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: 1911-07-29
Summary:

The famous Han Ping Chien troupe of magicians, jugglers and acrobats are to perform for three nights only at the Empire Cinematograph Theatre, commencing on Wednesday night next.

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Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-08-01 - 1911-08-03
Summary:

Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 2nd, 3rd and 4th August at 8:30 p.m. Performance by the famous Han Ping Chien and his troupe for three nights only.

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Headline: At the Theatres
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-08-07
Summary:

A special matinee is to be held at the Victoria Theatre this afternoon when the film of the Hongkong Coronation festivities will be exhibited by special request. On Wednesday, and for two succeeding nights, the film of the Coronation in London will be shown for the last time, while on Thursday…

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Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-08-07 - 1911-08-08
Summary:

Tonight and tomorrow night at 8:30 p.m. Performance by the famous Han Ping Chien and his troupe for three nights only.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-08-22
Summary:

The famous conjurer Han Ping Chien appears at the Victoria Theatre tonight and for a few nights only.

6
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-08-22 - 1911-08-23
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. The finest and coolest hall in the colony. Great attractions for tonight and for a few days only. Performance by Han Ping Chien and his son.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-01-27 - 1913-01-29
Summary:

Hughes Musical Comedy Company will reopen for three nights only from 29th January. On Friday, 31st January, 'The Grafters' by special request. On Saturday, 1st February, the greatest novelty 'Spedlebounder's Dream.' On Sunday, 2nd February, the greatest comedy, '…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-01-30 - 1913-01-31
Summary:

The Grafters' on Friday, 31st January by special request. 'Spedlebounder's Dream' on Saturday matinee at 3:30 p.m. and evening. A change of scene in 25 seconds. 'Hans Nick' on Sunday matinee at 6 p.m. and evening.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-30 - 1913-01-31
Summary:

Direct from America, Hughes Musical Comedy Company; complete change of program; the company will play at Canton; 3 farewell performances, The Grafters, Spedelbounder's Dream, and Hans Nick. Plan at Moutrie's.

10
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-07-31
Summary:

The Prize Packets gave their farewell performance at the Victoria last night. Their most popular of a set of five numbers was La Petite Zita in her song and dance about 'Hans.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-16
Summary:

The 'Scandinavian Mary Pickford' arrived in Hongkong. She is Mrs. Hans Gade, wife of the managing director of the Scandinavian shipping Gazette of London, Hamburg and Copenhagen. For several years she took leading parts in numerous Danish films screened by the Northern Film Co. Her…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-28
Summary:

In the film which is being presented daily at the British Empire Exhibition by Messrs. Hans Renold, the driving chain manufacturers of Didsbury, Manchester, one has some leisure to observe and to reflect. It 'features' the new Renold cycle chain, but allows other characters something…

13
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-12-24 - 1925-12-26
Summary:

Thursday to Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, Jacqueline Logan and Cullen Landis in Temple Bailey's 'Peacock Feathers.' Plot included. December 26 Remarks: A Svend Gade production. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-12-25 - 1925-12-25
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, 'Peacock Feathers' with Jacqueline Logan and Cullen Landis, from Temple Bailey's popular novel, a Svend Gade production. Illustration included.