A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Cinemas
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-11-14
Summary:

Victoria Theatre: A film showing an excellent series of war pictures occupied the Victoria Theatre, including the British Army and the doings in Belgium. Performances by Mr. Robert Douglas and Miss Hilda Barry; Bijou Scenic Theatre: A new selection of war films commences tonight, including Pathe…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-11-16 - 1914-11-16
Summary:

Screening of the 'Boys of the Bull Dog Breed' [sic] with the War Pictures; Performances by Douglas and Barry; Coming performance by Miss Hilda Barry

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-11-16
Summary:

A great three-part war film was screened at the Victoria on Saturday evening. The 'Boys of the Bulldog Breed' is running. Douglas and Barry performed. Gaumont Graphic and a couple of films entitled 'Blood and Bosh,' 'The Only Veteran' were shown. The music on…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-11-17
Summary:

Mr. Robert Douglas and Miss Barry, who have been appearing at the Victoria Theatre, left today for Manila.

45
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-11-18
Summary:

Douglas and Barry made their last appearance at the Victoria Theatre. There was a very large house to witness the first series of war pictures. 'Count Zarca' was presented and 'How Heroes are made' will be shown.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-21
Summary:

Lilian Read, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Parker Read, Jr., had a contract with Thomas H. Ince for twenty years. In Mr. Ince's motion picture spectacle 'Civilization,' now being shown at the Criterion Theatre, she did such clever work that he decided to make her a star.…

47
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-26 - 1916-08-26
Summary:

Tonight, first & second episodes of the greatest ever produced: 'Neal of the Navy' in 14 episodes - 2 parts each, featuring Lillian Lorraine, supported by an all star cast, headed by William Conklin.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-26 - 1916-08-26
Summary:

Screening of 'Neal of the Navy' (1st & 2nd Episode) of a 14 episode serial, featuring Lillian Lorraine and William Conklin

49
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-23 - 1917-03-24
Summary:

On Mar 23, the grand prize photoplay 'Lillian's Atonement' in 5 parts; Pathe's British Gazette, Great War, 'The Ghost Fakers' [sic].

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-23 - 1917-03-24
Summary:

Tonight, the grand prize photoplay of great interest, featuring Lillian Weggins, 'Lillian's Atonement,' this marvellous film shows life in all its phases, from selected private gambling resorts to the excitement of a Western mining camp; Pathe's British Gazette No. 398,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-03-23 - 1917-03-23
Summary:

Screening of 'Lillian's Atonement', the grand prize photoplay, Pathe's British Gazette, 'Great War' and 'The Ghost Fakirs'

52
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-03-24 - 1917-03-26
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Lillian's Atonement', the grand prize photoplay, Pathe's British Gazette, 'Great War' and 'The Ghost Fakirs'

53
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-07-16
Summary:

The Cameos will appear at the Victoria Theatre. Comedies and songs were presented with splendid voices, The whole programme was marked by real talent and refinement. Performances by Miss Peggy Ross, Miss Lyle Jeffries, Mr. Gerald Oshorne, Miss Lillian Gascoine, Miss Rhoda Windum and Charles…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-07-23
Summary:

At the Victoria Theatre on Saturday evening, 'The Cameos,' a 'Comedy, Concert Party' from South Africa, received a very cordial welcome on the occasion of their first appearance before a Hong Kong audience. Miss Peggy Ross was unable to be present on Saturday. Miss Lillian…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-07-24
Summary:

A large audience at the Victoria Theatre last night greatly enjoyed a capital and varied programme provided by 'The Cameos.' Miss Peggy Ross, Miss Lillian Gascoigne, Miss Lyle Jeffries and Mr. Gerald Osborne sang songs. Much laughter was provided by Mr. Athol Tier, who is a really…

56
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-07-26
Summary:

There was quite a large and appreciative house at the Victoria Theatre last evening, when 'The Cameos' further enhanced their reputation here by a programme of undoubted excellence. Miss Lillian Gascoigne, Mr. Athol Tier, Miss Rhoda Windrum, Miss Lyle Jeffries, and Miss Peggy Rose…

57
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-07-27
Summary:

Yesterday afternoon, by kind invitation of the management, local soldiers and sailors, with their wives and children, were invited to a performance by 'The Cameos.' Mr. Blake, manager of the Victoria Theatre, announced on behalf of 'The Cameos' that to all future performance…

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Headline: The Cameos
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-07-27
Summary:

The Cameos entertained the soldiers and sailors yesterday. Various artistes joined in and men of services welcome the announcement that they will be admitted to the performances at usual prices. Performances by Peggy Ross, Malcolm Prentice, Phoda Windrum, Gerald Osborne, C.C.Kitts, Lillian…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-10-19
Summary:

A report from Sydney Sun introduced Charlie Chaplin. The writer had been Mr. Chaplin's guest in Los Angeles for ten days, and under his guidance, met many of the principal stars in filmdom, including Douglas Fairbanks, Mary Pickford, Fanny [sic] Ward, Theda Bara, and William S. Hart. About…

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Headline: The Cameos
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-24
Summary:

The programme which the Cameos presented was very popular. There were splendid singing and there will be comedy songs tonight. Performances by Lillian Gascoine, Lyle Jeffries, Gerald Osborne, Peggy Ross, C. S. Kitte, Malcolm Prentice.