A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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121
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-01-30 - 1913-01-31
Summary:

The Grafters' on Friday, 31st January by special request. 'Spedlebounder's Dream' on Saturday matinee at 3:30 p.m. and evening. A change of scene in 25 seconds. 'Hans Nick' on Sunday matinee at 6 p.m. and evening.

122
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-02-15 - 1913-02-18
Summary:

Programme at 9:15 p.m. The great two-part coloured drama, 'The Forger' (by Prince) and 'An Official Lapse.' News of the day (Pathe Gazette) are included. Performances by Miss Cecile Stephano and Miss Dolly Swift. Miss Violet Bonetia is coming. Special attractions by Miss…

123
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-02-19 - 1913-02-21
Summary:

Programme at 9:15 p.m. including 'The Water Funker' (by Max Linder), 'The White Nigger,' 'Carlo's Devotion,' 'A Model's Sacrifice' (drama) and 'Football at Home.' Performances by Miss Cecile Stephano and Miss Dolly Swift. Last…

124
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-03-17
Summary:

Saturday night's programme at the Bijou, including St. Patricks tide, Miss Stephano and Miss Violet Bouettes' singing, is extremely good. A film portraying Victor Hugo's novel 'Les Miserables' will be exhibited about the end of the month at the Victoria, under the joint…

125
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-04-28
Summary:

It is a poem about the moving picture man by St. Louis Times.

126
Headline: Notice
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-06 - 1913-05-26
Summary:

On and after the 31st May, J. Gonzalez de Bernedo, Manager of the Victoria Theatre, will sever his connection with the firm of Ramos, Ramos, and Co.

127
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-05-20 - 1913-05-20
Summary:

Every night a big success of the eminent artist, Miss Nora Moore. Tonight and for a few nights only, the grand dramatic new film ('Sappho') in 4 parts. Wednesday 21st grand matinee at 5:30 p.m.. The Grand film: 'A Lost Life' [sic]. Two performances at 7.15 and 9.15 p.m.…

128
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-24
Summary:

Mr. James Younge, who looks after the interest of the Dallas Comedy Company is here. Performances with Sir George Alexander's St. James' Theatre play 'The Thief' will begin on Wednesday. The original venue was Theatre Royal and was changed to Victoria Theatre.

129
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-26
Summary:

Booking for the Dallas Comedy Company's season at the Victoria Theatre opens today at Moutrie's. The performances commence on Wednesday with Sir George Alexander's play from St. James' Theatre 'The Thief.'

130
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-28
Summary:

There is a photo of Miss May Hallat. She was introduced as the leading female role of 'The Thief,' by great London Production of Sir George Alexander. Mr. Henry Dallas is to present the performance at Victoria Theatre tonight.

131
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-05-30 - 1913-05-30
Summary:

Dallas Comedy Co. on Friday, 30th May and tomorrow (Saturday) on 31st May. Pictures including 'The Touch of Truth,' 'Lydia and the Parson' and 'A Sister to Assist 'Er.' Booking at Moutries. Price details included.

132
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-05-31 - 1913-05-31
Summary:

Dallas Comedy Co. tonight on (Saturday) 31st May. Pictures including 'The Touch of Truth,' 'Lydia and the Parson' and 'A Sister to Assist 'Er.' Booking at Moutrie's. Price details included.

133
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-06-09
Summary:

A Bioscope Company by Tibetans is being formed in Kalimpong. It has a few interesting films, including those of Coronation of King George, and it intends leaving shortly for Lhasa via Gangtok to give exhibitions at several places. This will be the first introduction of the cinematograph into…

134
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-06-21 - 1913-06-27
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Cremation of Wiffles', 'A Hydroplane and Motor Boat Meeting 1913', 'The Look', 'Not A Success', 'Jugged Cat' and 'Her New Place'; Dance performance by Senorita Zerega

135
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-06-30 - 1913-06-30
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Merry Widow' and 'The Miracle'; Debut of Olga Montes and Kitty Raynor on 1st July

136
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-07-19 - 1913-07-21
Summary:

Programme for 19th, 20th and 21st of July; the superb, modern military film 'On the Steps of the Throne'; the comic films, 'Symphony in Black & White,' 'His Wedding Day,' and 'Critical Situation'; performances by Montez and Raynor.

137
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-07-26
Summary:

The question 'Too many Cinema Theatres?' is being raised and discussed. A representative of the Provincial Cinematograph Theatre believed that there are almost sufficient theatres in existence to meet any new demands. The companies registered last month, according to the list published…

138
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-08-30 - 1913-08-30
Summary:

Tonight, the great dramatic film, 'The Secret of the Safe' in two parts; Gaumont Graphic no. 239; performance by Montez and Raynor; change of programme for 31st Aug and 1st Sep.

139
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-09-12
Summary:

At the Empire Theatre on Saturday, Verto, a mystifying conjurer and illusionist direct from Australia is appearing as a special turn. He is introducing some of his 'hanky panky pastimes,' which are about as equally amazing as the other magical evolutions he accomplishes during his…

140
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-09-13 - 1913-09-20
Summary:

5 nights commencing Wed., Sept. 17, matinee Saturday: Geo. Samuels presents the famous Carnegie-Museum, 'Alaska-Siberia Expedition,' motion pictures, 6000 feet of films and 30 explanatory slides, accompanied by an explanatory lecture, two hours of continuous sensation and breathless…