A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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101
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-10-28 - 1913-11-01
Summary:

Boxing event: Seaman Powell v. Corpl Scott and Mr. J. Forbes v. Seaman Thompson; Film screening of fight for the light weigh championship 'Ad Wolgast and Joe Rivers' (3,000 ft); Soldiers and Sailors in uniform half price

102
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-10-30
Summary:

There will undoubtedly be a 'banner' house at the Victoria Theatre on Monday night when the Cinema-Boxing programme promoted by Mr. F. E. Hall will be produced. The evening will conclude with a realistic reproduction of a fight between Ad. Wolgast, ex-champion of the world and Joe…

103
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-11-03 - 1913-11-03
Summary:

Boxing event: Seaman Powell v. Corpl Scott and Mr. J. Forbes v. Seaman Thompson; Film screening of 'Ad Wolgast and Joe Rivers' (3,000 ft); Soldiers and Sailors in uniform half price

104
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-11-18
Summary:

Visitors at the Hongkong Hotel include Mr. W. F. Inglis, of Messrs. Jardine Matheson's (Shanghai) and Mrs. Inglis, Mr. G. Samuels, of moving picture fame, and Mr. E. W. Bauckham, of the Rosenstock Directory.

105
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-04-08
Summary:

Des Voeux Road, is soon to feature on the Gazette pictures in the cinemas at Home. This morning an operator attached to the Astatic Film Co. Shanghai was busy taking pictures in the vicinity of King Edward Hotel.

106
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-05-30
Summary:

Mr. F. M. Bowers, manager of a moving picture theatre at Jolo, was badly mangled by the fly wheel of his engine that he died on the following day, May 18.

107
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-06-06
Summary:

The programme most worthy of mention was the Gaumont Graphic, giving the latest news from home, including an excellent series of pictures dealing with the Home Rule Question, and two very fine portraits of Sir Edward Carson, and New York. Other pictures included: 'Too many Caseys' (…

108
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-08-04
Summary:

Dr. F. B. Macdonald made statements on the stable nerve systems among children and attributed some of the trouble to the cinema.

109
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-17
Summary:

Mr. Robert W. F. Douglas and Miss Hilda Barry gave a short season at the Victoria Theatre where Mr. Douglas told an old story of youthful trials and hardships.

110
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-21
Summary:

Mr. W. F. Blake calls attention it is he and not Mr. J. J. Blake of the Victoria Theatre who is arranging the St. Joseph Boy Scouts concert.

111
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-06-07 - 1915-06-09
Summary:

On June 8, the thrilling detective dramas, 'Harry the Swell' and 'On the Santa F. E. Trail'; latest gazettes; comic, interesting & historical pictures; On June 11, 7th & 8th episodes of the 'Perils of Pauline.'

112
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-06-11
Summary:

The new instalments of 'The Perils of Pauline' at the Victoria Theatre have been drawing big houses during the weekend. The current programme also contains some excellent war pictures and a couple of good comics. Beginning from Wednesday June 18, a full orchestra, under the…

113
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-07-24
Summary:

A special picture show and instrumental concert on behalf of the Kwangtung Flood Relief Fund attracted a lot of audiences. Socieda [sic] Philarmonie, the joint bands under Professor Gonzalez, and Sir Edward Elgar performed. The cinematograph show included two splendid sets of recent war pictures…

114
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-10-21
Summary:

Last night, at the Victoria Theatre, a most successful concert in aid of the Red Cross Fund was given. A feature of the evening was an amusing sketch 'The Bruiser's Waterloo.' Mr. Banks, Mr. F. Simes, Mr. J. Bradley, Mr. B. Nichol, and Mr. Edmonds performed.

115
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-11-15
Summary:

The spacious compound of the Roman Catholic Cathedral presented a most animated scene. Scout Master A. J. Edwards and staff kindly lent their assistance to the Bazaar's cinematograph show.

116
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-11
Summary:

Edward [sic] Muybridge invented the motion photograph. He migrated to the United States and experimented with moving pictures.

117
Headline: Peak Club
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-21 - 1916-08-23
Summary:

A Cinematograph entertainment will be given at 9.15 pm on Aug 24 on the lower tennis lawn; 'Untold Stories of the War,' a lecture with photographs will be given by Mr. Frederic Coleman, F. R. G. S.; price detail included.

118
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-30
Summary:

All ranks will attend a lecture on Discipline and Routine by the D.S.P. at the Victoria Theatre. Uniform will be worn.

119
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-01
Summary:

All ranks including Patrolmen will attend at the Victoria Theatre.

120
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-21
Summary:

The entertainment at the Victoria Theatre last night was one of the best music-hall shown that have been seen here. The Venue Amateur Dramatic Society's performance was attractive. Mr. F. Hickman, Mr. P. Levers, Mr. L. Hatton, Messrs A. King and J. Gray, Mr. S. Martin, Mr. F. Waterman, Mr.…