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: 1915-12-02 - 1915-12-04
Summary:

The thrilling production, 'The Spy' in 3 parts, on Friday, 3rd December. Pathe's gazette included. The comedies including 'Friends of the Family' and John Bunny in 'A Game of Golf.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-12-07
Summary:

Chief Hailstorm was piloted around by Mr. P. S. Crawley, general representative of the Buffalo Bill's Historical Pictures Company, who is shortly to exhibit at the Victoria Theatre the famous film 'Indian Wars Refought,' a wonderful production authorised by the War Department U.S.…

63
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-01-08
Summary:

Since 'The Price of Discipline' is lost, 'The Masked Amazon' will be screened at the Victoria Theatre. The production reveals a wife's devotion to her husband and how she rescued her husband. Film plot included.

64
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-02-25 - 1916-02-28
Summary:

Tonight! New programme, performance by Tome Melbourne's Comedy Company; two new Topical productions, a screaming comedy, 'The Joss Man' and a musical sketch full of dainty ditties and merry 'Melbournisms,' 'Before and after the Races'; all new pictures…

65
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-02-28
Summary:

London, Feb. 26 – The British patriotic Productions Company and other prominent persons have arranged for a wide-spread exhibition at variety theatres, cinemas and other public places and at patriotic lectures in the United Kingdom, France, America.

66
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…

67
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-04
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre announces the production of the drama 'Denise' from the writer Alexandre Dumas, preceded by a comedy 'Louaette is not Jealous.'

68
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-03-06 - 1916-03-09
Summary:

On Mar 6 and for 4 nights only, the highly emotional dramatic photoplay 'The Nigger,' don't fail to see this wonderful screen production; on Mar 16, performance by the Tom Melbourne Comedy Co.; in the detective comedy 'Carolina,' see Waffles as the detective.

69
Headline: Pathe Freres
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-03-15 - 1916-03-22
Summary:

Beg to announce that they have extended their film services and will now receive extra supplementary supplies of the best productions from the Pathe Studios in America; millions of dollars are being spent to produce these pictures with the best artists and scenic, effects, in the usual Pathe…

70
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-04-28 - 1916-04-28
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Charlie The Tramp' (2 parts) and 'The Rose Amongt the Briars' (Pathe coloured production) featuring Miss Jackie Saunders

71
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-06-26
Summary:

Most of the films and the most popular shown in England today are American made and there are on the average only thirty days a year when British weather permits moving picture taking. Mrs. Ida Filliter declares that British films are in every way better than the American production. Charlie…

72
Headline: The Palisade
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-18
Summary:

Mr. W. M. Barker of Singapore representing the Australasian Films Ltd., is staying in Hongkong to supply the 'Palisade' Cinema with world's pictures. 'The Port of Missing Men' with Arnold Daly in the leading role will be screened. This production is similar to '…

73
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-10 - 1916-08-10
Summary:

A fine production 'The Phantom of His Love' in 3 reels, featuring Mdlle. Napierkobka, the world famous star dancer; 'The Great War - A Soldiers' Holiday at Salonica' of Pathe British Gazette; performance by Mabelle & Kitty.

74
Headline: The Palisade
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-12
Summary:

The theatre tapped fresh resources regarding the production of their films. Films produced by the London Films Ltd. entitled 'Clancarty' and 'The Evil Genius.' will be appreciated. A further series illustrating life and work on Panamas Canal is also shown. The theatre will…

75
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-14 - 1916-08-14
Summary:

Tonight, Eclair presents 'The Evil Genius' in 3 parts, an intensely interesting social drama showing probably the most wonderful fire scene ever screened; 'Clancarty' in 2 parts, a magnificent production by the London Films Ltd., a delightful romance in the time of William II…

76
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-18 - 1916-08-21
Summary:

Tonight, a remarkable production by E. Phillips Oppenheim, 'The Black Box,' first two episodes of this tense and heart-gripping serial; programme also included: 'The Bride of the Haunted Castle' (drama); 'A Water Dog' [sic] (Keystone comedy); 'The Greater…

77
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-26 - 1916-08-29
Summary:

On Aug 26, the 1st and 2nd episodes of the great production serial film 'Neal of the Navy'; 3rd & 4th episodes on Aug 30.

78
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-14
Summary:

Owing to the enormous success of the great serial film 'Neal of the Navy,' the management of this theatre has been able to make arrangements for its production. It will be exhibited in the following order: Three episodes and a Keystone Comedy on every change of programme, starting from…

79
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-14
Summary:

Due to the success of 'Neal of the Navy,' the management of the new Hongkong Theatre has been able to make arrangements for the serial film's production. Three episodes and a Keystone comedy will be on every change of programme.

80
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-19 - 1916-09-21
Summary:

A powerful production by the Famous Players Co. 'Leah Kleschina' [sic] in 4 reels, featuring Charlotte [sic] Nillson; 'Pawns in the Game of Life,' a two reel drama by the Universal Company; 'Getting His Man,' cowboy drama by the Bison Co.; 'A Gentleman of…