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: 1903-02-14 - 1903-02-24
Summary:

Department store ad. Sale of Cinemagraphs in various prices. Mentioned that Cinemagraphs can be worked by a child.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1905-12-18
Summary:

On the site of Longevity Monastery, a new style of shops and houses with verandahs like these in Hong Kong will be built. There will be ample roads for rickshas with footpaths on both sides for people to walk upon. On the northeast corner a big theatre like the Taiping Theatre, of Hong Kong,…

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-11-16
Summary:

Mrs. May, president of the Ministering Children's League, wants to specially thank Mrs. Tomkins, Mrs. Peter, Mrs. Eves, Miss Loureiro, Mrs Jordan, Mrs. Seth, Mrs. H. W. Bird, for helping Messrs. W. Powell and Company, Messrs Lane Crawford and Company, Wesmann Limited, Chazalon and Company,…

4
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-12-17 - 1908-12-17
Summary:

Schedule details (Details of opening hours) included. Cinemagraphs, lanterns, horses, motor cars, etc. in great variety.

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-10-28 - 1913-11-01
Summary:

Boxing event: Seaman Powell v. Corpl Scott and Mr. J. Forbes v. Seaman Thompson; Film screening of fight for the light weigh championship 'Ad Wolgast and Joe Rivers' (3,000 ft); Soldiers and Sailors in uniform half price

6
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-10-29
Summary:

The film of the Wolgast-Rivers fight for the championship of the world was produced at enormous expense, as a bonus of considerable amount had to be paid to the contestants. But some States passed laws prohibiting the exhibition of boxing films, and the enterprise of the photographers resulted…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-10-30
Summary:

There will undoubtedly be a 'banner' house at the Victoria Theatre on Monday night when the Cinema-Boxing programme promoted by Mr. F. E. Hall will be produced. The evening will conclude with a realistic reproduction of a fight between Ad. Wolgast, ex-champion of the world and Joe…

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-11-03 - 1913-11-03
Summary:

Boxing event: Seaman Powell v. Corpl Scott and Mr. J. Forbes v. Seaman Thompson; Film screening of 'Ad Wolgast and Joe Rivers' (3,000 ft); Soldiers and Sailors in uniform half price

9
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-10-19
Summary:

St. Joseph Boy Scouts (Baden Powell), under the charge of Mr. Blake of the Victoria Theatre, are arranging a Concert to be given in their headquarters on Saturday, November 14, when the whole proceeds will be given to the Prince of Wales Fund.

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-20
Summary:

The St. Joseph Baden Powell Boy Scouts, under the charge of Mr. J. J. Blake, manager of the Victoria Theatre arranged a concert to be given at their Headquarters. The proceeds will be donated to the Prince of Wales' Fund.

11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-06-05
Summary:

On Saturday, the St. Joseph's College Baden Powell Boy Scouts, assisted by the Fox Patrol of Boy Scout, sold Union Jacks on behalf of the Blind Soldier's Fund. And the Boy Scouts beg to thank the Victoria Cinematograph and the Bijou Cinema Theatre for allowing them to sell flags before…

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-21 - 1919-02-21
Summary:

Commencing Saturday, 22nd February, showing a beautiful serial photoplay (story by E. Alexander Powell), 'The Lass of the Lumberlands,' 1st and 2nd episodes, featuring Helen Holmes, the darling of the screen. Book your seats early.

13
Headline: Flickers
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-14
14
Headline: Flickers
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-28
15
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-07-27
Summary:

Mary Miles Minter, who starred in 'Jenny be good' and 'A Cumberland Romance' before, is now at the leading role in 'Eyes of the Heart' which is now playing at the World Theatre. The story was adapted by Clara Kennedy from 'Blindness' by Dana Burnet. Paul…

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-31 - 1922-11-13
Summary:

George Fitzmaurice in 'On With the Dance.' Poster included. November 8-9 & 11 Remarks: Another ad. on page 3, 4 and 7. The cast also includes Mae Murray and David Powell. A Paramount picture. Illustration, film plot and price details included.

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-09 - 1922-11-09
Summary:

Adolph Zukor presents George Fitzmaurice production, 'On with the Dance' with Mae Murray and David Powell, a Paramount-Artcraft picture. Hongkong bookings at Star Ferry Wharf. Illustration included.

19
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-10 - 1922-11-13
Summary:

Friday 10th to Monday 13th at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Sunday matinee at 6 p.m., Fitzmaurice production, 'On With the Dance' with Mae Murray & David Powell.

20
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-10 - 1922-11-13
Summary:

Friday 10th to Monday 13th at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m. and Sunday matinee 6 p.m., a special holiday programme, Fitzmaurice production, 'On with the Dance' with Mae Murray and David Powell, the film of the season.