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: 1906-04-06
Summary:

Thursday, April 5 – Sergt. Gordon raided the Ko Shing Theatre early yesterday morning, and brought 41 gamblers before Mr. Hareland. Most of the gamblers were actors. His worship imposed a fine of $50 on the first defendant and the rest $2 each. Money and gambling implements were forfeited.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1906-07-13
Summary:

Sergeant Gordon bought eleven men before Mr. Hazeland charged with gambling at No. 369, Queen's Road West. The first and the second defendant was charged $50 and the rest $3 each. Another gambling raid was made by Inspector Smith in which he arrested 17 men in the Chung Hing Theatre at Po…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-03-14
Summary:

Wednesday, March 13 – Li Fong Shan, a returned coolie from South Africa, was charged by Sergeant Gordon with stealing a woollen jacket. The complainant, who is a hawker, said he was selling his wares near the Ko Shing Theatre when defendant suddenly snatched up his jacket and made off. He…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-29
Summary:

The Dallas Comedy Company opened a short season in Hong Kong at the Victoria Theatre. 'The Thief' is from the French of Henri Bernstein, by Cosmo Gordon Lennox, and abound with big possibilities. Mr. Henry Dallas and Miss May Hallett will play the role of injured husband and erring…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-28 - 1916-07-28
Summary:

Screening of 'Sixty Years A Queen'; Also 'The Horse Thief' (Keystone) and 'Harry's Gazette'; tomorrow night a full band will be attendance

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-29 - 1916-07-29
Summary:

Screening of 'Sixty Years A Queen'; Also 'The Horse Thief' (Keystone) and 'Harry's Gazette'; Tonight a full band will be attendance

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-27
Summary:

Entertainment will be given under the auspices of the St. John Ambulance Brigade at the Victoria Theatre. A varied and extensive programme has provided, including the Police Reserve Orchestra, Mr. Denman Fuller, Mrs. Aubrey and Miss Dione May, Misses Gordon, Mrs. Hill, Miss Mary Hyde, Mr. P. P.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-14 - 1918-10-14
Summary:

We have a programme tonight that should please you. Firstly, there is charming little Gladys Hulette in 'Over the Hill,' a 5-part Gold Rooster play with an unusually strong story the scene of which is laid in the office of a small country newspaper. And secondly, we have made…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-14
Summary:

Victoria Theatre was well filled at the opening night of the short variety programme. Artistes appeared and pleased the crowd in addition to a keenly appreciated feature. Performances by M. C. Therese, Mesdames Senour and Gordon. The trio appears again tonight, with an additional feature of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-15 - 1918-10-16
Summary:

Tonight, 9.15 performance, Gladys Hulette in 'Over the Hill.' Also, Mr. C. Thereses, the card manipulator assisted by Mesdames Senour and Gordon. Booking at Anderson's.

11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-16
Summary:

Mr. C. Thereses with Meadames Senour and Gordon continue to attract appreciative audiences at the Victoria Theatre. Tonight is the last opportunity of enjoying the current attraction. The principal film being screened is 'Over the Hill,' featuring the charming Gladys Hulette.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-19 - 1918-10-22
Summary:

October 19th and 20th, 7.15 and 9.15 performance, Thereses, Senour and Gordon, new card manipulating and many new numbers of dances, including the vampire dance for the first time in Hongkong. Don't miss this unique opportunity.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-19 - 1918-10-19
Summary:

Special engagement for two nights only, Saturday and Sunday, October 19th and 20th, performances at 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Thereses, Senour and Gordon, well-known French and American music hall entertainers. Presenting something new to Hongkong with many card tickets, etc. Don't miss this…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-19
Summary:

Performances patrons of the Bijou Theatre will have an opportunity of seeing M. Therese and Mesdames Senour and Gordon.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-08-26 - 1920-08-26
Summary:

Tonight till Sunday, a Blackton Production, 'Respectable by Proxy,' with Sylvia Breamer and Robert Gordon, original, novel, spicy entertainment. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-08-26
Summary:

You would hardly expect any man to need an introduction to his widow; in fact, you wouldn't expect a man to be able to meet his widow, but both of these happen in 'Respectable By Proxy,' the romantic comedy that J. Stuart Blackton has concocted with a generous dash of spice,…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-08-30 - 1920-08-30
Summary:

Tonight till Thursday, a Blackton Production, 'Respectable by Proxy,' with Sylvia Breamer and Robert Gordon. Also Dolores Cassinelli in 'Tarnished Reputations,' ‘Snub' Comedy, Pathe news and Britain's best Topical, 'Around the Town.' Illustration included…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-01-10 - 1921-01-10
Summary:

Today till Wednesday, a Blackton Production, 'My Husband's Other Wife' with Sylvia Breamer, Robert Gordon and an all-star cast, Pathe Distribution. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-08
Summary:

Dawn,' one of the Eleanor H. Porter's most widely read novels, is the attraction at the Hongkong Theatre tomorrow. The producer of the film is J. Stuart Blackton, and in it, Sylvia Breamer and Robert Gordon are starred. Stanley Olmstead adapted the story to the screen. Harry Davenport…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-09
Summary:

The featuring attraction at the Hongkong Theatre today and Monday is a picturization of Eleanor H. Porter's novel, 'Dawn.' It is a Blackton production starring Sylvia Breamer and Robert Gordon, Fanny Rice, Gus Alexander, Eddie Dunn, Margaret Barry and others.