A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1901-08-21
Summary:

There is a very fine theatre on Kowloon Point. At least we conclude it is fine one from the manner in which the Chinese flock to it. Kowloonites don't object to the theatre itself, because it isn't a nuisance; but what they do object to is the fearful row made by the audience at the…

2
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1902-05-05 - 1902-05-07
Summary:

Performances by Miss Rosa Barnes, Mr Harry Gray, Miss Malvena Moore, Mr John R. Reynolds, Miss Agnes Freed, Don Frances and Frank Frances, Madame Weber, Mr Tom Queen, Miss Marie Barton and Mr Joe Somers. The Biograph showing all the latest stirring scenes from South Africa during the War. Harry…

3
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1902-05-05 - 1902-05-08
Summary:

The Company have arrived by the S.S. 'Rosetta Maru' and will positively open on Thursday, 8th May, at the Theatre Royal. Performances by Miss Rosa Barners, Harry Gray, Malvena Moore, John R. Reynolds, Agnes Freed, Don Frances and Frank Frances, Madame Weber, Tom Queen, Marie Barton and…

4
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1905-08-03
Summary:

Amusement Tax' was instituted a year or two ago in Russia, for founding an institution for the poor, under the title of the 'Empress Marie Foundation.' The tax is laid upon every amusement ticket sold, and the managers increase the price accordingly. Already more than 1,000,000…

5
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1907-10-05
Summary:

New pictures will be shown in Weismann's Rooms tonight, including: 'Life of Marie Antoinette,' 'The Hen with the Golden Eggs,' 'The Opium Smoker' and others of serious and comic characters.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-04-25 - 1908-04-29
Summary:

(Opposite Central Market) Tonight. New films! 'The Sinking of the Mary Jane.' Schedule details included.

7
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-10-27 - 1911-10-31
Summary:

Special attractions at 9:15 p.m. from Saturday, 28th October. Comedy, The 'Liberte' Catastrofes: 'Neighbours' by Max Linder, 'Back to the Prairie,' 'The Traitor,' 'Trying to Grow,' 'Jane's Sleeping Sickness,' 'Champion Club…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-02-27
Summary:

A fine film entitled the 'Queen's Necklace,' which illustrates a chapter of French history, is to be shown at the Victoria Theatre tonight. The case of the diamond necklace was a historical scandal which took place about 1785, in the reign of the ill-fated Louis XVI and Marie…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-08-16
Summary:

In the Summary Court yesterday, Tam Ho, a contractor, claimed $152.5 from the Pathe Phono Cinema Chine, of 8 Wyndham Street, being the amount paid by the plaintiff to the defendants for the purchase of three films which the plaintiffs guaranteed or warranted to be in good order and condition,…

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-10-05
Summary:

The special feature at the Victoria picture show tonight is a 2,800 feet historical film entitled 'Jacobites,' a story of Prince Charlie, Bonnie Mary and the battle of Culloden. The picture will be exhibited for a few nights only.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-05-29
Summary:

Messrs. Pathe Phono Cinema Chine has received a magnificent film depicting in all details the recent visit to Paris of King George and Queen Mary.

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-06-02
Summary:

On the anniversary of the King's Birthday, a film, made by Pathe Freres, commences with the landing at Calais and shows the arrival at Paris, the Auteuil Races, the reception at the Champs Elysees as well as the grand review of the French troops will be exhibited at the Bijou Theatre.

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-21 - 1914-10-23
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The White Rose', 'Mary Jane Does the Grand' and 'The Proving of Uncle Josiah', 'Young Bird Life'; Screening of Pathe's International Gazette; Coming film: 'The Midnight Sun'

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-21 - 1914-10-22
Summary:

Exceedingly comic & interesting pictures, 'The White Rose,' 'Mary Jane Does the Grand,' 'The Proving of Uncle Josiah,' 'Young Bird Life,' and 'Pathe's International Gazette,' showing the world's latest news; the great drama '…

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-11-27
Summary:

Mr. Bert Flatt, American Musical Monologue Comedian, is billed to appear tonight at the Bijou. 'Slaves of Ambition,' Pathe's War Gazette (4th series), and 'The Detective Jane' will be shown.

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-04-08 - 1915-04-10
Summary:

On Apr 9, the magnificent picture 'What Happened to Mary' in 3 series of 18,000 feet, each series of 6 parts, for 2 nights only; 2nd part of Pathe's great picture, 'On the Ocean Battlefields,' a great success in cinematograph; new comic & historical pictures.

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-04-09 - 1915-04-09
Summary:

Film screening of 'What Happeened to Mary' (3 series, 6 parts, 18,000 ft); Screening of the Pathe's Great Picture: 'On the Ocean Battlefields'; Also some new comic and historical pictures

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-04-10 - 1915-04-12
Summary:

Film screening of 'What Happeened to Mary' (3 series, 6 parts, 18,000 ft); Screening of the Pathe's Great Picture: 'On the Ocean Battlefields'; Also some new comic and historical pictures

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-04-12
Summary:

What Happened to Mary' was screened for the first time in Hong Kong at the Victoria last week. The first series will be repeated at the matinee on Wednesday and the second series will be repeated on Saturday. 'Sherlock Holmes' and the series 'The Ocean Battlefield' will…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-04-12 - 1915-04-14
Summary:

On Apr 12, the magnificent picture, 3rd series of 'What Happened to Mary,' 1st series will be screened at 5.15 p.m. on Wed, 2nd at 5 p.m. on Sat; On Tue, 3rd parts of Pathe's masterpiece, 'On the Ocean Battlefields'; 'Sherlock Holmes' by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle…