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: 1910-12-31
Summary:

The belles of the Maurice Bandmann Company, have quite captured Calcutta, where they are appearing at the Empire Theatre in 'The Chocolate Soldier.'

62
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-01-20 - 1911-01-25
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. For a few nights. 'The Golden Rose,' a coloured picture of Pathe Frere's production. Benefit performance for Miss Thelma Wood on January 26. Grand success of Miss Dolly Swift,…

63
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-01-20 - 1911-01-24
Summary:

Saturday at 9.15 p.m., a complete change of programme and pictures; new songs and duets by Miss Vera Ferrace and Miss Ruby Crystal. Screening: 'A Story of Circus Life,' 'Mr. Cavabout's Christmas,' 'A Shortsighted Sportsman,' 'The Cowboy's Rose,…

64
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-01-26
Summary:

A monster programme has been arranged for the Empire Cinematograph Theatre from the performances of Miss Thelma Wood, Misses Queenie Laurance, Dolly Swift, Sadie Mahrose and Messrs Gus Hayward and Dennis Darney. Tomorrow night the grand dramatic film entitled Lieut Rose, R. N., and the Arabian…

65
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-01-27 - 1911-01-31
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. Tonight! The great dramatic film, 'Lieut. Rose, R. N. and the Arabian Spy.' During the holidays, including the films 'Manon Lescant' [sic], 'Foolhead in the Lion…

66
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-02-21 - 1911-02-22
Summary:

The pioneer hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. The magnificent dramatic film 'Rigoletto.' Miss Dolly Swift and Mr Dennis Carnly. Coming: The Donnelly Trio in songs, dances and sketches. On Friday night, the grand film '…

67
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-03-03
Summary:

Under the auspices of the Odd Volumes Society, Mr. J. B. Suttor, Commercial Commissioner for New South Wales will lecture at the City Hall on Thursday, at 5:15 p.m., on Australian life. The lecture will be illustrated by cinematograph pictures, specially taken for the New South Wales Government…

68
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-03-09
Summary:

Mr. J. B. Suttor is to lecture in the St. Andrew's Hall, City Hall, this afternoon before the Odd Volumes Society. The lecture, which will be illustrated by cinematograph pictures, is on Australian life, and H. E. the Governor will preside.

69
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-06-19
Summary:

After the coronation tea to be held at the R. E. Theatre the children of the garrison are to be entertained by Messrs Ramos and Ramos, at the Victoria Theatre. This is in addition to the entertainment for the army and navy at the Empire Cinematograph.

70
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-04-29
Summary:

For this evening and tomorrow Mr Stephenson has secured for his popular Bijou Scenic Theatre a really fine set of pictures which all should see. One which has been greeted with rounds of applause is that in which two of the most prominent cinematograph artistes figures, namely Max Linder, the…

71
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-05-18 - 1912-05-24
Summary:

(Flower Street) Two shows nightly at 9:15 p.m. Price details included. The Pathe Gazatte No. 161. Drama included, 'The Diamond Rose.' Picture shows including 'Christmas Boxes,' 'Weary Will Gets a Job,' 'Waiting for Mother,' 'Eccentric Rubber Comedian…

72
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-05-20 - 1912-05-24
Summary:

Every evening at 7.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., 'The World in Motion'; 'The Diamond Rose,' 'Weary will Get a Job,' 'Christmas Boxes,' Eccentric Rul-l-er, Comedian; the Pathe Gazette no. 161; 'Wiggles and the Magic Wand' [sic]; 'Waiting for Mother…

73
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-08-02 - 1912-08-08
Summary:

Grand variety entertainment on Saturday, 10th August 1912 at 9.15 p.m.; under the distinguished patronage of H. E. the Governor who proceeds to be devoted to military charities; reserved seats $2.00, unreserved seats 60 & 30 cents.

74
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-09-09
Summary:

Messrs. Ramos are offering a novel attraction at the Victoria Theatre, a performance by Mr. E. Hill, an electrical cartoonist. The pictures are as usual highly entertaining, especially the representation of Dickens' 'Edwin Drood.'

75
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-10-05
Summary:

Mr. E. B. John, the president of the Globe Moving Picture Shows of California, came to Hong Kong together with Mr. W. H. Lynch. They made a tour of the world, took scenic and industrial films which will be shown all over the world and that also will be made use of by the Educational Department…

76
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-11-14
Summary:

The Theatre Royal had served its purpose well, and Mr. Bandmann was about to add to his laurels here by the erection of a building worthy of himself and of the colony he would serve. The great difficulty which could not be negotiated was the question of a site. We learn that the Oriental…

77
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-11-28
Summary:

There was a capital house at the Victoria Theatre last night, when the Raymond Teal Musical Comedy Company opened their season. There are performances from Miss Corinne Carkeek, Mr. E. Z. Gabble and Mr. Fritz Fields. The company will continue till the close of the first week in December.

78
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-01-01 - 1913-01-03
Summary:

Screening of The World's News in Pictures including 'Launching of The World's Greatest Warship The 'Iron Duke' at Portsmouth', The Seulling Championship 'Barry versus Durman', Unveiling The Peace Memorial at Brighton 'To Edward, The Peacemaker',…

79
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-01-02 - 1913-01-03
Summary:

Programme at 9:15 p.m. The world's news in pictures: 'Barry versus Durnan'; 'To Edward, the Peace Maker'; 'The Monarchs and their Soldiers.' Drama, The Smuggler's Daughter. Acrobatic, The Last of the Sword Swallowers and Three Star Comics. Performances by…

80
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-03 - 1913-01-04
Summary:

The world's news in pictures: Portsmouth - launch of the 'Iron Duke,' the World's Greatest Warship; London - the Sculling Championship; Brighton - Unveiling the Memorial to Edward, the Peacemaker; Paris - Fashions, only three weeks old; a fur trimmed gown at Longhcamps Races…