A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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101
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-06-22
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – A letter complained that the orchestra should give the audience a little civilized music. Occasionally, the audience was treated to a good selection, but it doesn't last long, for, at a change of pictures, the orchestra at once seized their opportunity and…

102
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-06-23
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – A. Montez, conductor of the Victoria Theatre Orchestra replied to the letter yesterday. The orchestra played one-step, two-step and tangos for certain comic pictures but played classical and overture music for dramatic pictures.

103
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-06-24
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – The orchestra is small in numbers and needs volume. The melodies from 'God's own Country' make the audience feel 'perky.' Also another reply letter from the Music Lover.

104
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-06-30
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – Last evening, the writer went to the Benefit Concert at the Victoria Theatre, and entered the theatre while smoking a cigarette. They had been warned that smoking is not allowed.

105
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 '…

106
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…

107
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-18 - 1916-08-18
Summary:

Tonight, a special item 'Black Box Mystery' [sic] in 15 episodes by E. P. Oppenheim, England's great mystery fiction writer, played by the British film favourite Henry Rawlinson and Anna Little.

108
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.'

109
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…

110
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.

111
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.

112
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,…

113
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…

114
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.

115
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.

116
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…

117
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-07-16 - 1917-07-17
Summary:

Performance by The Cameos, presented by M. S. Cowan, programme included

118
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-07-17
Summary:

There was a large audience at the Victoria Theatre last night, when 'The Battle of the Ancre' was screened, and it is hardly necessary to say that it quite came up to expectations, depicting, as it did. The film, from the point of view of a true record of what is going on in France,…

119
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-07-18 - 1917-07-19
Summary:

Performance by The Cameos, presented by M. S. Cowan, programme included

120
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-07-20 - 1917-07-20
Summary:

Performance by The Cameos, presented by M. S. Cowan, programme included