A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
Displaying 101 - 120 of 1474
101
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-06-25
Summary:

Mr. William J. Pringle, Chief Constable of Blackpool, makes in his annual report, believed that as long as the programmes at picture halls are decent, clean and conducted, children's minds nor their bodies are likely to suffer under proper guardianship.

102
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-07-14
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre is presenting a special feature for Miguel Scherbellis and M. Fourllier challenged Scherbellis in a wrestling contest.

103
Headline: Theatre Prices
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-07-14
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – It is regretted that no action was taken to resist the imposition of the charge for theatre seats made by the Amateur Dramatic Club and the Bandmann Co., charge of $3.50 as against the usual and fair charge of $3.

104
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.

105
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-08-17
Summary:

Mr. J. Blake re-installed as manager of the Victoria. Under the new management, the theatre opened on Saturday night with a fine programme, including a particularly interesting Gaumont Graphic, two or three good comics and a lengthy sensational film entitled 'On the track of the Spider…

106
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-09-14
Summary:

The picture 'In the King's Service' was screened in Victoria Theatre, the proceeds of which are devoted to the Prince of Wales' Fund. The local artistes Mr A. J. England and Alexander Miller's rendering 'Land of Hope and Glory' was forced to respond to demands…

107
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-10-05 - 1914-10-05
Summary:

The thrilling and sensational drama in 3 parts, 'Life on the Stage' in 2,000 feet long. Free matinee for children on Thursday, 8th October. Debut of Douglas and Barry is coming.

108
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-06 - 1914-10-06
Summary:

Film screening of 'Life on the Stage' (3 parts); Douglas and Barry's performance will open shortly

109
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-06 - 1914-10-06
Summary:

The thrilling & sensational drama 'Life on the Stage' in 3 parts - 2,000 feet long on Oct 6; The Great Jansen on Oct 7; performance by Douglas & Barry.

110
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-07 - 1914-10-08
Summary:

Performance by The Great Jansen; Douglas and Barry's performance will open shortly

111
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-07 - 1914-10-08
Summary:

The Great Jasen on Oct 7; booking at Anderson Music Co.; free matinee to children on Oct 8, performance by Douglas & Barry.

112
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-09 - 1914-10-09
Summary:

Performance by The Great Jansen; Douglas and Barry's performance will open shortly

113
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-10-09 - 1914-10-10
Summary:

The Great Jensen for a few nights only. The stirring drama, 'The Nihilist' in 3,000 feet, on Friday. Debut of Douglas and Barry on Tuesday, 13th October.

114
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-09 - 1914-10-10
Summary:

For a few nights only, The Great Jansen, the man of wonders; the stirring drama 'The Nihilist' in 3,000 feet will be screened on Friday; performance by Douglas & Barry on Oct 13.

115
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-10 - 1914-10-12
Summary:

Performance by The Great Jansen; Coming film 'The Nihilist' (3,000 ft) and performance by Douglas and Barry

116
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-10
Summary:

Mr. R. D. Harvey acknowledged receipt of $301.80 from Mr. J. J. Blake, manager of the Victoria Theatre, and $91 from Mr. Lan Sum Ng, proprietor of the Bijou Science Theatre, for the benefit of the Princes of Wales' Fund.

117
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-12
Summary:

The Great Jansen had a short season at the Victoria and was leaving for Shanghai enroute to America. Tomorrow, Douglas and Barry commence a week's engagement and with a selection of films.

118
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-10-12 - 1914-10-15
Summary:

The sensational drama, 'The Sold Title' in 2,500 feet, from Tuesday, 13th to Thursday, 15th October. Debut of Douglas and Barry. Monster programme for The Prince of Wales Fund on 6th November.

119
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-12 - 1914-10-15
Summary:

From Oct 13 to 15, the sensational drama 'The Sold Title' in 2,500 feet long; performance by Douglas & Barry.

120
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-13 - 1914-10-13
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Sold Title' (2,500 ft); Douglas and Barry in attendance