A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-09 - 1916-09-12
Summary:

On Sep 9-12, 9th & 10th episodes of 'Neal of the Navy,' Annette is captured again, and loses the map of the lost island, again saves her: but the map is not yet recovered.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-26
Summary:

The entertainment which is to be given under the auspices of the St. John Ambulance Brigade at the Victoria Theatre on October 12, in aid of the Joint Fund of the St. John Ambulance Association and the British Red Cross Society. The entertainment will be under the distinguished patronage of H. E…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-27
Summary:

Entertainment will be given under the auspices of the St. John Ambulance Brigade at the Victoria Theatre. A varied and extensive programme has provided, including the Police Reserve Orchestra, Mr. Denman Fuller, Mrs. Aubrey and Miss Dione May, Misses Gordon, Mrs. Hill, Miss Mary Hyde, Mr. P. P.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-28 - 1916-10-14
Summary:

Screening of Pathe's 'The Red Circle' in 14 episodes, featuring Ruth Roland and Frank Mayo

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-04
Summary:

Police Reserve Orchestra will play at St John's Ambulance Brigade Concert at the Victoria Theatre in aid of the British Red Cross.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-05
Summary:

Police Reserve Orchestra will play at St John's Ambulance Brigade Concert at the Victoria Theatre in aid of the British Red Cross.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-13
Summary:

It was evident from the packed condition of the Victoria Theatre last night that local people are prepared to open their purses for no worthy an object as the 'Our Day' Fund. Everybody was there, including H. E. the Governor, Lady and the Misses May and H. E. Major General Ventris and…

48
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-17 - 1916-07-18
Summary:

Coming screening of Pathe's 'The Red Circle' (1st & 2nd episode) featuring Ruth Roland and Frank Mayo and the special war pictures 'The Battle of the Somme'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-20 - 1916-10-21
Summary:

Screening of Pathe's 'The Red Circle' (1st & 2nd episode) featuring Ruth Roland and Frank Mayo and the special war pictures 'The Battle of the Somme'

50
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-12-04
Summary:

Film actress Miss Hettie Payne sued the Holmfirth Production Company under an agreement to take the leading part in the cinema play entitled 'Paula.' Miss Payne said she began as a film actress with the Hepworth Company five years ago and got noticed after her parts in 'White Star…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-12-19
Summary:

Photo and Films: 'Although we met with such disasters the Expedition has had very considerable scientific results.' Hurley, the photographer, has secured the most wonderful Antarctic pictures.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-08-27 - 1917-08-29
Summary:

On Aug 28, Pathe's gold rooster play 'At Bay' in 5 parts, featuring Florence Reed, supported by Frank Sheridan & others; Pathe's British & American Gazettes and various comics; on Aug 31, 7th and 8th episodes of 'The Shielding Shadow.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-27 - 1917-08-27
Summary:

Screening of Pathe's 'At Bay' featuring Florence Reid and Frank Sheridan, Pathe's British Gazette, Pathe's American Gazette and Various Comics; Coming film: 'The Shielding Shadow'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-27
Summary:

An interesting programme has been arranged at the Victoria Theatre for this week. Commencing on Tuesday a fine five reel film 'At Bay' with Florence Reed and Frank Sheridan will be screened. The 7th and 8th episodes of 'Shielding Shadow' will be shown.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-28 - 1917-08-30
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of Pathe's 'At Bay' featuring Florence Reid and Frank Sheridan, Pathe's British Gazette, Pathe's American Gazette and Various Comics; Coming film: 'The Shielding Shadow'

56
Headline: Kidnapping
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-09-01
Summary:

At Yaumati a coolie boy went to buy pears and returned to the cinema losing his baby girl as a woman offered to hold for him earlier. The child was recovered and the woman was arrested.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-20
Summary:

The loss of films and other property destroyed in a fire which gutted the offices of the Exhibitor's Film Exchange, Manila and none of the destroyed property was insured, according to Frank Goulette, the manager.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-13 - 1918-04-13
Summary:

Tonight, fine programme, Pearl White and Warner Oland in 'The Fatal Ring,' episode 9 and episode 10. Also Harold Loyd [sic] in 'Lonesome Luke Loses Patients.' Sunday 6 p.m., by many requests, 'The Cigarette Girl,' a Gold Rooster play featuring Gladys Hulette. Don…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-16
Summary:

The number of theatres in London has increased since the war. Some of the war films won wide popularity but they do not predominate. Londoners enjoy the green field and villages and the practice did not change after the war.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-09-14
Summary:

Theatre managers are naturally strong in their opposition to the doubling of the tax on theatre tickets, says the New York Evening Post. They maintain that the increase to 20 percent will cause the failure of many productions. But to people familiar with the ways of successful plays, this will…