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: 1911-11-03 - 1911-11-04
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) The finest and coolest hall in the colony. From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. The great film of the manoeuvres of the Italian fleet. Performances by Harris and Vernon for four nights coming on November 7. Matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m.

42
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-11-06 - 1911-11-06
Summary:

Commencing on Tuesday, November 7, the great Jansen and his Big Star Vaudeville Co. for 4 nights only. Matinees on Wednesday at 4 p.m. Slightly change of programme. Price details included. Last performance by Harris and Vernon tonight.

43
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-11-21
Summary:

At the Theatre Royal on Saturday, the management of the Palace Theatre, Mount Austin, is producing one of their well-known variety entertainments. Performances by Mr. and Mrs. Worcester, Mrs. Walker and Mr. Donne.

44
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-12-27
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre provided monster programmes during the holidays, and the films were much appreciated. Performances by Miss Lynda Davis, Harris and Vernon. Messrs Ramos and Ramos are giving away prizes at the matinee on New Year's Day.

45
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-12-27 - 1911-12-28
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. Reappearance of Harris and Vernon. Extraordinary success of Miss Lynda Davies. Monster programme during the week. Grand matinees on 30th and 31st December; and 1st and 2nd January. Matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m…

46
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-12-29 - 1911-12-30
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. Reappearance of Harris and Vernon. Extraordinary success of Miss Lynda Davies. Monster programme during the week. Grand matinees on 30th, 31st December and 1st January. Valuable pieces given away on New Year's Day.

47
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-03-21 - 1912-03-22
Summary:

Tonight the Hughes Musical Comedy Co. will present the farcical comedy Two Men from Japan, extra by special request the Texas Tommy Dance; The Gay Mrs. Dollar on Saturday and Sunday; matinees on Saturday and Sunday.

48
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-03-23 - 1912-03-23
Summary:

Tonight the Hughes Musical Comedy Co. will present the farcical comedy The Gay Mrs. Dollar; extra by special request The Texas Tommy Dance.

49
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-07-22
Summary:

Charles Frederick White-Warriner, an American, was brought up on remand at the Magistracy and charged that, being a bailee, he did convert to his own use the sum of $318, the money of Mrs. Esther Rubinstein. In the course of cross-examination, the defendant said he had been an actor (both in…

50
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-18
Summary:

Mr. Walter Morris and Mrs. Morris are considering establishing a chain of cinema theatres in the coastal cities of China. Mr. Morris has already instituted Cinematograph Film Exchange offices at 94 Queen's Road Central, and associated with Mr. Tam Yik Kiu, to supply theatres with the latest…

51
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-06-03
Summary:

The Dallas Company played well and spiritedly last night at the Victoria Theatre in three short sketches. The performers including Mrs. Dallas, Miss Hallatt and Messrs Bonfield, Ashby and Guise.

52
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-08-02 - 1913-08-05
Summary:

Films screening of 'An Abduction Case', 'A Woman's Will' (2 parts), 'The Derby', 'Terror', 'The Castle Ghost', 'The Club Wielders' (coloured film) and 'The Chimney Sweep, Boy'

53
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-08-02 - 1913-08-06
Summary:

Programme for tonight: 'A Woman's Will' (in 2 parts); a detective drama, 'The Derby' (1913); 'Terror,' The Castle Ghost, 'The Club Wielders'; a beautiful coloured film, 'The Chimney Sweep's Boy.'

54
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-08-16 - 1913-08-20
Summary:

Films screening of 'The Wife of His Choice', 'The Unseen', 'Mrs. Lavinia Birthday', 'Modern Smuggling' and 'The New Gendarme'

55
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-08-20 - 1913-08-21
Summary:

7.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m. every evening, all new pictures; 'Views Taken at the Education Congress'; 'The Wife of His Choice'; 'Mrs. Lavinia's Birthday.'

56
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-08-29
Summary:

A case was called on for hearing at Madras, in which Mr. K. A Mirza, agent to the firm of Madan and Co., Calcutta, a supplier of films to the Empire Cinema, charged Sir Mark Anton, Mrs. Wadia, and 3 other assistants of Sir Mark Anton. Mirza complained that these people had used criminal forces…

57
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-09-17 - 1913-09-19
Summary:

Performance from Conjurer Verto, the Illusionist; Screening of 'East Lynne', a pathetic drama from Mrs. H. Wood's novel

58
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-09-18
Summary:

Herbert Bonhote Wilson, 34 an actor, died in hospital from the effects of a gunshot wound received during the performance of a play at the Elephant and Castle Theatre on August 14.

59
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-10-02
Summary:

Mrs. Lander, wife of the Bishop of Victoria, will open the sale of work to be held in connection with St. Andrews' church this afternoon. There are many attractions, including cinematograph shows.

60
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-11-18
Summary:

Visitors at the Hongkong Hotel include Mr. W. F. Inglis, of Messrs. Jardine Matheson's (Shanghai) and Mrs. Inglis, Mr. G. Samuels, of moving picture fame, and Mr. E. W. Bauckham, of the Rosenstock Directory.