A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-07-09 - 1917-07-10
Summary:

On July 10, performance by Blascheck and Austin; Pathe's great feature film 'The Time Limit' in 3 parts; Pathe's Gazette and various comics; on July 18, military band concert.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-07-10 - 1917-07-10
Summary:

Performance by J. Blascheck & Miss Austin; Screening of Pathe's 'The Time Limit', Pathe's Gazettes and Various Comics; Coming Grand Military Band Concert with Mr. Laurie Owen

63
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-07-11 - 1917-07-11
Summary:

Tonight: Performance by J. Blascheck & Miss Austin; Screening of Pathe's 'The Time Limit', Pathe's Gazettes and Various Comics; Coming Grand Military Band Concert with Mr. Laurie Owen

64
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-07-24
Summary:

Do you choose the motion picture films that your children see as carefully as you select the books that they read!' That is the question which Mrs. Jane Stannard Johnson, chairman of the Motion Picture Committee of Woman's Press Club of New York, would like, to ask all mothers.

65
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-29 - 1917-12-29
Summary:

Screening of 'The Gray Ghost' (3rd & 4th episodes); Comedies: 'When the Press Speaks' and 'Nelly the Pride of the Fire House'

66
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-03
Summary:

The Fantastic Stars assisted by the Bell Vaudeville Company are giving a special matinee at the Victoria Theatre where all soldiers and sailors will be admitted free. A limited number of front stall seats will be reserved for civilians.

67
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-11
Summary:

It is notified that, at the expiration of three months the China Cinema Company Limited, will, unless cause is shown to the contrary, be struck off the Register and the Company will be dissolved.

68
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-04-12
Summary:

Seven men were charged before Mr. Dyer Ball, at the Police Court this morning, with behaving in a disorderly manner at the Kei You [sic] Fong Theatre. Only two of them appeared, the bail money of the others being estreated. It was stated by Sergeant Cockle that the men were from the North…

69
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-16
Summary:

The National Board's press clipping service indicated that there is a crystallized opinion against the use of nude female figures in motion pictures. The National Board has made eliminations in scenes involving female being treated violently and objected to the use of weapons or constant…

70
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-25 - 1918-05-25
Summary:

Attraction extraordinary, tonight at 9.15 performance only, see the wonderful screen production from the famous novel, 'The Barrier,' produced by Rex Beach Motion Pictures Co. in 7 reels. Press opinions from The New York Telegraph, The Moving Picture World and The New York Times…

71
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-10
Summary:

It is notified that the China Cinema Company, Limited has been struck off the Register and that at the expiration of three months Grose and Company, Limited, will unless cause is shown to the contrary, be struck off the Register and the Company will be dissolved.

72
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.

73
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-11-04 - 1918-11-07
Summary:

Coming, Antonio Moreno, Paul Clerget and Pearl White in 'The House of Hate.' November 4 Remarks: Illustration included. November 5 Remarks: Press opinions included. November 6 Remarks: Pictures included. November 7 Remarks: Pathe's great new super-serial 'The House of Hate.…

74
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-12-02
Summary:

Pinang Gazette' established a local company which will be known as 'Middle East Films, Ltd.', with a capital, already fully subscribed, of $375,000. The main objects of the company are the buying in New York and London of first-class photo-plays and the hiring of same to…

75
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-29
Summary:

Yesterday afternoon at the private studio of Messrs Pathe Freres, the members of the Press and a few of the Officers of the Knox's Mission were shown the film that will be shown at the Coronet Theatre next week: 'The Surrender of the German Fleet.' There are also some good…

76
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-04-05
Summary:

News from the Daily News – The fight for the British film market appears to be imminent. The American share in this, apparently, is not to be limited to the production and marketing of films but is to be extended to the neutral running of picture theatres on an elaborate scale, if plans which…

77
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-17
Summary:

McCabe v. Pathe Freres' Cinema Limited – Mr. Patrick McCabe, editor of Pictorial News, claimed damages from the defendant company for breach of contract, alleging that he was dismissed by them as editor of Pathes' Animated Gazette, which takes the form of a film reproduction of…

78
Headline: Theatre Royal
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-06-02 - 1919-06-09
Summary:

Ambassador Gerard's 'My Four Years in Germany.' Jun 4 remarks: The First National Exhibitor's Circuit producers of 'Shoulder Arms' and the 'Tarzan' pictures. Ambassador James W. Gerard's 'My Four Years in Germany.' Jun 5 remarks: What the…

79
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-06-11
Summary:

There is every indication that on Thursday night the Victoria Theatre will draw a packed house from the way the bookings are going. The occasion will be the screening of the film 'Moral Suicide, or the Slaying of a Soul.' A private exhibition of this picture was accorded to the press.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-06-12
Summary:

Moral Suicide or the Slaying of a Soul' will be the star film at the Victoria Theatre tonight. Patrons are requested to be early as the demand for seats in pressing. It is an all-round excellent film with a fine plot, beautiful photography and versatile acting.