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: 1913-05-09 - 1913-05-09
Summary:

Films screening of 'A Race For An Inheritance'; Coming: 'The French Spy' and 'Les Miserables'; Performance by The Howard Sisters; 7.15 p.m. pictures only; Ad with picture

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-10 - 1913-05-10
Summary:

Films screening of 'A Race For An Inheritance'; Coming: 'The French Spy' and 'Les Miserables'; Performance by The Howard Sisters and deubt of Miss Nora Moore; 7.15 p.m. pictures only; Ad with picture

83
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-29
Summary:

The Dallas Comedy Company opened a short season in Hong Kong at the Victoria Theatre. 'The Thief' is from the French of Henri Bernstein, by Cosmo Gordon Lennox, and abound with big possibilities. Mr. Henry Dallas and Miss May Hallett will play the role of injured husband and erring…

84
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.

85
Headline: The Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-06-23
Summary:

Under its new management, the Bijou was re-decorated and made more comfortable, fully sustaining its reputation for up-to-date, interesting pictures and good vaudeville. The special attraction is performed by Senorita Chinita Zerega, a dancer and Rococo, the clown. The picture plays are as good…

86
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-08-22
Summary:

The Bijou Scenic Theatre's name in French means 'jewel,' by the excellence of its productions. The Theatre is showing several interesting films: 'Round about Cario'; 'Max and the Pancakes'; 'Brighter Star'; and 'Belle of New York.'

87
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-09-13 - 1913-09-16
Summary:

Films screening of 'Max the Toreador' (in 2 parts) ', 'M. Poincarre French President in London' and 'The Manoel Acrobats'; Screening of Pathe Gazette 226; Coming film: 'Carnegie-Museum Alaska-Siberia Expedition'

88
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-09-22 - 1913-09-23
Summary:

Programme this week screening of 'The French President at the Naval Manceuvres', Pathe's Gazette, 'Ruses of Nick Winter', 'Worse than a Suffragette' and 'A Model Nursemaid'; Debut performance of Carlyn Phillips and Violet Elbe

89
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.'

90
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-10-07
Summary:

The orchestra for the Victoria Cinematograph Theatre was expected to arrive yesterday by the French Packet Paul Lecat but did not do so. It is believed the musicians will be here by the next semester. The Victoria continues to exhibit films showing the most recent world events and interesting…

91
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-11-07
Summary:

Cinematograph shows upon railway train are proposed as a means of dispelling the dreary monotony of long-distance travel. So serious is the proposal that a French company has applied to the Russian Ministry of Ways and Communications for permission to give living-picture demonstrations on the…

92
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-11-29 - 1913-12-02
Summary:

Last few nights of Miss Pacita Fuentes' performance; Film screening of 'The Changeling' (in 2 parts, 3,000 ft), a French drama taken from the novel of M. Marc Mario; Screening of The Pathe's Gazette

93
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.

94
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-05-30
Summary:

The magnificent reception accorded their Majesties the King and Queen, on their official visit to President Poincaire in Paris and the capital's lavish decorations, form the subject of a specially prepared film by the Pathe Freres Cinema, Ltd. The film arrived at the Cinema's Hongkong…

95
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-06-02
Summary:

On the anniversary of the King's Birthday, a film, made by Pathe Freres, commences with the landing at Calais and shows the arrival at Paris, the Auteuil Races, the reception at the Champs Elysees as well as the grand review of the French troops will be exhibited at the Bijou Theatre.

96
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.

97
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,…

98
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-09-02
Summary:

The management of the Victoria Theatre will give a free matinee to the children of the French and Italian Convents and the wives and children of the military on Sept 8th in order to enable them to witness the magnificent historical picture, 'In the King's Name.' Other pictures…

99
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…

100
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…