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: 1904-06-23 - 1904-06-25
Summary:

Metropole Hotel's sole proprietor Mr. Jas. Christie presented grand opening of popular weekly entertainments by Ware and Ross' Entertainers introducing Tom Morcomb, Arthur Walters, Miss Gertie Maisie, Walter King, McCormick and McGinty, the Percipaphone, the American Biograph and Jas.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1904-06-29 - 1904-06-30
Summary:

Metropole Hotel's sole proprietor Mr. Jas. Christie presented great success of popular weekly entertainments by Ware and Ross' Entertainers introducing Tom Morcomb, Miss Gertie Maisie, Walter King, McCormick and McGinty, the Percipaphone, the American Biograph, Jas. Christie and George…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1904-07-01 - 1904-07-04
Summary:

Metropole Hotel's sole proprietor Mr. Jas. Christie presented great success of popular weekly entertainments by Ware and Ross' Entertainers introducing Tom Morcomb, Miss Gertie Maisie, Walter King, McCormick and McGinty, the Percipaphone, the American Biograph, Jas. Christie and George…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1904-07-14 - 1904-07-16
Summary:

More new artistes will be introduced by the Ware and Ross' Entertainers, e.g. Miss Dora Grey, Jack Glynne, The Leopolds, Miss Gertie Maisie, Tom Morcomb, Hugh McCormick, Jas. Christie, Walter Keene, Charlie Jones and the Bioscope.

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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: 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.

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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: 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.

12
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.

13
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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-19
Summary:

Wise and Milton performed on Saturday evening at the Bijou. 'A Woman of the People' was screened, and it will be shown for the last time tomorrow evening. In addition, the first of a series of pictures in connection with the War and a beautiful scenic study 'On the Bank of Lake…

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-19 - 1914-10-19
Summary:

For 4 nights only, the magnificent and strong drama, 'A Woman of the People' in 4 parts, length 7,000 feet; performance by 'Wise & Milton'; the first picture connected with the great war (by request); another great drama 'The Midnight Sun' in 8,000 feet is…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-07-23
Summary:

At the Victoria Theatre on Saturday evening, 'The Cameos,' a 'Comedy, Concert Party' from South Africa, received a very cordial welcome on the occasion of their first appearance before a Hong Kong audience. Miss Peggy Ross was unable to be present on Saturday. Miss Lillian…

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-07-24
Summary:

A large audience at the Victoria Theatre last night greatly enjoyed a capital and varied programme provided by 'The Cameos.' Miss Peggy Ross, Miss Lillian Gascoigne, Miss Lyle Jeffries and Mr. Gerald Osborne sang songs. Much laughter was provided by Mr. Athol Tier, who is a really…

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Headline: The Cameos'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-07-31
Summary:

This talented Concert Party again attracted a large audience to the Victoria Theatre last night, and ones more submitted a most delightful programme, which was thoroughly appreciated by all. The singing of Miss Gascoigne, Miss Peggy Ross, and Miss Lyle Jeffries were exquisite. The performances…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-10-20
Summary:

The audience was not nearly so large as it ought to have been at the Victoria Theatre last night, when the popular 'Cameos' made a welcome reappearance and submitted a programme on behalf of the 'Our Day' Fund. Mr. Athol Tier was once again a great favourite last night as the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-10-23
Summary:

The return visit of 'Cameos' is proving quite as big a success as their original stay in Hong Kong some time ago, the Victoria Theatre being well filled last night. Miss Lyle Jeffries, Miss Rhoda Windrum, Miss Lilian Gascoigne, and Miss Peggy Ross sang songs. Mr. Malcolm Prentice is a…