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: 1908-01-09
Summary:

Mr. Joseph Gerard (Frenchman) is now paying a visit to Hongkong. He is a globe-trotter and has visited a lot of countries. He will deliver a short address in the Victoria Cinematograph on his experiences, and sell a picture postcard of himself to pay the expense of his tour.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-09-12
Summary:

At the Empire Theatre on Saturday, Verto, a mystifying conjurer and illusionist direct from Australia is appearing as a special turn. He is introducing some of his 'hanky panky pastimes,' which are about as equally amazing as the other magical evolutions he accomplishes during his…

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Headline: A Fine Film
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-03-26
Summary:

The Nestle and Anglo-Swiss Condensed Milk Co. displayed a fine film to some 400 children at Macao the other afternoon. This film will be projected again in St. Joseph's College this week.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-09-15
Summary:

Miss Emily Rochawere and Mr. G. E. Roylance, Scoutmaster, Junior Troop of St. Joseph's Roy Scouts, were married at the Roman Catholic Cathedral. The troop went through pictures of which were taken by a cinematograph operator.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-10-19
Summary:

St. Joseph Boy Scouts (Baden Powell), under the charge of Mr. Blake of the Victoria Theatre, are arranging a Concert to be given in their headquarters on Saturday, November 14, when the whole proceeds will be given to the Prince of Wales Fund.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-20
Summary:

The St. Joseph Baden Powell Boy Scouts, under the charge of Mr. J. J. Blake, manager of the Victoria Theatre arranged a concert to be given at their Headquarters. The proceeds will be donated to the Prince of Wales' Fund.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-21
Summary:

Mr. W. F. Blake calls attention it is he and not Mr. J. J. Blake of the Victoria Theatre who is arranging the St. Joseph Boy Scouts concert.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-07-31 - 1915-08-04
Summary:

Open air cinema entertainment to be held at the Catholic Cathedral Grounds; Band in attendance; The entire net proceeds will be devoted to the sufferers by the Flood

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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

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-06-05
Summary:

On Saturday, the St. Joseph's College Baden Powell Boy Scouts, assisted by the Fox Patrol of Boy Scout, sold Union Jacks on behalf of the Blind Soldier's Fund. And the Boy Scouts beg to thank the Victoria Cinematograph and the Bijou Cinema Theatre for allowing them to sell flags before…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1917-04-10
Summary:

Mr. C. R. Bosworth and Mr. Joseph deFrenes, photographers of the Lyman H. Howe Films Company, had many new and novel experiences in making the new picture 'The Manufacture of a Motor Car' recently filmed at the Willys-Overland Factory, Toledo, Ohio, U.S.A.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-19
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre has engaged the services of Mr. Joseph Blascheck, the well-known humourist, and that he will shortly arrive in Hong Kong. He will be accompanied by an Australian Vocalist, Miss Alyce Austin.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-07-06 - 1917-05-06
Summary:

Performance by Mr. Joseph Blascheck, presented by Mr. Humphrey Bishop, supported by Miss Alyce Austin; Screening of 'Who's Guilty' (13th and 14th Series) and Pathe's Gazette

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-07-06
Summary:

Mr Blascheck, a professional humorist, will smile and chat at the Victoria Theatre with the assistance of Miss Alyce Austin.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-07-07 - 1917-07-09
Summary:

Tonight: Performance by Mr. Joseph Blascheck, presented by Mr. Humphrey Bishop, supported by Miss Alyce Austin; Screening of 'Who's Guilty' (13th and 14th Series) and Pathe's Gazette

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-07-07 - 1917-07-09
Summary:

Performance by Mr. Joseph Blascheck with support by Miss Alice Austin; Screening of 'Who's Guilty' (final stories), Pathe's British Gazette, The Great War and Lonesome Luke; Coming film: 'The Shielding Shadow'

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

Mr. Joseph Blascheck and Miss Alyce Austin made their first appearance at the Victoria Theatre last evening. The first part being a series of really interesting films, and the second part was somewhat late in being opened did not make a good beginning. In addition to this, the first two or three…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-07-07
Summary:

Previous to Mr. Joseph Blascheck's appearance on the stage an excellent programme of pictures 'Who's Guilty' and Pathe's Gazette was provided. Pathe's Gazette, a film featuring incidents in the Great War, and a comic sketch picture by an American cartoonist…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-07-09
Summary:

Mr. Joseph Blascheck and Miss Alyce Austin performed at the Victoria Theatre on Saturday night. The pictures screened were very interesting particularly another of the 'Who's Guilty' series.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-07-09
Summary:

Mr. Joseph Blascheck and Miss Alyce Austin have a wide range and their performance is so novel at the Victoria. Together they provide selections of every variety of fun.