A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
Displaying 81 - 100 of 592
81
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.

82
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…

83
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-21
Summary:

Rangoon, May 21 – In the Chief Court today a suit, brought by Thomas Cochrane, New York representative of the Universal Film Manufacturing Co., Ltd., against the Neikbam Cinema Syndicate represented in Rangoon by E. Fernandes, which had been pending during the past five months was dismissed…

84
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

85
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

86
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

87
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-07-21 - 1917-07-21
Summary:

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

88
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-07-23 - 1917-07-23
Summary:

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

89
Headline: The Pictures
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-06
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – The correspondent expressed discontent of the terrible scene shown in a series of pictures, 'The Wandering Jew,' at the Victoria Theatre which involves actions of cruelty to a horse.

90
Headline: The Cinema
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-11
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – With a reference to a letter criticising Messrs. Pathe Freres' serial picture 'The Shielding Shadow' showing at the Victoria, it is believed that the correspondent may not be aware that the film has passed the British Board of Censors.

91
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-31
Summary:

As a result of the exhibition in India and the East of the Official War films, 'Britain Prepared,' 'The Battle of the Somme' and 'The Battle of the Ancre,' Mr. M. E. Bandman has been able to send Home over one lakh and ten thousand rupees to His Majesty's…

92
Headline: Pickpocket
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-09-14
Summary:

A Chinese was charged with larceny from the person in the Empire Cinematograph Theatre. Mr. A. M. Preston appeared for the defence and the case will come up for hearing on Saturday.

93
Headline: A Correction
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-09-26
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – The statement in the Summary Court List was incorrect and the letter should correct any bad impression made. There was a claim, for $987.55 against the Hongkong Cinematograph Theatre.

94
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-18
Summary:

Our Day Celebrations: A special programme of music and war films will be presented at the illuminated fete in the Botanical Gardens. The British War Film series is entitled 'Sons of Our Empire,' a tale of the 'Tanks.'

95
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-24
Summary:

Mr J. J. Blake and Mr M. S. Cowan have arranged a performance by the Cameos at the Victoria Theatre which the net proceeds will be handed to 'Our Day' Fund. Reservations were made and patronage was extended.

96
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-18
Summary:

M. Mirovitch, the Russian pianist, with M. Piastra, was to play on the 22nd and 24th inst, has canceled the engagement. The concerts advertised to take place in the Victoria Theatre.

97
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-19 - 1918-03-21
Summary:

Programme for March 19th, 20th and 21st. Tonight at 9.15 p.m. performance, M. Henri [sic] Krauss in 'Victims of Fate,' an absorbing drama in 3 parts. Also American Gazette and comedies. Booking at Anderson's.

98
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-20
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – A scheme has been arranged for a cinema entertainment to take place at the Royal Artillery Theatre. It is to be added that the proposed entertainments are supported by the Pathe firm. The first performance included Pathe's 'The Fatal Ring.'

99
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-05-20 - 1918-05-20
Summary:

Tonight, by special request, 'The Spirit of France,' featuring Madame Jane Hading and M. Raphael Duflos; tonight and tomorrow night, performance by Wiles.

100
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-20 - 1918-05-20
Summary:

Tonight at 5 and 9.15 p.m., by special request, 'The Spirit of France,' a story of the love that lies in the heart of every Frenchman, featuring Madame Jane Hading and M. Raphael Duflos. Tonight and tomorrow night, Bert Wiles and his xylophone.