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: 1915-09-06 - 1915-09-08
Summary:

Another amazing programme, 'Hullo is that you bill?' 'Yes,' don't forget we must go to the Vic. and see 'Sherlock Holmes' and 'Wiffles' on Tuesday; 'what's coming off on Friday the 10th?' 'Why, the great Panama International…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-06-01
Summary:

The great film of the Panama-Pacific International Exposition (specially taken for the Hongkong public) will be seen at the Victoria Theatre.

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-03-10
Summary:

A lecture is given at the Union Church Hall by Mr. Mohler of the Chinese Y.M.C.A. with illustration of fine lantern pictures on the Panama Canel and Exposition.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-09-09 - 1915-09-10
Summary:

Great attraction at the Vic: for the weekend: on Friday, Exposition Film (2 parts) and 'A Traitor to His Country' (3 parts); on Saturday, Exposition Film (2 parts) and Battling Britishers (3 parts); on Sunday, Exposition film (2 parts) and 'Theodora' (3 parts); on Monday,…

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-04-04
Summary:

Dr. Avlin J. Cox, director of science of the Philippines, proposed to have an official photographer of the bureau take cinematograph film depicting different industries. These films will be exhibited at the Panama Pacific exposition.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-22
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-05
Summary:

The International Variety Company opened a short season at the Star Theatre. Miss Shymmy gave an exhibition of novelty dances. The dance and song items of Madamoiselles Blon and Demay were greatly appreciated. Four other members contributed vocal items, Mr. Lavida as a tenor and Mr. Bobino as a…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-08-01
Summary:

The change of programme at the Palisade tonight with a story of American Diplomacy 'The Money Kings,' and an interesting view of Panama Canal, 'In the Red Man's Country,' and comic, etc.

9
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'

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-04-26
Summary:

At the educational conference, held at the International Cinematograph Exhibition at Olympia, the subject for discussion was 'The Cinematograph as an Educational Medium.' Dr. Lyttelton, headmaster of Eton, express his views about the potentials of the cinematograph, and it can do good…

11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-09-10
Summary:

New programmes will be presented, including Panama Exhibition film, at the Victoria Theatre. 'A Traitor to his country,' Warner's 'The Battling British,' Sardou's 'Theodoro,' 'Sir Highwayman' will also be shown.

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-11
Summary:

The Molly Entangled,' a fine romance of Auld Ireland, will be the principal attraction at the Hongkong Theatre. International Gazette will also be shown.

13
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

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-08 - 1916-08-10
Summary:

Change of Programme: 'Temptation' in 3 parts, 'In the Secret Service', 'Eclair Gazette', 'Rebecca's Wedding Day' (Keystone Comic), 'Love and Dynamity' (Keystone Comic) and 'The Panama Canal' (3rd Series)

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-04-10
Summary:

It is announced that a new enterprise, called the International Amusements Company, has taken over the lease and management of the new Queen's Theatre and will open upon it to the public about the beginning of May.

16
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-08-10 - 1925-08-10
Summary:

Today only, Jack Hoxie in 'Don Daredevil,' International News and Buster Keaton in 'The Boat.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-08-10 - 1925-08-10
Summary:

Today only, Jack Hoxie in 'Don Daredevil.' Also International News and Buster Keaton in 'The Boat.'

18
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-23 - 1924-12-24
Summary:

Tuesday and Wednesday, December 23 and 24, Virginia Valli in 'The Signal Tower,' International News and Comedy.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-23 - 1924-12-23
Summary:

Tuesday and Wednesday, December 23 and 24, Virginia Valli in 'The Signal Tower.' Also International News and Comedy.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-11-16 - 1925-11-16
Summary:

Today at 5.30 and 9.15, Hoot Gibson in 'Hurricane Kid.' Also Charlie Murray comedy and International News.