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: 1905-09-02
Summary:

The debtor said that the $1,500 loss on the Ko Shing Theatre was lost by him as a partner of that concern. He joined in January of February, 1904. He had been told by the manager of the theatre that he had not a cent of a share there now.

2
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-05-29
Summary:

At the Magistracy, a Chinese was charged with uttering a forged $5 bank note. On the 17th, the defendant went to the Hongkong Cinematograph and asked for five second class tickets, and tendered a forged $5 note.

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-06-19
Summary:

At the Criminal Sessions yesterday, Chung Ho was charged with uttering a forged bank note and with being in possession of a forged bank note. The prisoner went to a cinematograph show in the town on May 17th and to buy the tickets, which were only about forty cents, he tendered the bank note…

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-12-31
Summary:

Considerable interest was manifested in the proceedings at the Magistracy yesterday, when the eight Japanese who have been arrested in connection with the forged bank note case appeared before Mr. C. D. Melbourne. It is mentioned that on Sunday, the 22nd of December, the eighth prisoner went on…

5
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…

6
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-11-04 - 1914-11-06
Summary:

Films screening of 'The Balkan War Picture', 'Adrianople' (1,500 ft), 'The Maxican Revolution' and 'A Footballer's Honour' (3,500 ft); Coming: 'Nick Winter and the Mysterious Bank' (3,500 ft)

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-11-04 - 1914-11-06
Summary:

The Balkan war picture 'Adrianople,' the siege and final attack (1,500 feet), 'The Mexican Revolution' (Feb. 1913); 'The Footballer's Honour,' a great sporting drama - length 3,500 feet; 'Nick Winter & The Mysterious Bank' in 2 parts - length 3,…

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-11-07 - 1914-11-09
Summary:

Coming films screening of 'Adrianople', 'Nick Winter and the Mysterious Bank' (3,500 ft) and 'The Balkan War Picture'; Screening of Pathe's International Gazette

9
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-11-07 - 1914-11-09
Summary:

The great thrilling detective drama 'Nick Winter & The Mysterious Bank' in 2 parts - length 3,500 feet; the Balkan war picture 'Adrianople' - length 1,500 feet; 'Pathe's International Gazette' is showing the world's latest news.

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-11-10 - 1914-11-10
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Nick Winter and the Myaterious Bank' (2 parts, 3,500 ft), 'Adrianople' (1,500 ft) and 'The Balkan War Picture'; Screening of Pathe's International Gazette

11
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-10-21
Summary:

Last night, at the Victoria Theatre, a most successful concert in aid of the Red Cross Fund was given. A feature of the evening was an amusing sketch 'The Bruiser's Waterloo.' Mr. Banks, Mr. F. Simes, Mr. J. Bradley, Mr. B. Nichol, and Mr. Edmonds performed.

12
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-01 - 1916-07-04
Summary:

Monster Programme for 4 days including performance by Miss Violet Bonetta and screening of 'Accomplished Revenge' and 'The Bank Run'

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-01 - 1916-08-03
Summary:

Change of Programme: Vitagraph presents 'The Money Kings' in 3 parts, 'Panama Canal', 'In the Red Man's Country', 'Willy and the Bank Note' and 'Bedelia and the Suffragette'

14
Headline: Palisade
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-08-01 - 1916-08-03
Summary:

(Out-of-door pictures, location near post office, Kowloon) 'The Money Kings' in 3 parts tonight. Pictures including 'Panama Canal' (in 2 parts) and 'In the Red Man's Country' (in 2 parts). Comics including 'Willy and the Bank Note,' and 'Bedelia…

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-02 - 1916-08-02
Summary:

Change of Programme: Vitagraph presents 'The Money Kings' in 3 parts, 'Panama Canal', 'In the Red Man's Country', 'Willy and the Bank Note' and 'Bedelia and the Suffragette'; Band night Tonight

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-09-04
Summary:

The Chief Justice heard in the Supreme Court yesterday a petition from the Sun Company Ltd., of Hongkong to extend the objects of the Company as set out in the memorandum of association. The action can be referenced with previous cases and his Lordship granted the application. Mr Potter…

17
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1917-10-05 - 1917-10-09
Summary:

Schedule for Thursday, 18th October, 1917: In morning, a collection for Lady May's Rose Fund is held. In afternoon at 3 o'clock, a drawing of war bonds and St. John Ambulance Brigade competitions are held. Teas and refreshments are included. In evening at 9 o'clock, new official…

18
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1917-10-10 - 1917-10-16
Summary:

Schedule for Thursday, 18th October, 1917: In morning, a collection for Lady May's Rose Fund is held. In afternoon at 3 o'clock, a drawing of war bonds and St. John Ambulance Brigade competitions are held. Teas and refreshments are included. In evening at 9 o'clock, new official…

19
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-09 - 1918-01-11
Summary:

Tonight, 'The Gray Ghost' 7th and 8th episodes in 4 parts. Comedies: 'Run on the Bank' and 'A Berth Scandal.' Saturday, 12th January, see next episodes of 'The Gray Ghost.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-14
Summary:

Advices from Verfniudinsk say that the Extremists at Irkutsk destroyed the Museum, the Hospital, Cinema Halls, and stores, and were shelling two railway trains from the opposite bank of the Angara.