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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-11-05
Summary:

The war pictures 'The French troops in Argonne' will be staged in two parts, followed by the British Gazette No. 333 showing latest Paris fashions, and the coal strike, Messrs. Lloyd George, Arthur Henderson and Runciman at Cardiff. In addition, the most enthralling drama 'When…

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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. 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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-12
Summary:

The Fredony Vaudeville Company continues to provide good entertainment at Victoria Theatre with some good pictures 'Circus Mary' by Lucius Henderson. Arthur Pinero's 'The Iris' is going to be screened soon.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-30
Summary:

The newest indoor sports is shooting at motion pictures. A contributor to 'The Du Pont Magazine' (Wilmington, Del.) writes that motion-picture shooting-galleries have been installed at most of the large outdoor resorts, which a picture is flashed on a screen which consists of three…

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-07 - 1923-07-07
Summary:

Tonight at 9 sharp, 'La Gioconda' with dance of the hours. Sunday, July 8th, 'La Boheme.' Monday, July 9th, 'Forza Del Destino.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-07-07
Summary:

Italian Grand Opera Company has decided to extend their visit. 'Gioconda' is the attraction tonight with the Dance of the Hours by the full ballet. 'La Boheme' will be presented tomorrow; on Monday, Verdi's 'Forza del Destino' will be produced on Tuesday.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-09 - 1923-07-11
Summary:

Tonight at 9 sharp, 'Forza Del Destino.' Tuesday, July 10th, 'The Barber of Seville.' Wednesday, July 11th, 'Carmen.' Thursday, July 12th, 'Mignon.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-07-10 - 1923-07-11
Summary:

July 6, Cavalleria Rusticana and Pagliacci. July 7, Laoioconda. July 8, La Boheme. July 9, Forza Del Destino. July 10, The Barber of Seville. July 11, Carmen. July 12, Mignon.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-07-10
Summary:

Verdi's four-act 'Forza del Destino' was staged at the Star Theatre by the Italian Grand Opera Company last night. The opera might have got more popularity had it been staged more frequently. However, difficulty in staging the piece makes the job arduous. The cast included Sig.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-04 - 1923-12-06
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight at 2.30, 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., 'Orphans of the Storm.' Illustration and price details included. The Star: Tonight, Italian Grand Opera Co. in 'La Boheme.' Tomorrow, 'Forza Del Destino.' The Grand: Tonight, Mary Pickford in 'Through the Back…

15
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-04 - 1923-12-06
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Orphans of the Storm.' Illustration included. The Star: Tonight at 9.15, Italian Grand Opera Co. in Forza Del Destino. The Grand: Tonight at 9.15, Mary Pickford in 'Through the Back Door.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-05
Summary:

Tonight's opera at the Star is Verdi's 'Forza del Destino.' The Italian Co. is fortunate in possessing so many high-class artistes to call upon. 'Rigoletto' is to be presented on Saturday. 'Madame Butterfly,' 'Carmen,' 'Barber of Seville…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-08
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-24
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-03
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening a Louis B. Mayer-First National attraction, 'The Invisible Fear,' featuring Anita Stewart. The story is written by Hampton Del Ruth and the scenario by Madge Tyrone. The theatre will also be staging the Kitty Barlow Vaudeville Company, from today…