A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1902-05-16 - 1902-05-17
Summary:

See the Biograph: Presenting the moving pictures of the Dreyfus Trial, scenes included: The Court-martial at Rennes, The Deposition of General Mercier, The Fight between the Journalists, Dreyfus in Irons at Devil's Island, Suicide of Colonel Henry, The Attempt Against Maitre Laborie,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1904-09-26
Summary:

We still await authentic 'Views of interiors' from Lama. Perhaps ultimately cinematograph pictures will come, but the short occupation as far has not gratified our curiosity much. A humorist at the British Association meeting propounded a new theory of our expedition into Tibet. The…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1906-04-06
Summary:

Thursday, April 5 – Sergt. Gordon raided the Ko Shing Theatre early yesterday morning, and brought 41 gamblers before Mr. Hareland. Most of the gamblers were actors. His worship imposed a fine of $50 on the first defendant and the rest $2 each. Money and gambling implements were forfeited.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1906-07-13
Summary:

Sergeant Gordon bought eleven men before Mr. Hazeland charged with gambling at No. 369, Queen's Road West. The first and the second defendant was charged $50 and the rest $3 each. Another gambling raid was made by Inspector Smith in which he arrested 17 men in the Chung Hing Theatre at Po…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-03-14
Summary:

Wednesday, March 13 – Li Fong Shan, a returned coolie from South Africa, was charged by Sergeant Gordon with stealing a woollen jacket. The complainant, who is a hawker, said he was selling his wares near the Ko Shing Theatre when defendant suddenly snatched up his jacket and made off. He…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-11-19
Summary:

The artistic character of 'living pictures' shown in the theatre Royal last night deserved a larger house. The entertainment of the highest class is provided. Sir Approval, Lady Lugard's little friends, the son of the Colonel and Mrs. Darling appreciate the 'living pictures…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-10-20
Summary:

Management is putting on a complete and comprehensive change of programme. A dramatic play entitled 'A Living Resemblance,' 'The sketch,' 'the Colonel,' 'Good-bye to Bachelorhood' and 'Incompatibility of Temper' given by Misses Ferrance and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-29
Summary:

The Dallas Comedy Company opened a short season in Hong Kong at the Victoria Theatre. 'The Thief' is from the French of Henri Bernstein, by Cosmo Gordon Lennox, and abound with big possibilities. Mr. Henry Dallas and Miss May Hallett will play the role of injured husband and erring…

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Headline: The Hippodrome
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-06-20
Summary:

The new programme at the Hippodrome at Causeway Bay attracted a good house last night. Miss Merie did a particularly graceful equestrian turn. Signor Serra's performances, the double vaulting act of the Sister Mariani, and the Spanish dances given by some of the other ladies of the company…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-12-11 - 1914-12-12
Summary:

The great sensational dramatic film, 'The Usurer's Son' in 3 parts, 4,000 feet long. The magnificent picture, 'The Old Colonel's Gratitude' in 2 parts, on Saturday, 12th December. Special engagement with debut of Bert Flatt and Flo Brooks.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-12-11 - 1914-12-12
Summary:

On Dec 11 and for a few nights only, the great sensational dramatic film 'The Usurer's Son' in 3 parts - 4,000 feet long, which caused a great sensation in London a few months ago; also the magnificent picture 'The Old Colonel's Gratitude' in 2 parts; performance by…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-12-12 - 1914-12-14
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Usurer's Son' (4,000 ft, 3 parts); Coming performances by Bert Flatt and Flo Brooks; Coming film: 'The Old Colonel's Gratitude' (2 parts)

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

Success of Mr. Bert Flatt and Miss Flo. Brooks' performances. New films 'The Usurer's Son' and 'The Old Colonel's Gratitude' were shown at the Victoria Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-12-04
Summary:

The current programme at the Victoria Theatre includes 'Colonel Heeza Liar, explorer' which provokes the audience to roars of laughter. Other good humorous films are 'Friend of the Family,' 'Knight Errant' and 'Bunny and a game of golf,' while 'The…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-04-03 - 1916-04-05
Summary:

The drama in 8 reels, 'The Spell of Darkness,' on Tuesday, 4th April, 1916. Comedies including 'Col. Hezza Liar' (by request), 'Bloomer and the Hobbie,' the Great Keystone picture in 2 reels and 'Mabel at the Wheel.' 'The Arch Villain' is coming…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-04-13 - 1916-04-15
Summary:

A drama in 3 reels, 'Adventures of a Madcap [sic]' featuring Jackie Saunders on Friday, 14th April, 1916. Comedies including 'Col. Hezza Liar in Mexico,' 'In Jail at Last,' Charlie Chaplin 'In the Park' and Chaplin as 'Janitor' [sic]. Charlie…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-05-11 - 1916-05-13
Summary:

The third and fourth episodes of 'Exploits of Elaine' on Friday, 12th May, 1916. Comedies including 'Wiffles and His Fair Relatives' (coloured), 'Fatty's Debut' (by Keystone) and 'Col. Hezza Liar' [sic] and 'The Ghost.' Interesting picture…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-06-20
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin films attracted a large audience to the Victoria Theatre, including 'When Charlie was a Child,' 'Charlie the Tramp,' 'Charlie by the Sea,' 'Charlie in a Cabaret' and 'Charlie in the Park.' 'Colonel Heeza Liar,' 'Her…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-06-24
Summary:

The programme included 'Colonel Heza Liar' and 'The Impostor' was shown.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-28 - 1916-07-28
Summary:

Screening of 'Sixty Years A Queen'; Also 'The Horse Thief' (Keystone) and 'Harry's Gazette'; tomorrow night a full band will be attendance