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: 1914-09-16 - 1914-09-18
Summary:

Great attractions for the special farewell performance to the D. C. L. I. and Royal Engineers; La Belle and Williams, The Dares and D. C. L. I. Band in attendance

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Headline: Notice
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-12-18 - 1914-12-21
Summary:

Notice that The Variety Film Exchange Company Incorporated has been purchased and taken over by The China Cinema Company, Limited, who will in future carry on the business

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-12-18
Summary:

The Variety Film Exchange Company Incorporated has been purchased by the China Cinema Company, Ld., which Mr. K. L. O'Hoy is the secretary.

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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,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-05-08 - 1915-05-08
Summary:

Film screening of 'Mystery of the Underground Floor' (2 parts, 2,000 ft) with the famous lady dective Madam L. Bordoni in the leading role; Performance by Jack Ranch and Three Carsons

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-05-10 - 1915-05-11
Summary:

Film screening of 'Mystery of the Underground Floor' (2 parts, 2,000 ft) with the famous lady dective Madam L. Bordoni in the leading role; Performance by Jack Ranch and Three Carsons

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

Police Sgt. McDonald was in the role of defendant yesterday, being charged with assult by the proprietor of the Chung Fa Mo Toy cinema. Appearing to prosecute for the Chinese proprietor, Mr. W. E. L. Shenton said that at the evening exhibition of pictures on May 27 the defendant was watching the…

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Headline: The 'Palisade'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-27
Summary:

Several films will be shown on Friday at the Palisade, including 'Caprice,' acted by the Famous Players Co. featuring Mary Pickford. In addition, 'A Marriage for Money,' several Keystone films and Harry's Gazette. 'Sixty Years a Queen' is coming on Friday.

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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.…

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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: 1916-10-02
Summary:

The 'Venus' A.D.S would like to thank all audiences and forward funds to charity.

32
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…

33
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-28
Summary:

The management of the Bijou Theatre is to be congratulated in presenting before its patrons that extremely funny farce 'Are You a Mason?,' which has been filmed by the Famous Players Company, and for the presentations, which take place tonight and tomorrow, there should be very large…

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: 1917-06-20
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.…

36
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-21 - 1917-06-21
Summary:

The Great Benefit Concert Night in aid of the Portuguese School Fund; Performance by Bruno Rocha, Latymer, L. Meo, Violet Bonetta, A.B. Allan, Morley, Crane, J. Meo, E.g. d'Aqino

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-20 - 1917-11-20
Summary:

Mr. L. Mario Rodriguez will present Mlle. Marie Louise Sterlicg from the Grand Opera House, Paris, for one week only

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-21 - 1917-11-21
Summary:

today: Mr. L. Mario Rodriguez will present Mlle. Marie Louise Sterlicg from the Grand Opera House, Paris, for one week only

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-22 - 1917-11-22
Summary:

Tonight: Mr. L. Mario Rodriguez will present Mlle. Marie Louise Sterlicg from the Grand Opera House, Paris, for one week only

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-14
Summary:

Has the kinema made the bad boys that we are so constantly hearing about in these days. The report of a Commission which has been inquiring into the social, educational, moral, and physical influences of the 'pictures' to help us to decide the point. – 'Daily Mail'