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: 1917-09-17 - 1917-09-19
Summary:

On Sept 18, an exciting photoplay 'A Prince of India' in 4 parts; Pathe's British, French, & American Gazettes; comics: 'In Dutch with a Dutchess' and 'Wiffles and the Emperor.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-23
Summary:

A short season of films was begun at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, with the exhibition of a film describing the journey of the Prince of Wales through Japan during his recent tour of the East. During his landing at Yokohama, the Prince met Prince Fushimi, who has died since the taking of…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-22
Summary:

The current programme at the Victoria Theatre is a most interesting one. It contains a new Pathe Gazette, a fine war picture illustrative of the training which the French recruits are undergoing and an exceedingly clever 'Wiffles' comedy, in which M. Prince appears in quite a new and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-01-10
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre advertises a complete change of programme to commence tomorrow night. 'Wiffles and the Millionaire' is a side splitting comedy while a thrilling drama in two parts is also screened.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-10-19 - 1912-10-22
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m. look at this programme; 'Love and Boxing' by Max Linder; 'Wiffles Double' by Prince; 'The Sinking of the 'Helvetia'' (the first Genuine Wrock Filmed); Gaumont Graphic (World's lastest news); musical interludes by Miss Rowley and Mr.…

6
Headline: The Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-11-04
Summary:

Special pictures are being shown at the Bijou this week, including a Wiffles film. Wise and Milton, who have been making a great hit in the North, are giving some screamingly funny comedy turns.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-12-01
Summary:

Among the items on the new programme at the Victoria Theatre are a new Wiffles picture, and a French film 'The Carnival Tragedy.'

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Headline: The Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-05-16
Summary:

The programme at the Bijou was excellent, including 'Hands of Mystery,' 'The Atonement' and 'Wiffles and the Sunshade.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-05-25 - 1915-05-26
Summary:

On May 25, a great comedy 'Wiffles in a Marriage Tangle' in 2 parts, and the magnificent dramatic picture 'Grand Dad' in 2 parts; on May 28, 3rd and 4th episodes of 'Perils of Pauline.'

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-06-16
Summary:

Bijou Theatre reopened on Saturday. The building has been considerably improved, within and without, the lighting has been overhauled and new fans added. An excellent programme is being shown, including two 'Wiffles' pictures, and the engagement from June 17 or 18 is announced of Miss…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-03-08 - 1916-03-10
Summary:

Tonight, performance by the Three Delroy's; also a fine drama & comedy 'In the Stillness of the Night' in 3 parts; 'Wiffles Mascot Umbrella' in 3 parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-03-05
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre is showing exclusively a picture by Pathe Freres entitled 'A Crime for Love.' The comic film, 'Wiffles weds a Suffragette' is amusing.

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-01-05
Summary:

The main feature at the Victoria Theatre is 'Battle for Freedom,' with an amusing comedy showing how Wiffles cured the Blues, together with other interesting pictures.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-12-06 - 1913-12-09
Summary:

The Pathe's Gazette: 'The Aviator Pegoud,' Wiffles as a wayward husband, in 3 parts: 3,000 feet; performance by Bowman.

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-08
Summary:

The 'Sons of Satan' was the principal item of the programme at the Victoria Theatre last night, besides a gazette number, portraying many live war incidents, always welcomed with the audiences. Wiffles picture 'Wiffles Has Married a Wealthy Wife' was very interesting.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-07-07
Summary:

Some good films were shown last night at the Bijou, including a new Wiffles picture and a fine coloured American play called 'The Blood Feud.' Miss Chinita Zerega danced.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-24
Summary:

This month the official cinematograph films of the Prince of Wales tour in India and the East begin to reach England. 'Cinechrome Instruments, Limited,' a British concern, and, by agreement with the Secretary of State for India, these films will be presented in regular instalments. The…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-04-25
Summary:

The patrons of the Bijou received excellent value for their money owing to the success brought by the Gibson Girls with their dainty, clever and novel dances. The management also provided a feast with Mr. Prince (Wiffles) of picture comedies of Pathe Freres. The film 'Saved by his Victim…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-08-23 - 1915-08-25
Summary:

On Aug 24, the thrilling drama 'The Fatal Passion' in 5 parts; comics and other interesting pictures; on Friday, Pathe's great comedy in 3 parts; 'Wiffles Mascot Umbrella' in 3 reels.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-12-12 - 1918-12-14
Summary:

December 12-15, 'The House of Hate,' episodes 11 and 12. Annals of the War No. 52. 'Wiffles Villa.' Booking at Anderson's.