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: 1908-10-12
Summary:

Mr. Li Sum Ling, the editor of the 'Chinese Mail,' said that his first day in London was a very busy one. He believed that the London music hall was more entertaining than grand opera in Paris. The moving pictures were extremely realistic. He said that there was, of course, biograph in…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1909-06-08
Summary:

The well-known actor Ling Yik, who lately performing at the Chung Hing Theatre, was sued in Supreme Court, by Kwong Koan Kwan, managing partner of the Wai Shing Tong Company, for $1,753.20, principal and interest alleged to be due under a promissory note.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-06-09
Summary:

In the Court of Summary Jurisdiction, Kwong Koon Kwan, trading as Wai Shing Tong, proceeded against Ling Yuk, an actor, of the Tsung Hing Theatre, on a claim for $1,753.20, being amount due as principal and interest under two promissory notes.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-08-03
Summary:

The carpenter, Tye Yik, sued Messrs. Ramos and Ramos, proprietors of the Empire Cinematograph to recover extra expenses on the chairs which were deducted from the contract price in the Summary Court. At last, the parties intimated their desire to come to a settlement and the case was stopped.…

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-08-04
Summary:

In the Court of Summary Jurisdiction yesterday morning, before Mr. Justice Hazeland, the Tye Yik firm brought an action to recover the sum of $606 from Messrs Ramos and Ramos, proprietors of the Empire Cinematograph. The sum of $134 had been paid into court. The claim was composed of $498…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-05-03 - 1911-05-04
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. Tremendous success of Signorina Salvati and Singor Falanto. Performances by Miss Bascans. The troupe Ching Ling Foo is coming.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-05-03 - 1911-05-18
Summary:

Up-to-date splendid films; a big hit of the eminent artistes: Mr. Falanto, Miss Salvati, and Miss Bascans; 2 high-class music performances at 7.15 & 9.15 p.m.; matinees on Saturdays & Sundays at 4.30 p.m.; coming the well-known troupe Ching-Ling-Foo.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-05-19 - 1911-05-22
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. Magnificent new films at every change of programme. Last performance of Mr Falanto and Salvati on Sunday. Performance by Miss Bascans. Ching Ling Foo and The…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-05-29 - 1911-05-30
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) Two performances nightly at 7:15 and 9:15 p.m. The finest and coolest hall in the colony. Debut of Mr L. Laynez and Miss Bascans. Debut of Ching Ling Foo Troupe on Wednesday. Prices are slightly raised due to heavy expenses of this troupe.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-05-30 - 1911-05-31
Summary:

The palace theatre of the colony; magnificent films; Ching Ling Foo troupe; debut on Wednesday.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-05-31
Summary:

The new Victoria Theatre continues to be well patronised. The pictures shown are excellent. Bascans and Laynez are appreciated. The Qing Ling Foo troupe will open tonight and perform for a week only.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-05-31 - 1911-06-05
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) The finest and coolest hall in the colony. Performances of Ching Ling Foo Troupe with Peking artistes. Debut of Miss Chee-toy. Prices are slightly raised due to heavy expenses of the troupe.

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

Performance by Ching Ling Foo and for a few days only; matinee on Saturday and Sunday.

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

Those who wish to see marvels should pay a visit to the Victoria Theatre. The Ching Ling Foo troupe are responsible for gymnastic displays of exceptional merit which put to shame other performances of the kind. Miss Che Toy, delights the audience with English songs.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-06-06
Summary:

Tonight is the last night of the Ching Ling Foo troupe and those who have not yet seen this marvellous combination would do well to do so before it is too late. Tomorrow night the celebrated Collier Sisters who made such a hit in Shanghai make their debut.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-06-06 - 1911-06-06
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 performance by Ching Ling Foo Troupe of Peking artistes. Debut of Collier Sisters and unparalleled dancers on Wednesday.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-06-07
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre maintains its reputation as the house of good things. Crowded houses have witnessed the wonderful performances of the Ching Ling Foo troupe, while the pictures have also been fresh and good. A change of programme is now billed, the Collyer sisters coming with a reputation…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-06-19
Summary:

The Bijou and Victoria Cinemagraphs are giving free performances to the children of the garrison during the Coronation, while the Ching Ling Foo troupe will give an exhibition before the Peak children at the Peak Club the same day.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-18
Summary:

Mr. Walter Morris and Mrs. Morris are considering establishing a chain of cinema theatres in the coastal cities of China. Mr. Morris has already instituted Cinematograph Film Exchange offices at 94 Queen's Road Central, and associated with Mr. Tam Yik Kiu, to supply theatres with the latest…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-07-19
Summary:

A very fine coloured film 4,000 feet ling is being shown at the Bijou Theatre tonight. Performance by Miss Nora Moore and Tom Richards.