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: 1909-03-29
Summary:

The splendid pictures shown at the Victoria Cinematograph continue to delight and amuse large attendances, one of the best being that of the Auto races, 'Paris-Vienna'; Steve Adson and Jessie Thorne are very funny in their laughable Dutch Sketch, 'The insurance office.'…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-03-29 - 1909-03-31
Summary:

Tonight! Tonight! Debut of Miss Hilda in serpentine dances. The celebrated comedy duo and unparalleled dances. Steve Adson and Thorne Jessie. In a grand change of programme.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-03-30 - 1909-05-01
Summary:

The celebrated comedy duo and unparalleled dancers, Steve Adson & Thorne Jessie, and Miss Hilda, change of programmes every 2 days

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-04-01 - 1909-04-03
Summary:

Tonight! Tonight! Miss Hilda in serpentine dances. The celebrated comedy duo and unparalleled dances. Steve Adson and Thorne Jessie. In a grand change of programme.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-04-21 - 1909-04-23
Summary:

Tonight! Tonight! Adson & Thorne. Grand change of programme. The eccentric act Tosts. Debut of Miss Hilda, serpentine dancer. The wonderful film, 'Beard Blue.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-05-01 - 1909-05-03
Summary:

Tonight! Tonight! The world famed comedy duo and unparalleled dancers. Steve Adson and Throne Jessie. In their great burlesque creation, Sal-owes-me. Being their original skit on the renowned and famous salome dance. Miss Hilda, serpentine dances.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-05-04 - 1909-05-04
Summary:

Tonight! Tonight! Special programme. Friday, May 7th, grand benefit tendered to Steve Adson and Thorne Jessie. The universal favourites. A monster programme of unparalleled uniqueness. Miss Hilda, serpentine dancer.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-05-08 - 1909-05-08
Summary:

Tonight! Tonight! The celebrated artistes Steve Adson and Thorne Jessie. Miss Hilda, serpentine dancer. New sensational film: 'Captain Dreyfus' with eighteen scenes. Sunday matinee at 4 p.m. Debut of the celebrated tenor, Signor Torras.

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

Tonight! Tonight! Debut of the celebrated tenor, Signor Torras. Opera selections and English songs. New sensational film: 'Captain Dreyfus' with eighteen scenes. Miss Hilda, serpentine dancer.

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

Tonight! Tonight! The celebrated tenor, Signor Torras. Opera selections and English songs. New sensational film: 'Captain Dreyfus' with eighteen scenes. Miss Hilda, serpentine dancer. Tomorrow! Tomorrow! Farewell performance of the celebrated artistes, Adson and Thorne. Special…

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

Tonight! Tonight! The celebrated tenor, Signor Torras. Opera selections and English songs. Miss Hilda, serpentine dancer. Farewell performance of the celebrated artistes, Adson and Thorne. Special Programme.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-05-13 - 1909-05-17
Summary:

Tonight! Tonight! The celebrated tenor Signor Torras. Opera selections and English songs. Miss Hilda, serpentine dancer.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-05-18 - 1909-05-19
Summary:

Tonight! Tonight! Special programme on the debut of the vivacious soubrettes and celebrated dancers, Coleman Sisters. The Signor Torras. Opera selections and English songs. Miss Hilda, serpentine dancer.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-05-20 - 1909-05-22
Summary:

Tonight! Tonight! The vivacious soubrettes and celebrated dancers, Coleman Sisters. New films. Miss Hilda, serpentine dancer.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-01-18
Summary:

At the Victoria Cinematograph Miss Hilda Hailes will commence a month's engagement. Another English artiste who will appear shortly is Miss Helle Marshall – The Lady Chevalier. To Miss Ruby Chrystal, who has delighted so many crowded audiences at the Salon-Cinema Theatre, a benefit…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-01-18
Summary:

The Victoria Cinematograph commences on Wednesday the engagement of Miss Hilda Hailes, the first artiste with an English reputation to appear at this place of amusement.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-01-19 - 1910-01-24
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central, Corner of Pottinger Street) Premier hall of the colony. Schedule details included. Change of programme every 2 days. Grand success of the popular artistes, Sisters Goldie and Ruby Collins. Debut of the celebrated English artiste, Miss Hilda Hailes. Matinees on Saturdays…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-01-25 - 1910-01-27
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central, Corner of Pottinger Street) Premier hall of the colony. Schedule details included. For 3 nights only. The 25th, 26th and 27th January, 1910. The magnificent films 'Peking,' 'The Modern Aerial Navigation' and 'The Aeroplanes of Mr Henry Farman.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-01-27
Summary:

The Salon-Cinema Theatre continues to attract a large audience with a crowded house last night. The occasion was the benefit night of Miss Doris McAuley. Other artistes in the programme were Miss Nellie Marshall, Miss Hilda Hailes and Miss Ada King. The Orchestra in attendance was very good and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-01-27
Summary:

Last night the Salon-Cinema Theatre, proved its popularity by a crowded house. There were performances from Miss Doris McAuley, Miss Nellie Marshell, Miss Hilda Hailes, Miss Ruby Chrystal and Miss Ada King.