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: 1916-10-09
Summary:

The official cinematograph record of the first stage of 'The Battle of the Somme' is the real thing at last. Realistic sights were shown, including the wounded which some find it unbearable. Lloyd George's review included.

102
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-09 - 1917-03-10
Summary:

Tonight, the send and final episode of the 'Two Little Vagabonds,' the film version of the immortal melodrama adapted by Geo. R. Sims and Arthur Shirley; episode of 'Fanfan and Claudinet'; 'The Great War 1914-17,' depicting incidents of the front of Somme, Verdun,…

103
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-07
Summary:

Attention is drawn to the fact that Mr. H. P. White is on Tuesday, at 12:30 p.m., conducting another auction sale of seats for the Shakespearian selections to be given at the Theatre Royal on St. George's Night. The sale is confined to Englishmen, and it is stated that the genial auctioneer…

104
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-11
Summary:

There seems to be a misunderstanding in connection with the sale of the tickets for the Café Chantant on St George's Day. These tickets cover the admittance and afternoon tea in the Drill Hall but not to the various sideshows, cinema, ventriloquist, etc.

105
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1917-04-20 - 1917-04-21
Summary:

Fancy Fete and Cafe Chantant, at the decorated Volunteer Headquarters, on next Monday, 23rd April. Performance from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Cafe Chantant in Drill Hall, including moving pictures, jugglers, acrobats, singers, etc. Price details included.

106
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-21 - 1917-04-21
Summary:

Coming screening of Pathe's 'The New Adventures of J. Rufus Wallingford' in 14 episodes, featuring Burr McIntosh, Lolita Robertson and Max Tigman, from the stories of George Randolph Chester; Photos included

107
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-23 - 1917-04-23
Summary:

Tomorrow: Screening of Pathe's 'The New Adventures of J. Rufus Wallingford' in 14 episodes, featuring Burr McIntosh, Lilita Robertson and Max Tigman, from the stories of George Randolph Chester; Photos included

108
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1917-04-23
Summary:

The Afternoon Programme: Afternoon performance for a celebration of St. George Day includes Side Shows, which consisted of a cinematograph display of funny picture 'Under New Management,' the arrangement being supervised by Mr Weiss. Then there was Professor Tobolski and the '…

109
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-24 - 1917-04-24
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of Pathe's 'The New Adventures of J. Rufus Wallingford' in 14 episodes, featuring Burr McIntosh, Lilita Robertson and Max Tigman, from the stories of George Randolph Chester; Photos included

110
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1917-04-24
Summary:

St. George's Day being also the anniversary of Shakespeare, fitting that scenes from Shakespeare should form one of the main features of the day's programme. While we have all learnt to know that any theatrical performance which Mr. Walter Sinclair and Mr. and Mrs. C. H. P. Hay combine…

111
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-24
Summary:

About the St. George's Day's programme yesterday, Mr. J. J. Blake and Mr. G. R. Weis opened a new cinematograph theatre in which the star film was 'Under entirely new Management,' a screaming farce. Of course the great favourite of filmdom could not be absent on such an…

112
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-30
Summary:

It could be seen easily that King George had been looking forward to his trip to France. His step was light and there was a sparkle in his eye.

113
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-31
Summary:

Mr George E. Weir, of the Pathe Phono Cinema, has reported to the police that on the night of the 28th., a person entered the premises and stole 320 gramophone records valued at $480.

114
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-09-25 - 1917-09-25
Summary:

Screening of 'Nedra or The White Gods' featuring Fania Marinoff and George Probert, 'Florence Rose's Fashions', British & American Gazettes and Comics; Photo included

115
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-09-25
Summary:

Nedra,' the Pathe Gold Rooster play adapted from Geo. Barr McCutcheon's well-known book, is now showing at the Victoria Theatre. Thousands of 'extras' were used. A fine cast including George Probert and Faina Marinoff have done excellent work in the picture.

116
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-09-27
Summary:

'Nedra, or the White Gods' is a good film shown in three parts with a powerful story. Also, humour is provided in two other pictures. Pathe's American and British Gazettes are, as usual, full of interest, while humour is provided in 'That Infernal Pig' and 'A…

117
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-30 - 1917-11-01
Summary:

Opening of the winter season with Pearl White, Sheldon Lewis and George Probert in 'The King's Game'. It's a Gold Rooster Play, produced by Arnold Daly, in 5 parts.

118
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-05 - 1917-11-05
Summary:

Screening of 'The King's Game' featuring Pearl White, Wheldon Lewis and George Probert, produced by Arnold Daly

119
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-06
Summary:

The Light That Failed' is the first Rudyard Kipling work to be produced as a motion picture played by a well-known cast. Directed by Edward Jose, and played by Robert Edeson, Claude Fleming, Jose Collins and Lillian Tucker. Film synopsis included.

120
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-08 - 1917-11-08
Summary:

Screening of 'The King's Game' featuring Pearl White, Wheldon Lewis and George Probert; Coming film: Rudyard Kipling's 'The Light that Failed'