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: 1914-10-19 - 1914-10-21
Summary:

For 4 nights only, 'The Story of Father William' in 2 parts, a very powerful drama; performance by Douglas & Barry; British War Picture in 2,000 feet.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-20 - 1914-10-21
Summary:

Screening of 'The Story of Father William' (2 parts); Looking for Joe Reed, the Musical Tramp with the Graet Duncan Coy

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-10-20 - 1914-10-20
Summary:

A very powerful drama, 'The Story of Father William,' in 2 parts tonight and for 3 nights only. Debut of Douglas and Barry. Season's event on around 25th October. Programme for The Prince of Wales Fund on 6th November. A British war picture in 2,000 feet long will be exhibited at…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-10-21 - 1914-10-21
Summary:

A very powerful drama, 'The Story of Father William,' in 2 parts tonight and for 2 nights only. Debut of Douglas and Barry. Season's event on around 25th October. Programme for The Prince of Wales Fund on 6th November. A British war picture in 2,000 feet long will be exhibited at…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-22 - 1914-10-22
Summary:

Screening of 'The Story of Father William' (2 parts); Looking for Sarra with the Great Duncan Coy

46
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-22
Summary:

Douglas and Barry are playing at the Victoria. An excellent selection of pictures is being shown, including 'Father William.' The Great Duncan will reopen on the 26th.

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Headline: Cinema Rivalled
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-26
Summary:

Even if the cinematograph were not forbidden at the front it is doubtful if public representations of the great conflict could have been staged much more rapidly than were the war scenes of 1870 in the German theatres. At Stuttgart, a circus was announcing a reproduction of the great battle…

48
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-11-07
Summary:

Mr. J. Blake, the manager, of the Victoria Theatre presented a splendid programme last evening at the third of a series of monthly performances in the aid of the War Fund. Performances by Mr. Causey, Mr. Harry Ralph, Pedlar Palmer, Mr. Taylor, Mr. Haycock, Miss Hilda Barry, McArdle, Mr.…

49
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-11-10
Summary:

Friday's Relief Fund performance at the Victoria Theatre included Mr. Harry Ralph and Mr. W. Bassett Cawaey. Mr. Ralph's 'A Voyage of Disaster' monologue was humorous and successful. Performances by Taylor, Haylock, Millar, Palmer, Bombardier McArdle, Douglas and Barry.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-02-19
Summary:

Paris, Jan. 13 – Emperor William has presented the Turkish Government with a series of moving picture films of the German in battle.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-05-20
Summary:

Another very successful patriotic concert was given last night at the Victoria. The Band of the 74th Punjabis played some splendid selections, and one of the bandsmen, Allah Dah, gave a piccolo solo. Miss May Clarke, the Carsons, Mr. Harry Relph, professor Gonzalez, Mr. George Grimble and Mr.…

52
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-06-07
Summary:

There was a big house at the Bijou Theatre on Saturday night when a film version of Daudet's pathetic story 'Jack' was screened. Tonight, the first instalment of a new and most wonderful series 'The Adventures of Kathlyn' will be shown. The lady who takes the heroine…

53
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-02-09
Summary:

At the Victoria Cinematograph Theatre the famous Shakespeare's play 'Othello' will be shown on Friday evening. New comics and war films will form part of the programme.

54
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-02-10 - 1916-02-12
Summary:

On Feb 11, the great Shakespearian play 'Othello' in 6 reels; interesting: Pathe's British Gazette, 'Big Guns for the Front'; comics: 'Leaning to Leanness,' 'On His Wedding Day' (Keystone); Saturday matinee 'Capt. Tom Kead'; Sunday Matinee…

55
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-02-10 - 1916-02-12
Summary:

The great Shakespearian play in 6 reels, 'Othello,' on Friday, 11th February, 1916. Interesting picture including 'Big Guns for the Front.' Pathe's British Gazette included. Comics including 'Leaning to Leanness' and 'On His Wedding Day' (Keystone).…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-02-12
Summary:

Apart from Shakespeare's play 'Othello,' the Victoria Theatre is showing war and big guns for the front pictures from Pathe's British Gazette; 'A Leaning to Leanness' and 'On His Wedding Day,' which are both comic films.

57
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-02-16
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre will offer attractions, including Melbourne Comedy Company. 'The Culprit' will be screened. 'Othello' will be exhibited at the matinee.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-02-21
Summary:

An interesting exhibition of 'trick' music was given by Mr. Williams and Miss Mignon at the Bijou Theatre last night. Mr. Williams and Miss Mignon are performing again tonight and tomorrow. The Bijou pictures are particularly good this week, the two main features being a cinematograph…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-02-22 - 1916-02-29
Summary:

Special engagement opening on Feb 23, performance by Williams and Mignon; also exclusive dramas, 'The Adventures of a Millionaire's Son' in 4 parts, 'Cyrano de Bergerac' in 2 parts.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-02-25 - 1916-02-25
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Adventures of Millionaire's Son' (4 parts) and 'Adventures of Cerano de Begerac' (2 parts); Musical act by Williams and Mignon