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: 1897-05-01
Summary:

The exhibitions of the Cinematograph at the City Hall were today witnessed by about 500 children from the Queen's College. Mr. W. Muskett gave a very lucid and graphic explanation of the pictures, while Professor Charvet has introduced a number of admirable pictures showing Corbett-Mitchell…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1897-10-14 - 1897-10-16
Summary:

The latest improved projecting machine in which the vibration so noticeable and trying to the eyes is now entirely eliminated. Views of the Queen's Jubilee in London will be the special feature of the Entertainment. The following scenes will be shown: A dispute between Bicyclists; The…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1897-10-15 - 1897-10-16
Summary:

The Cinematograph for one night only. The latest improved projecting Machine in which the vibration so noticeable and trying to the eyes is now entirely eliminated. Views of the Queen's Jubilee in London will be the special feature of the Entertainment. The following scenes will be shown: A…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1897-10-20 - 1897-10-20
Summary:

The Cinematograph was a grand success. This was the last opportunity to see The Queen's Jubilee Pictures and other beautiful views; Seats can be reserved at W. Robinson & Company's Stores. Johnson & Charvet are the proprietors.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1907-12-14 - 1907-12-24
Summary:

Performances by the Troupe of Miss Adala with the assistance of La Belle Dora for a few nights only. Price: first-class $1, second-class $0.5 and third-class $0.25.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-12-16 - 1907-12-17
Summary:

Performance from The Troupe of Miss Adala with the assistance of La Belle Dora

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-12-18 - 1907-12-19
Summary:

Performance from The Troupe of Miss Adala with the assistance of La Belle Dora

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-12-20 - 1907-12-20
Summary:

Performance from The Troupe of Miss Adala with the assistance of La Belle Dora

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-12-21 - 1907-12-21
Summary:

Performance from The Troupe of Miss Adala with the assistance of La Belle Dora

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-12-23 - 1907-12-13
Summary:

A film of 6000 feet 'The Passion of Christ' would be shown, during the interval there would be performance from The Troupe of Miss Abdala with the assistance of La Belle Dora and Miss Flora

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1907-12-26 - 1908-01-15
Summary:

New Pictures. Performances by the Troupe of Miss Adala with the assistance of La Belle Dora for a few nights only. Price: first-class $1, second-class $0.5 and third-class $0.25.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-07-17
Summary:

At the Victoria Cinematograph tonight a new programme will be given, and Miss Carmen, 'La Trianera,' will make her debut in Hongkong as a dancer. Extra electric fans keep the air cool, and the entertainment is good.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-07-17 - 1908-07-21
Summary:

Special programme: amongst some new films the comic pictures 'Good Medicine' and 'A Pedicure for Love.' Debut of the beautiful Miss Oarmen 'La Trianera.' Two performances nightly. Schedule details included. Tickets can also be obtained at the Robinson Piano Co. Don…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-07-22 - 1908-07-23
Summary:

Tonight and tomorrow night. 'The Black Princess.' The beautiful Miss Carmen 'La 'Trianera.' Two performances nightly. Schedule details included. Tickets can also be obtained at the Robinson Piano Co. Don't forget the address: Des Voeux Road (Pottinger Street Corner…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-07-24 - 1908-07-25
Summary:

Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 'The Black Princess' and 'The Bandits of Calabra.' The beautiful Miss Carmen 'La Trianera.' Two performances nightly. Schedule details included. Tickets can also be obtained at the Robinson Piano Co. Don't forget the address: Des…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-07-28 - 1908-08-06
Summary:

The Engel Troupe of Russian dancers. The beautiful Miss Carmen 'La Trianera.' Two performances nightly. Schedule details included. Tickets can also be obtained at the Robinson Piano Co. Don't forget the address: Des Voeux Road (Pottinger Street Corner).

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-07-10
Summary:

The management of that popular and up-to-date house of entertainment, the Alexandra Cinematograph, has entered into engagements with La Bella Chiquita and Miss Amity Rits, two artistes whose fame is world-wide.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-07-10 - 1919-07-16
Summary:

(No. 2 Zetland Street, Corner of Hoorain-Ali's, near Clock Tower) Special expensive and short engagement of La Bella Chiquita, who will change her programme of songs and dances nightly, making her debut in 'La Puce' and Miss Amity Rita, in 'Danse Fantaisie.' Grand…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-07-12 - 1909-07-15
Summary:

Special performance by La Bele Chiquita & Miss Amety Rita. Grand opening night on 15th July

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-07-12
Summary:

The popular place of entertainment, Alexandra Cinematograph in Zetland Street is to be re-opened (for a fortnight) on Thursday next, when some decidedly novel features had been introduced. Performances by Miss La Bella Chiquita and Miss Emily Rita. New films will be shown, and there is no doubt…