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: 1908-07-18
Summary:

The Alexandra Cinema-Theatre is visiting Hong Kong. Their performance last night in a hall at No. 2 Zetland Street started shortly after eight. With the Manila String Band in attendance, and with Mr. Gongiles at the piano, the first performance was a song 'Honey Boy' by Miss Thelma.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-06 - 1919-03-08
Summary:

Tonight, Fredony and high-class Vaudeville company. Performers include Tessie Turner, Asta Fricksen and Mdlle Leona. Selected picture programme includes 'Neutrals Rays,' drama in 3 parts, and 'Heritage,' a Laemmle drama featuring Bob Leonaro [sic] and Ella Hall. Booking at…

3
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-06 - 1919-03-07
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., Vaudeville Fredony and a high-class Vaudeville Company. Miss Tessie Turner, that Ragtime Girl. Miss Asta Erickson, a soprano with a wonderful voice. Mdlle Leona, in her dancing creations. Come and see Fredony as a silent Comedian. He has made more people laugh by keeping quiet…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-07
Summary:

Last night, the Fredony, the universal artist, together with his company of entertainers, open his season at the Victoria Theatre. Performances by Mdlle. Leona, Miss Asta Ericksen.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-08
Summary:

There was a good house at the Victoria Theatre last night when an 8-part drama entitled 'Neutral Rays' was screened, after which the Fredony Vaudeville Company entertained those present with other dance and music programme performed by Mlle Leona and Asta Ericksen.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-08 - 1919-03-12
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., Fredony and Vaudeville Co. Complete change of programme. Fredony presents, The Cosmopolitan Symphony, impersonating the world's greatest composers. Mlle Asta Ericksen, a soprano with wonderful voice. Miss Leona in her dancing creations. Selected picture programme. '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-10 - 1919-03-13
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Fredony and Vaudeville Co. Complete change of programme, Fredony presents the cosmopolitan symphony, impersonating the world's greatest composers. Miss Asta Ericksen and Mlle. Leona. Selected picture programme, 'Circus Mary,' produced by Lucius Henderson.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-10 - 1919-03-12
Summary:

Fredony and Vaudeville Company presents the cosmopolitan symphony, new songs, new items and new dances. Performance by Asta Ericksen and Miss Leona.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-10 - 1919-03-12
Summary:

Fredony and Vaudeville Company presents the cosmopolitan symphony. Performance by Asta Ericksen and Miss Leona. Selected picture programme: 'Circus Mary' produced by Lucius Henderson and 'Iris,' from the play by Sir A. W. Pinere. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-10
Summary:

This evening at the Victoria a complete change of programme will be submitted by Fredony and his company of entertainers. The Cosmopolitan Symphony will be presented by the Victoria Orchestra under Fredony's direction. Mdlle Leoma and Asta Ericksen will perform dancing and singing. A three…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-10
Summary:

Enthusiastic audiences nightly view the performance of Fredony and his talented Company at the Victoria Theatre. Tonight's programme will include new numbers by Miss Asta Ericksen and Mlle Leona. A selected Picture Programme will be screened in addition.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-11
Summary:

Fredony again demonstrated his versatility with a complete changed programme, at the Victoria Theatre last night. Miss Asta Ericksen and Mdlle Leona both presented new items in their performance.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-11
Summary:

Fredony commanded an excellent audience at the Victoria last night. Performances by Miss Asta Ericksen and Mdlle Leona. The supporting picture programme is an excellent one and the programme will be repeated for two more nights.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-13 - 1919-03-15
Summary:

Pathe presents Gladys Hulette and Creighton Hale in 'For Sale,' a strong story of today in five parts. 'The Man in the Clock,' 5 characters, 20 changes; Performance by Fredony, Asta Ericksen, Mdlle Leona. 'Thrown to the Lions,' a powerful and dramatic story…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-13 - 1919-03-15
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents Gladys Hulette and Creighton Hale in 'For Sale,' a strong story of today in 5 parts. Fredony in his protean novelty, 'The Man in the Clock' with 5 characters and 29 changes. Miss Asta Ericksen in new songs and Melle Leona in American Cake…

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-14
Summary:

Exceptional entertainment of its kind was the character change act presented by Fredony last night at the Victoria Theatre. Performances by Miss Asta Ericksen, Mdlle Leona, Miss Tessie Turner. The picture programme is an excellent one, a five part picture featuring Gladys Hulette, entitled…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-17 - 1919-03-19
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., the romantic Pathe photoplay, 'Will Power,' adapted from the story by Georges Ohnet. Fredony's revue: Miss Tessie Turner and Miss Asta Ericksen. Prices: $1.50, $1.00 and 50 cents. Matinee: Thursday, 20th March at 5.15 p.m., 'The Wolf of Debt,' a…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-17 - 1919-03-19
Summary:

Another complete change of programme of Fredony Vaudeville Company. Performers include Bluffo, Lee Chung Sun, Doremifa, Tessie Turner, Asta Ericksen and Mlle. Leona. 'Will Power' (Drama) is one of those perfect photo dramas.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-17
Summary:

It is seldom that Hongkong theatre-goers have had the opportunity of witnessing such a distinctly original and wholly diversified entertainment by Fredony at the Victoria Theatre. Miss Asta Ericksen sang beautifully yesterday. Miss Tessie Turner is making her first appearance tonight. The rest…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-17 - 1919-03-19
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., the romantic Pathe photoplay 'Will Power,' one of these eloquent silence drama of the screen brilliantly set and of the very highest order. Adapted from the story by George Ohnet. Fredony's Revue, the dancing skeleton, the mystery of the yellow cabinet, the man…