A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1900-04-24
Summary:

A good music-hall programme was given last night in Theatre Royal. Owing to the illness of an important member of the company, viz, the lime-light man, the London Bioscope had to be omitted. Various artists performed included Mr. Bell: a comedian, Miss Delroy on dancing, Miss Maud Lita on…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1905-09-02
Summary:

Mr. Will Holmsworth's Co. opened their season last night at the theatre Royal, and the show is nothing short of successful. Mr. Eric Hewell, Miss Ruby Maxwell, Miss Maud Larele, and Miss Lancy Stewart performed in the first part. The first part of the programme concluded with a refined and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1906-04-28
Summary:

On Monday the 'Napoleon of the world's magicians' arrives in the Colony and will stay one week. This magician is from England and had made various performance before the Kings and presidents. His first part of the program is called 'creation and the second part will have a…

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1906-05-07
Summary:

The writer congrats Mr. Thurston, assisted by Winfield Blacke and Miss Maude Amber, on filling the theatre Royal on Saturday evening. He filled the theatre 'as we have never seen it filled before,' entertained the audience for 2.5 hours. The magician's card trick is wonderful, and…

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1906-05-14
Summary:

A crowded house patronised the Great Thurston on Saturday evening and was as mystified as ever Thurston alone was well worth the money, but mention must also be made of the clever vocal comedy of Miss Maud Amber and Mr. Winfield Blake, not to mention the roaring laughter created by the moving…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-11-03
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre provides an excellent bill this week and the patrons of this popular entertainment house are well pleased. Newcomers to Hong Kong are the versatile coloured team Milton and Rice who immediately jumped into popularity. The Pathe-Gazette teems with interest and the feature film…

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Headline: The Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-11-04
Summary:

Special pictures are being shown at the Bijou this week, including a Wiffles film. Wise and Milton, who have been making a great hit in the North, are giving some screamingly funny comedy turns.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-11-04 - 1913-11-04
Summary:

A week of special pictures, the Pathe's Gazette, 'A Night Out' (by Wiffles 2,600 feet), and the biggest comedy screen ever played in China; 'Wise and Milton,' a riot, a howl, and a decided hit; performance by Bonetta.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-11-05 - 1913-11-07
Summary:

Programme from 5th to 8th, including the coloured Americans 'Wise and Milton'; in an entire change of acts, new comedy, new songs and crazy dances; Pathe's Gazette; Max and 'The Love Letter.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-11-08
Summary:

The performances at the Bijou this week are fully up to the high standard set by this popular house. Milton and Wise continue to please; the Pathe Gazette is interesting and the feature film. The Adventuress holds the spectators spell-bound.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-11-08 - 1913-11-11
Summary:

Programme from 8th to 12th, including the continual success of the coloured Americans, 'Wise & Milton'; the Pathe's Gazette; 'The Heritage,' a powerful coloured drama in 3 parts, 4000 ft.

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-11-12 - 1913-11-13
Summary:

Last few nights only, 12th, 13th and 14th: farewell performance of 'Wise and Milton'; the Pathe's Gazette; 'Till Death Us Do Part,' a wonderful coloured war drama in 2 parts.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-11-14 - 1913-11-14
Summary:

Last 2 nights only, farewell performance of 'Wise and Milton'; the Pathe's Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-11-15 - 1913-11-18
Summary:

Performances by Milton & Wise; Screening of Pathe's Gazette; Film screening of 'The Lighthouse Prisoners' (in 3 parts, 4,000 ft)

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-11-15 - 1913-11-18
Summary:

By special request, positively last 4 nights, 'Wise & Milton'; the Pathe's Gazette; 'The Lighthouse Prisoners,' a magnificent coloured drama.

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-01-17
Summary:

The exact dates for the performances of Miss Maud Allan and the Cherniavsky Brothers in Singapore are February 4, 5, 6 and 7, in the Victoria Theatre.

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-02-27
Summary:

Hong Kong has to double-up on the price of theatre tickets, a firm stand might be taken. In Shanghai Maud Allan exhibits for $3 and $5. We could rethink whether we are better off here that we should have been required to pay $6.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-14
Summary:

Tonight, the first pictures of the great war and 'The Live Wire' will be shown at the Bijou. Wise and Milton will perform.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-14 - 1914-10-16
Summary:

The first picture connected with the great war, 'The Live Wire,' a sensational film in 2 parts, length 3,000 feet; performance by Wise & Milton; on Oct 17, 'A Woman of the People' in 4 parts, length 7,000 feet.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-15 - 1914-10-16
Summary:

Screening of 'The First Picture of the Great War' and 'A Live Wire' (2 parts, 3,000 ft); Performance by Wise & Milton; Coming film: 'A Woman of the People'