A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Theatre Royal
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-04-23 - 1914-04-24
Summary:

The Antarctic,' a thrilling tale of human sacrifice and endurance, actual motion picture diary for a short season only from Apr 20 to 25, wonder of wonders, the actual motion picture, record of Captain Scott's thrilling adventures at the South Pole, astonishing scientific revelations,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-04-25
Summary:

The pictures of Captain Scott's dash for the South Pole drew a fair house last evening at the Theatre Royal. There will be matinee this afternoon.

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Headline: Command' Film
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-06-12
Summary:

In the ball room of Buckingham Palace last month before the King and Queen of Denmark, and the whole Court Mr. Herbert Ponting displayed his Antarctic series. A special screen was erected, and Mr. Ponting lectured as he does daily at the Philharmonic Hall.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-09-11
Summary:

The captain of a German schooner that has reached New Zealand reports that moving pictures are having a very marked influence on the simple and impressionable minds of South Sea Islanders. The sensational dramas in picture entertainments are supplying the stimulus that sends the half-civilised…

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-12-28 - 1914-12-29
Summary:

Some very interesting pictures: 'The Open Gate,' American drama; 'Saved by A Horse,' American cowboy drama; 'Jim Gives Them Shocks,' comic; 'The Captain's Misadventure,' comic; 6th series of 'War Picture' in parts - length 2,000 feet.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-12-29
Summary:

A double set of good war pictures have been screened over the weekend at the Bijou. Other good films included 'The Captain's Misadventure,' 'Bird Life in Springtime,' one fine comic and a couple of American pictures.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-07-27
Summary:

The West River Flood Relief Fund should benefit to a considerable extent as the result of the performance of Queen's College Dramatic Society in Taiping Theatre last night. Audiences included H.E. the Governor, Captain R. O. Hutchison, A.D.C., the Director of Education Mr. E. A. Irving, the…

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-01-27
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre management last night gave a successful entertainment under the patronage the Hon. the Captain Superintendent of Police, to the Hong Kong Police Reserves – 50 percent of the gross proceeds going towards the Police Reserves' band fund. The Band, under Mr, Da Costa,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-02-10 - 1916-02-12
Summary:

On Feb 11, the great Shakespearian play 'Othello' in 6 reels; interesting: Pathe's British Gazette, 'Big Guns for the Front'; comics: 'Leaning to Leanness,' 'On His Wedding Day' (Keystone); Saturday matinee 'Capt. Tom Kead'; Sunday Matinee…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-02-29
Summary:

Tonight, the Melbourne Comedy Co. is giving another change of programme at the Victoria. 'Here We are again' in which the doings of the H.K.V.C. are chronicled, and a production by Tom Melbourne entitled 'Aye Aye Captain' are amongst the items advertised. During the past…

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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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-02-29 - 1916-03-01
Summary:

Performance by Tom Melbourne's comedy company in Aye Aye Captain tonight. A two reels dramatic picture, 'Enmity of Love.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-03-02 - 1916-03-02
Summary:

Last few nights of the Melbourne Comedy Company; don't miss 'Aye Aye Captain'; commencing tomorrow: 'Great Sale at Rightaways' for three nights only.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-03-02 - 1916-03-02
Summary:

Last nights of The Melbourne Comedy Company. Don't miss Aye Aye Captain. 'Great Sale at Rightaways' for three nights only, commencing tomorrow.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-03-11
Summary:

A most attractive programme was offered at the Victoria last night, two new sets of war pictures and some high-class Pathe comics filling the first half. The Melbournes filled the second half of the programme. They had new songs and new jokes to offer, as well as a new sketch 'Caroline.…

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-07 - 1916-10-10
Summary:

Tonight, exciting detective drama 'The Tower of Justice' in 5 parts; 'Captain Smith on the Bridge'; 'The Musician'; standard War Graphic.