A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Palisade
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-18
Summary:

Mr. W. M. Barker of Singapore representing the Australasian Films Ltd., is staying in Hongkong to supply the 'Palisade' Cinema with world's pictures. 'The Port of Missing Men' with Arnold Daly in the leading role will be screened. This production is similar to '…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-07-26
Summary:

Jose Montez, an operator at the Palisade, Kowloon, was charged at the Court today before Mr. Orme with stealing and receiving two postal orders for 20/- the property of Mr. C. Lane Poole. Mr. A. M. Preston appeared for the defence and the case was adjourned until Friday afternoon bail being…

83
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-11
Summary:

Members are reminded of the Concert at the Victoria Theatre on the 12th inst., in support of 'Our Day.'

84
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…

85
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-24
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – E. Ralphs begged to enclose a copy of the statement of accounts in connection with the concert held at the Victoria Theatre. A cheque has been forwarded to Mr H.C. Sandford. Hon. Treasurer, 'Our Day' Funds.

86
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-11-14
Summary:

A special attraction is being offered for a short season commencing tomorrow evening. Miss Gloria Taft and M. Duprez concluded a successful season at Manila and will perform at the Bijou Theatre.

87
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-11-16
Summary:

There was a crowded house at the Bijou Theatre last night for the opening performances of Miss Gloria Taft and M. Dupres. With a voice of great power and expressions, Miss Taft was recalled time after time, and more bouquets were handed up to her than we have ever seen in this theatre. Tonight,…

88
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-22
Summary:

The current programme at the Victoria Theatre is a most interesting one. It contains a new Pathe Gazette, a fine war picture illustrative of the training which the French recruits are undergoing and an exceedingly clever 'Wiffles' comedy, in which M. Prince appears in quite a new and…

89
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-07
Summary:

For four nights, beginning from tomorrow, M. Corde Bly, a violinist who comes to the Colony with most excellent credentials, will perform at the Victoria Theatre. The press notices describe him as a musician of a distinctly high order, and we shall look forward to hearing something good.

90
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.

91
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-11
Summary:

M. Cor de Bly's performances were well received as he rendered well-known composition in an excellent manner. The pictures included further episodes of the serial detective story 'Zudora' and humorous pictures.

92
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.

93
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-05-05
Summary:

Mr Lew Marks, manager of Empire Theatre, applied for exemption on the ground that Mr M. E. Bandman had placed him entirely in charge of the Government tour of the official war films 'Britain Prepared,' 'The Battle of the Somme' and 'The Battle of the Ancre,' and…

94
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

95
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.

96
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

97
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'

98
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…

99
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…

100
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.