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: 1913-10-21
Summary:

The Committee of the M. C. L. wishes to thank the Cinematograph Co. for their two most successful shows.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-11-29 - 1913-12-02
Summary:

Last few nights of Miss Pacita Fuentes' performance; Film screening of 'The Changeling' (in 2 parts, 3,000 ft), a French drama taken from the novel of M. Marc Mario; Screening of The Pathe's Gazette

43
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-05-29
Summary:

Calcutta, May 11 – The cinema business has made rapid strides but the actual filming of plays has been left solely to great European films. The jungle around Calcutta has been lending colour to dramas and Indian plays and it was a rare treat to gather Indian actors and actresses. The Elphinstone…

44
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-05-30
Summary:

Mr. F. M. Bowers, manager of a moving picture theatre at Jolo, was badly mangled by the fly wheel of his engine that he died on the following day, May 18.

45
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-07-14
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre is presenting a special feature for Miguel Scherbellis and M. Fourllier challenged Scherbellis in a wrestling contest.

46
Headline: Theatre Prices
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-07-14
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – It is regretted that no action was taken to resist the imposition of the charge for theatre seats made by the Amateur Dramatic Club and the Bandmann Co., charge of $3.50 as against the usual and fair charge of $3.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-07-17
Summary:

At M. Fournier's opening night at the Victoria, there was quite a good attendance and the great French athlete's performance was watched with breathless interest and unqualified admiration.

48
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-12-01
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – In the case of an alleged illegal possession of opium at the Magistracy, it appears to have been stated by Counsel for the defendant that the Spanish Procuration (The Procurator of the Dominican Missions in the Far East) was interested in the Victoria Theatre and…

49
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-02-04 - 1915-02-08
Summary:

Performance by McClements, Miss Irene Delmer, M. H. Kenyon Slade; Films screenings including 'Mills of the God' (3 parts); Coming film: 'Famtomas' (3 parts) and 'The Last Term'

50
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-03-26 - 1915-03-26
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Tears of Repentance', 'A Fourfooted Waif', 'A Game of Poker' (Keystone comic) and 'Sheriff's Daughter'; Screening of Pathe's Gazette; Coming film: 'Rocombole'

51
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-03-27 - 1915-03-29
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Tears of Repentance', 'A Fourfooted Waif', 'A Game of Poker' (Keystone comic) and 'Sheriff's Daughter'; Screening of Pathe's Gazette; Coming film: 'Rocombole'

52
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-08-05 - 1915-08-07
Summary:

On Aug 6, our grand new exclusive 'A Queen's Love,' a drama of court life in 3 parts with superb scenes and enthralling incidents, and perfect acting of Mlle. Robiune and M. Alexandre and others from Pathe's studios; also Sherlock Holmes in 'The Musgrave Ritual';…

53
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-08-05
Summary:

A Queen's Love' is shown at the Victoria Theatre. It is a perfect study and the scene shown at the Persian Garden Fete is striking. The drama is sustained by celebrated Pathe players Mile Robinne, M. Alexandre, M. Signoret and Mme Massart.

54
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-08-06 - 1915-08-06
Summary:

Films screenings including 'A Queen's Love' (3 parts) and 'Sherlock Holmes in The Musgrave Ritual'; Screening of Pathe's Gazette and Keystone Comics

55
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-08-07 - 1915-08-09
Summary:

Films screenings including 'A Queen's Love' (3 parts) and 'Sherlock Holmes in The Musgrave Ritual'; Screening of Pathe's Gazette and Keystone Comics

56
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-12-24
Summary:

Deaths are reported at the front of Jean Maingaud and Fernand Dreyfus of the firm of Pathe Freres. M. Mainguad had been employed in the Singapore branch of the firm of Pathe Freres, and M. Dreyfus, was for several years manager of the same firm and of the Alhambra cinematograph.

57
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-02-07
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – Mr. J. J. Blake wrote a reply to 'Vox.' – 'There are however limits to film reproduction here which he is probably not aware of. The picture he alludes to and many others equally as informative regarding the war cannot be obtained here for love nor…

58
Headline: Dangerous Rush
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-02-11
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – 'I have just returned from a cinema performance and it is a wonder how I got out safely in the terrible rush of an enormous crowd of Chinese; people leaving and entering the theatre at the same time and not a policeman there to maintain order. The theatre in…

59
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-02-17
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – The spectator mentioned a ridiculous fact in the Victoria Theatre. Every time the British or Allied Forces are screened, the small naive orchestra under a 'celebrated Musical Director' carefully and with great animation, plays the Austrian March '…

60
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-04-06
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – The proceeds of the Variety Entertainment held at the Victoria Theatre amounted to about $850. The committee tenders their sincere thanks to those who contributed.