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: 1897-04-29
Summary:

The Cinematograph exhibition at the City Hall has 'caught on' famously and the audiences are delighted with the wonderful display of art and science. Exhibitions are given daily and nightly in St. George's Hall.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1904-01-23 - 1904-01-27
Summary:

The Bioscope is the only one of its kind really worth seeing. Emphasis on the pictures are steady and continuous and do not dazzle the eye. Cinematographic art as exhibited in the leading theatres of Europe and America. Price details included. Seats reserved can be booked at the Robinson Piano…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-01-24
Summary:

Canton, January 22 – A Chinese merchant named Chu Tsun Chung sent a petition to the Department of Agriculture, Arts and Commerce, applying for the monopoly of showing the Cinematograph to the people. The Director of the Department, in reply says that as the cinematograph has been introduced by…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-02-10
Summary:

Speaking at the Society of Arts, Mr. F. Martin Duncan described that the origin of the cinematograph was originated as far back as 1826 by Sir John Herschel, who, while dining with a friend, asked the latter how he would show both sides of a shilling at once. He was not satisfied with the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-08-31
Summary:

Crowded houses, nightly, is still the dominant factor at the Victoria Hall. A new film now being shown is 'The Pearl Diver' and is one of the best coloured pictures in the art of cinematography that one could wish to see. The Engel Sisters also appear this week in entirely new songs…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-01-25
Summary:

Crowded houses are witnessing the performance nightly at this new place of entertainment. The pictures are quite new and are masterpieces of photographic art. A comfortable seat and interesting pictures are just the two things required.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1909-02-04
Summary:

Last Wednesday night films projecting in Alexandra Cinematograph, in Zetland Street, attracted many audiences, and the extraordinary amount of kissing amused the average spectators. The manager, Mr. Freriches, states that next week one of the best films yet shown will be produced for the first…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-11-02
Summary:

An exhibition has been held in the art gallery on the Kingston-on-Thames Public Library of the books, lantern slides and apparatus of the late Mr. Eadweard Muybridge. He had 48 cameras arranged and electrically connected that he was able to take a perfect record of an animal's movements. He…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-02-04 - 1911-02-07
Summary:

Saturday at 9.15 p.m., a complete change of programme and pictures; new songs by Miss Vera Ferrace and Miss Ruby Crystal and performance by Mr. R. H. Stephenson. Screening: an American dramatic film, 'That Mendelssohn's Tune'(comic), 'Bismarck Grenadiers, Dutch Specialty,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-02-09 - 1911-02-14
Summary:

The pioneer hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. Miss Dolly Swift. Mr Dennis Carnly. In Friday, and for a few nights only, the grand film d'Art, 'Massalina' [sic], Grand matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m. at…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-02-10 - 1911-02-23
Summary:

From tonight (Friday) and for a few days only, screening of the magnificent film of art: 'Messalina,' one of the best productions of Pathe's coloured cinematograph in 14 scenes.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-03-24 - 1911-03-27
Summary:

The pioneer hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). 2 performances on 7:15 to 9 and 9:15 to 11:30 p.m. A coloured art film 'Athaliah' tonight. Performances by The Donnellys and Kitty Donnelly.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-03-25 - 1911-03-27
Summary:

A high standard bill, amusing moving pictures also will be shown; the great historical picture Athaliah, art film by Pathe Freres; all coloured - length 2,000 feet; performances by the Donnellys; book your seats early.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-03-28 - 1911-03-28
Summary:

The pioneer hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). 2 performances on 7:15 to 9 and 9:15 to 11:30 p.m. Debut of Miss Irma Lepomme. The great historical 'Athaliah,' a coloured art film by Pathe Freres, 2000 feet. Last week, the performance of The Donnellys…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-04-17 - 1911-04-17
Summary:

The pioneer hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). 2 performances on 7:15 to 9 and 9:15 to 11:30 p.m. Magnificent new films. Performances by Miss Bascans and Miss Lepomme. The splendid film d'art 'The Troubador' on Friday.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-04-18 - 1911-04-20
Summary:

The pioneer hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). 2 performances on 7:15 to 9 and 9:15 to 11:30 p.m. Magnificent new films. Performances by Miss Bascans and Miss Lepomme. The splendid film d'art, 'The Troubador' on Friday. Debut of Singor Falanto…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-04-21 - 1911-04-22
Summary:

The pioneer hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). 2 performances on 7:15 to 9 and 9:15 to 11:30 p.m. The magnificent coloured film of art, 'The Troubador.' Performances by Miss Bascans. Debut of Singor Falanto and Signorina Salvati on Sunday.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-06-03
Summary:

There are already two hundred and thirty-six buildings licensed for cinematograph purposes in a metropolitan area. In London, there is a sketch of the world-power of the cinematograph. The writer says that film acting is an art of itself, calling for exceptional pantomime ability in the artists…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-09-05 - 1911-09-06
Summary:

Cinematograph vaudeville at 9.15 p.m. every evening; special art film pictures only at 7.15 p.m. by Pathe Freres: 'Salvator Rosa's Love'; performance by Miss Vera Ferrace; electric fans throughout theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-09-09
Summary:

The Victoria Cinematograph was well filled last night. The dramatic and historic picture of art, 'The Fall of Troy' was especially interesting and instructive.