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: 1916-12-23
Summary:

Three Chinese were charged before Mr. J. R. Wood, at the Police Court his morning, with creating a disturbance at the Tai Ping Theatre. Inspector O' Sullivan said the three men were sitting in seats under the gallery, for which they had paid, and an employee went round to collect two cents…

22
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-03 - 1917-01-08
Summary:

On Jan 5, an amazing and thrilling programme: 1st and 2nd episodes of 'Iron Claw,' featuring Pearl White, Jameson [sic], and Sheldon Lewis; The Great War (with our armies on the Somme); interesting: Pathe's British Gazette; comic: 'Married on Credit' (Keystone); cartoon…

23
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-15 - 1917-02-15
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 pm, the magnificent film 'Daughter of Herodias,' featuring the world famous dancer Mlle Napierkoska in the 'Salome Dance'; coming soon, a new Pathe comedy serial: 'The New Adventures of J. Rufus Wallingford,' the first comedy serial ever been shown…

24
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-16 - 1917-02-17
Summary:

Tonight, 13th and 14th episodes of the 'Iron Claw,' the greatest success in cinematography; 'The Hidden Face' and 'The Plunge for Life'; Pathe's British Gazette No. 395, depicting latest events of interest, on the Vardar front; J. Rufus Wallingford is coming…

25
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-23
Summary:

The management of the Victoria Theatre has made special arrangements for Race Week, and has secured Abbott and Martell. They are a vaudeville combination. Mr. Blake, the manager of the Victoria, is to be congratulated on obtaining their services. The company will present 'The Wizard's…

26
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-22
Summary:

There was a very large house at the Victoria Theatre last night, the front row of the circle being occupied by the volunteers for the Front and their friends and the whole space behind the stalls by the men of the Shropshire Regiment, who were there by invitation of the management. It is…

27
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-31 - 1917-04-02
Summary:

Thrill! Romance! Adventure! The great Trans-Atlantic serial 'The Adventures of Terence O' Rouke' in 9 episodes (18 parts), featuring the famous cinema star J. Warren Kerrigan, commencing on April 4.

28
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-18 - 1917-04-25
Summary:

Commencing on Apr 24, a new Pathe serial entitled 'The New Adventures of J. Rufus Wallingford,' the first comedy serial ever screened in 14 episodes, featuring Burr Mc Intosh, Lolita Robertson, and Max Figman; film details included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-21 - 1917-04-21
Summary:

On Apr 23, 'The Woman' in 5 parts; 'Golden Chance' in 5 parts; on Tue and Wed at 9.15 pm, Pathe's great comedy serial, 'Rufus Wallingford' [sic]; on Thu at 5.15 pm, 'Tennesses Partner' [sic] in 5 parts, and 'Are You a Mason?' in 5 parts at 9…

30
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-23 - 1917-04-24
Summary:

On Apr 24, the greatest sensation of the present day, 1st serial comedy ever screened, 'New Adventures of J. Rufus Wallingford' in the Bungalow Bungle and Three Rings and a Goat; 'Wiffles Contemplates Marriage'; Pathe's British Gazette, No. 402; The Great War, American…

31
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-25
Summary:

There was a good attendance at the Victoria Theatre last night when the first two episodes of the new serial 'Adventures of J. Rufus Wallingford' were shown. These pictures are considerably above the level of the ordinary American serial, and should be seen. The current programme also…

32
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-01 - 1917-05-02
Summary:

On May 2, the marvellous drama 'The Broken Oath' in 5 parts, wonderful acting and scenery; comedy, 3rd series of 'Rufus Wallingford' [sic]; 'Every Inch a Hero,' Pathe's Gazettes; the concert is cancelled; 'Sold' will be screened at the Bijou for two…

33
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-02
Summary:

There is another change of programme at the Victoria Theatre tonight, when the 3rd 'Wallingford' episode will be shown, and also a very fine Film d'Art Company's picture, relating to the present war, entitled 'The Broken Oath.' On Friday 'Love's Frailty,…

34
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-07 - 1917-05-07
Summary:

From May 7-8, the great Paramount film 'In Rags' [sic] in 5 parts, featuring Mary Pickford; comedy 'Rufus Wallingford' [sic] in 2 parts; 'Bill's New Pal,' L. Ko [sic] comedy; Pathe's British Gazette.

35
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-17
Summary:

Last year the British Board of Film Censors passed for universal exhibition 4,430 subjects and 904 for public exhibitions, amid Mr. J. B. Wilkinson, Secretary to the Board, in giving evidence before the Cinema Commission. Over 500 films were rejected for various reasons.

36
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-20
Summary:

Tomorrow afternoon and at night, there will be benefit performances on behalf of the funds of the Portuguese School, at the Victoria Theatre, under the distinguished patronage of H. E. the Governor, H. E. General Ventris and Commodore Sundeman. Messrs. F. Latymer, E. G. d'Aquino, A. B.…

37
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-07-12
Summary:

There was not a very large attendance at the Victoria Theatre last evening, but those who did attend were given a good entertainment. Mr. J. Blascheck and Miss Austin gave some very enjoyable numbers from their repertoire. There was a good series of pictures too. Mr. Blascheck and Miss Austin…

38
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-07-17
Summary:

There was a large audience at the Victoria Theatre last night, when 'The Battle of the Ancre' was screened, and it is hardly necessary to say that it quite came up to expectations, depicting, as it did. The film, from the point of view of a true record of what is going on in France,…

39
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-07-27
Summary:

Yesterday afternoon, by kind invitation of the management, local soldiers and sailors, with their wives and children, were invited to a performance by 'The Cameos.' Mr. Blake, manager of the Victoria Theatre, announced on behalf of 'The Cameos' that to all future performance…

40
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-10-25
Summary:

A statement about the winter season of Victoria Theatre has been made by Mr. J. J. Blake, the manager. Concerning serial pictures were so much appreciated by cinema-goers, Mr. Blake has arranged to screen first 'The Grip of Evil,' with Jackie Saunders in the leading role. Other serials…