: Owing to the enormous number of people who were unable to find searts at 'Captain Kiddo', the film will be…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-28 - 1917-12-28
Summary:

Screening of 'The Mystery of the double Cross' (7th & 8th episodes) featuring Molly King and Leon Bary; Performance by Richard and Gladie, Bell Chaplin; Note: Owing to the enormous number of people who were unable to find searts at 'Captain Kiddo', the fi

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-02
Summary:

The Victoria Cinematograph has a store of Captain Bruce Bairnsfather's cartoons. These films which have been reproduced from Bairnsfather's 'Fragments from France' in the 'Bystander.' Captain Bruce Bairnsfather himself appears upon the screen.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-03 - 1918-05-06
Summary:

May 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th, a continuation of the great success, 'The Fatal Ring,' episode 15 and 16, featuring Pearl White and Warner Oland. Exclusive to the Victoria Theatre, Captain Bruce Bairnsfather's Cartoons (series no. 1), 'Fragments from France,' Bystander famous…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-04
Summary:

The striking picture showing the movement of the horse is a Pathe Freres colour production 'The Horse.' The 15th and 16th episodes of the 'Fatal Ring' become increasingly interesting. And also Captain Bruce Bairnsfather's Cartoon with American and British Gazettes.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-07 - 1918-05-09
Summary:

Tonight, Gladys Hulette in 'The Streets of Illusion.' Also Captain Bairnsfather's cartoons, series 2 and American Gazette No. 51. Booking at Anderson's.