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: 1908-07-06
Summary:

Tonight an excellent film showing 'one of the most important captures of Sherlock Holmes' will be exhibited at the Victoria Cinematograph for three days.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-07-06 - 1908-07-09
Summary:

First time in Hong Kong, 'Sherlock Holmes.' 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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-07-09
Summary:

Large audiences nightly crowd the Victoria Cinematograph where a new and interesting lot of pictures are being shown. Amongst the most amusing ones are an Amateur Hunter, Maniac Acrobat, Living Barrels and a Raffled Turkey. The magnificent film showing one of the most important captures by…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-05-12 - 1909-05-15
Summary:

Tonight & every night, 9 to 11 p.m.; Performers: Miss Ruby Ray, 'Eugene Mack'. The best pictures in town. Coming performance by Miss Helene Thorne and Geo. Edwarde's Musical Comedy Co.; Price details included

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-05-12 - 1909-05-14
Summary:

(No. 2 Zetland Street, Corner of Hoorain-Ali's, near Clock Tower) Tonight and every evening. 9 to 11 p.m. Miss Ruby Ray, singer and dancer. 'Eugene Mack,' typical singer and picture songs. Saturday, 15th May: First appearance of Miss Helene Thorne (Late Geo. Edwardes' Musical…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-05-15
Summary:

The pictures at the Alexandra Cinematograph, including those of the Russian cavalry and the Cossacks, are varied and of much interest. Performances by Miss Ruby Ray, Eugene Mack and Helene Thorne.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-05-15 - 1909-05-18
Summary:

(No. 2 Zetland Street, Corner of Hoorain-Ali's, near Clock Tower) Tonight and every evening. 9 to 11 p.m. Miss Helene Thorne (Late Geo. Edwardes' Musical Comedy Co.). Miss Ruby Ray, singer and dancer. 'Eugene Mack,' typical singer and picture songs. Every Saturday at 4 p.m.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-05-17 - 1909-05-19
Summary:

Tonight & every night, 9 to 11 p.m.; Performers: Miss Helene Thorne from late Geo. Edwarde's Musical Comedy Co., Miss Ruby Ray, 'Eugene Mack'. The best pictures in town; Price details included

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-05-17
Summary:

The Alexandra Cinematograph started a new programme on Saturday evening with a packed house, attracted no doubt by the name of Miss Helen Thorne, who now makes her initial bow as a ballad singer here.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-05-17
Summary:

Besides the films, which are varied and interesting, some good variety turns are given in Alexandra Cinematograph. Performances by Miss Ruby Ray and Helen Thorne.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-05-19 - 1909-05-20
Summary:

(No. 2 Zetland Street, Corner of Hoorain-Ali's, near Clock Tower) Tonight and every evening. 9 to 11 p.m. Miss Helene Thorne (Late Geo. Edwardes' Musical Comedy Co.). Miss Ruby Ray, singer and dancer. 'Eugene Mack,' picture songs. Saturday at 5 p.m., special matinee for…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-05-20 - 1909-05-21
Summary:

Tonight & every night, 9 to 11 p.m.; Performers: Miss Helene Thorne from late Geo. Edwarde's Musical Comedy Co., Miss Ruby Ray, Eugene Mack. The best pictures in town; Price details included

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Headline: The Alexandra
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-05-24
Summary:

The programme featuring songs from Miss Helen Thorne and Miss Ray at the Alexandra Cinematograph is pleasing. The pictures shown are particularly clear, and the coloured ones are very pretty.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-05-25 - 1909-05-27
Summary:

Every night, at 9.15.; Performers: Miss Helene Thorne & Miss Ruby Ray. Handsome new films; Price details included

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-05-25 - 1909-05-26
Summary:

(No. 2 Zetland Street, Corner of Hoorain-Ali's, near Clock Tower) Every evening at 9:15 p.m. Miss Helene Thorne. Miss Ruby Ray. Picture songs. Handsome new films. Price details included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-05-27 - 1909-05-28
Summary:

(No. 2 Zetland Street, Corner of Hoorain-Ali's, near Clock Tower) Every evening at 9:15 p.m. Miss Helene Thorne. Miss Ruby Ray. On Saturday, the 29th instant, Prof. P. Gonzales will appear and give violin solos. Picture songs. Handsome new films. Price details included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-05-28 - 1909-06-01
Summary:

Every night, at 9.15.; Performers: Miss Helene Thorne & Miss Ruby Ray. Prof Gonzales will play violin solos on Saturday. Handsome new films; Price details included

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-05-29 - 1909-05-31
Summary:

(No. 2 Zetland Street, Corner of Hoorain-Ali's, near Clock Tower) Every evening at 9:15 p.m. Miss Helene Thorne (Miss Coke). Miss Ruby Ray. On Saturday, the 29th inst., Prof. P. Gonzales will appear and give violin solos. Picture songs. Handsome new films. Price details included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-01-27 - 1911-01-31
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. Tonight! The great dramatic film, 'Lieut. Rose, R. N. and the Arabian Spy.' During the holidays, including the films 'Manon Lescant' [sic], 'Foolhead in the Lion…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-09-29
Summary:

A complete change of programme is announced in connection with the Victoria Theatre tonight, when the films to be presented are all new. Altogether some 82 films have arrived and will be presented during the course of the next week or so. The programme for tonight includes comic film 'The…