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: 1911-12-13
Summary:

Bombay is just now the favoured of the gods as far as entertainments go, observes an Indian paper. The Follies are at the Empire Theatre, the Bandmann Opera Company, old and new style, both seem to have taken a liking to the – ahem! – the second city of India. Performance by Mr Matheson Lang,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-01-17
Summary:

The exact dates for the performances of Miss Maud Allan and the Cherniavsky Brothers in Singapore are February 4, 5, 6 and 7, in the Victoria Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-02-27
Summary:

Hong Kong has to double-up on the price of theatre tickets, a firm stand might be taken. In Shanghai Maud Allan exhibits for $3 and $5. We could rethink whether we are better off here that we should have been required to pay $6.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-05 - 1916-07-07
Summary:

Performance by Miss Violet Bonetta and screening of 'Jack the Terror' (3 parts) and 'Diana's Decision' (3 parts) for 3 nights

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-15 - 1916-08-17
Summary:

Tonight: 'The Secret of Monte Carlo', 'The Passing of Diana' by Vitagraph, 'The Cowboy Samaritan', 'The Wager', 'Tilly and the Football Match' and 'The Awakening of Jones'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-15 - 1916-08-17
Summary:

Tonight, 'The Secret of Monte Carlo' in 3 parts, a highly interesting and exciting story written about this well-known resort; 'The Passing of Diana' in 2 parts by Vitagraph; 'The Cowboy Samaritan' (drama); 'The Wager' (drama); 'Tilly and the Football…

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Headline: Palisade
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-08-15 - 1916-08-17
Summary:

(Out-of-door pictures, location near post office, Kowloon) 'The Secret of Monte Carlo' in 3 parts tonight. 'The Passing of Diana' in 2 parts by Vitagraph. Drama including 'The Cowboy Samaritan' and 'The Wager.' Comedies including 'Tilly and the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-20
Summary:

Tomorrow afternoon and at night, there will be benefit performances on behalf of the funds of the Portuguese School, at the Victoria Theatre, under the distinguished patronage of H. E. the Governor, H. E. General Ventris and Commodore Sundeman. Messrs. F. Latymer, E. G. d'Aquino, A. B.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-21 - 1917-06-21
Summary:

The Great Benefit Concert Night in aid of the Portuguese School Fund; Performance by Bruno Rocha, Latymer, L. Meo, Violet Bonetta, A.B. Allan, Morley, Crane, J. Meo, E.g. d'Aqino

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-07-21 - 1917-07-21
Summary:

Screening of 'The Broken Faith', 'The Pasing of Diana' and Comics

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-07-21 - 1917-07-24
Summary:

On July 21, showing two powerful dramas: The 'Broken Faith' in 4 parts and 'The Passing of Diana' in 2 parts; also comics.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-07-23 - 1917-07-24
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'The Broken Faith', 'The Pasing of Diana' and Comics

13
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-03-26
Summary:

Milan, March 24 – In the Diana Theatre outrage 17 persons were killed and 93 injured. It is believed that the bomb was carried in a portmanteau to the emergency door.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-04-14
Summary:

An explosion at the Diana Theatre in Milan is believed by the police to be a protest against Malatesta's imprisonment. Enrico Malatesta is in prison on the charge of having instigated the charge of having instigated the bombing of the Hotel Cavour in Milan in 1919.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-10
Summary:

Middle East Films, Ld., whose head office in Singapore, is about to open an office in Hongkong. Mr Joe Fisher, general manager of the company, and Mr Ernest A. Hopson, who represents several South African corporations connected with film art are in Hongkong and informed us yesterday that Middle…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-10
Summary:

The Middle East Films, Ld., whose head office is in Singapore, is about to open an office in Hongkong. Mr. Joe Fisher, the general manager of the Company, and Mr. Ernest A. Hopson, who represents several South African corporations connected with film art, are in Hongkong. The first exhibition of…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-19 - 1921-09-19
Summary:

A grand variety concert will be held in honour of the visit of the Interport Lawn Bowls team from Shanghai. A great programme organized by Mr. A. B. Allan. Local talent, good artists. Admission: $1.50, $1.00 and 60 cents. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co., Hongkong Hotel Buildings.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-19 - 1921-09-19
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., a grand variety concert in honour of the visit of the Interport Lawn Bowlers from Shanghai. A great programme organized by Mr. A. B. Allan. Local talent, good artists. Admission: $1.50, $1.00 and 60 cents. Matinee programmes: 5.15 p.m., 'Fool's Gold'; 2.30…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-19 - 1921-09-19
Summary:

Tonight! At 9.15 p.m., a Grand Variety Concert, programme organized by Mr. A. B. Allan. Admission: $1.5, $1 and 60 cents. Remarks: Matinee programme: 5.15 p.m., 'Fool's Gold,' 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 'Vanishing Trail,' 10 & 11 epis. Booking at Messrs. Mehta & Co.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-19 - 1921-09-19
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., A Grand Variety Concert. A great programme organized by Mr. A. B. Allan, local talent and good artistes. Admission: $1.50, $1.00 and 60 cents. Matinee programmes 5.15 p.m., 'Fool's Gold'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Vanishing Trail' 10 and 11 episodes.…