A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-12-23
Summary:

Three Chinese were charged before Mr. J. R. Wood, at the Police Court his morning, with creating a disturbance at the Tai Ping Theatre. Inspector O' Sullivan said the three men were sitting in seats under the gallery, for which they had paid, and an employee went round to collect two cents…

22
Headline: Petty Cases
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-03-31
Summary:

A woman caught with four taels of opium dross was fined by Mr. Wood. Another man was charged with selling medicines without a licence which he denied whereas a Chinese was convicted of stealing two electric light bulbs from the San Hi Yung Chinese Theatre.

23
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1917-08-22
Summary:

The manager of the Bijou Scenic Theatre, was fine $75 at the Magistracy yesterday, by Mr. J. R. Wood, for infringing regulations issued under the Electric Supply Ordinance.

24
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-12-13 - 1917-12-15
Summary:

On Dec 14, Pathe's great serial, featuring Molly [sic] King in the 'Mystery of the Double Cross' [sic], 3rd and 4th episodes 'An Hour to Live' and 'Kidnapped'; interesting: 'Pathe's American Gazette, 'John Bull's Sketch Book' [sic],…

25
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-15 - 1917-12-17
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of Pathe's Serial 'Mysteries of the Double Cross' (3rd & 4th episodes) featuring Molly King, Pathe's & American Gazettes, 'John Bulls Sketch Book' and 'Chivalrous Wiffles' (comic); Coming performance by Misses Aileen & Doris…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-15
Summary:

The public of Hongkong will have the chance of witnessing Cabaret entertainment at the Victoria Theatre. Performances by Aileen, Doris Woods and Harry Woods.

27
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-12-17 - 1917-12-20
Summary:

On Dec 18, 11th and 12th episodes of the 'Grip of Evil'; Pathe's Gazettes and comics; on Dec 19 and 20, performance by Aileen and Woods.

28
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-18 - 1917-12-18
Summary:

Screening of 'Grip of Evil' (11th & 12th episodes), Pathe's Gazettes and Comics; Coming performance by Misses Aileen & Doris Woods and Mrs. Harry Woods

29
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-18
Summary:

A reminder is given of the treat in store at the Victoria Theatre that popular artists will appear. The pit was reserved for soldiers and sailors. Performances by Misses Aileen and Doris Woods.

30
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-19 - 1917-12-19
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Grip of Evil' (11th & 12th episodes), Pathe's Gazettes and Comics; Tonight and tomorrow night performance by Misses Aileen & Doris Woods and Mrs. Harry Woods

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-19
Summary:

Tonight at the Victoria Theatre will be the first performance of the Misses Woods in their society entertainment in public. Only the back portion is being reserved to soldiers and sailors.

32
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-20 - 1917-12-20
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Grip of Evil' (11th & 12th episodes), Pathe's Gazettes and Comics; Tonight performance by Misses Aileen & Doris Woods and Mrs. Harry Woods

33
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-20
Summary:

Misses Doris and Aileen Woods pleased the audiences at private entertainment at the Victoria Theatre. Some interesting pictures 'The Grip of Evil,' 'Pathe's British Gazette' completed the programme with a Keystone comic 'That Springtime Feeling.'

34
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-21
Summary:

Last evening the attendance at the Victoria Theatre assembled to hear the Misses Doris and Aileen Woods. The dances were captivating and the soldiers and sailors present were pleased.

35
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-28
Summary:

The Misses Aileen and DorisWoods will entertain a large number of soldiers at the R. A. Theatre tomorrow night. The men attending from Stonecutters will have a special launch and those from Lyeemun will be converted back by special tram.

36
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-10
Summary:

Tonight the Misses Woods are appearing at the R. A. Theatre for the soldiers and their friends. Some interesting films will also be screened.

37
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-08-02
Summary:

A number of summons were heard by Mr. J. R. Wood, at the Police Court this morning, against the proprietors of the Victoria Theatre, the Hong Kong Cinema [sic], and the Empire Cinematograph Theatre. The summons against the Victoria Theatre was for failing to keep two buckets of water and a…

38
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-08-02
Summary:

The manager of the Hongkong Cinematograph Theatre was charged this morning before Mr. J. R. Wood with permitting the use of a cinematograph construction which was not constructed and operated according to regulations. Mr. F. C. Jenkins. D. S. P.(R.), appeared for the prosecution; Mr. M. K. Lo…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-08-30
Summary:

Prosecutions against cinema houses for infringement of the regulations have of late been common. Mr. F. C. Jenkin, D. S. P. (R.), prosecuting in every case. This morning, before Mr. J. R. Wood, the Victoria, Empire, Hongkong and Taiping Theatres were summoned. The summons against the Victoria…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-09-20
Summary:

Two coolies employed at the Government Civil Hospital were charged at the Police Court this morning, before Mr. J. R. Wood, with assaulting a ticket-collector of the Ko Shing Theatre. Inspector O'Sullivan said that at about 7 p.m., last night, the complainant, who was a ticket-collector in…