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: 1916-12-20
Summary:

Sons of France,' the feature of the programme and humourous films will be shown at Victoria Theatre, also with humourous films 'The Lucky Leap,' an extremely funny Keystone, and 'Wiffles, the Masked Marksman.' Performance from Miss May Brilliant.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-12-21 - 1916-12-21
Summary:

Tonight, the last night of performance by Miss May Brilliant; Screening of 'Sons of France', Pathe's British Gazette, 'The Great War', 'Have You Seen My Girl', 'A Well Sick Man', 'Wiffles the Masked Marksman', 'A Lucky Leap' (…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-14
Summary:

Second List: The fund included $50 from the Pathe Pheno Cinema, Chine.

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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.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-07-14 - 1917-07-16
Summary:

Under the Patronage of his excellency the Governor, the official pictures of the British army in France, 'The Battle of the Ancre and the Advance of the Tanks' will be screened at the Victoria Theatre; from July 16-19 at 9.15 each night, the pictures were taken on the actual…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-07-17 - 1917-07-19
Summary:

Under the Patronage of his excellency the Governor, the official pictures of the British army in France, 'The Battle of the Ancre and the Advance of the Tanks' will be screened at the Victoria Theatre; from July 17-19 at 9.15 each night, the pictures were taken on the actual…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-07-17
Summary:

There was a large audience at the Victoria Theatre last night, when 'The Battle of the Ancre' was screened, and it is hardly necessary to say that it quite came up to expectations, depicting, as it did. The film, from the point of view of a true record of what is going on in France,…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-13 - 1917-10-16
Summary:

Screening of 'The Beggar Prince', Comedies: 'Wiffles' Nose' and 'The 1000 Franc Banknote'; Coming film: 'Gloria's Romance' featuring Miss Billie Burke

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-18
Summary:

There is a picture house in each divisional area. Amateur theatricals were also held with performers of soldiers mainly. Every night there are performances and each show runs for about a week. Also, battalion concerts are often held in the lamp huts.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-11-05 - 1917-11-06
Summary:

On Nov 6, Pathe's Italian film d'art, 'A Reflection of the Past' in 2 parts; 'The Fugitive' (full of excitement), 1 reel drama; scenic: Biarritz France (a beautiful seaside resort); comics: 'Exploits of Marcus' (cartoon); 'Dancer for Love';…

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

Screening of Pathe's 'A Reflection of the Past', 'The Fugitive' and 'Biarritz France' (scenic); Comics: 'Explioits of Mareus', 'Dancer For Love', 'The German Retreat' and 'Beyond Oise and Aisne'; Coming film: 'The…

72
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-07 - 1917-11-07
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of Pathe's 'A Reflection of the Past', 'The Fugitive' and 'Biarritz France' (scenic); Comics: 'Explioits of Mareus', 'Dancer For Love', 'The German Retreat' and 'Beyond Oise and Aisne'; Coming film:…

73
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-12-22
Summary:

A war film budget is to be issued twice weekly by the War Office Cinematograph Committee, which has taken over the Topical Film Company for this purpose for the period of the war. Arrangements have been made to include pictures from the British fronts in France and elsewhere, and some of the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-09
Summary:

Mr D. Rodrigues, manager of the Far Eastern Film Service (Metro Pictures) has opened an office in Hongkong. His first film 'The Great Secret' featuring Frances Bushman, will be shown at the Victoria Theatre next week. Other pictures of the Metro series will be shown. Other pictures of…

75
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-05-02 - 1918-05-04
Summary:

From May 3-6, 15th and 16th episodes of 'The Fatal Ring,' 'The Dagger Duel' and 'The Double Disguise'; 'Fragments from France,' Captain Bruce Bairnsfather's cartoons.

76
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-02
Summary:

The Victoria Cinematograph has a store of Captain Bruce Bairnsfather's cartoons. These films which have been reproduced from Bairnsfather's 'Fragments from France' in the 'Bystander.' Captain Bruce Bairnsfather himself appears upon the screen.

77
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-03 - 1918-05-06
Summary:

May 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th, a continuation of the great success, 'The Fatal Ring,' episode 15 and 16, featuring Pearl White and Warner Oland. Exclusive to the Victoria Theatre, Captain Bruce Bairnsfather's Cartoons (series no. 1), 'Fragments from France,' Bystander famous…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-07 - 1918-05-07
Summary:

Tonight, 'Fragments from France,' Captain Bruce Bairnsfather's cartoons, series 2.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-05-14 - 1918-05-15
Summary:

A story of the love that lies in the heart of every Frenchman for his glorious country, 'The Spirit of France' in 5 parts; Captain Bruce Bairnsfather's Cartoons, series 3; American Gazette No. 52.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-14 - 1918-05-16
Summary:

Tonight, 'The Spirit of France,' a story of the love that lies in the heart of every Frenchman for this glorious country in 5 parts. Also Captain Bruce Bairnsfather's cartoons, series 3 and American Gazette No. 52. Booking at Anderson's.