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: 1916-06-17
Summary:

When clearing up the debris of the Gaiety Cinema, which was burned down on Sunday evening, the charred body of a man was found which was identified as manager Mr C. P. Supe, says Central China Post. It is supposed he had been engaged in sorting out films and that they had accidentally caught…

122
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-06-22
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – A letter complained that the orchestra should give the audience a little civilized music. Occasionally, the audience was treated to a good selection, but it doesn't last long, for, at a change of pictures, the orchestra at once seized their opportunity and…

123
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-06-23
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – A. Montez, conductor of the Victoria Theatre Orchestra replied to the letter yesterday. The orchestra played one-step, two-step and tangos for certain comic pictures but played classical and overture music for dramatic pictures.

124
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-06-24
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – The orchestra is small in numbers and needs volume. The melodies from 'God's own Country' make the audience feel 'perky.' Also another reply letter from the Music Lover.

125
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-06-30
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – Last evening, the writer went to the Benefit Concert at the Victoria Theatre, and entered the theatre while smoking a cigarette. They had been warned that smoking is not allowed.

126
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-01
Summary:

Jose Montez was charged with stealing two postal orders of C. Lane Poole. The defendant was employed as an operator at the Palisade, Kowloon.

127
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-21
Summary:

Lilian Read, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Parker Read, Jr., had a contract with Thomas H. Ince for twenty years. In Mr. Ince's motion picture spectacle 'Civilization,' now being shown at the Criterion Theatre, she did such clever work that he decided to make her a star.…

128
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-30
Summary:

All ranks will attend a lecture on Discipline and Routine by the D.S.P. at the Victoria Theatre. Uniform will be worn.

129
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-01
Summary:

All ranks including Patrolmen will attend at the Victoria Theatre.

130
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-28
Summary:

A variety concert will be given at The Victoria Theatre on Wednesday in aid of the Kitchener Fund.

131
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-29 - 1916-09-29
Summary:

Coming Grand Benefit Concert in aid of the Lord Kitchener Memorial Fund; Screening of 'The Victoria Cross', 'A Soldier's Honour', Pathe's Gazette (with late Lord Kitcheners); Performance by Miss C. Castro, Miss Irene Beryl, Mr MacKay and Mr Charlie together with the…

132
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-30 - 1916-10-03
Summary:

Coming Grand Benefit Concert in aid of the Lord Kitchener Memorial Fund; Screening of 'The Victoria Cross', 'A Soldier's Honour', Pathe's Gazette (with late Lord Kitcheners); Performance by Miss C. Castro, Miss Irene Beryl, Mr MacKay and Mr Charlie together with the…

133
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-04 - 1916-10-04
Summary:

Grand Benefit Concert in aid of the Lord Kitchener Memorial Fund; Screening of 'The Victoria Cross', 'A Soldier's Honour', Pathe's Gazette (with late Lord Kitcheners); Performance by Miss C. Castro, Miss Irene Beryl, Mr MacKay and Mr Charlie together with the Venus…

134
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-14
Summary:

General Sir Horace Smith-Dorrien has made an appeal 'to certain theatrical managers to endeavour to raise the tone of performances they prepare for the public, especially for the younger members of our fighting profession. He also gave some comments on good and bad theatres, music halls and…

135
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-24
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – E. Ralphs begged to enclose a copy of the statement of accounts in connection with the concert held at the Victoria Theatre. A cheque has been forwarded to Mr H.C. Sandford. Hon. Treasurer, 'Our Day' Funds.

136
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-11-13
Summary:

Even the 'movies' have gone to war! The value of the cinematograph in military tactics has developed until, in these later stages of the conflict, the machine whose chief objective has been entertainment has become one of the engines of destruction, says the New York Herald. The…

137
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-12-01
Summary:

All ranks are invited to attend a Lecture to be given by Officer of His Majesty's Navy at the Victoria Theatre, no one but a member of the Police Reserve may attend and uniforms must be worn.

138
Headline: Imitators
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-04
Summary:

Youth, it appears, has come under the influence of the cinematograph, and numbers of English and Scottish boys, ignoring the good example of the V. C.'s and D. S. O.'s who are photographed so dully in the halfpenny newspapers, have taken to copying the dress and deeds of those American…

139
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-19
Summary:

Mr. Donald C. Thompson is touring the East now. He's a photographer and has returned New York for short periods with moving pictures.

140
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-03-05
Summary:

Writers and producers of 'lecherous and slimy play' have been picked out for especial denunciation in the Bishop of London's campaign against vice in the British metropolis. The eminent English actor, Mr. H. B. Irving, in an evening lecture at the Church of St. Martin's-in-…