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: 1908-03-21 - 1908-03-26
Summary:

Lion Hunting in South Africa.' New songs and dances by the sisters and brothers Engel, and other artists. Change of programme every second day. Don't forget the address: Des Voeux Road, Pottinger Street.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-03-27 - 1908-03-30
Summary:

Lion Hunting in South Africa

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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: 1911-02-01
Summary:

The Empire Cinematograph Theatre was crowded at each performance during the Chinese New Year holidays and the programmes presented were greatly appreciated. Performances by Mr. Dennis Carney, Miss Dolly Swift, Miss Sadie Melrose. One of the most attractive films and certainly very amusing is the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-02-06 - 1912-02-08
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. The magnificent film, 'Thrown to the Lions.' Performances by Lyall Sisters and Miss Ruby Williams. Debut of Madame Aldala. Matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-07-29
Summary:

Come early and avoid the crush, is the announcement that the Victoria Cinematograph is now compelled to make. No doubt the excellent pictures put on by the management accounts for the rush. The new films 'The Bandits of Paris' and 'Attacked by a Lion' were on the bill last…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-08-01 - 1912-08-05
Summary:

Magnificent pictures: 'Bandits of Paris,' 'Torment,' 'The Scowl of Destiny,' 'Attacked by a Lion'; great success of the eminent soprano Addio Leigh.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-03-05 - 1913-03-05
Summary:

Film screening of 'Nellie The Lion Tamer'; Performances by Miss Freda Ardea and Miss Elsa Willson; 7.15 films only

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-03-05 - 1913-03-08
Summary:

Two performances at 7.14 pm for films and 9.15 pm for full programme; performance by Ardla and Willson; the magnificent picture 'Nellie the Lion Tamer'; matinees details included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-03-11 - 1913-03-15
Summary:

Dance performance by Miss Freda Ardea; Film screening of 'A Lion Let Loose' and 'The 2 Loves';'Les Miserables' will be produced at the Victoria Theatre, which under the combined direction of Mr. R. H. Stephenson and Messrs Ramos and Ramos

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-03-11 - 1913-03-14
Summary:

Two performances at 7.15 pm for films and 9.15 pm for full programme; performance by Ardla; the magnificent picture 'A Lion Let Loose' and 'The Two Loves'; about end of March, 'Les Miserables' (from the world-story by Victor Hugo) will be produced at Victoria…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-03-29
Summary:

New York, Feb. 12 – A School for Dramatic Art for Animals has been started at Fort Lee, N.J., by Paul Bourgeois for the benefit of cinematograph companies. He has a collection of various animals, including lions and elephants.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-01-29
Summary:

Nairobi, Jan. 28. – Fritz Achindler, a cinematograph operator, was mauled while attempting to photograph a lion and died from his injuries.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-09-23 - 1914-09-25
Summary:

Performances by Prof. Nicolas Lenz & Company and Dora Lenz; Also a fine selection of Moving pictures; Coming film: 'Within the Lion's Reach'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-09-23 - 1914-09-25
Summary:

Performance by Lenz & Company and Lenz; also a fine selection of moving pictures; 'Within the Lion's Reach' in 3 parts - 5,000 feet will be screened on Sept 26.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-09-24
Summary:

Several very interesting films including a funny play let by Max Linder and Pathe's International Gazette are being shown just now at the Bijou. Nicolas Lenz performed for the first time last night. Miss Dora Lenz danced. 'Within the Lion's Reach' will be shown next Saturday…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-09-26 - 1914-09-28
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Wthin the Lion's Reach' (3 parts, 5,000 ft); Performance by Prof. Nicolas Lenz & Company; Coming film: 'A Silent Messenger' (2 parts, 3,000 ft) and 'Traitors to Their King' (8,000 ft)

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-09-26 - 1914-09-28
Summary:

Performance by Lenz & Company; the powerful coloured and sensational drama 'Within the Lion's Reach' in 3 parts - 5,000 feet; 'A Silent Messenger' in 2 parts - 3,000 feet will be screened on Sept 30; watch for 'Traitors to Their King' - 8,000 feet.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-09-28
Summary:

Within the Lion's Reach' is now being shown at the Bijou Theatre. Prof. Nicolas Lenz, Madame Pauline Lenz and Miss Dora Lenz's performances added to the variety of the excellent programme. Miss Dors Lenz will give the 'Sailors Hornpiper' on Saturday. Pathe's…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-05-15 - 1915-05-17
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Aerial Torpedo' (3 parts) and 'The Ship with the Lions' (2 parts); Orchestra in attendance