A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1906-04-06
Summary:

Thursday, April 5 – Sergt. Gordon raided the Ko Shing Theatre early yesterday morning, and brought 41 gamblers before Mr. Hareland. Most of the gamblers were actors. His worship imposed a fine of $50 on the first defendant and the rest $2 each. Money and gambling implements were forfeited.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1906-07-13
Summary:

Sergeant Gordon bought eleven men before Mr. Hazeland charged with gambling at No. 369, Queen's Road West. The first and the second defendant was charged $50 and the rest $3 each. Another gambling raid was made by Inspector Smith in which he arrested 17 men in the Chung Hing Theatre at Po…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-03-14
Summary:

Wednesday, March 13 – Li Fong Shan, a returned coolie from South Africa, was charged by Sergeant Gordon with stealing a woollen jacket. The complainant, who is a hawker, said he was selling his wares near the Ko Shing Theatre when defendant suddenly snatched up his jacket and made off. He…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-05-04
Summary:

At the Empire Cinematograph Theatre tonight, Miss Kitty Delavale, serio and comic, will make her debut. New films will be shown and the programme is prepared. Also performances by Miss Maggie Frazer and Little Percy.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-05-04 - 1910-05-07
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. Tonight! Debut of Miss Kitty Delavale, serio and comic. Grand success of Miss Addie Leigh and Miss Winnie Ryan. Coming: Two eminent artistes, Jim Harvey and Madge Morris.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-05-05
Summary:

Miss Kitty Delavale met a great reception at the Empire Cinematograph Theatre on Wednesday night when she made her first appearance after a most successful sojourn in Shanghai. The films were comical and very amusing. Miss Winnie Ryan and Miss Addie Leigh were very popular.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-05-09 - 1910-05-10
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. Debut of Jim Harvey and Madge Morris tonight. Grand success of Miss Kitty Delavale, serio and comic. Grand success of Miss Addie Leigh and Miss Winnie Ryan.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-02-24 - 1911-02-28
Summary:

Tonight is the debut of the eminent artistes, Mr. & Mrs. Donnelly, baby Tommy Donnelly (5 years), and little Kitty Donnelly (7 years); special songs, dances and sketches. From tonight and for a few days only, screening of the magnificent film of 'The Inn' or 'The Drink,'…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-02-28
Summary:

The grand skating carnival in connection with the Victoria Skating Rink takes place tonight. Messrs Ramos and Ramos, the proprietors are giving no less than four valuable prizes for which the ladies have a chance of competing; While in Empire Theatre, a very fine and interesting film entitled…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-03-01 - 1911-03-06
Summary:

Grand success of the eminent artistes Mr. & Mrs. Donnelly, baby Tommy Donnelly (5 years), and little Kitty Donnelly (7 years); special songs, dances and sketches; magnificent films; matinees on Saturday and Sunday.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-03-11 - 1911-03-15
Summary:

The pioneer hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). 2 performances on 7:15 to 9 and 9:15 to 11:30 p.m. Performance by Kitty Donnelly. Grand matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m. at reduced prices.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-03-16 - 1911-03-20
Summary:

The pioneer hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). 2 performances on 7:15 to 9 and 9:15 to 11:30 p.m. For Friday and a few nights only, the grand dramatic and fantastic film, 2000 feet long, 'Faust.' Performances by The Donnellys, Kitty Donnelly and…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-03-16 - 1911-03-21
Summary:

From Friday, 17th Mar, 1911 and for a few nights only; also at matinees of Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th; the grand dramatic fantastic film, 2,000 feet long, one of the best coloured productions of Pathe's Cinematograph, Faust; the Donnellys, a big novelty and the champion dancers; come and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-03-21 - 1911-03-23
Summary:

The pioneer hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). 2 performances on 7:15 to 9 and 9:15 to 11:30 p.m. The grand dramatic film, 'Honour' tonight. Performances by The Donnellys and Kitty Donnelly.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-03-22 - 1911-03-24
Summary:

Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m.; magnificent & up-to-date pictures tonight, the grand dramatic moral film Honour; the success of the day, the Donnelly's, champion dancers, a big novelty; and the little Kitty Donnelly, the queen of infantile artistes.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-03-24 - 1911-03-27
Summary:

The pioneer hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). 2 performances on 7:15 to 9 and 9:15 to 11:30 p.m. A coloured art film 'Athaliah' tonight. Performances by The Donnellys and Kitty Donnelly.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-08-02
Summary:

A bumper house at the Victoria Theatre on Tuesday night gave the Collier Sisters an enthusiastic send-off on the occasion of a benefit performance in their honour. The Donnelly Troupe, Little Kitty and Mrs Elsie Donnelly also provide their performance. With a number of interesting films were…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-08-10
Summary:

The management of the Victoria Theatre is continuing to please the community of Hongkong by obtaining the very best of picture and artists, including the Donnelly Family, Little Kitty and Lynda Davis.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-08-12 - 1911-08-17
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. Last week of the Donnelly Troupe. Performance by Little Kitty on Friday, August 18. Debut of Linda Davis on Monday night.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-08-16 - 1911-08-16
Summary:

Entertainment by Little Kitty Donelly and the expert dancer Miss Linda Davis