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: 1913-11-01
Summary:

John Rivers, from Mexico, is one of the most persistent boxers of today. The film, which will be shown at the Victoria Theatre on Monday night will portray one of the most strenuous contests River engaged in, and every detail of the fight is in it. Booking is going along well at Moutries; photo…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-12-21 - 1914-12-24
Summary:

The sensational dramas 'Gipsy Blood' and 'John Sterling, Alderman' on Tuesday, 22nd December. Various interesting films and comics are included. Performances by Bert Flatt and Flo Brooks. Grand X'mas tree matinee at 4 p.m. on Thursday, 24th December. Matinees on Friday,…

3
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-12-21 - 1914-12-23
Summary:

On Dec 22, the sensational dramas 'Gipsy Blood' and 'John Sterling, Alderman'; also comic interesting & industrial films; performance by Flatt & Brooks; On Dec 24, the Grand Xmas Tree Matinee; Look out for 'Bell of Rheims.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-12-22 - 1914-12-22
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Gipsy Blood' and 'John Sterling, Alderman'; Performances by Flatt and Brooks; Coming film: 'Bell of Rheims'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-12-23 - 1914-12-25
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Gipsy Blood' and 'John Sterling, Alderman'; Performances by Flatt and Brooks; Coming film: 'Bell of Rheims'

6
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.

7
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-12-02 - 1915-12-04
Summary:

On Dec 3, the thrilling production of the present war 'The Spy' in 3 parts; Pathe's latest Gazette; comedies: 'A Friend of the Family' and John Bunny in 'A Game of Golf' [sic].

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-12-02 - 1915-12-04
Summary:

The thrilling production, 'The Spy' in 3 parts, on Friday, 3rd December. Pathe's gazette included. The comedies including 'Friends of the Family' and John Bunny in 'A Game of Golf.'

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-12-03 - 1915-12-03
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Spy' (3 parts), 'Friend of the Family' and 'John Bunny in a Golf'; Screening of Pathe's Latest Gazette

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-12-04 - 1915-12-04
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Spy' (3 parts), 'Friend of the Family' and 'John Bunny in a Golf'; Screening of Pathe's Latest Gazette

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-04 - 1916-03-06
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Nigger' (5 parts), presented by William Farnum

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-29 - 1916-08-31
Summary:

Oppenheim's great mystery serial, 6th episode of 'The Black Box' in 2 parts, more perplexing and exciting than ever; 'The Wreck,' a powerful drama by the K. B. Films Co. in 3 parts; 'Under Desperation's Spur,' drama by Kalen; 'Bunny's Scheme,…

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-01 - 1916-09-04
Summary:

Oppenheim's great mystery serial, 7th episode of 'The Black Box' in 2 parts, a breathless & heart-gripping instalment; 'The Single Act,' an extremely fine drama by the Lubin Company; 'The Vavasour Ball' in 2 parts by Vitagraph; 'Old Maid's Baby,…

14
Headline: Palisade
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-09-02 - 1916-09-04
Summary:

(Out-of-door pictures, location near post office, Kowloon) The seventh episode of 'The Black Box' (by Universal) in 2 parts are displayed tonight. Photo of the actor (Herbert Rawlinson) included. Dramas including 'The Single Act' (by the Lubin company) and 'The Vavasour…

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-04 - 1916-09-04
Summary:

On Sep 4, grand comedy & band night: Pathe's great comedy 'Lend Me Your Wife' in 2 parts by Max Linder and John Bunny; 'Wilful Peggy,' a scream; 'The Famous Police Dog,' cartoon; 'Father was a Loafer'; performance by Rowe & Mora.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-04 - 1916-09-04
Summary:

Grand comedy and band night; Screening of Pathe's Great Comedy 'Lend Me Your Wife', 'See Wilful Peggy', 'The Famous Police Dog' (Cartoon) and 'Father Was a Loafer'; Performance by Dr. Rowe and Mora

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-05 - 1916-09-07
Summary:

Entire change of programme: another thrilling instalment: 7th episode of 'The Black Box' in 2 parts; 'The Golden Calf' in 3 parts, an extremely powerful mining drama by the Nordisk Company; 'Jim the Mule Boy,' comedy drama; comedies: 'Bunny's Mistake,…

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-07 - 1916-09-09
Summary:

On Sept 9, 7th and 8th episodes of 'The Black Box Mystery' [sic]; The Great War, Pathe's Gazette; comics: John Bunny, Keystones.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-08 - 1916-09-08
Summary:

Screening of 'Black Box Mystery' (7th and 8th Episodes), The Great War (Pathe's Gazette), Comics: 'John Bunny', 'Keystones', etc.; Coming grand band & comedy night

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

Tonight: Screening of 'Black Box Mystery' (7th and 8th Episodes), The Great War (Pathe's Gazette), Comics: 'John Bunny', 'Keystones', etc.; Coming grand band & comedy night