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: 1914-05-16 - 1914-05-19
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Three Mile Limit', 'Wiffles Gets Kidnapped' and 'Max's Decoraton'; Screening of Pathe's International and American Weekly; Performances by The Gibson Girls

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-05-16 - 1914-05-19
Summary:

Last few nights of 'The Gibson Girls' and a fine selection of pictures, including the powerful coloured drama 'The Three Mile Limit,' 'Wiffles Gets Kidnapped,' 'Max's Decoration,' and Pathe's International & American Weekly (the world's…

63
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-06-03
Summary:

A Hungarian engineer, Arpad Kirner, was descended into Stromboli to a depth of 930ft., while the volcano was in a state of activity. One of the instruments lowered into the crater was a cinematograph machine, and members of the expedition state that the views obtained are of unexampled interest…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-07-17
Summary:

Mr. Allen Watt is making a tour of the world on behalf of Universal Film Company of New York to get cinematograph pictures. This company is the first to send photographers to China from America for Graphic purposes. Mr. Watt was now considering to start a branch manufactory in or near Hong Kong…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-08-29
Summary:

The first pictures of the war ought to be screened soon. Pathe's have always enjoyed special privileges when there was anything big going.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-09-26
Summary:

Japan is not rushing at Tsingtau. It will be time enough when the Germans get their cinemas in working order. Then there will be a picture for you.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-08
Summary:

After the evacuation of Mons, the Fusiliers were entrenched in a farm overlooking the village of Quaregnon and one of them shouted 'We are going to cinematograph the grey devils.'

68
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-01-11
Summary:

Henry and May performed at the Victoria last night. The war pictures are still going strong and more are expected by the management in the immediate future.

69
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-01-19
Summary:

France had almost a monopoly in the film business through houses like Pathe and Gaumont; and, up till quite recently, the Italians, Belgians and French were the nations from which the most successful and popular film actors and actresses were taken. But now things must be altered. America was…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-02-02
Summary:

During a performance at a Liverpool cinema palace a Belgian lady who had lost her husband recognised him depicted in the film and was now able to get in touch with him.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-02-04 - 1915-02-06
Summary:

Performance by Miss Irene Delmar, The McClements, Mr. H. Kenyon Slade; 'Mills of the Gods' in 3 parts (dramatic); 'Mike and Jake Go Fishing' (comic).

72
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-04-20 - 1915-04-23
Summary:

On Apr 20, a film which sets you wondering, the great sensational drama, 'Mortas the Death Sower' in 2 parts - 3,000 feet long, it is adapted from Professor Delapierre's scientific masterpiece; Detective Vilon Triumphs; Pathe's Gazettes, the best way to learn what is really…

73
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-06-08
Summary:

In securing the wonderful film, 'The Perils of Pauline,' the management of the Victoria Theatre has evidently judged rightly the tastes of the Hongkong theatre-going community. It combined the highest qualities of all that is notable in the best films and the Pathe actors were admired…

74
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-06-28 - 1915-06-29
Summary:

On June 29, another startling programme at this popular theatre, the great dramatic feature film 'The Ways of Life' in 4 parts - length 3,000 feet; Pathe's Animated Gazette (interesting); 'Wiffles Gets a Divorce'; On July 2, 12th & 14th episodes of 'Perils of…

75
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-06-29 - 1915-07-01
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Ways of Life' (4 parts, 3,000 ft) and 'Wiffles Gets a Divorce'; Screening of Pathe's Animated Gazette; Coming film: 'Perils of Pauline'

76
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-08-02
Summary:

Sherlock Holmes' was splendid and held undivided attention of a large audience at the Victoria Theatre. 'Badger Hunting' is going to be shown.

77
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-09-02 - 1915-09-04
Summary:

Get a weekend programme at once and see what's coming off; the greatest programme ever produced at the Victoria, The Thrilling Lady Detective Drama in 3 parts; 'The Trap,' Pathe's famous Gazettes and above all the well-known Keystone Comics.

78
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-09-06 - 1915-09-08
Summary:

Another amazing programme, 'Hullo is that you bill?' 'Yes,' don't forget we must go to the Vic. and see 'Sherlock Holmes' and 'Wiffles' on Tuesday; 'what's coming off on Friday the 10th?' 'Why, the great Panama International…

79
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-10-06 - 1915-10-06
Summary:

Tonight and tomorrow, 13-14th episodes of 'Lucille Love,' this great picture is drawing to a close and every episode gets more exciting; 'Detective Serial' in 2 parts; 'Nick Winter in the Wild West'; war gazette 'With the Serbian Army'; comic 'A…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-10-22
Summary:

Wiffles in Love and War' will be screened. The benefit performance on behalf of the funds of the Red Cross Society was a great success at the Victoria Theatre decorated by Mr. Blake. 'The Lion-Tamer's Revenge' is going to be screened soon.