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: 1897-10-14 - 1897-10-16
Summary:

The latest improved projecting machine in which the vibration so noticeable and trying to the eyes is now entirely eliminated. Views of the Queen's Jubilee in London will be the special feature of the Entertainment. The following scenes will be shown: A dispute between Bicyclists; The…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-12-01
Summary:

A French scientist has developed an ingenious method which has greatly increased the scope of the cinematograph by considerably augmenting the speed – that is, the number of pictures taken within a second – to almost incredible figures.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-04-20 - 1911-04-21
Summary:

Il Trovatore' and other well-known operas; Mddle. Bascans, English, French, and Italian songs.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-06-19
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre at an enormous expense has procured the services of Mr. A. Lauro, the eminent cinematograph film producer, who has arrived by the French Mail for the purpose of taking pictures of the Coronation events during the week. These pictures will be shown at the Victoria Theatre.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-06-27
Summary:

The magnificent new film just arrived from Paris showing the Races and accident to the two French Ministers, also the funeral procession of Minister Bertenux, who was killed, will be exhibited in the Victoria Theatre tonight. Mr. Arthur Balenombe will also give an exhibition of his latest…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-11-23 - 1912-11-26
Summary:

9.15 p.m. Tonight - Programme: 'The Inn of Confusion'; 'The Rapids of Kivatch'; 'French Army Maneuvres the Bet' by Max Linder; 'A Human Measure'; duologue, 'Funniosities'; performances by Miss Connor, Mr. Stephen, and Miss Gladys Porter; 7.15 p.m…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-24
Summary:

The latest programme at the Bijou is an especially good one, containing two batches of 'World's News' (war pictures, the new French President, etc.), a Wiffles picture and a particularly pretty photo-play called 'The Blind Beggar's Daughter.' Miss Dolly Swift and…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-30 - 1913-01-31
Summary:

Two star comics, Love's Young Dream (drama), 'Winter Sports at Bolede'; 'News of the Day': Meet of the Royal Stag Hounds, British, French and Russian Fleets off Constantinople, Great Fire at Johannesburg, and latest war scenes; performance by Cecile Stephano and Dolly…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-06-09
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre gave a good programme last night, including fine backwoods scenes and a very long and highly dramatic French film entitled 'Queen of Carmague.' Miss Nora Moore sang.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-09-22 - 1913-09-25
Summary:

Programme for tonight: 'The French President at the Naval Manoeuvres,' Pathe's Gazette, and 'Ruses of Nick Winter.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-02-07 - 1914-02-10
Summary:

The Pathe's Gazette (twice weekly), 'His Canine Partner,' 'Max to the Rescue,' and 'A Chequered Wooing' (a delightful drama of French artist life in 3,000 feet); the powerful drama 'A Woman's Self-Sacrifice' in 5,000 feet is coming.

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

At M. Fournier's opening night at the Victoria, there was quite a good attendance and the great French athlete's performance was watched with breathless interest and unqualified admiration.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-09-02
Summary:

The King's Service' is to be screened at the Victoria on Friday. A free matinee is promised by the management of the theatre to enable the children of the French and Italian Convents, and the wives and children of soldiers stationed in the Colony to witness the magnificent picture,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-09-12
Summary:

Last night in the benefit performance at the Victoria, H.E. the Governor, Lady May and the Misses May were present for a little while, as were also H.E. Major General Kelly with Mrs. and Miss Kelly, Commodore Anstruther, the French Consul and Miles. Liebert and a large number of officers of both…

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-28
Summary:

This evening, there will be screened at the Bijou the first number of Pathe's War Gazette. This film is 1,500 feet long and includes other interesting items, including: A captured German ship being towed into Yarmouth Harbour, the French trips crossing the frontier into Germany, Earl…

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-01-27
Summary:

A good selection of pictures is being shown at the Victoria. 'Billy Boy Takes a Hand at Bridge' revives our old friend 'Bobbie.' Another excellent comic is 'Zigoto Has a Kind Heart.' The big French picture 'Nelly's Wits' will certainly amuse all…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-07-06
Summary:

So popular is the Pauline series at the Victoria Theatre that the house has several times refused admission to late comers. The newest instalments, which were put on for the first time on Friday night, include perhaps the most sensational jump ever shown on the film, and many other engrossing…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-08-12 - 1915-08-14
Summary:

On Aug 13, another thrilling and sensational programme, 'The Child Killers' in 2 parts, being an episode of the Invasion of France in 1914 taken by authority of French Govt; also Pathe's famous Gazettes; here we have the official meeting of the great generals Kitchener, French and…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-08-18
Summary:

All the items at the Victoria Theatre last night were bright and there were some excellent war pictures. The two leading features were a remarkably pretty French comedy 'Little Miss Hard-to-please,' and a two part Wiffles extravaganza.