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: 1904-07-14 - 1904-07-16
Summary:

More new artistes will be introduced by the Ware and Ross' Entertainers, e.g. Miss Dora Grey, Jack Glynne, The Leopolds, Miss Gertie Maisie, Tom Morcomb, Hugh McCormick, Jas. Christie, Walter Keene, Charlie Jones and the Bioscope.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1909-04-01
Summary:

The Piccadilly Circus in Sydney showed a film about a fight between Tommy Burns and Jack Johnson which was produced by Gaumont Studio in Sherwood-st. It was so realistic. The miracle worker is Mr. McIntosh, promoter and referee of the fight between Tommy Burns and Jack Johnson. Films of the…

3
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-07-15
Summary:

Both Mr. Billy Eldid & Co. and Jack Johnson will perform at the Victoria Theatre tomorrow night. The cinematograph films are exceptionally good; notably the one entitled 'The Golden Belt.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-28
Summary:

The Hughes Comedy Company presented 'Spedelbounder's Dream' at the Victoria Theatre last night. Mr. Bert Le Blane made a funny speech. Mr. Dave Nowlin made a hit with his song. Miss Gertrude St. Clair was good too. There'll be the chorus girls' contest tonight. One of…

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-05-01 - 1913-05-05
Summary:

Under patronage of H. E. the Governor, change of programme tonight; 'Descriptive Lecture,' 'The Old Guard,' 'The Politician,' 'The Chinese of Normandy,' 'Jack's Joke,' 'Her Redemption'; the Edison minstrels; prize details and…

6
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-09-30 - 1913-10-02
Summary:

Tonight 9.15, 'Studies of Kittens on the Shore,' 'The Magnetic,' 'A Beauty Counted Second,' 'Jack Handles & His Wife,' 'Balaoo' in two parts, and 'A Picnic Party'; watch for the great & interesting film 'Building of the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-04-22
Summary:

Considering the excellence of the pictures unfolding the undying story of Captain Scott, at the Theatre Royal, there was but a poor attendance last night. The educational value of the pictures cannot be overrated and no European, particularly those of British nationality, should miss seeing the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-05-13 - 1914-05-14
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, the great boxing film Jack Johnson vs Jim Flynn in 9 rounds, also a fine selection of comic pictures; the dramatic picture 'The Black Circle' in 3 parts on May 15; 'The Three Musketeers' for one week only, from the famous novel by Dumas, the greatest critics…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-28
Summary:

The Great Duncan opened last night at the Victoria. Mr. Duncan, Joe Reed, Serra, Jack Owen, Barton and Mack offered good performances.

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-11-03
Summary:

Mr. Joe Reed, Serra, Mr. Jack Owen, Miss Hewitt and Great Duncan performed last night at the Victoria. The great gala night will be held at the Victoria on Friday, in aid of the Prince of Wales' Fund. The film 'The Fascination of the Dance' will be screened and Douglas and Barry…

11
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-02-10
Summary:

Werner's Song' was screened for the first time at the Victoria last night. McClements, Miss Delmar, Mr. Kenyon Slade performed. The McClements will produce another comic sketch 'Jack's Ashore.' Miss Delmar will dance on Friday.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-05-05
Summary:

There was an especially good programme at the Victoria last night, the picture of principal interest being a Vitagraph Company's representation of 'As You Like It.' The Carsons performed. Little Miss Gladie and Jack Ranch gave good performances too.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-05-06 - 1915-05-10
Summary:

On May 7, the thrilling detective drama, 'Mystery of the Underground Floor' in 2 parts - 2,000 feet long, with the famous lady detective madam L. Bordoni in the leading role; also 'The Perils of the Atlantic'; performance by Little Gladie, Soubrette & Dancer, Jack Ranch,…

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-06-05 - 1915-06-05
Summary:

On June 5 and 6, the powerful drama 'Jack' in 4 parts - 6,000 feet; On June 7, 'The Adventures of Kathlyn,' 1st and 2nd series in 5 parts.

15
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-06-07
Summary:

There was a big house at the Bijou Theatre on Saturday night when a film version of Daudet's pathetic story 'Jack' was screened. Tonight, the first instalment of a new and most wonderful series 'The Adventures of Kathlyn' will be shown. The lady who takes the heroine…

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-09-27 - 1915-10-02
Summary:

On Sept 28, two startling and thrilling episodes of 'Lucille Love' 9th and 10th; comics 'Calamity Anne in Society,' so near & yet so far; 'Jack Bell Amateur Detective,' the magnet.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-08 - 1916-08-10
Summary:

Change of programme tonight: 'Temptation' in 3 parts, showing how Jack Caldwell, a young inventor of a new controlable torpedo, after many exciting events, finally won the day; 'In the Secret Service' in 2 parts; 'Eclair Gazette'; 'Rebecca's Wedding Day…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-07-20 - 1917-07-20
Summary:

On July 21 and for 8 nights only, performance by the Cameos; on July 22, selected programme; on July 22, pictures only, featuring 'Jack O' Diamonds' in 6 parts.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-07-21 - 1917-07-21
Summary:

On July 21 and for 8 nights only, performance by the Cameos; on July 22, selected programme; on July 22, pictures only, featuring 'Jack O' Diamonds' in 6 parts.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-07-23
Summary:

At the Victoria Theatre on Saturday evening, 'The Cameos,' a 'Comedy, Concert Party' from South Africa, received a very cordial welcome on the occasion of their first appearance before a Hong Kong audience. Miss Peggy Ross was unable to be present on Saturday. Miss Lillian…