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: 1904-08-01
Summary:

There was a crowded audience at the Metropole Theatre on Saturday night. At one time, it seemed that the night would be wet, but the drizzling rain soon ceased and this encouraged the hesitating one. The performers met with a warm reception, their acting being well applauded. The author later…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1904-08-22
Summary:

The proprietors of the Metropole Theatre have entirely renovated the interior of the building and have supplied comfortable seats in place of the chairs lately used. New scenery has also been procured, and a number of new performers appeared on Saturday night including Miss Gertie Masie, Mr Jim…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1905-11-02
Summary:

The Bandmanns only stopped one night to perform. They were forced to perform in the Chinese Theatre in King Street, but the audience were enthusiastic. All the Penang ladies are longing for a fancy dress ball due to the charisma of the actors Harry Cole who played Jim Cheese.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-07-08
Summary:

The financial inducements that brought together Jim Jeffries and Jack Johnson, for the heavy-weight prize fighting championship, showed a new high record, probably for any kind of sporting event in the history of the world. The most valuable return was expected from the moving pictures of the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-01-08
Summary:

Via Durban, Jan. 7 – A wire from Reuter's correspondent at Chicago says that a fight to a finish has been arranged between Johnson and Jim Flynn. Johnson has been guaranteed $31,000 and a third of the receipts of the cinematogragh films.

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Headline: Boxing
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-02-05
Summary:

English sportsmen think Johnson is a lucky man to get such an offer to box Jim Flynn. A matter £6200 for appearance and a third of the moving picture profits would tempt anyone.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-07-13
Summary:

At the Victoria Theatre on Thursday night, Billy Eldid and troupe made their first appearance in Hongkong before a very good house. The great boxing burlesque, 'Jim Flynn v. Jack Johnson,' was truly a masterpiece in the fistic art. Messrs. Ramos and Ramos are showing some splendid…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-07-15
Summary:

Roars of laughter greeted the appearance on Saturday night at the Victoria Theatre of Billy Eldid and his troupe. The mirth-making burlesque of the Johnson-Flynn fight delighted the audience. Miss Addie Leigh is also billed for this week.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-05-13
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre is showing a championship boxing bout, Jack Johnson versus Jim Flynn, and other interesting programmes. Also, a picture in 10 parts depicting the loves and labours of the three heroes in Alexander Dumas' famous work 'The Three Musketeers.'

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-11-12
Summary:

The list of films including Pathe's Animated Cartoons and American Gazette, and a beautiful series illustrative of water bird life; and three excellent comics 'Jim's Dusky Sweetheart,' 'A Four-handed Game,' a new Wiffles story, and 'The Looking Glass Man'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-05-20
Summary:

The Exploits of Elaine' become more and more exciting as the various episodes develop. The programme includes 'The Poisoned Room' and 'The Vampire.' The programme contains amusing comic subjects and exciting Pathe colour film 'Tiny Jim and his Sister.' Pathe…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-25
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre is offering a very attractive programme consisting of a remarkable five-part detective story 'Chelsea 7750,' the dramatic film, 'The Grey Sentinel' and a new comic 'Sonny Jim at the Mardi Gras.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-24
Summary:

Mlle. Marie Louise Sterlicg gave further dances at the Victoria Theatre. The chief item of the pictures was 'Sunshine and Gold,' starring Baby Marie Osborne. Other films were 'Annals of the War' and 'How Jim won his Valentine.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-04
Summary:

The carefully selected pictures now being shown at the Hongkong Theatre are being much appreciated. The programme includes 'Officer Jim' and a thrilling story 'When twilight drifts into night.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-22
Summary:

Exclusive dramas and serial films are being screened at the Hongkong Theatre, including 'The Law of the Range' and 'A Daughter of the Jungle.' 'Gloria's Romance,' 'The Red Act' and 'Just Jim' featuring Harry D. Carey will be screened soon.…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-13
Summary:

The Hand of Peril' is the attraction. 'Just Jim' and 'Hands Up' will be screened soon.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-13
Summary:

World Theatre is screening the Edgar Lewis-Pathe feature entitled 'The Sage Hen,' for four days commencing Friday, the 14th. The film is starring Gladys Brockwell in the principal role. The cast also includes Lillian Rich, Wallace MacDonald, Jame [sic] Mason, Helen Case, Arthur…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-14
Summary:

The Sage Hen,' Edgar Lewis' newest feature production for Pathe, is now being shown at the World Theatre. The leading role is taken by Gladys Brockwell, with the support of Lillian Rich, Wallace MacDonald, James Mason, Arthur Morrison, Helen Case, Alfred Morrison, and Richard Headrick…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-02
Summary:

There are two well-known film men, who intend taking actual pictures of a tiger hunt in which they will engage, in Hongkong at the present time. These two film men are Messrs. L. C. Hutt and F. M. Blackwell, who are both star operators for the Pathe company.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-04
Summary:

As mentioned, three well-known members of the Pathe Company are in Hongkong waiting for a boat to take them to the Malay States and India, where they are to take moving pictures of wild animal life. In addition, Mr. and Mrs. Blackwell shared their future plans, and the details are listed.