A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1902-05-07
Summary:

Among the many attractions which will be presented by Barnes' 20th Century Entertainers, who commerce a two-weeks' season in the Theatre Royal, will be a theatrograph. The theatrograph possessed by the Barnes' Company is a huge one. The record cylinders are as big as a silk hat,…

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1907-10-25
Summary:

Canton, 24th October – A merchant named Ho King-sau has petitioned the Canton Bureau of Agriculture, Industry and Commerce, applying for the lease of Po Wah Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-01-16 - 1908-01-18
Summary:

Ernesto Fregolini. Change of Programme. The Artist's Chamber. Don't forget the address: Des Voeux Road, Pottinger Street.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-10-09
Summary:

A meeting of the Legislative Council was held in the Council Chamber yesterday. Protecting the Public: The Bill to regulate Theatres was also read a second and third time and passed. From time to time the public had been shocked by some terrible catastrophe which had occurred in some parts of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-03-01
Summary:

Canton, February 26 – Mr. Suen Kai-fan and others trading under the style of Hop Hing Co. obtained the exclusive rights from the Taotai of Industry and Commerce, on payment of a subsidy of $4,000 a year to the Government, to run a cinematograph show in Canton on condition that no similar…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-29
Summary:

The Hughes Musical Comedy Co. staged 'The Grafters' at the Victoria Theatre last night. The first act was marred by Miss Clark of the chorus breaking her forearm. The second act of the chorus girls' contest was the principal feature. The winners were Miss Club and Miss Phillips…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-02-03
Summary:

Mr. Hughes will host a contest among the amateurs at the Victoria Theatre tonight to see which was really the best 'Artiste.' The Hughes Comedy Company will have their last performance tomorrow night before leaving for Manila and Australia. They presented 'The Bullfighters'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-12-01
Summary:

Notice by the Tientsin Chinese Chamber of Commerce: The Germans had asked for, and obtained, the use of the Hall of the Canton Guild and two theatres in the City, for three week, ostensibly for the purpose of raising funds for German prisoners in Siberia and refugees in China, but actually, of…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-10-07
Summary:

A meeting of the War Charities Committee was held in the Council Chamber yesterday afternoon to receive a report from the Executive Committee in charge of the arrangements for the celebration of 'Our Day' on Thursday, October 19th. The programme for the day was in three parts. One of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-23
Summary:

London, Jan. 20 – At Buenos Aires, the captain of the Radnorshire said that he was chased by two commerce-raiders after leaving Pernambuco. He was overhauled and twenty-six Germans boarded his vessel and took charge. He saw three vessels sunk and the Germans taking cinematograph pictures of the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-05-06
Summary:

As a result of the entertainment given at the Victoria Theatre on Wednesday last, the sum of $460 has been forwarded to the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai as a contribution to their 'Italian War Funds.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-06
Summary:

The sum of $460 at the Victoria Theatre has been forwarded to the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai as a contribution for their Italian War Funds.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-09-28
Summary:

During recent months kinema owners, warned by public agitation, have set their stocks in order, says a London Daily. The picture house is becoming the medium for advertisements. To have to pay for an entertainment, a large part of which is devoted to advertising articles of commerce, is a little…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-03
Summary:

This theatre formerly known as the Bijou Theatre, had a filled house last night. The programme included a really interesting British Gazette of war pictures, a 5-part film entitled 'New York.' Plot highlight included. The other picture well worth seeing is a comedy featuring Heinie and…

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

Last night at the theatre, the 5-part Pathe play 'Runaway Romany' was screened. This interesting film depicts Marion Davis in the title role. Other attractions are the British Gazette, 'Zizi,' a comedy and an orchestra which discourses popular music. Tomorrow, Haddon Chamber…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-09 - 1919-01-11
Summary:

January 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th at 6 and 9.15 p.m., Haddon Chambers' masterpiece, 'The Idler.' Also a brilliant little comedy, 'Lucien, Lucette' and British Gazette No. 484. Booking at Robinson's.

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Headline: Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-01-09 - 1919-01-11
Summary:

January 9-12. Haddon Chambers' Masterpiece 'The Idler.' A brilliant little comedy 'Lucien Lucette' and British Gazette No. 484. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-09 - 1919-01-11
Summary:

January 9, 10, 11 and 12 at 6 and 9.15 p.m., Haddon Chambers' masterpiece 'The Idler,' a brilliant little comedy 'Lucien, Lucette,' and British Gazette No. 484. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-25 - 1919-03-27
Summary:

The film that everybody is talking about. Charlie in his second million-dollar picture, 'Shoulder Arms.' Illustration included.