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: 1915-11-10
Summary:

Abstracts of the accounts of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Hongkong, Wanchai and Kowloon districts from 1st October 1914 to 30th September, 1915. Proceeds of Cinema show at Kowloon is $161.67.

122
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-11-15
Summary:

The spacious compound of the Roman Catholic Cathedral presented a most animated scene. Scout Master A. J. Edwards and staff kindly lent their assistance to the Bazaar's cinematograph show.

123
Headline: The Opium Case
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-12-10
Summary:

Mr. Hazeland heard further evidence in the case in which Edmund Walter Hickrath, 31, merchant, of England, Ethel Rearden, 37, widow, of New York, and Madam Emich Delcaire, 32, of France. The witness did not know that the defendant was posing as a cinematograph proprietor.

124
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-12-16
Summary:

A concert takes place at Macao in the Victoria Theatre under the directorship of Professor E. Danenberg. The proceeds will go to the Reserve Fund of the 'Associacao Portuguiza de Soccorros Mutuos.'

125
Headline: The Opium Case
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-12-16
Summary:

Mr. Hazeland heard further evidence in the case in which Edmund Walter Hickrath, 31, merchant, of England, Ethel Rearden, 37, widow, of New York, and Madam Emich Delcaire, 32, of France. A witness said Cohen told her the boxes contained cinema films.

126
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-12-24
Summary:

London, Dec. 22 – Madame Sarah Bernhardt is reported to be dangerously ill.

127
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-01-13
Summary:

Mr de Villers opens his show at Kowloon. Large crowds were attracted to the Victoria Theatre three years ago. Musical transformations will also be a feature.

128
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-01-14 - 1916-01-14
Summary:

Moving theatre in Kowloon next to post-office, schedule of performances and price of admission included.

129
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-01-22
Summary:

De Villier's moving theatre continues to be a nightly attraction on the peninsula. 'Zicomar,' which is not the world-renowned film of that name but a series of astonishing transformations and illusions founded on the film story, in which the entire company take part, was greatly…

130
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-02-07 - 1916-02-09
Summary:

On Feb 8, the magnificent and thrilling drama 'For My Daughter' in 4 reels; interesting: Pathe's British Gazette, 'Rambles in Sicily' (coloured), Dairo, the midget hercules; comics: 'The Green-Eyed Monster' and 'A Capricious Madam.'

131
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-02-07 - 1916-02-09
Summary:

The drama in 6 reels, 'For My Daughter,' on Tuesday, 8th February, 1916. Interesting pictures including 'Rambles in Sicily' (coloured) and 'Dairo, the Midget Hercules.' Pathe's British Gazette included. Comics including 'The Green Eyed Monster' and…

132
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-02-08 - 1916-02-08
Summary:

Films screenings including 'For My Daughter' (4 reels), 'Rambles in Sicily' (coloured), 'Dairo the Midget Hercules', 'The Green Eyed Monster' and 'A Capricious Madam'; Screening of Pathe's British Gazette

133
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-02-09 - 1916-02-10
Summary:

Films screenings including 'For My Daughter' (4 reels), 'Rambles in Sicily', 'Dairo the Midget Hercules', 'The Green Eyed Monster' and 'A Capricious Madam'; Screening of Pathe's British Gazette

134
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-02-14
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre is providing cinematograph-lovers with an enormous treat in its new film 'Marguerite of Navarre.' This is a dramatized version of one of the older Dumas' most powerful novels, 'Marguerite de Valois.' This picture will be shown again tonight and tomorrow…

135
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-02-22 - 1916-02-29
Summary:

Special engagement opening on Feb 23, performance by Williams and Mignon; also exclusive dramas, 'The Adventures of a Millionaire's Son' in 4 parts, 'Cyrano de Bergerac' in 2 parts.

136
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-02-25 - 1916-02-25
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Adventures of Millionaire's Son' (4 parts) and 'Adventures of Cerano de Begerac' (2 parts); Musical act by Williams and Mignon

137
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-23 - 1916-08-26
Summary:

A variety of programme; 'The Menace,' topical play in 2 parts (film d'art); 'Max Joins the Colours,' Max Linder, on the battlefields since the outbreak of the war, has made this comic picture during a short leave from the front (don't miss seeing it); Pathe British…

138
Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-04
Summary:

An extremely good programme has been put on at the Victoria during the weekend. Dr. Rowe and Madame Mora performed. The pictures included some more war films and a good Pathe Gazette; another of the clever Bray Cartoons dealing with the exploits of a police dog. Another feature was a further…

139
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-01 - 1917-02-01
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 pm and for one night only, 'A Daughter of the People,' powerful drama of love, labour and redemption in 5 parts, featuring Saura [sic] Sawyer, Frederick de Belleville and Robert Broderick; the five part drama, with photo illustrations by Irvin Willat surrounds the life…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-01 - 1917-02-01
Summary:

A Daughter of the People' for 1 night only featuring Saura Sawyer, Frederick de Belleville and Robert Broderick by World Film Corporation