A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1904-07-14 - 1904-07-15
Summary:

Metropole Theatre introduced more new artistes by the Ware and Ross Entertainers including Miss Dora Grey, Jack Glynne, The Leopolds, Miss Gertie Maisie, Tom Morcomb, Hugh McCormick, Jas. Christie, Walter Keene, Charlie Jones and the Bioscope. Price and schedule included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1904-07-14 - 1904-07-16
Summary:

More new artistes will be introduced by the Ware and Ross' Entertainers, e.g. Miss Dora Grey, Jack Glynne, The Leopolds, Miss Gertie Maisie, Tom Morcomb, Hugh McCormick, Jas. Christie, Walter Keene, Charlie Jones and the Bioscope.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1904-07-14 - 1904-07-16
Summary:

More new artistes will be introduced by the Ware and Ross' Entertainers, e.g. Miss Dora Grey, Jack Glynne, The Leopolds, Miss Gertie Maisie, Tom Morcomb, Hugh McCormick, Jas. Christie, Walter Keene, Charlie Jones and the Bioscope.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1904-07-16 - 1904-07-16
Summary:

Metropole Theatre introduced more new artistes by the Ware and Ross Entertainers tonight including Miss Dora Grey, Jack Glynne, The Leopolds, Miss Gertie Maisie, Tom Morcomb, Hugh McCormick, Jas. Christie, Walter Keene, Charlie Jones and the Bioscope. Price and schedule included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1904-08-24 - 1904-08-26
Summary:

Mr. Christie announces that Saturday's performance will be the last for several weeks, as he contemplates making extensive improvements to the theatre, including the installation of an Electric Light plant. Charlie Ware is Mr. Christie's Business Manager.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1904-08-27 - 1904-08-27
Summary:

Mr. Christie announces that Saturday's performance will be the last for several weeks, as he contemplates making extensive improvements to the theatre, including the installation of an Electric Light plant. Charlie Ware is Mr. Christie's Business Manager.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1905-02-25
Summary:

The Bijou Variety Entertainers opened their concert at the St. Patrick's Hall to a small but appreciative audience. Performers included W. Hunt, George Burnett, H. W. Ray, Violet Quinn, G. James, The Passaros, F. Winckelsett. A very pleasant evening was concluded by some slides from the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-07-26
Summary:

The Charles Urban Trading Co., Ltd, forward a very interesting booklet descriptive of the Cinematograph in its relation to Science, Education and matters of state. The enterprise shown and the merit of the contents are commendable.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-05-26
Summary:

At the Victoria Cinematograph new artists are announced. Messrs Carvajal, Harris and Ray will appear this evening until further notice. The films to be shown tonight are well up to the standard of previous exhibitions.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-05-26 - 1908-06-04
Summary:

Artists: Mrs Pastor, Messrs Cavajal, Arthur Harris, Geo. B. Ray. New films every second day. Two performances nightly. Schedule details included. Don't forget the address: Des Voeux Road (Pottinger Street Corner).

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-06-12 - 1908-06-15
Summary:

Artists: Mrs Pastor, Messrs Cavajal, Arthur Harris, Geo. B. Ray. New films every second day. 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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-09-24
Summary:

Charles Nugent sued Auguste Daufresne and claimed $1000 balance due as money paid for and on behalf of the defendant. The court continues to deal with the case. The defendant said he had nothing to do with the Union Commerical Company. The witness had an agreement with the Hongkong Cinematograph…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-09-25
Summary:

The hearing was continued of the action in which Charles Nuget [sic] sued Auguste Daufresne. The defendant said that two accounts were paid by the Union Commercial.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-12-04
Summary:

A single picture can be good likeness in a rare case. M. Reynaud invented a toy, known as the 'praxinoscope,' to imitate 'moving picture' as the cinematograph would be too expensive and too unwieldy to show off a collection of one's friends' portraits. The…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-05-03 - 1909-05-06
Summary:

Tonight & every night, 9 to 11 p.m.; Performers: Miss Rosa Barnes and Miss Ruby Ray. Continual change of films, the best pictures in town; Price details included

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-05-06
Summary:

Large audiences attend the Alexandra Cinematograph every evening where the pictures are exceedingly good and are frequently changed. Performance by Miss Ray and Miss Rosa Barnes.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-05-06 - 1909-05-11
Summary:

(No. 2 Zetland Street, Corner of Hoorain-Ali's, near Clock Tower) Tonight and every evening. 9 to 11 p.m. Miss Rosa Barnes' last week, the celebrated society entertainer. Miss Ruby Ray, singer and dancer (new to Hong Kong). Every Saturday at 4 p.m. Special matinee for children. Price…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-05-07 - 1909-05-10
Summary:

Tonight & every night, 9 to 11 p.m.; Performers: Miss Rosa Barnes, Miss Ruby Ray. The best Pictures in town; Price details included

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-05-10
Summary:

Miss Rosa Barnes bids farewell to the numerous patrons of the Alexandra Cinematograph tonight when a special programme is to be gone through. Miss Ruby Ray continues to delight the audiences with her singing and dancing while the pictures are all of the best procurable.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-05-10
Summary:

On Saturday, Miss Rosa Barnes signalised her departure by giving a sand dance and coon song in company with her popular partner Jack Squire, who seems to be as quick with his feet as his Australian namesake is with his hands. Miss Ruby Ray also performed. The films are constantly changed and are…