A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1902-05-05 - 1902-05-07
Summary:

Performances by Miss Rosa Barnes, Mr Harry Gray, Miss Malvena Moore, Mr John R. Reynolds, Miss Agnes Freed, Don Frances and Frank Frances, Madame Weber, Mr Tom Queen, Miss Marie Barton and Mr Joe Somers. The Biograph showing all the latest stirring scenes from South Africa during the War. Harry…

2
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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-07-26
Summary:

Tonight and tomorrow night entertainments are to be given by the University Students in St. John's Hall on behalf of the Flood Relief fund. Cinematographic films are to be shown. Mrs. Marley, Mr. A.G. England, Professor Gonzales and his string band will perform.

4
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.'

5
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-05-15 - 1916-05-16
Summary:

An astounding programme including 'The Foundling' in 4 reels, the second episode of a touching drama built on powerful plots and 'Dolly of the Dailies' in 3 reels. Comics including Brays famous cartoons, 'Blactys Adventure' and 'Maudrels Fate' in 1 reel.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-05-17 - 1916-05-17
Summary:

An astounding programme on Wednesday, 17th May, 1916. Pictures including 'The Foundling' in 4 reels, the second episode of a touching drama built on powerful plots and 'Dolly of the Dailies [sic]' in 3 reels. Comics including Brays famous cartoons, 'Blactys Adventure…

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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…

8
Headline: Our Day'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-10-24
Summary:

The statement of accounts of the St. John Ambulance Brigade 'Our Day Concert' given at Victoria Theatre on October 12th. The receipts of booking at The Anderson Music Co, Ltd. and the Victoria Theatre is $1343,50.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1917-04-04
Summary:

The Cinematograph Commission of Inquiry established by the National Council of Public Morals resumed its sittings recently at the Central Hall, Westminster, under the presidency of the Bishop of Birmingham. Mr. John D. Tippett, managing director of the Transatlantic Film Company (Limited), the…

10
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1917-10-05 - 1917-10-09
Summary:

Schedule for Thursday, 18th October, 1917: In morning, a collection for Lady May's Rose Fund is held. In afternoon at 3 o'clock, a drawing of war bonds and St. John Ambulance Brigade competitions are held. Teas and refreshments are included. In evening at 9 o'clock, new official…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1917-10-10 - 1917-10-16
Summary:

Schedule for Thursday, 18th October, 1917: In morning, a collection for Lady May's Rose Fund is held. In afternoon at 3 o'clock, a drawing of war bonds and St. John Ambulance Brigade competitions are held. Teas and refreshments are included. In evening at 9 o'clock, new official…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1917-10-17 - 1917-10-17
Summary:

Schedule for Thursday, 18th October, 1917: In morning, a collection for Lady May's Rose Fund is held. In afternoon at 3:30 o'clock, St. John Ambulance Brigade competitions begins. Drawing of war bonds (motor car raffle) will start at 3:45 p.m. Teas and refreshments are included. In…

13
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-30
Summary:

The Profiteers,' described as 'an after-the-war picture,' will be shown at the Victoria Theatre on New Year's night, with the ever youthful Fannie Ward as the star. The supporting cast includes John Miltern and Edwin Stevens. Film plot included. 'The Profiteers' is…

14
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-31 - 1919-12-31
Summary:

A British enterprise claims Britons' support at the greatest British festival. Four shows a day on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Thursday, January 1st, at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Harold Lockwood in 'The Haunted Pyjamas,' Dorothy Phillips in 'The Heart of Humanity,…

15
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-02-14 - 1920-02-16
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Lord John's Journal,' also Christy [sic] and Luke comedies. Also British Gazette. Today at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., last performances of episodes 1 and 2 of 'The Circus King.' Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. February 16 Remarks: Tonight…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-05-26 - 1920-05-28
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Wilfred Lucas in 'Jim Bludso,' adapted from the poems by John Hay.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-06-10
Summary:

A judgment of interest, especially to owners or lessees of picture theatres, who hire their films from different towns, was delivered on June 1 in the Supreme Court by the Chief Justice. Sir John Bucknill. K. C. The case originally heard was the Middle East Films Limited. against H. W. Ray of…

18
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-09-27 - 1920-09-30
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., John Cumberland in 'The Gay Old Dog' in 6 parts. At 7.15 p.m., Frank Keenan in 'The Master Man.'

19
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-04-22 - 1921-04-26
Summary:

Tonight till Monday, Joseph M. Schenck presents Constance Talmadge in 'A Virtuous Vamp,' a John Emerson-Anita Loos production, a First National attraction. At 2.30 and 7.15 only, episodes 3 and 4 of 'Pirate Gold.' Also British Gazette and 'Park Your Car.' Plot…

20
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-05-11
Summary:

A charming love story enacted in a gay art colony will be shown at the Hongkong Theatre, when Dorothy Dalton will be seen in a comedy-drama written by John B. Ritchie