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: 1915-10-22
Summary:

Wiffles in Love and War' will be screened. The benefit performance on behalf of the funds of the Red Cross Society was a great success at the Victoria Theatre decorated by Mr. Blake. 'The Lion-Tamer's Revenge' is going to be screened soon.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-11-08
Summary:

Mr. John Blake, manager of the Victoria Theatre, has five brothers in the fighting line.

83
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-11-15
Summary:

The spacious compound of the Roman Catholic Cathedral presented a most animated scene. Scout Master A. J. Edwards and staff kindly lent their assistance to the Bazaar's cinematograph show.

84
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-12-17
Summary:

The opium case continued. Mr. J. H. Taggart, manager of the Hongkong Hotel, said he had known a man named Sydney Cohen for about ten years. To witness's knowledge he was connected with the cinematograph business as he had seen films which he carried.

85
Headline: Christmas Tree
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-12-23
Summary:

The Christmas Party in connection with the R.E. and the A.S.C. took place yesterday at the Wellington Barracks. The children received gifts and were treated to a cinematograph show by Mr. Blake of the Victoria Theatre.

86
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-12-25
Summary:

Mr Blake, manager of the Victoria Theatre gathered 650 children in his house of entertainment to see animated pictures.

87
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-01-27
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre management last night gave a successful entertainment under the patronage the Hon. the Captain Superintendent of Police, to the Hong Kong Police Reserves – 50 percent of the gross proceeds going towards the Police Reserves' band fund. The Band, under Mr, Da Costa,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-02-07
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – Mr. J. J. Blake wrote a reply to 'Vox.' – 'There are however limits to film reproduction here which he is probably not aware of. The picture he alludes to and many others equally as informative regarding the war cannot be obtained here for love nor…

89
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-04-06
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – The proceeds of the Variety Entertainment held at the Victoria Theatre amounted to about $850. The committee tenders their sincere thanks to those who contributed.

90
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-05-23
Summary:

Up to the 25th inst. Pathe's most beautiful coloured picture in four parts, entitled 'The beloved Vagabond,' adapted from the famous work of William J. Locke, will be screened at the Victoria Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-06-07
Summary:

Patrons of the Victoria Theatre are reminded that the booking of seats is carried out by the Anderson Music Co. The management does not guarantee booked seats after 9.15 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-06-16
Summary:

England's National Theatre, Drury Lane, is occupied by the cinematograph. The War Office recognized the cinematograph and allowed it to visit the seat of war. The earnings of English film actors in America can indicate the size and resources of the film business. With its scope, the dignity…

93
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.…

94
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-21
Summary:

The entertainment at the Victoria Theatre last night was one of the best music-hall shown that have been seen here. The Venue Amateur Dramatic Society's performance was attractive. Mr. F. Hickman, Mr. P. Levers, Mr. L. Hatton, Messrs A. King and J. Gray, Mr. S. Martin, Mr. F. Waterman, Mr.…

95
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-21
Summary:

The Venus Amateur Dramatic Society had a large audience. All artistes received enthusiastic receptions and calls for encores. The proceeds of the performance given tonight are for the widows and orphans in the Jutland Battle. Artistes included Mr. F. Hickman, Messrs. A. King, J. Gray, Messrs. G…

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

Police Reserve Orchestra will play at St John's Ambulance Brigade Concert at the Victoria Theatre in aid of the British Red Cross.

97
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-05
Summary:

Police Reserve Orchestra will play at St John's Ambulance Brigade Concert at the Victoria Theatre in aid of the British Red Cross.

98
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-13
Summary:

It was evident from the packed condition of the Victoria Theatre last night that local people are prepared to open their purses for no worthy an object as the 'Our Day' Fund. Everybody was there, including H. E. the Governor, Lady and the Misses May and H. E. Major General Ventris and…

99
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-18
Summary:

Mr Blake of Victoria Theatre advertises that there will be no performance at the theatre at 9.15 p.m. on Thursday, so as not to clash with the 'Our Day' observances.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-27
Summary:

Mr. J. J. Blake, the manager of the Victoria Theatre, has secured for three nights the magnificent photoplay, 'Neptune's Daughter.' This great production is in seven reels and features Miss Kellerman, the lady swimmer.