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: 1902-05-16 - 1902-05-17
Summary:

See the Biograph: Presenting the moving pictures of the Dreyfus Trial, scenes included: The Court-martial at Rennes, The Deposition of General Mercier, The Fight between the Journalists, Dreyfus in Irons at Devil's Island, Suicide of Colonel Henry, The Attempt Against Maitre Laborie,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-09-01 - 1908-09-03
Summary:

Open-air cinematograph show in the hotel gardens every Saturday and Sunday; Assorted ices would be served on the Lawn during the performance

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-12-15 - 1908-12-15
Summary:

Two performances every night including magnificent comics and dramatic films; Special Performance for the Electrician by Miss O. Montez and Mr. Jap. Allon

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-12-16 - 1908-12-28
Summary:

Two performances every night including magnificent comics and dramatic films; Performance from Miss Laura Diamond from Tivoli Theatre of Sydney, and Miss O. Montez

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-12-21
Summary:

The Victoria Cinematograph Theatre still continues to attract large and appreciative audiences, and the entertainment is well worth a visit. New films, comics and otherwise, are frequently shown, and are clear and steady. Miss Laura and Miss O. Montez are undoubtedly attractive, and their…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-01-25 - 1910-01-27
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central, Corner of Pottinger Street) Premier hall of the colony. Schedule details included. For 3 nights only. The 25th, 26th and 27th January, 1910. The magnificent films 'Peking,' 'The Modern Aerial Navigation' and 'The Aeroplanes of Mr Henry Farman.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-01-28 - 1910-01-29
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central, Corner of Pottinger Street) Premier hall of the colony. Schedule details included. For 3 nights more. The 28th, 29th and 30th January, 1910. 'The Modern Aerial Navigation' and 'The Aeroplanes of Mr Henry Farman.' The best artistes Miss Hilda Hailes,…

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Headline: Coronation reat
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-06-24
Summary:

The arrangements for entertaining the R. G. A. and A. O. D. women and children to the Coronation were provided by the Entertainment Committee. The party was afterwards taken in three special cars to the cinematograph entertainment kindly provided by the management of the Bijou Scenic Theatre. A…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-01-03
Summary:

When Messrs Ramos and Ramos contemplated building the popular picture palace, the Victoria Theatre, it was thought that the building to be erected would have ample accommodation for some years to come. Certainly on benefit nights, matinees and at many other times the accommodation is wholly…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-01-04 - 1912-01-05
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. The great film, 'An Episode in the Life of Henry VIII.' Reappearance of Harris and Vernon. Extraordinary success of Miss Lynda Davies. Matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-03-20
Summary:

The productions staged at the Victoria Theatre under the auspices of Hughes American Musical Comedy Company have convulsed large audience with laughter. 'Society' was presented last night. The performance was offered by Messrs Paul Stanhope and Bert Le Blane, Madame Pearl Lloyd and Mr…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-05-02
Summary:

There appear the so-called 'talking pictures,' a synchronization of the cinematograph and the phonograph by electrical science, are already in craze in London and Paris. So premising have been these reproductions of plays and operas that two prominent producers, Charles Frohman and…

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Headline: Al Fresco Fete
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-10-24 - 1912-11-01
Summary:

In aid of the funds of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul to be held in the compound of the Roman Catholic Cathedral on Sunday; 3rd Nov from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. under the most distinguished patronage of His excellency the Governor Sir Francis, Henry May and Lady May; admission ticket $ 1.00 which…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-28
Summary:

There is a photo of Miss May Hallat. She was introduced as the leading female role of 'The Thief,' by great London Production of Sir George Alexander. Mr. Henry Dallas is to present the performance at Victoria Theatre tonight.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-29
Summary:

The Dallas Comedy Company opened a short season in Hong Kong at the Victoria Theatre. 'The Thief' is from the French of Henri Bernstein, by Cosmo Gordon Lennox, and abound with big possibilities. Mr. Henry Dallas and Miss May Hallett will play the role of injured husband and erring…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-06-02
Summary:

Mr. Henry Dallas has reserved two best one-act pieces for his last two nights in the Victoria Theatre. In addition to the triple bill, several new Films will be shown on the Cinematograph.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-10-07
Summary:

The article mentioned the strong growth of the cinema business in Great Britain and America. These important and interesting facts of the wonderful growth of cinema are given by Mr. Valentia Steer in his book, The Romance of the Cinema. Mr. Steer also mentioned the cinematograph has caught the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-10-09
Summary:

Six years ago the total number of employees in cinematograph theatres in Great Britain was about 500. They now exceed 125,000. Their weekly wage-bill probably runs into £250,000 or more. The number of people visiting the cinemas per week must be well over eight million. These and many other…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-05-21
Summary:

Mr. Henry W. Gladwin, representative of Australian Films, Ld. is investigating the possibilities of film business in the Far East and is establishing a connection in Hongkong. The company controls over 100 of the finest cinematograph shows.

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

Bijou Scenic Theatre will show a historical drama of the time of Henry IV of France for four nights replacing 'A Live Wires.'