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: 1898-04-13 - 1898-04-13
Summary:

Carl Hertz, the great London conjuror presented new tricks. First production of Mephisto's Target, a new illusion. Cinematographe: 'The Queen's Jubilee Procession,' 'The English Cricketers in Australia' and 'Rugby Football Match.'

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Headline: The Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1906-02-19
Summary:

The third production of 'Princess Toto' was appreciated in the crowded theatre on Saturday Night. The performance was classed as excellent, and was a credit to the whole company, both to those who appeared before the footlights and also those whose work prevented them from being seen.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1907-08-23
Summary:

The article mentioned the background of how cinematograph picture became a vast industry, and also covered the production flow of moving pictures, including the cost of filming, genre selection from the production house, acting, lighting, staging, photography, the process of printing the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1909-01-26
Summary:

Alexandra Cinematograph, in Zetland Street, offered the audiences high quality films. To begin with, the firm reproduced on the screen are the production of the noted firm of Pathe Freres of Paris. If we have a fault to find with the show at all it is that there was too little of the educational…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1909-07-02
Summary:

Mr. Louis Calvert has been chosen as the first producer to the long-heralded Millionaire's Theatre in New York. In a long interview with Daily Chronicle, Mr. Calvert has talked about his future theatrical productions.

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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: 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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Publication Date: 1910-01-27
Summary:

The Salon Cinema-Theatre gave their second benefit performance last night with the performance by Miss Doris McAuley. The programme was a long and attractive one and was pronounced the best that has yet been produced by a cinematograph show in the Colony. The artistes including Ada King, Hilda…

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Headline: Salon-Cinema
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-02-01
Summary:

A change of programme at the popular Salon-Cinema Theatre was given last night, when there was a large audience, the items being much appreciated. Performances by Miss Nellie Marshall, Ada King and Ruby Chrystal. An entirely new set of pictures are on exhibition, and are well worth seeing.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-02-03
Summary:

Mr Carl Walluer is now appearing at the Salon-Cinema Theatre where his English and German comic songs and whistling parts meet with great success. Happy Nellie Marshall, Miss Ada King and Miss Ruby Chrystal also appear in their new repertoire, while the films are all very good.

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Headline: Salon-Cinema
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-02-07
Summary:

There was a partial change in the programme submitted to the patrons of the Salon-Cinema that last night. The artistes were Miss Ada King, Miss Nellie Marshall, Miss Ruby Chrystal and Mr. Carl Wallner. A Capital series of pictures go to make up the first-class entertainment.

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Publication Date: 1910-02-09
Summary:

The Salon Cinema-Theatre is doing well with the assistance of Mr. Carl Wallner on the stage. The older artists who contribute to the programme are Miss Ada King, Happy Nellie Marshall and Ruby Chrystal. Miss Jessie Thorne is expected to return from Shanghai shortly and will enter into an…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-06-25 - 1910-06-25
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. Grand success of Miss Laura Diamond. Monday, June 27th, debut of Miss May Lewis. The funeral production of King Edward VII are expected in day's time.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-06-27 - 1910-06-27
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. Tonight: Debut of Miss May Lewis. Grand success of Miss Laura Diamond. Positively this week: The funeral production of King Edward VII.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-07-04 - 1910-07-09
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. Tuesday! The most complete funeral production of King Edward VII. Grand success of Miss Laura and Diamond. Miss May Lewis, introducing a novelty cinematograph film showing Miss Lewis'…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-01-20 - 1911-01-25
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. For a few nights. 'The Golden Rose,' a coloured picture of Pathe Frere's production. Benefit performance for Miss Thelma Wood on January 26. Grand success of Miss Dolly Swift,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-02-10
Summary:

Tonight and a few following nights, patrons of the 'Empire' Cinematograph Theatre have a treat in store for them in the shape of the large new film portraying the powerful story of love and tragedy having for its central figure Messalina, the wife of the Roman Emperor Claudius. The…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-02-10 - 1911-02-23
Summary:

From tonight (Friday) and for a few days only, screening of the magnificent film of art: 'Messalina,' one of the best productions of Pathe's coloured cinematograph in 14 scenes.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-02-14
Summary:

Large crowds are attending the Bijou Theatre. Performances by Miss Vera Ferrace and Mr. Stephenson. The pictures are always up to the standard. The comic film 'How Max Linder Toured Around the World' is specially good. The Empire Cinematograph theatre has also had crowded houses. One…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-02-20
Summary:

The popular Bijou, which is now one of the established places of amusement in Hongkong, had another crowded house on Saturday. The pictures have always been kept up to the standard, and the latest, one of Pathe's coloured productions entitled 'The Gipsy's Jealousy,' being…