A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-05-02
Summary:

There appear the so-called 'talking pictures,' a synchronization of the cinematograph and the phonograph by electrical science, are already in craze in London and Paris. So premising have been these reproductions of plays and operas that two prominent producers, Charles Frohman and…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-10-05
Summary:

Mr. E. B. John, the president of the Globe Moving Picture Shows of California, came to Hong Kong together with Mr. W. H. Lynch. They made a tour of the world, took scenic and industrial films which will be shown all over the world and that also will be made use of by the Educational Department…

43
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-10-09
Summary:

The schedule of complimentary performance at the Victoria Theatre on Friday is provided. The entertainment is given by Messrs Ramos and Ramos to their popular manager, Mr. J. Blake. Comic pictures 'Bobby Pulls the Trigger' and 'Love, Luck & Gasoline' will be shown.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-10-11
Summary:

Just a reminder of the 'benefit' of Mr. J. J. Blake, the night manager, at the Victoria Theatre tonight. He deserves a real 'bumper.' The programme is one of exceptional excellence and variety.

45
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-10-12
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre was filled to the doors last night by a highly appreciative audience, the occasion being a special variety entertainment in compliment to Mr. J. Blake, the popular night manager. The programme was a long one, including the performances offered by Bimbo Drake, Mr. Bob…

46
Headline: Benefit Night
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-10-12
Summary:

The Victoria cinematograph was packed last night, the occasion being a benefit performance to the popular manager, Mr. Blake. There was a full programme, and every item was thoroughly enjoyed. Mr. R. H. Stephenson, the manager of the Bijou Scenic theatre, kindly assisted with the programme, as…

47
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-11-22
Summary:

Quite a rich crop of suggestions are being made in the columns of a home paper as to how to popularize the churches. The startling innovation has been mooted by Sir J. Compton Rickett, M.P., that Bible scenes through the cinematograph should form a part of the religious service.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-11-26
Summary:

A large audience assembled at the Victoria Theatre last night to give a send-off to Verne and Smith and the two Franklins, who are returning home after a lengthy and successful tour in the Orient. An excellent programme was gone through by Misses Connor and Porter from the Bijou, by courtesy of…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-12-06
Summary:

The inadvisability of allowing the reproduction, on the cinematograph screen, of scenes which the generality of folk regard as far too sacred for exhibition. We plead for the abolition of license but for the preservation of rational liberty and latitude. Mr. G. A. Redford, has now been entrusted…

50
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-12-23
Summary:

The R. A. married families from Victoria, Stonecutters, Lyemun and Kowloon were on Saturday entertained to 'high tea' in the R.A. Theatre on the occasion of the Annual X'mas Tree. A pleasing feature of the entertainment was a series of moving pictures thrown on the screen by…

51
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-03
Summary:

Mr. G. A. Redford is engaged in organising the British Board of Film Censors, of which he is the director. An office had been established for the reproduction of films. The Censorship would extend all over Great Britain. There was a great advantage in having cooperation with the manufactures.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-01-08
Summary:

Authors may write books but they do not necessarily have a good result. The reward of writers is very meagre. Mr. J. E. P. Muddock believes the free libraries are the ones to blame. The change, in so far as the reading of stirring romance was concerned, he attributed mainly to the cinematograph…

53
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-03-03
Summary:

Mr. Fred B. Smith and Mr. Raymond Robins are on a world tour in a 'men and religion forward movement' and visit YMCA. They have a meeting in the City Hall and accompanied by the Messrs. Paul J. Gilbert, P.H. Metcalf, C.M. Keeler and Ed. W. Peck. Raymond Robins dealt with the social…

54
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-04-16 - 1913-04-18
Summary:

Tonight at 9:15 p.m. New feature of the first 'A. B.' (American Bioscope) Picture, 'The Squaw's Love.' Performance by Miss Violet Bonetia.

55
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-04-18
Summary:

Calgary, Alta., March 19 – Arthur J. Aylesworth, the theatre manager of the city, goes to the wilds of Alaska in order to find the subjects for the movies, an attempt to take the study of natural history a great step forward. A year will probably elapse before the party again reaches Calgary.…

56
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-04-23 - 1913-04-25
Summary:

Programme at 9:15 p.m. Special 'A. B.' comics including 'A Jealous Husband,' 'A Study in Diplomacy,' 'Losing His Temper' and 'A Trip on the Seine' (scenic). Pathe gazette and Gaumont Graphic included. Performance by Miss Violet Bonetia. Matinees…

57
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-05-01
Summary:

Mr. J. H. Stephenson [sic], manager and lessee of the Bijou Scenic Theatre, is taking a benefit tomorrow evening. A specially attractive programme will be presented.

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Headline: Notice
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-06 - 1913-05-26
Summary:

On and after the 31st May, J. Gonzalez de Bernedo, Manager of the Victoria Theatre, will sever his connection with the firm of Ramos, Ramos, and Co.

59
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-06
Summary:

We understand that Mr. J. Gonzalez Bernedo is giving up the position of manager of the Victoria Cinematograph, after being connected with Messrs Ramos and Ramos for 7 years.

60
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-05-10 - 1913-05-13
Summary:

Programme at 9:15 p.m. New comics, 'The Living Statue' by Max Linder, and 'The Ace of Clubs' by Nick Winter. The A. B. comedy, 'The Village Hero.' Pathe gazette included. Performance by Miss Violet Bonetia. Matinees on Saturdays at 4:15 p.m. and Sundays at 6 p.m.…