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: 1912-05-29
Summary:

Evidence of the phenomenal and rapid growth of the kinematograph as a means of public entertainment is to be found in London and every provincial town, but in the United States it has caused quite a furore. Moving pictures of the historic Durbar pageantry have drawn to the theatre the most…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-07-15 - 1913-07-16
Summary:

Films screening of 'The Brother & Sister' (3 parts); Coming film: 'On The Steps of The Throne'; Singing and dancings performances by Olga Montes and Kitty Raynor

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-07-30
Summary:

The Chief Justice, Sir W. Rees Davies, K. C. heard a case in which Ho Chiu Lam, alias Ho You Tong claimed as partner in the Po Cheung of Canton, and the Wah Kee of Hongkong against his brother Ho San Kam, alias Ho Ngok Lau, the defendant, for dissolution of partnership entered into by the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-08-02
Summary:

The case of Ho Chiu Lam alias Ho Yiu Tong claimed as a partner in the Po Cheung of Canton, and the Wah Kee of Hongkong against his brother Ho San Kam alias Ho Ngok Lau, the defendant, for dissolution of partnership continued. It mentioned about there is an injunction to restrain the defendant…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-01-17
Summary:

The exact dates for the performances of Miss Maud Allan and the Cherniavsky Brothers in Singapore are February 4, 5, 6 and 7, in the Victoria Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-03-25 - 1914-03-27
Summary:

Films screening of 'Brothers at War' (3,000 ft), 'Max as A Conjurer'; Screening of The Pathe's Gazette; Coming film: 'Love Everlasting' (5,000 ft) and 'The Hongkong Races Film'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-01-30 - 1915-02-01
Summary:

Films screenigs including 'Like the Eagle' (4 parts, 5,000 ft), 'The Sheriff's Brothers' and 'Married A Year'; Also screening of 'Animated War Gazette'; Coming performance by Miss May Clarke

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-02-02 - 1915-02-02
Summary:

Films screenigs including 'Like the Eagle' (4 parts, 5,000 ft), 'The Sheriff's Brothers' and 'Married A Year'; Screening of 'Animated War Gazette'; Coming performance by Miss May Clarke

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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.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-11-08
Summary:

Mr. John Blake, manager of the Victoria Theatre, has five brothers in the fighting line.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-28
Summary:

New York, Feb 21 – Chaplin is to have a special company organized for him by the Mutual Co. and his brother Sid Chaplin, is to be a member of it.

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-16 - 1916-08-17
Summary:

Tonight: Pathe's photoplay 'Brotherly Love', 'His Last Appeal'; Comics: 'Well Mended', 'A Jealous Husband' (Keystone) and 'A Luckless Russian'

13
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-05-30 - 1917-06-01
Summary:

Screening of Pathe's 'Under the Tricolour', 'Brotherly Love' and War Graphic; Coming film: 'Liberty' featuring Eddie Polo and Maril Walcamp

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-07-31
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin has been forced to forgo signing a new contract with the Mutual Film Corporation. Sid Chaplin is Charlie's brother.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-02-02 - 1918-02-05
Summary:

Tonight, showing: 5th and 6th episodes, 'Gloria's Romance' and Keystone comics. Wednesday, 6th February, see: another Universal feature in 7 parts, 'Little Brother of the Rich.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-02-06 - 1918-02-06
Summary:

6th, 7th and 8th February, screening 'Little Brother of the Rich,' a dramatic masterpiece complete in seven parts. Also interesting comics. Saturday, 9th February, see 7th and 8th episodes of 'Gloria's Romance.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-02-07 - 1918-02-08
Summary:

Tonight, screening: 'Little Brother of the Rich,' a dramatic masterpiece, complete in 7 parts. Also interesting comics. Saturday, 9th February, see: 7th and 8th episodes, 'Gloria's Romance.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-29 - 1918-04-01
Summary:

Tonight, 5th and 6th episodes of the great success serial of love and danger, 'The Fatal Ring,' with Pearl White and Warner Oland. Also Pathe British Gazette No. 437, Annals of the War No. 18 and comedy, 'Luke, Plumber' in two parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-13 - 1918-04-13
Summary:

Tonight, fine programme, Pearl White and Warner Oland in 'The Fatal Ring,' episode 9 and episode 10. Also Harold Loyd [sic] in 'Lonesome Luke Loses Patients.' Sunday 6 p.m., by many requests, 'The Cigarette Girl,' a Gold Rooster play featuring Gladys Hulette. Don…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-03 - 1918-05-06
Summary:

May 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th, a continuation of the great success, 'The Fatal Ring,' episode 15 and 16, featuring Pearl White and Warner Oland. Exclusive to the Victoria Theatre, Captain Bruce Bairnsfather's Cartoons (series no. 1), 'Fragments from France,' Bystander famous…